Recharge at The Umstead Spa
Indulge in Couples Massages, Custom Massages & More
Umstead Classic Swedish Massage
60 or 90 minutes - Swedish
Indulge in a full-body Swedish massage designed to melt away muscle tension and invite deep relaxation. Gentle, flowing strokes ease physical stress while enhancing circulation, leaving you restored.
Woodland Aromatherapy Massage
60 or 90 minutes
Let nature guide you inward. This deeply calming massage uses a curated blend of essential oils and forest-inspired aromas to quiet the mind and renew the spirit. Rooted in the healing rhythms of the natural world, each session is customized to your unique needs, whether grounding, or gently restorative, inviting you to breathe deeply and emerge with a renewed sense of balance and tranquility.
Dogwood Deep Tissue
60 or 90 minutes - targeted areas to release deeply held stress
Inspired by North Carolina’s resilient state flower, this targeted massage is designed to ease chronic tension, improve mobility, and release deeply held stress. Ideal for those seeking relief from physical fatigue, the Dogwood Deep Tissue Massage works into the deeper layers of muscle with expert precision, leaving you feeling grounded, flexible, and renewed.
Magnolia Mother-to-be Massage
60 or 90 minutes
Designed to relieve tension and stress put on a mother's body during pregnancy, the Mother-to-Be massage aids in diminished hip and back pain and improved circulation. Enjoy the ease of a side-lying position for the ultimate in comfort. Note: This massage cannot be performed during the first trimester or for those experiencing a high-risk pregnancy.
Whispering Pines Couples Massage
60 or 90 minutes
Share a relaxing massage with a partner in our Couples Suite. Each partner can select either our Classic Massage or our Dogwood Deep Tissue Massage if you prefer an enhanced treatment based on your needs. Add on Aromatherapy or Hot Stone to enhance your experience.
The Retreat
100 minutes
Begin this couple's retreat by sharing a relaxing bath for two in our oversized soaking tub. Then, get swept away in a dual 50-minute massage. Customize the massage experience to your liking by choosing between our Classic, Woodland, Dogwood, or Riverstone massage. This treatment includes a complimentary glass of Champagne.
Long Leaf Pine Cranial Massage
50 minutes
Clear your mind and relax as we give comforting care to your head, neck, shoulders.
Riverstone Hot Stone Massage
90 minutes
A hot stone massage with soothing strokes designed to relieve muscle tension and complete relaxation.
Thai Foot & Leg Massage
50 minutes
Using the ancient art of pressure points and massage you will enjoy a most relaxing foot massage experience. This treatment will relieve stress and fatigue in the legs and feet, along with restoring balance to your body and posture.
Abhyanga Massage
60 or 90 minutes
The Abhyanga massage is the ultimate wellness experience. After identifying the aromatherapy that suits you, you are guided through a massage ritual that uses warmed oil for a deeply relaxing massage experience that will encourage detoxification and will moisturize and nurture dry skin.
Shirodhara Treatment
60 minutes
Our Shirodhra treatment uses a traditional ayurvedic method that uses a continuous stream of warm oil poured on to the forehead to create deep relaxation that will bring harmony to the mind and reduce stress. The experience begins with a relaxation ritual of massage to the hands, feet, head and neck. The ritual continues with the core of this experience, the flow of warm oil on to the forehead. Leaving the oil in the hair is an added deep conditioning benefit.
We recommend leaving the oil in the hair for at least 24 hours for a more desired effect.
Udvartana Massage
90 minutes
Udvartana is a full body exfoliating treatment using upward body massage techniques to improve circulation and improve skin texture. You will feel fully invigorated, and your skin will feel and look smooth and toned.
Bath Ritual
25 minutes
To enhance your experience, add a bath ritual to your treatment to soothe dry skin, relax the mind, or invigorate the senses.
Thai Foot Massage
25 minutes
A focused foot massage that works on the principle of the feet mirroring the body by careful stimulation of the reflex points to assist with detoxification and tension relief.
Scalp Massage
An invigorating scalp massage designed to release tensions and encourage circulation. Give your hair a special treat by adding a Intelligent Nutrients hair or scalp treatment during your scalp massage. Can be incorporated into 60 or 90 minute massages.
Aromatherapy
Elevate your massage with essential oil blends designed to calm the mind, ground the body, or invigorate the senses. A personalized aromatic experience that enhances your wellness journey. Can be incorporated into 60 or 90 minute massages.
Hot Stones
Melt tension and ease muscle stiffness with the soothing warmth of basalt stones. This grounding enhancement encourages deep relaxation and helps increase circulation. Can be incorporated into 60 or 90 minute massages.
