Watershed Spa

Overview

Watershed Spa is a transformative communal bathing destination in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis area), blending timeless bathing rituals with holistic wellness treatments. It emphasizes ritual-based bathing in a safe, inclusive, and clean environment, fostering community, self-acceptance, and vibrational healing. Visitors engage in a structured bathing cycle—shower, soak, steam, sauna, cold plunge, rest, and repeat—designed to reset the body and mind, promote detoxification, relaxation, and rejuvenation. The overall atmosphere is one of positive energy, deep relaxation, and communal connection, where shedding the outer self leads to inner vibrancy and healing.

Features & Amenities

• Communal Soaking Tub: Hot pool for social yet restful immersion.
• Steam Room: Warm steam to open pores and enhance cellular regeneration.
• Dry Sauna: Soothing heat for detoxification and muscle relaxation.
• Cold Plunge Pool: Invigorating immersion to boost immunity and awaken the body.
• Recharge Garden: Dedicated rest area for hydration, meditation, and replenishment.
• Shower Facilities: Starting point for setting intentions.
• Treatment Rooms: For massages, facials, and other therapies.
• Shed Shop: Curated clean, green, sustainable skincare, wellness, and beauty products.
• Rejuvenation Areas: Spaces for post-ritual restoration.

Services

Bathing Rituals (2.5-Hour Reservations)

• Bath Experience: Soak, sauna, steam, cold plunge ($63).
• Bath + Salt Scrub: Includes bespoke full-body scrub with nourishing oil ($128).
• Private Bath Rituals: Guided detox and restoration soaks.

Spa & Wellness Treatments

• Massage: Customized therapies (Deep Tissue, Swedish, Esselen, Lomi Lomi, Shiatsu, Acupressure).
• Skincare/Facials: Clean, green products from Spot Spas experience for detoxification and glow.
• Acupuncture: TCM-based, balancing Qi, yin/yang; combinable with other services.
• Hydrotherapy: Vichy treatments, full-body salt scrubs.
• Add-Ons: Cupping, Gua Sha for pain, tension, detoxification.
• Energy & Intuitive Healing: Reiki, Hypnotherapy, Dynamic Body Balancing, Vibrational Sound Healing.

Classes & Events

• Yoga + Soak: Morning sessions with certified therapists ($78).
• Soundbath + Soak: Crystal bowls, gongs for stress relief ($90).
• Private Events: After-hours parties (up to 30 guests, $2,100–2,800 + add-ons like sound healing $400, yoga $300).

Book via online portal or call 612-331-4182.

Pricing

• Shed Pass: $20 for priority bath booking.
• Bath Experience: $63 (2.5 hours).
• Bath + Salt Scrub: $128.
• Massage/Spa Treatments: Vary; book online for details.
• Yoga/Soak Classes: $78 per session.
• Soundbath Events: $90.
• Private Parties: $2,100 (5-20 guests), +$500 for 21-30; add-ons extra.
• Gift Cards/Packages: Available online, including spa bundles.
• Memberships/Seasonal Passes: Offered for frequent visitors.

Location & Hours

• Location: Twin Cities, Minneapolis (exact address via website/contact; metered parking nearby via Mpls Parking app).
• Hours: Not explicitly listed; operates daily with reservations. Events: Mornings (e.g., 8am yoga), evenings (7:30–8pm soundbaths). After-hours private events: Fridays/Saturdays 8–11pm. Call/text 612-331-4182 for availability.

Notes

• What Makes Watershed Special: Founded by Nell Rueckl (Spot Spas pioneer, Nell’s Remedies creator), it’s the first communal bath house in the Twin Cities, inspired by global traditions and her vision for community healing. Emphasizes whole-systems approach, empathy, sustainability (eco-friendly products), and inclusivity for all bodies. Creates ‘watershed moments’—turning points for personal/community transformation. No nudity mentioned; respectful, safe space. Pregnant individuals advised against baths. Integrates Spot Spas expertise with new hydrotherapy/energy modalities. Hiring for various roles; teach-a-class opportunities quarterly.