Luxe Beat Magazine May 2014 | Page 51

Stagecoach on Town Square Courtesy of Snow King Resort Hotel I have several ideas, but a favorite is near the town. “Snow King Resort Hotel, rooms and spaces have been beautifully re-done and its food is delicious. They pick you up at the airport and take you right to the hotel.” If that is not enough, I take a deep breath and prattle on, “Okay, they have an incredible spa at Snow King Hotel. Olga’s Day Spa is owned by a famous Russian Olympic gymnast who toured the world with the Moscow Circus.” I don’t know how that relates to my friend, except I say, “So if anyone knows a world-class massage, it is her.” And I am right, Olga Needham is sought out by international athletes and captains of industry who fly in for her unique therapeutic massage that creates a burning sensation at the base of your spine. This in turn stimulates your nerve endings. Like nothing you have ever experienced, she has rejuvenated paralyzed limbs and developed this technique herself. She also trains athletes to avoid injury by creating training programs involving stretching and strengthening muscles. And I add, “I was told she has one of the best facial estheticians on the planet.” It seems my jaded girlfriend is getting interested. “Okay, what about the food?” she prods. “Well, Snow King’s signature restaurant is Hayden’s Post. And Executive Chef Scott Blackerby does a mean Coffee Dusted Elk Loin with Huckleberry Demi-Glaze. Doesn’t that sound good?” There is natural beauty all around you. In the Grand Tetons, you can para glide or make a trek with for an unforgettable trip to Yellowstone National Park. “Yes it does, but it will be summer.” So I counter with,