Spas for Every Season

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January | Nine Stones, Portland
This Portland day spa is the perfect spot to ring in the new year with a fresh face to the world. Nine Stones offers an assortment of facials — from organic, pure-cleanse treatments to Dr. Hauschka-branded two-hour indulgences. Its Commercial Street location makes it a prime place to pair your hours of relaxation with lunch in the Old Port and some post-holiday sales shopping. 250 Commercial Street, Portland. 207-772-8480. www.ninestonesspa.com [2]

February | Kismet Inn, Bath
This charming, one-of-a-kind inn in the City of Ships offers a couples retreat weekend Feb. 11-13. The inn offers guided meditation and yoga, Thai Body Massage, a Signature Eastern Body Exfoliation, and more. Plus, dine on delicious, organic, and locally sourced food with an Iranian flair. 44 Summer Street, Bath. 207-443-3399. www.kismetinnmaine.com [3]

March | LilyPond Aquatic Therapies, Rockport
How does a late winter dunk in a saltwater pool sound? If it’s at this aquatic therapy spa in Rockport, you’ll find it to be ninety-seven degrees and rejuvenating. The spa, which offers a range of in-water options including Watsu, Aquatic Integration, and Water Dance, also has massage and energy treatments available. 120 Union Street, Rockport. 207-236-6616. www.lilypondaquatic.com [4]

April | The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, Portland
Mud season in Maine can be a rather dreary time of year — unless, of course, that mud is wrapped around your body as part of a rejuvenating spa treatment. Treat yourself to a night at this Old Port hotel and try the Regency Signature Mineral Mud Wrap. You’ll feel rested and refreshed without having to travel far. 20 Milk Street, Portland. 207-774-4200. www.theregency.com [5]

May | Soakology Foot Spa and Teahouse, Portland
No time like spring to spruce up your toes, since the sandals will be coming out of the closet soon (fingers crossed!). This Portland spa is almost entirely devoted to feet. Relax in a cushy sanctuary chair and allow your tootsies to be pampered in a warm cocoa mud wrap or a foot soak infused with lavender, seaweed, beach rose, or chocolate. 30 City Center, Portland. 207-879-7625. www.soakology.com [6]

June | White Barn Inn, Kennebunk
A weekend at this top-notch inn in Kennebunk is sure to be one of the most elegant getaways of your lifetime. Why not add a relaxing sea salt or milk bath and Swedish massage to make your trip even more memorable? Make sure the inn’s food is part of your plan to indulge yourself. 37 Beach Avenue, Kennebunk. 207-967-2321. www.whitebarninn.com [8]

July | Fairwinds Spa, Sebasco
Nothing beats a July day at Popham Beach, except maybe a July morning at Popham Beach followed by an afternoon spent relaxing at this nearby resort spa. We recommend the Wild Beach Rose Hydrating Cocoon or the Sea Lavender Body Bliss. Even better: opt for an en suite massage. Sebasco Harbor Resort, 29 Kenyon Road, Sebasco Estates. 207-389-1161 www.sebasco.com [9]

August | Cliff House, York
This renowned spa and resort a stone’s throw from Ogunquit offers deep relaxation with an ocean view. Check out the “tapas treatments,” abbreviated services to mix and match, such as the invigorating Blueberry and Rice Body Polish. Or try the spa sampler — three mini-treatments, a glass of wine, and hors d’oeuvres, available in the evenings on Thursdays and Sundays. Shore Road, York. 207-361-1000. www.cliffhousemaine.com [10]
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September | Bar Harbor Club, Bar Harbor
After a day hike in Acadia National Park, head to this historic spa for a De Stress Muscle Massage. Although the tennis, pool, fitness, and other activities are for club members only, the spa is open to the public. Envisioned by Nelson Rockefeller nearly four generations ago, the spa is housed in an iconic Tudor-style building constructed in the 1930s.111 West Street, Bar Harbor. 207-288-5251. www.barharborclub.com [11]

October | Cottage Breeze Day Spa, Kennebunk
With the arrival of Columbus Day weekend comes a lovely sense of calm in the streets of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, and without the hassles of traffic and tourists, a getaway to this summer haven is all the more relaxing. Save time to pop into this casual day spa for a soothing Maine River Stones Massage. 31 Western Avenue, Kennebunk. 207-967-2259. www.cottagebreeze.com [12]

November | Beauty Mark Spa, Camden
Just across the street from this seaside town’s iconic library sits this spa in the beautifully renovated High Mountain Hall building. It’s a great place to get one of several advanced skin-care treatments, such as the Microdermabrasion or Gentle Gel Peel. If you’re in an active mood, schedule your spa treatment so you can drop in on one of High Mountain Hall’s yoga classes, offered upstairs. 5 Mountain St., Camden. 207-230-1170. www.beautymarkspa.com [13]

December | Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth
Head to this oceanfront inn for an off-season retreat. You’ll get a good deal on the room, which makes the ninety-minute signature Sea Waves Massage – a full body rub-down with aromatic oil and surround sound waves – an affordable holiday gift to yourself. 40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth. 207-799-3134. www.innbythesea.com [14]

Note: Please call ahead for hours. Some spas close for the winter, while others keep different hours depending on the season.