Ceremony Spa

Overview

Ceremony Spa is Austin’s original bathhouse and a vibrant wellness oasis located in South Lamar, blending ancient rituals like Finnish saunas and Japanese onsens with modern social wellness. It offers a communal, high-touch space for relaxation, restoration, and connection, featuring saunas, cold plunges, massages, and events. The atmosphere is warm, colorful, and social—described as “where the wild things unwind”—with good vibes, art, plants, music, and hospitality fostering community and renewal. Voted Best of Austin 2025 for Most Social Bathhouse by the Austin Chronicle, it’s a tucked-away favorite for solo resets, friend groups, or events like Third Thursdays.

Features & Amenities

• Two cedar saunas (indoor/outdoor) for heat therapy and sweating.
• Cold plunges and ice baths for contrast therapy, including an indoor plunge pool.
• Austin Salt Room for halotherapy.
• Communal bathhouse lounge with outdoor spaces under the oak tree.
• Body scrub stations and chair massage areas.
• Art displays (e.g., Laura Maltz Gossen landscapes) and live music/event spaces.
• Non-alcoholic elixir bar, vendor markets, and relaxation zones with plants and groovy aesthetics.
• Private rental options for groups or parties.
• Wheelchair-accessible elements in the expanded bathhouse.

Services

Massage & Bodywork

• Comprehensive menu: Swedish, deep tissue, Thai, ashiatsu, couples massage.
• Body scrubs, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, energy work.
• Chair massages during events.

Bathhouse Experiences

• Drop-in sauna/cold plunge sessions.
• “The Ceremony”: Signature 4-6 hour immersive journey with full-body scrub, personalized massage, and 2 hours of contrast therapy (call to book: 512-671-0224).

Social Wellness & Events

• Monthly Third Thursdays happy hours with music, food, and spa access.
• ACL Recovery Lounge for festival-goers.
• Ceremonies and meditation groups (e.g., Buddhist-ish book studies, on hiatus).
• Special events: Galentine’s Night, grand openings with DJs, yoga, soundbaths, tacos, and cacao.

Memberships & Packages

• Massage Memberships (e.g., Gold: $80/hour Swedish for members, includes sauna discounts).
• BathHouse Memberships: Unlimited access, 10-packs with discounts (up to 30% off specials).
• Gift certificates, packages, and same-day bookings/walk-ins welcome.

Pricing

Specific pricing is not fully listed online but includes:

• Massage specials: $99 for 40-50 minute services (e.g., 999 Portal promo).
• Memberships: Gold massage at $80/hour (non-members $110/hour).
• Bathhouse packages: 10-packs with up to 30% savings; free $50 gift card on $250+ purchases (limited offers).
• The Ceremony: Custom-priced, purchase online then call to schedule.
• Deals via Boulevard booking widget; Black Friday/Small Business Saturday promotions on packages/gift cards.

Location & Hours

• Address: 1706 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704 (South Austin, near South Lamar Blvd.).
• Contact: 512-671-0224, howdy@ceremonyspa.com.
• Hours: Open every day.
  • Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM – 9 PM.
  • Sat-Sun: 9:30 AM – 9 PM.
• Same-day bookings and walk-ins accepted; book via website or call.

Notes

• 15 years in South Austin (since 2010 for massage/acupuncture, 2013 for saunas), recently expanded bathhouse with grand opening celebrations featuring local musicians (e.g., Jon Dee Graham, Jimmie Dale Gilmore).
• Unique social focus: Emphasizes relational wellness—science-backed community, friendship, and low-tech therapies over isolation.
• Inclusivity: Femme-only events, family-friendly vibes, supports local causes (e.g., HAAM, Safe Alliance).
• What sets it apart: Communal bathhouse (not solitary), event-driven (music, food, vendors), customizable rituals, and vibey, artistic space blending tradition with Austin’s creative energy. Perfect for regulated nervous systems, post-festival recovery, or daily renewal.