Spa Profile: Skana Spa at Turning Stone Resort Casino

Turning Stone Resort Casino is an award-winning destination resort in Upstate New York that has five hotels, including The Lodge (pictured).

Turning Stone Resort Casino is a 3,400-acre destination resort in Upstate New York that offers something for everyone. The resort features five hotels, more than 20 fine-dining and casual-style restaurants, five golf courses, a state-of-the-art golf dome for year-round golf, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, walking trails, and a variety entertainment options—including a 125,000-square-foot Las Vegas-style gaming floor, nationally-televised sporting events, and more.

As one of the top five tourist destinations in New York, Turning Stone Resort Casino is always recognized for their extraordinary amenities and unparalleled guest service, which has earned them recognition from Forbes, AAA, Casino Player Magazine, and more. It is also home to Skana Spa (Skʌ:nʌ́: is the Oneida word for “peace”), a peaceful sanctuary where soothing treatments and modern amenities combine with American-Indian cultural themes to create a luxuriously unique spa experience.

Skana Spa (Skʌ:nʌ́:) reopened on June 10 and implemented several new health and safety protocols designed to keep employees and guests safe. In addition to temporarily suspending facial treatments, they also require everyone to wear face coverings, whenever feasible. When guest face coverings are not feasible, such as in the saunas, steam rooms and mineral pool, they do enforce physical distancing. The spa has also suspended their infused water service and self-serve food amenities for the time being.

We interviewed Shane Bird, Director of Spa Operations, who shared insider tips, recommended treatments to try, and more:

The reception area and lobby at Skana Spa.

Why You’ll Love It: Owned by the Oneida Indian Nation, Skʌ:nʌ́: is the first Native American-themed spa in the Northeast, and offers a completely unique spa experience and has redefined the spa experience in Upstate New York. Our guests enjoy our unique offerings, relaxing atmosphere, and our award-winning guest service. We’ve really thought of everything to make their visit with us exceptional.

Key Features: Skʌ:nʌ́: is the ultimate destination for tranquility and relaxation with a variety of treatments for men and women that incorporate elements from the Oneida and American-Indian culture. We offer a range of massages, body treatments, facials, and salon services. We also feature prenatal services customized for moms-to-be and a signature gentlemen’s menu, featuring muscle-repairing massages, skin-brightening facials, custom-tailored pedicures, and a gentlemen’s haircut. Skʌ:nʌ́: features a tranquil relaxation room, several treatment rooms, a mineral pool, sauna and hot tub, and a private suite for couples services.

Guests can spend time in the relaxation lounge before and after their treatments.

Spa Snacks: Aligned with our health and safety protocols, we have suspended self-serve refreshments, but our Skʌ:nʌ́:Café is available to all of our guests. Our café offers a fully customizable menu of nutritious options, made to order by our award-winning culinary team at Forbes Four-Star rated Wildflowers restaurant. Options include heart-healthy smoked salmon, quinoa salad, orange-garlic kale chips, fresh berries, and more. We also have options for guests with dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, meat-free, and dairy-free.

The hydrotherapy facilities include a mineral pool, sauna, and hot tub.

Bonus: To recognize our Native American theme and honoring the culture, we give our guests a special dreamcatcher after every treatment and service.

The spa also has a luxurious private suite for couples services.

Unique Treatment: We recently introduced two new treatments at Skʌ:nʌ́: that incorporate products from the new Antara Collection, which feature full-spectrum CBD: Balancing Remedy Massage and our Hand and Foot Relief Enhancement.

Featured Products: We are also featuring the entire Antara Collection in our retail store: the massage oil, bath truffle, relief balm, and elixir, so guests can enjoy the inflammation properties of the purest, high-potency, full-spectrum CBD at home.

For more information and to book a treatment, visit the website and follow them on Instagram: @turningstone

[Images courtesy of Turning Stone Resort Casino]