Alila Ventana Big Sur

Experience nature’s therapeutic basalt and jade stones integrated with massage readily opening taut muscles, relieving joint pain and reducing stress and daily tensions. 110 minutes

2 hours of bliss! Begin your morning or afternoon with a skin reviving customized exfoliation, then journey into an 80 minute Natural Face Lift facial, including shoulder, neck, hands and feet massage. 120 minutes

Select from a tailored selection of aromatic and therapeutic organic essential oils blended with warm organic brown sugar or mineral rich sea salts that gently buff and stimulate the skin. After showering, a therapeutic essential oil blend is applied over the entire body leaving the skin feeling toned with an all-over glow.

An 80 minute treatment incorporating Organic Espresso Mud and an ultra rich body cream. This therapeutic treatment promotes cellular detox and anti-cellulite properties leaving your skin radiant and smooth.

Romance and health combined! The Spa at Ventana’s Couples Suite is ideal for this side by side detoxifying herbal treatment. A yummy soak for two in our jacuzzi tub starts this journey and prepares your muscles for the therapeutic touch of deep muscle relaxing and toxin removing herbal compress and therapeutic massage. You will leave with a Home Care Herbal Treasure Chest gift to continue to share the healthful benefits long after you leave! 110 minutes

Collaboration between you and your highly skilled therapist using gentle to medium touch. Each therapist brings a blend of synergized massage techniques based on your individualized needs. Choose from our array of organic selections — virgin coconut oil, jojoba blend oil, or crème.

Acupuncture and TCM redirects energy from areas of blockage or pain to bring the flow of energy back into balance. TCM and acupuncture can relieve pain, strengthen the immune system, reduce stress, and bring balance and integration. 3–5 days advanced reservations are typically required.

You select the aromatic blend of essential oil that speaks to you. Whether you are looking to de-stress, invigorate, detox or stimulate the body and senses, there is a blend that will meet your individual calling.

The word Chakra in Sanskrit translates to wheel or disc. They are centers of activity that receives, assimilates and expresses life force energy. They are responsible for the person’s physical, mental and spiritual functions. This session will guide your own internal healing process through opening blocks to your energetic flow.

Bubbling ponds, the sounds of birds and the breeze rustling through the trees soothes you into a deep relaxation throughout your massage.

Let the healing come to you. Our skilled therapists bring their talents to you in the privacy of your luxurious resort guestroom. 80 minutes: Add an additional $35 to your selected massage style

This regenerating treatment combines subtle microcurrent technology with organic plant stem cell serum to slow cellular aging, plump and firm skin. The natural face lift treatment concludes with a firming and lifting cream to reduce fine lines. Great for men and women of any age. 80 minutes single

Deeply enriching‏ and stimulating scalp treatment and massage. 30 minutes

Add a self heating mud pack to any area of the body that is calling out for attention 30 minutes

The focus is all about head, neck and shoulders. 30 minutes

Add the deep healing qualities of hot stones to any area trouble spot during a massage or facial.

Kinesiology muscle/energy testing opens a dimension of inquiry with your body-mind-soul innate wisdom, releasing blockages, old habits, attachments, old decisions, karmic strings and more, towards a greater alignment vitality and joy.

Jump start a new beginning or enhance your current healthful body program by booking a private yoga, pilates, fitness or nutrition assessment and coaching session.

Whole wheat tortilla, jack and cheddar cheese, house made salsa verde

Olives, tomato, whole wheat pita bread

Fingerling potatoes, French beans, olives, egg, tomato, red onion, tarragon-dijon dressing

Romaine, croutons,‏ parmesan, white anchovy, creamy garlic dressing

Dried cranberries, cashews, manchego cheese, apples, croutons whole grain mustard- apple cider vinaigrette

Shaved hickory smoked ham, tomato, swiss, dijon mustard, sunny side up egg

Butter lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle

Same recipe for 30 years. Spanish rice, black beans, sour cream, guacamole, mole sauce

Seasoned and grilled medium rare, west coast style

Zucchini, mushrooms, onions and peppers

Colors, flavors, textures of winter

Avocado, citrus, spicy aioli, crispy wonton

Orange whipped ricotta, pecans, balsamic reduction, friseé lettuce

Braising vegetables, mushroom sauce, quail’s egg

Lobster cream, garden herbs, aged parmesan

Cauliflower, almonds, caper-raisin emulsion, meyer lemon butter

Arugula, romanesco, brussels sprouts, garlic cream

Creamy polenta, chanterelle mushrooms, bordelaise sauce

Sugared cookies

Puff pastry, caramel, vanilla ice cream