When it comes to relaxing, all a girl really needs is a good massage.
And a pedicure. And maybe a facial. And a few pieces of chocolate couldn’t hurt, either.
Thankfully, The Millcroft Inn & Spa, located in the Caledon Hills region of southern Ontario, offers women plenty of ways to kick back that feature all of the above. Its majestic setting on 100 acres of woodlands and meadows certainly makes Millcroft more than worthy of calling itself “the definitive country retreat.” However, with 20 consecutive CAA/AAA Four Diamond awards, an abundance of special packages for women and a 9,000-square-foot Health and Wellness Centre, Millcroft is also a beloved spot for girlfriends to convene in Canada.
The property, which began life as a knitting mill in 1881 — an elaborate restoration earned it the National Award of Honour for Historic Preservation — offers 52 guest rooms, some including European and Canadian antiques, fireplaces and private, outdoor tubs. Of course, Millcroft’s myriad packages mean women find plenty of entertainment away from the room. For instance, the Girlfriends Spa and Culinary Weekend Getaway Package pampers a pair of gal pals with $100 worth of spa treatments; a three-course, gourmet dinner; a wine seminar with the inn’s sommelier; and culinary classes with executive chef Roberto Fracchioni. For ladies who’d rather hit the links, the Girlfriends Golf and Spa Getaway Package includes such diversions as a 30-minute lesson with a golf pro and lunch for two at the Caledon Country Club.
As for the spa — a necessary visit for friends in need of rejuvenation — Millcroft’s treatments are steeped in extravagance. The 75-minute Golden Caviar Facial uses caviar extract to moisturize the skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. (The glass of sparkling wine and little taste of caviar are just decadent bonuses.) Meanwhile, the Deluxe Organic Chocolate Pedicure rejuvenates weary soles with the spa’s secret-recipe chocolate paste and a therapeutic foot massage with oil-enriched creams — a treat for the feet that is the perfect addition to a weekend of luxury.