Delight Your Senses in the Healing Amenities at Sparkling Hill Resort
Nestled on a granite ridge overlooking Lake Okanagan is a unique wellness destination: Sparkling Hill Resort. Discover a luxury wellness getaway in North Okanagan, where a delightful choice of European-styled steam rooms, saunas, and heated pools await.
Allowing time for rejuvenation provides you with the fuel to approach life with increased vitality, greater well-being, and positive perspective. One of the most powerful ways to do this is to step away from the busy world and immerse yourself in a serene environment using the healing powers of water.
You’ll find this right here in the North Okanagan at the spectacular Sparkling Hill Resort, one of the largest luxury spas in Canada located just south of Vernon, BC. The adult-only resort focuses on offering each guest a restorative health and well-being experience at their renowned 40,000 sq. ft. European-inspired spa, called KurSpa, which is a blend of the German word for ‘healing’ and the Latin word for ‘water.’
The drive to Sparkling Hill on top of Mt. Royce is a pleasure itself as the road meanders through rolling hills, meadows with cattle grazing, and beautiful clear views across the fields. The relaxing vistas begin to calm your mind as you drive ever higher, passing a golf course and heading towards the resort with its breathtaking panorama of Lake Okanagan and nearby mountains.
A sense of spaciousness, serenity, and elegance greet you at the entrance to the hotel, which sparkles throughout with the beauty of 3.5 million Swarovski crystals in the common areas, guest rooms, spa, and dining areas.
Step into the Present Moment with all your Senses
Sparkling Hill Resort’s 40,000 sq. ft. KurSpa offers 7 uniquely themed Steams & Saunas, as well as an outdoor, year-round infinity pool, an indoor pool, hot pool, and Kneipp Hydrotherapy pool. There are over 100 spa treatments on offer and a -110°C Cryo Cold Chamber. The KurSpa facilities can only be used by guests staying overnight which contributes to the serene atmosphere at the spa, as there is no need to rush. Indeed, the sense of relaxation is palpable from the moment you arrive at the resort.
You may want to start your KurSpa journey with a visit to the relaxing Aqua Meditation Steam, a small room in soothing blue tones heated to 30°C and scented with a beautiful scent of orange essence. Spending half an hour here helps melt away any stress you arrived with and gets you fully into the present moment with all your senses, not to mention that a visit here also improves sleep and encourages mental relaxation.
Benefit your Body through Sauna
Saunas are well known for improving blood flow, circulation, and cardiovascular health. Perhaps not as well known is that they have been linked to longevity. The three saunas at Sparkling Hill each have their own special ambiance. Sparkling Hill’s hottest sauna, the Finnish Classic at 90°C and a dry 10% humidity has traditional wooden benches and a stunning painted ceiling in classical style of two figures, providing another treat for your senses while you detoxify.
Slightly less hot is the circular Panorama sauna at 80°C and 10% humidity, with its inspiring panoramic view over Lake Okanagan. The steam Herbal Sauna at 60°C and 60% humidity is filled with the scent of pine, said to bring an energizing effect and promote a positive outlook.
Nourish your Senses with Aromatics and Warmth
Next to choose from are the four steam rooms which decrease the heat and increase the humidity while filling the air with soothing aromatics. Each room is themed with a distinctive décor and scents that offer specific benefits. Choose your favourite, whether the modern Crystal Steam with mint aromatics, the Salt Steam with herbal scents and anti-aging properties, the enticing fragrance of the romantic Rose Steam room, or the orange-scented calm of the Aqua Meditation Room.
The feeling of deep relaxation and contentment as you emerge from the Steams & Saunas is enough alone to convince you that a return visit to Sparkling Hill is needed medicine indeed. And then there are the pools to discover. The year-round heated outdoor infinity pool looks out over a stunning panorama view of Lake Okanagan. The indoor serenity pool furthers your sense experience with underwater music and a Swarovski crystal sky glittering on the ceiling above you. An indoor hot pool also beckons.
A water treatment that is quite unique to Sparkling Hill is the Kneipp Hydrotherapy, or water-stepping, where you move through alternating chambers of hot water at 38°C and cold water at 12°C. Your body will thank you for the boost to your circulatory and lymphatic systems.
Discover the Healing Power of Cold
You can continue exploring the cold theme in Sparkling Hill’s peppermint-scented Igloo room and the popular Cryo Cold Chamber, set at -110°C. Many people report feeling renewed energy after spending up to three minutes in the Cryo Chamber, with the dry air making the experience easier than you might expect. The benefits to your nervous and circulatory system will reward you as well.
Ayurvedic Treatments, Turkish Hammam & More
It is a must to sample any of the enticing KurSpa treatments, ranging from Reiki, reflexology for the feet, health baths, massages, Ayurvedic such as Pantai Luar, a Turkish Hammam, mud treatments, body scrubs, clay wraps, and more. If you would like to investigate further on your health journey, you can book a naturopathic consultation, nutritional counselling, discuss anti-aging programs and take advantage of various assessment tools such as the Bod Pod for body composition.
When your water, sauna, and spa treatments are complete, nature awaits on Sparkling Hill’s doorstep with a network of hiking and biking trails. Whether for forest bathing or exercise, your body and soul will love being surrounded by pristine natural beauty.
Book your stay on Sparkling Hill’s website or discover their wellness retreats.
