About Vela Massage Retreat
Vela Massage Retreat is an award-winning day retreat located in Grass Valley, offering professional massage, body treatments, waxing, and all-natural facials in spacious and beautiful rooms. The retreat also features private infrared saunas and a clothing-optional, communal steam sauna set amongst the trees. Customers have described Vela as a "peaceful" and "quiet sanctuary" with "beautiful scenery" and "yummy snacks and drinks for sale." The staff, including massage therapists, are praised for their attentiveness, communication, and professionalism. The sauna experience is described as the best in the area, and the outdoor shower during snowy weather was a great experience. Facials by the kind and gentle skin care specialist Jenn are highly recommended, as she helps customers understand their skincare products. Overall, Vela Massage Retreat offers a highly rated and relaxing experience, with a wonderful, luxurious atmosphere for self-care.
I received a facial from Jenn today and it was heavenly. She is a kind, gentle and a highly professional skin care specialist. She helped me understand some of the face creams I use and how and when I should use the products. Thank you.
K. Kneier
What a wonderful, luxurious facial experience I had with Jen today. So relaxing, and even though you’re right in town, it feels like a retreat. Both the front desk woman, whose name I failed to catch, and Jen, who gave me the facial, were fantastic. We are fortunate to have such a lovely place for self-care in our community!!
I visited Vela for a 90 minute massage and brow wax. I appreciated that I was able to book with minimal notice and the staff did their best to be accommodating. Vela offers numerous services, including two types of saunas, which can be used as a standalone or add-on feature. The vibe was light and comfortable, the staff were very friendly and attentive. Even the clients were friendly and eager to recommend the services while I waited. I was pleased with both services. The only thing that keeps me from awarding five stars is the need to go up and down stairs to the treatment rooms. As someone with osteoporosis stairs can be a challenge and took some of the relaxation out of my experience. Nonetheless, I would definitely recommend Vela.