Today was a day of wellness and rejuvenation with a great mix of wine, champagne, and food!
The morning started with a mother/daughter treatment at the brand new Reflections Spa, which just opened a few weeks ago. It’s ceiling is comprised of 8000 quartz crystals, the walls are of a fire-inspired art glass and together they are a spectacular vision. 
The treatments themselves were also amazing. I chose a facial and my mom, a massage. We arrived at the spa a half an hour before our appointments, changed into our robes, and had the opportunity to enjoy the steam room, an antioxidant drink, or champagne and truffles in the lounge. During my facial with Debbie, she looked over my skin, discussed my questions, and then chose the perfect blend of antioxidant products. The combination of massage and steam was so relaxing and helped my face and body feel completely rejuvenated. My mom chose the Chardonnay Vinotherapy Massage, which was just one of the many creative treatments offered. Afterward, we met in a common area where we rubbed our feet in salt and then spun our chairs around and soaked them in warm water, while sipping more champagne and indulging in truffles!
In the afternoon, my brother and I took the free shuttle over to the family friendly Minerals Resort and Spa, also part of the Crystal Springs Resort, which caters to families, and has a large gym, tennis, basketball, and racquetball quarts, and seven indoor and outdoor heated pools. Although I’m more of a pilates than a yoga girl, I decided to check out the yoga class, which catered to all levels. 
We then came back to the Grand Cascades Lodge and met my parents at the Biosphere, and spent some time in the indoor and outdoor heated pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna. I almost had to remind myself that I was in NJ, as the biosphere gives off a Caribbean resort vibe, as everyone was having fun and sipping frozen drinks prepared poolside.
We quickly showered up and got changed for the “Grand Tasting,” part of the NJ Food and Wine Festival sponsored by Moët Hennessey USA. The event consisted of exclusive wines and champagnes from around the world as well as many food stations including a raw bar filled with shrimp cocktail, oysters, clams, and crab legs. Guests were entertained for the evening by a 17 piece orchestra who played everything from big band to classic standards to show tunes. 
As a first time visitor to Crystal Springs Resort, I have to say I am extremely impressed with the array of activities and ammenties this New Jersey Jewel has to offer. This is the perfect place for a couples escape, a girlfriends getaway, ski trip, golf weekend or a family trip. Plus if you’re thinking about where to have your wedding, there are beautiful rooms and outdoor landscapes for your special day. With a getaway like this so close to home, I look forward to coming back over the summer to enjoy the outdoor activities, and every season thereafter!
