How to Plan a Romantic Spa Getaway

Where self-care meets relationship-care, you’ll find the romantic spa getaway. Rather than couples dropping their bags in a hotel room and pursuing their individual interests or (worse!) forcing themselves to do what their partner enjoys (and they hate), this trip will prioritize we-ness over me-ness. Follow our tips below for planning the perfect escape so you can return to your everyday lives feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and closer than ever before.

Explore Couples Spa Retreat Packages

You really can have it all. Rather than traveling to one location for your spa treatments, another for an overnight stay and even more in between for romantic dinners and recreation, you can experience everything in a 500-acre Potomac River Valley setting at our AAA Four Diamond resort. Our spa packages conveniently bundle your accommodations with generous credits to use in our on-site Spa Minérale and, depending on the package you reserve, additional guest perks. Park your car once and immediately immerse yourself in a mindfully luxurious experience that lasts the duration of your stay.

Prioritize Shared (Not Solo) Experiences

At Spa Minérale, you can slip into your spa robes then rejoin each other in one of our exclusive couple’s treatment rooms for a pampering side-by-side massage. Personalize the experience by choosing between a 50- or 80-minute service and adding your choice of massage enhancements — offerings include everything from CBD Bliss and Hydrating Exfoliation to a Yin Tang Scalp Massage and Hot Stone Back Teaser. Each Friday night, we offer our signature Floating Sound Bath, where you have the time and space to recline weightless and enjoy a deepening sense of stillness, awareness and restfulness.

Schedule Appointments Strategically

Be spa savvy. The timing of your massage is key to realizing the full benefits of the treatment. You don’t want to feel rushed to arrive for your appointment or cut short the languorous post-massage glow afterward. We recommend scheduling your treatment midday. This creates ample time for a leisurely breakfast and enjoyment of spa amenities — including steam rooms, dry saunas and whirlpools — pre-treatment. After slipping back into your robe, it also opens up the opportunity to recline in a serene relaxation lounge to enjoy the glorious feeling of spaciousness and fluidity in your limbs before your evening plans.

Enjoy Resort Living

Round out your spa retreat by enjoying all that Lansdowne has to offer. Resort amenities include seasonal outdoor swimming and poolside lounging with light bites and cocktails, a fully-equipped fitness center with group class offerings, two lighted tennis courts and three pickleball courts.

Have a taste for something special? We offer a restaurant to satisfy every craving. Fill up on hearty tavern fare in Coton & Rye. Sample locavore dining in Piedmont’s. On warm Friday evenings, Harmony Garden serves up noshes and sips with a side of live music. Breakfast and lunch also come with entertainment, courtesy of the exhibition kitchen in Riverside Hearth.

Your love is something to be treasured. Toast each other at a complimentary Wine Sampling or in our Great Room Experience. Guests also have the opportunity to purchase a Virginia Wine Package for sipping in their private accommodations or sitting beside one of our inviting fire pits as the romance rekindles.

It’s a date! Clear your calendars, reserve your preferred spa package and focus fully on each other and the love story only you could write at Lansdowne Resort.