Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Fall 2011 - (Page 84)

Wellness LocaL FLavor AC R O S S A ME R ICA , S PA S ARE G O ING TH E LOCAVORE R O U TE , U S ING H E RB S , F LO W E R S A ND V E GE TA B LE S TO MA K E C U STOM -B LE ND E D BE AU TY TR E ATM E NTS . E LIZ A MCCA RTH Y S A M P LE S T H E NATU R A L BOU NTY Illustrat I ons by jordan awan H umans have appreciated the healing properties of plants since the beginning of time — we may never know who gave the first facial, or where, but we can rest assured it was made from all-natural ingredients. Such ancient wisdom has not been lost on modern-day beauticians, who have incorporated everything from seaweed to fresh fruit in their treatments. But it took the fast-growing locavore movement for luxury spas to truly return to their roots. Today, as Ritz-Carlton hotels from coast to coast introduce ecofriendly gardens to their properties, their spa directors have added a welcome twist to their own freshly mixed potions, using locally grown herbs, flowers and even field crops to improve the well-being of their clients. 84 w w w. r i t z c a r lt o n . c o m http://WWW.RITZCARLTON.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Fall 2011

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Fall 2011
Contents
Contributors
Editor's Letter
Falling in Love with... Toronto
Design
Technology
On the Boulevards
Art
Jewelry
Watches
Wellness
Golf
Beijing
Shanghai
Culinary
The Guide
Heritage

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Fall 2011