Safronya Retreat

I've been to many spas, but this one is a rare jewel. Going to Safronia is like taking a vacation. Upon entering the spa your given slippers and than shown to a beautiful waiting area. Tea and cookies are served and than your practitioner arrives. The interior is in orage and gold, the lights are muted and a large flat screen show images of elephants swimming in a river. The air is scented and there's meditative music in the background. My massage and facial with Lara were the best I've ever had! Worth every penny!! Pros: atmosphere, products, skill to begin with Cons: None more

First of all, the nature of the space allows you to relax and de-stress. The interior is beautifully designed, elegant and elevating, yet relaxing at the same time. The treatment room was decorated in the most professional way, inspiring confidence in the level of the competence of the practitioner and the treatment itself was just wonderful. I would highly recommend Safronya with no reservations. more

This spa retreat is unique from any other spa I have visited! All of their treatments are based on the ancient science of Ayurveda, which ma... more

I really enjoyed this India inspired spa. It is in a cozy home, but decorated just beautifully and professionally. You feel like you are in the home of a girlfriend who has very good taste. The waiting room is the living room, so it's not really a relaxation room, but the owner serves you tea and ghee with crackers. The treatment rooms are upstairs and are beautifully decorated. You change in the bedrooms or the bathroom. I received a massage and Shirodhara. The technician was very knowledgeable and skilled. The one drawback is that I'm used to the Shirodhara being done in a regular day spa, which usually includes a fantastic head and scalp massage and washing of the hair, it did not at this spa. I'm sure what they did is more in line with Indian practices, but I missed the head massage. This is a great spa if you are looking for a change of pace. The owner is a great hostess and very knowledgeable. This spa really gave me a centered and calm feeling. I felt very balanced, mind and soul, when I left. Pros: You feel great when you leave! Cons: Limited amenities more

Driving through the streets of San Rafael, under the old trees and up to a historical home, my mind was already wandering. Greeted by a serene smile and gentle encouragement to sit down and enjoy a safran beverage, I was starting to forget my name. By the time my therapists arrived and chanted an old mantra for healing, I was gone. Three and a half hours in Abhyanga four hand and Shirodhara treatments felt like three days of beautiful sleep. Safronya is only fifteen minutes over the bridge from the city, but you will leave in another state of being. more

"I love this spa, it has a wonderful atmosphere with a beautiful, well designed interior. They take good care of you and give you yummy complimentary snacks when you arrive, the little details make this place special. All the treatments I have had have been wonderful. My favorite is the hot oil massage. I highly reccomend this spa. It has quicky become my favorite spa in Marin." Pros: atmosphere, service more

This was such a wonderful experience, that we are planning another trip next month! Totally luxurious! Pros: relaxing, soothing Cons: none more