I really wanted to love this place. The grounds are beautiful, the waiting area was clean and well put together. Very relaxing atmosphere. For the facial the anesthetician was a bit condescending and curt about my current care routine (using products from the spa at the Gaylord in Tennessee.. ). She seemed annoyed and a bit judgemental. The facial itself was great, but the anesthetician didn't write down any of the products or recommendations. All of their products are in French, literally no English on the bottles. Even using Google translate I couldn't figure out which one was sunscreen. I was told the anesthetician went to lunch immediately after my facial and couldn't be reached. The receptionist said it'd be unwise for me to try to buy my own product without a recommendation, because the line is so diverse and they customize it to each person. But if I left my information, they'd call me, I purchase the products over the phone and then pay for shipping. Most 2-3oz bottles were upwards of ~100.
When I went to leave a tip (which I generally am very generous with but I do base it off of the interaction), the receptionist told me 15% on an $180, one hour facial wasn't enough. I clarified this is gratuity, and not an extra service charge? She replied, 'correct'. I asked why wouldn't a client decide how much to tip? And she said I could. So I repeated how much I wanted to and she flicked her eyebrows up as she put it in the computer. It was so embarrassing and awkward, honestly it ruined my experience. I used to be a massage therapist at a 5 star spa, I understand the industry. This is EXTREMELY rude and NOT common at all. I asked a manager to give me a call and left my information. I was hoping to get in contact with the anesthetician, after all that I still wanted to buy some products (which she'd get a commission for) and no one ever contacted me.
Part of me wants to go back because the products are great, but the level of attitude and entitlement was unreal.