Adventures at the Spa

You've done the usual manicures and massages. Ready for something a little more daring?

Flotation A New Spirit Wellness Center & Spa
($40 per hour) This therapy definitely leans on the New Age-y side of spa treatments, but there's no denying the relaxation it affords. Climb into a futuristic-looking, compact car-size, soundproof tank filled with a foot of highly concentrated warm salt water; then lie back and float. It's said to renew energy and alleviate pain. That all may be true, but we simply thought it felt cool. 4907 W. 29th Ave., 303-477-1652, www.anewspirit.com

Marma Point Head Treatment: Spa Universaire
($62 for 30 minutes) According to Ayurvedic tradition—the ancient healing system of India—there are more than 40 pressure points on the face and scalp. In this half-hour "massage," a therapist's light touch stimulates these "energy centers," which they say helps clear the mind and "cleanse blocked energy." Or, it just might put you to sleep, which is good, too. 475 W. 12th Ave., 303-629-9070, www.spauniversaire.com

Reiki: Reiki School of Denver
($100 per hour) While you lie on a comfy spa bed, the administrator gently places her hands on your body, allowing "universal life-force energy" to flow from her into the areas that most need it in your weary bod. And, though it could be the power of persuasion, it feels like you've just had an hour-long deep-tissue massage. 303-800-4482, www.reikidenver.com

Raindrop Therapy: Aspenfalls Spa
($100 for 75 minutes) The treatment, which gets its name from the droplets of essential oils (spruce, fir, cedarwood, and ylang ylang) that are applied from about six inches above the neck and back, sends a tingling sensation throughout the body. The light massaging motion easily lulled us to the edge of sleep. But the piney aroma of the oils kept us awake just enough to enjoy it. 880 Happy Canyon Road, Castle Rock, 303-660-1511; 5425 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village, 303-221-5995

Party People

If we were planning an event (and we often are), here's who we'd call for help.

Venue: The Lab at Belmar
The art gallery meets cultural learning center meets community space at the Lab is home to diverse lecture series and international exhibits. Use the elegant space for your next party and you can be assured that your guests will have plenty to talk about. Though, since it's in the 'burbs, you might want to arrange for taxi rides home. 404 S. Upham St., Lakewood, 303-934-1777, www.belmarlab.org

Food: Big Bang Catering
When this Boulder-based company—which was featured on celebrity chef Bobby Flay's Food Nation—caters an event, the preparation starts months beforehand: The vegetables, herbs, and flowers used in Big Bang's dishes are grown on its 35-acre, organic Pastures of Plenty farm. P.O. Box 4361, Boulder, 303-447-8900, www.bigbangcatering.com

Liquor: Sip Fine Wine & Spirits
The last time we popped into Sip to grab a bottle of wine for dinner, we couldn't help but eavesdrop on owner Jim Rice's end of a phone conversation with a catering client. We already knew that we loved this intimate wine store's wide selection of varietals and prices, but when we saw how friendly and accommodating Rice was, we were sold on using him for our next soiree. 1920 Market St., 303-298-9463, www.sipwinedenver.com

Invites: The Paper Lady
Rosie G. Wiedenmayer really is the paper lady. She searches far and wide for the trendiest, sweetest, most modern paper products so that when you walk in the door of her Wash Park store, all you have to do is point at your favorite and nod. She's a one-stop shop for all types of invites, from formal weddings to informal baby showers. 2125 E. Mississippi Ave., 303-722-6877, www.paperladyonline.com