Wild Dunes Resort is a beach resort in South Carolina’s Isle of Palms that offers a variety of hotel and vacation rentals with unique amenities.

Also known as Charleston’s Island resort, Wild Dunes Resort consists of multiple hotel and vacation rental options with unique amenities and easy access to Isle of Palms beach in South Carolina. From the luxurious beachfront Sweetgrass Inn and the cozy Boardwalk Inn to the Residences at Sweetgrass, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Located within the Sweetgrass Inn, The Spa at Sweetgrass is a 10,000-square-foot sanctuary that is inspired by Isle of Palms’ natural beauty and coastline. Spa amenities include a 3,000-square-foot private outdoor spa garden with plunge pools and cabanas, zero-gravity chairs, infrared sauna, 14 treatment rooms, an indoor living space, and more.

Centered around philosophies of nature with a focus on the healing powers of the ocean and the natural elements of the earth, the spa’s services range from massages and facials to Signature Journeys, body rituals, nail services, and more.

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We spoke with Emily Preston, Director of Spa at The Spa at Sweetgrass at Wild Dunes Resort, to learn more about the spa’s amenities, treatments to try, and more.

The Sweetgrass Inn is a contemporary hotel that balances beach aesthetics with historic Charleston charm.

Why You’ll Love It: Guests love our spacious outdoor garden that is exclusive to the Spa at Sweetgrass’ patrons. The garden features two heated plunge pools, soft and swing seating, luscious tropical greenery, and private cabanas.

The Spa at Sweetgrass is located within The Sweetgrass Inn and is inspired by Isle of Palms’ natural beauty and coastline.

Key Features: The Spa at Sweetgrass has multidimensional experiences including a meditative sanctuary with zero-gravity chairs and infrared saunas, indoor living space and pantry offering wellness beverages and bites, fully-stocked locker facilities, and lastly, a spacious outdoor garden with two plunge pools, soft seating, and private cabanas.

The 10,000-square-foot wellness sanctuary includes an indoor living space and pantry offering wellness beverages and bites.

Bonus: Our spa services begin with a beautiful opening inhalation ritual that is customized based on the guest’s wellness intention for their experience and closed with soothing sound therapy through the vibrations of our singing bowls.

Guests can also relax in the 3,000-square-foot private outdoor spa garden with plunge pools.

Insider’s Tip: Himalayan salt scrub is available complimentary to all guests to be used as a self-guided experience in our outdoor rainfall showers. Himalayan salt is used to detoxify the skin, balance skin’s PH, as well as soften and exfoliate.

Snacks Served: Cold and hot Rishi wellness teas, cucumber-infused water, antioxidant wellness fruit and nut mix, fresh fruit, as well as a beverage program featuring collagen wine and bubbles.

The outdoor spa garden has two plunge pools, soft seating, and private cabanas.

Splurge Treatment: Our Signature Journeys (105-minute services) that are intentionally chosen treatment combinations to meet you where you are and leave you transformed with a renewed lens to view the world. Each journey includes a body ritual, massage; and hand, scalp, and foot ritual.

The Spa is a gathering place to retreat and slow down, to rejoice and celebrate, and to reset and discover.

Unique Treatment: Vagus Nerve Meditative Massage. The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body regulating stress, rest, and digestion. This unique massage experience calms the effects of the vagus nerve response using steamed compresses, gentle neck and body massage strokes, and cranial holds using a soothing essential oil blend that invites an uplifting, meditative state.

Individual cabanas are available for an elevated relaxation experience.

Insider’s Favorite: My favorite treatment would be our 4 Sacred Elements Signature Body Buff unique to the Spa at Sweetgrass. This treatment is inspired by the four healing medicinal herbs of sweetgrass, cedar, sage and tobacco—offering a sense of grounding, serenity, mindfulness, and focused awareness of oneself.

The spa menu is rooted in philosophies of nature with a focus on the healing powers of the ocean and the natural elements of the earth.

Most Unique Treatment: The Harbor Beach Signature Tiki Bliss Massage incorporates a warm bamboo-styled service offering medium pressure to soften tight muscles. The smooth texture and perfectly heated bamboo relaxes both your body and mind. Add CBD oil to ease feelings of stress or anxiety for a fully immersive experience.

TARA Spa Therapy products are featured in many of the spa’s treatments, as well as opening and closing rituals.

Featured Products: TARA Spa Therapy has been an important part of the Spa at Sweetgrass’ foundation from opening and closing rituals, as well as throughout many services including our popular Wellbeing Massage, where guests are able to pick their own intention for their service. TARA’s philosophy honors ancient traditions of holistic healing and supporting a health-conscious lifestyle.

For more information about The Spa at Sweetgrass at Wild Dunes Resort, visit their website and follow on Instagram: @wilddunesresort

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