Heaven at Harrison Hot Springs: Body Care, Healing and Massage Treatments

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Dates: January 8-12, 2007, and Febraury 5-9, 2007
Locations: Harrison Hot Springs
Skill Level: Moderate. Must be 55+ or considering retirement.
Capacity: 30 Seats Minimum: 10 Seats
Cost: Coming soon

To Register


Contact Elderhostel at 1-800-454-5768 and quote program #14448.

Description


The boldest life impressions occur upon experiencing sharp contrasts like the soothing heat of a hot springs pool on a crisp winter’s day. Like visiting beautiful British Columbia’s Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa nestled in the valley below towering snow clad mountains. Revel in the release of tense and painful muscles through the application of a firm massage technique; the thrill of revitalized skin released from a mask rich in vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Experience a sense of enlightenment upon learning about and practicing healing and health techniques such as Reiki, Reflexology and Aromatherapy. Sound appealing? There is more! Take home more than memories. Learn self-massage techniques, location of pressure points in the body, detoxifying principles, about sea mineral and marine algae products and their uses. Learn about the regional geological formations that produce hot springs, mineral content and the medical value.


General Information

Start Location: Vancouver
End Location: Vancouver
Accomodations: Harrison Hot Springs Resort
Required Equipment: None
Required Skills: None
Required Documents: Passport AND photo ID and birth certificate (proof of citizenship) required for entry into Canada and reentry into the USA.
Required Inoculations:
Packing List: Bring comfortable walking/winter shoes and winter clothing
Luggage Limits: Please pack carefully as you are expected to handle your own luggage. We suggest that you use luggage with wheels. Laundry facilities located in or close to our hotels are available to refresh clothing and minimize bulky luggage.

Special Needs Information

Handicapped Rooms : Available upon request
Ground Floor Rooms: Available upon request
Elevators: Yes
Walking Distances: Variable
Elevation: Variable

General Itinerary


Independent arrivals to Vancouver, BC, 1 night; transfer by coach to Harrison Hot Springs, 3 nights; return to coach to Vancouver for independent departures.


Schedule

Day 1:

Independent arrival – Vancouver
Welcome, Program Orientation, Overnight

Day 2: Breakfast
Coach to Harrison Hot Springs Resort
Check-in Harrison Hot Spring Resort
Welcome to Harrison Hot Springs – Resort
Lecture: “Here in Harrison” – Local Historian
Dinner in Harrison
Evening Session: “Hot Springs & Health” – Hot Springs Soak
Day 3: Breakfast
AM Lecture: “Body Care & Healing Treatments” – Spa Therapists
Break & continue
Lunch
PM: Soak in Hot Springs OPTIONAL: Choice of Treatment or Massage at the Spa - Spa Therapists
Dinner in Harrison
Evening Free – Optional orientation walk around the community

Day 4: Breakfast
AM Lecture: “Massage Treatments & Benefits” – Spa Therapists
Break
AM Lecture: “Self Massage – Practice” - Spa Therapists
PM: Soak in Hot Springs OPTIONAL: Choice of Treatment or Massage at the Spa
Dinner at the Resort
Evening: Program Evaluation & Travel Plans
Soak in the Hot Springs
Day 5: Breakfast & Check-out
Coach to Vancouver hotel - then Vancouver Airport
Independent departures