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Sumptuous new spa eases into Mockingbird Station for Dallas debut

Woodhouse Day Spa opens November 5 in Dallas.

Photo by Kathy Tran

A tranquil escape is on its way to Dallas, in time to soothe Election Day aches and pains: Woodhouse Day Spa will open Sunday, November 1 in Mockingbird Station, next to Urban Outfitters and across from West Elm.

It's the first Dallas location for the spa brand that started in Victoria, Texas in 2001 and has expanded around the country. There are also locations in Fort Worth, Plano, and Highland Village.

The luxe retreat will cater to relaxed spa-goers and busy professionals alike, offering half- and full-day treatments, quick lunchtime manicures and pedicures, and extended evening and Sunday hours, according to a release.

"Spa services are an indulgent, sensory experience intended to relax, refresh, and renew," the company says in the release.

Woodhouse Signature Services include:

Woodhouse Minkyti Facial: An age-fighting facial that incorporates cutting-edge exfoliation with AHAs, organic seaweed for deep hydration, and a unique massage technique (80 minutes, $195).
Woodhouse HydraFacial: Touted as the "ultimate in resurfacing" with glycolic and salicylic acids, peptides, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acids to replenish the skin (80 minutes, $300).
The Woodhouse Escape: Seven treatments from head to toe, including dry brushing for exfoliation, hot stone massage, scalp acupressure, shoulder and arm massage, and reflexology (110 minutes, $275).
Woodhouse Signature Four-Handed Massage: Full-body massage performed by two spa team members simultaneously, plus reflexology and scalp massage (80 minutes, $300).
Woodhouse Signature Hand Retreat: Manicure that includes hand-to-elbow exfoliation, deep massage, wrap in warm Atlantic seaweed to hydrate and increases circulation, luxurious lotion, and polish (50 minutes, $70).
Woodhouse Signature Seaweed Leaf Pedicure: Pedicure that includes knee-to-foot sea salt exfoliation, warm volcanic stone massage, foot rub, seaweed foot mask, leaf rub to reduce swelling and soften feet, and polish. (80 minutes, $95).

There are dozens of other mix-and-match treatments for face and body, including a 50-minute Gentleman's Hot Towel Facial ($125).

Woodhouse even specializes in sleep treatments, like The Shiodhara, which involves "lavender essential oil combined with warm, nutritive oils that flow onto the center of your forehead from a beautiful copper vessel to release mental tension and mind chatter" (50 minutes, $105). Could anything possibly sound better right now?

Those who want to spend most of the day at the spa can luxuriate in a five-hour Woodhouse Experience that includes spa cuisine ($700); Two’s Company experience for two with a duet massage ($600); and Great Expectations package for mom-to-be ($315).

All visits begin with plush robes, reflexology sandals, and a cup of warm tea in the Quiet Room. Some involve a visit to the Tub Room for a soak or a Vichy Shower rain bar.

A special, down-the-road feature of the Mockingbird location will be a Salt Room for a treatment called Halotherapy. Inhaling microscopic salt particles in a "salt igloo" is a surprisingly relaxing experience that those with respiratory issues and seasonal allergies swear by to breathe easier. (Sort of like a day at the beach without the ocean.) It's also said to reduce inflammation and enhance sleep. The Salt Room will open January 1, Woodhouse personnel say.

As with any business opening amid the coronavirus pandemic, the new spa will open with strict COVID-19 protocols: personal hand sanitizer and touchless faucets, sanitation stations throughout the building, seating configurations set up for social distancing, antimicrobial coating on surfaces, and frequent sanitization.

Beginning November 5, regular hours will be 9 am-7 pm Monday through Friday, 9 am-6 pm Saturday, and 10 am-6 pm Sunday.

As part of the spa's grand opening, guests will receive 50 percent off treatments for a limited time; until online bookings get up and running, call 972-777-6068 to reserve an appointment.

Woodhouse Day Spa is at 5331 E. Mockingbird Ln., Suite 172, Dallas. Complimentary valet parking will be provided.

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Shopping News

Where to shop in Dallas right now: 7 zany new stores to check out

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With the holidays on the horizon, shopping is on the rise. This November edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap's monthly roundup of new shops, sales, and alternative shopping, has five unique new openings, ranging from fashion to skin care to sports apparel.

The roundup also includes two non-traditional entries, including a new benefits program at an area mall, and a place to get your passport — in case you're planning on shopping abroad.

Here's where to shop in Dallas for November:

Baseballism
Baseball camp that transformed into an off-field baseball clothing brand is now open at Allen Premium Outlets. The store offers baseball-themed clothing, hats, and accessories. Their collection features collaborations with several big league names, including MLB, Babe Ruth, Vin Scully and Field of Dreams. Caps and hoodies are especially popular items, such as the Junior's Silhouette for $36 or the short Sleeve Yankees hoodie for $79.

Firewheel Town Center
Garland shopping center is in the giving spirit with its latest Shop, Dine & Save program. Visitors can shop or dine at select stores, including Buckle, DSW, and Razzoo's, Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen, and receive a $25 Simon giftcard when they spend $150 or more. To get the giftcard, receipts have to be shown at the mall management office and include at least one shop and one restaurant from the same day. The special lasts through November 27.

Hill House
Originally a bedding company that launched in 2016, Hill House has extended their collection to offer home, accessories, baby & kids, bridal, and apparel. They opened a location in NorthPark Center at the end of October — their first in Texas and only their fifth store. Hill House is best known for the "Nap Dress," a flowing dress made for day or night wear. There's also a short version of the dress, such as the Scarlett Long Sleeve Mini, a plaid dress for $188. Just in time for season, they've launched holiday pajamas, featuring pajama sets, robes, and children's sets.

Glossier
Skincare, beauty, and fragrance concept just opened a 1,000 square-foot store at NorthPark Center, featuring its trademark whimsical displays that one might mistake for an art supply or paint store. They sell fragrances, scented skin creams, balms, cleansers, moisturizers, makeup, eyelash curlers, and other beauty products, a little on the pricey side, but they make the shopping experience fun with an immersive shopping experience. That stuff doesn't come for free. This is their 12 location in the U.S., joining Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, DC, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, NYC, Philadelphia, and Seattle.

Rally House
Sports apparel chain opened a location at Rockwall Crossing Shopping Center in Rockwall, with merchandise — headwear, accessories, collectibles — dedicated to Dallas-area teams including Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, and college teams like the Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, and Texas A&M Aggies. They also offer locally-themed apparel and accessories that celebrate Dallas destinations and landmarks, such as an Uscape Pom Mens Knit Hat with a graphic of the Dallas skyline for $30 or a long sleeve Dallas sweatshirt for $42. This is the 22nd location in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Thrifted Threads
Houston-based vintage clothing reseller just made its debut in Deep Ellum at 2646 Main St. #620, next to Vidorra. Thrifted Threads was founded by Laith Awad, who began reselling clothes in 2017, initially as an online store until he opened a location in 2022 in Houston's Montrose District when he was only 18. He opened a second store in College Station in 2023. Deep Ellum is the third. They're known vintage apparel from jerseys to sweatshirts and hats, as well as collections of color-sorted clothes from the 70s to the 2000s. It's more than a store, with arcade games that don't require coins to play, a motorcycle display, and ice cream.

Collin County Passport Office
If you're "shopping" for a passport, a passport office just reopened in the Collin County Courthouse at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney. The new passport acceptance office will initially be appointment only, with bookings available through the District Clerk's website. Plans are underway to introduce same-day and walkup services in the near future.

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