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.

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  • Apr 2026

    Been coming here for a long time, I really enjoy phoenix night sauna. It’s a good relax downtime and they have really nice staff on the front desk Sarah is such a sweetheart. She’s always very helpful. I would highly recommend this spa . Also love the out door shower.

  • Mar 2026

    I love this cutie little sauna in the woods that is clothing optional. Simple and effective, this little 4 personal sauna allows you to add water to the rocks to create steam. Cooling off options are a gorgeous outdoor shower or just resting on the seat outside. No frills, just good vibes. Vela provides a basket for your personal items, towel, and optional sandals. I didn't see lockers. I didn't have a massage but maybe one day. I would definitely come back for a little sauna-ing! Price: $30/1hr - they want you to complete showering and dressing within the hour time slot.

  • Mar 2026

    Well, the three of us visited the Vella massage retreat not really knowing what to expect. Two of us were just going to have a relaxing sauna, and foot soak well the other one had a facial and massage.

    Little did we know that after the experience, all of us would feel so relaxed, pampered, and taken care of. Jen, the facialist was especially accommodating and really nurturing to the skin issue I had mentioned.
    This location, a retrofitted house on the side of a hill with a very nice deck was the perfect experience for us. It had something for everyone and we certainly will return.

Hours

Monday: 9:30AM - 7PM
Tuesday: 9:30AM - 7PM
Wednesday: 9:30AM - 8:30PM
Thursday: 9:30AM - 9PM
Friday: 9:30AM - 9PM
Saturday: 9:30AM - 9PM
Sunday: 12:30 - 7PM

Tips

price range: average by appointment only accessible parking near entrance tipping optional accepts apple pay accepts cash accepts credit cards private lot parking women-owned gender-neutral restrooms open to all bike parking