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Sasanqua Spa Fact Sheet


Note to Readers: Sasanqua is part of the private Kiawah Island Club and is
not affiliated with Kiawah's resort. Sasanqua may only be utilized by club
members, their guests, and families.

Operator: The Kiawah Island Club
Architect: Clodagh Design International, in association with McKellar & Associates

Builder: Russ Cooper Associates
Total Square Footage: 8,928 (includes 2,928 square feet of decking)

Amenities:

• Six treatment rooms overlooking the Lowcountry marshes and Kiawah River
• Ladies' and men's relaxation areas with multi-jet showers, private outdoor whirlpools, and steam rooms
• Co-ed whirlpool
• Outdoor sanctuary for meditation, tai chi, and yoga
• Full-service beauty salon
• Screened, open, and sheltered decks


Materials:

• External - pile supported; wood-clad; tree bark siding in outdoor sanctuary
• Internal - stone, marble, and cypress flooring; teak decks and handrails; ceramic tile and cypress walls/ceilings in all treatments rooms; cast-stone counter tops; ceramic tile in whirlpools; water features throughout

Services:

• Traditional spa services include massage, facials, body buffs, and wraps.
• Custom treatments include seasonal celebrations, designed to complement Kiawah's four seasons; wellness and lifestyle services; and off-site sessions.
• All treatments at Sasanqua will use an exclusive line of natural skin care products made from organic herbs and botanical oils, mineral-rich clays, and plant extracts found throughout Kiawah. The products are prepared fresh daily in small batches, ensuring the highest quality and effectiveness.

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