Strong House Spa
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Strong House Spa occupies a restored 1834 Federal-style house in Quechee, and the building is a substantial part of what makes it distinctive.
Quechee sits in the town of Hartford in eastern Vermont, best known for Quechee Gorge — a 165-foot chasm cut by the Ottauquechee River, the deepest in the state, spanned by a bridge on Route 4 that stops most people who drive over it. The Simon Pearce glassblowing operation runs from the old mill at the falls downstream.
Spas built into historic houses work differently from purpose-built facilities. Rooms are smaller and more varied, the layout reflects domestic architecture rather than commercial flow, and the effect is closer to visiting somewhere than to attending an appointment. For a practice that rewards being unhurried, that is an advantage.
Vermont’s winters make heat therapy more than an indulgence here. The state runs cold and dark from November through March, which is precisely the climate in which northern bathing cultures developed.
Quechee sits off I-89 near White River Junction, roughly ten minutes from Hanover, New Hampshire. Appointments book in advance.
Reservations:
We accept reservations by phone and online but not by email.
Please call us at 802-295-1718. Often we can accommodate on a same-day basis. However, if you desire specific dates or times, please reserve at least one week in advance. If you are a group of three or more, guests should place reservations weeks in advance. If you have special requests please let the front desk know when booking. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. A 20% service charge will be added to groups of four or more.
Arrival:
Check-in is fifteen minutes before your first scheduled appointment. Tardy guests may have to sacrifice a part of their treatment time when there is another client to follow immediately after.
Cancellations:
Cancellations can be made via phone or online but not by email.
24-hour notice is required for cancellation or rescheduling, otherwise you will be charged the full price of the scheduled service.