AUSTIN, Texas (March 21, 2019) – Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Jackie Flory as director of the property’s Mokara Spa, which along with the rest of Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, is currently undergoing a significant $150-million renovation. In this role, Flory will oversee the overall operational function and management of Mokara Spa.
An Omni veteran, Flory most recently served as Spa Director at the original Mokara Hotel & Spa in San Antonio, Texas and while there, was named Manager of the Year in 2016. Prior to that, Flory was Spa Director at Lake Austin Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas and at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Flory received her Bachelor of Science in Restaurant, Hotel & Institution Management at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.
“I am excited to showcase the newly revamped Mokara Spa to hotel guests and local residents in the city of Austin,” said Flory. “Our guests will experience expertly crafted treatments in a serene and sophisticated environment, while enjoying panoramic views of the Austin Hill Country.”
Once re-opened in May 2019, Omni Barton Creek’s Mokara Spa will be a 13,000 square-foot sanctuary that takes inspiration from the nearby waterways, creeks and springs of the iconic Texas Hill Country. The full-service spa will feature a salon offering hair and nail services as well as 17 treatment rooms and three couples’ treatment rooms. For ultimate relaxation the spa also includes a Spa Café with chef-prepared light cuisine and a private adults-only pool.
Offering a variety of spa services, some of the signature treatments include:
River Rock Massage As Mokara Spa & Salon’s signature massage, it is a treatment designed to leave you feeling as free and independent as floating in water. You will travel through a journey of exclusive techniques featuring the use of hot and cold stones. The property’s locally inspired aromatherapy blend will stimulate your senses and take you into a deep state of Hill Country relaxation. (75 minutes, $240)
Arnica Restoration Massage An ancient herbal remedy, arnica has been used throughout Europe as well as North and South America for centuries to help alleviate pain. This rejuvenating treatment incorporates the healing properties of arnica; by utilizing stimulating massage oil followed by warm compresses and an application of arnica gel. (50/80/100 minutes, $170/$235/$325)
Healing Waters Facial Indulgence, luxury and precisely coordinated active ingredients are the philosophy of this treatment. Experience the best of relaxation with unique massage techniques as well as the most active and rare ingredients found deep in the sea to create a visibly firm, toned, deeply moisturized and wrinkle free surface. The result is a luxuriously plump and firm complexion. (80 minutes, $280)
Mokara Spa also carries leading skin and nail care brands including BABOR, Naturopathica, ZENTS, CND, OPI, Kevin Murphy, Dazzle Dry and CND Shellac.
To celebrate the relaunch of the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, the resort is offering a Grand Reopening package offering guests up to $100 resort credit with a minimum of a 2-night stay during May 5 through September 2, 2019. The resort credit can be used to indulge in any of the seven new restaurant concepts, at any of the four championship golf courses or at the Mokara Spa. To enjoy this package, visit the “Offer” section on the resort website at omnihotels.com/bartoncreek.
For more information, travelers or media can follow the evolution and grand reopening of the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa scheduled for May 2019, on Facebook.com/OmniBartonCreek and Twitter.com/OmniBartonCreek.
