ISPA OPEN HOUSE
CAREFULLY CURATED HAVEN : RIVERSTONE RESORT & SPA
PIGEON FORGE , TENNESSEE
SET AGAINST THE ENCHANTING BACKDROP OF THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS , RiverStone Resort & Spa is a carefully curated haven spanning 3,100 square feet and counting . The spa has continuously evolved since its establishment in 2007 , with significant renovations enhancing both the treatment and retail spaces . This summer is a particularly exciting time for RiverStone Spa , as numerous new treatment areas and features are being added to the space .
“ When the spa was first built , all of the retail was behind the front desk . So , guests could not ‘ shop ’,” says Emily Mathis , spa manager and esthetician . Initially , the spa offered only a single skincare line .
The 2012 renovation had a pivotal primary goal of trans- forming and elevating the spa ’ s retail experience . The renovation introduced a dedicated 350-square-foot retail space strategically positioned so guests would pass through it as they exited the spa . This change made the retail area not only accessible to spa-goers but also inviting to resort guests
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