Top 4 stops for a local and memorable girls’ getaway

Gather your beloved girlfriends, it’s time to reunite, reminisce, and make precious new memories together! You don’t have to break the bank for a girls’ day or girls’ getaway weekend—we know the hottest spots in Cochrane to kick back, relax, and have the time of your life. Just add your best friends.

Here are our top 4 local girls’ getaway ideas for the ultimate retreat.

1. Saffron Collective Studios

Challenge your friends to learn a new skill! Get creative and have some laughs at Saffron Collective Studios on your girls’ getaway. Whether you attend a public class or book a private event, your group can take a deep dive into ceramics by exploring the art of wheel throwing, hand building, and more. You’ll come away with a keepsake from your girls’ getaway weekend that you’ll love and use forever.

The studio also showcases and sells creations by local artists, with every piece created at the Saffron Collective. You’ll find beautiful and practical pottery, masterful paintings to adorn your walls, and perfect souvenirs to remember your time spent together.

2. Pure Anada Natural Cosmetics

Now that you’re feeling good, it’s time to match the outside to the inside! Stop by Pure Anada for boutique, handcrafted cosmetics, skincare, and body care products. Made in the Canadian Prairies, all ingredients are organically grown, ethically harvested, and artfully combined to ensure everything is high quality and toxin-free.

Plan the best makeover with complementary eyeshadow palettes, mascara, lipsticks in all your favourite shades, and contouring kits. Don’t forget manis and pedis—nourishing hand and foot creams, cuticle care, and bright nail polish will have you feeling fresh. You’ll also find acne solutions and skincare travel kits to keep your skin looking its best while you’re on the road.

3. Amaryllis Crystal Portal

Book in for a Sound Infusion at Amaryllis Crystal Portal. Healing and restorative, Amaryllis’ Sound Infusion and Celestial Sound Bath classes create a relaxing environment for you to be enveloped in the powerful, soothing tones of crystal alchemy bowls, leaving you feeling peaceful and deeply connected to yourself and others. Lay back, relax, and let the sounds wash over you.

The shop carries books and tarot card decks, crystals and gemstones, crystal bowls, and other interesting finds. Ask about intuitive tarot card readings or attend an all-levels yoga class. You’ll be led through gentle, slow moving, and supportive postures that will have you feeling centred.

4. The Cave Sauna Day Spa

Start your girls’ morning by banishing stress—at least for your time together. Head to The Cave Sauna and Day Spa for luxurious therapeutic treatments that will make you melt.

Right away, you’ll be greeted by soothing music, sounds of water fountains, and scents of aromatherapy. Customize your treatment and choose from the plethora of sauna options, each with a different design, temperature, and humidity. Have the ultimate spa experience with features like infrared, eucalyptus, herbal and salt inhalation rooms, and relaxation areas. Yes, please!

Looking and feeling great, enjoy farm to table cuisine at the Fence & Post. Inspiration cocktails and culinary delights with good friends will bring out the stories and laughter as you celebrate in style.

Get away with your gal pals

Don’t wait to meet up with your girlfriends! We’ve got all your fun and fabulous girls’ getaway ideas—start planning with us today!