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Follow the Spa Industry Leaders: Marissa Krems
American Spa recently caught up with Marissa Krems, spa director at The Spa at The Elms Hotel & Spa (Excelsior Springs, MO), who prioritizes and enjoys tapping into the deep history of wellness and creating innovative new treatments and experiences to help clients find peak tranquility. She has served as the executive director of The Spa at The Elms since 2016. As a Destination by Hyatt Property, working at The Elms Hotel & Spa has allowed Krems the opportunity to oversee on overall Hyatt Spa initiatives and be part of a task force that assists other Hyatt properties. Krems also played a large role in the design of the spa’s recent renovations, which were completed in 2022. Working with the designer, she ensured the spa would be tailored to the needs of the clients, revitalizing the interior space with new furnishings and spaces, including the mud bar, Zen garden, outdoor grotto area, Halo Spa Cave, and Detox Salt Suite.
Dog park plans shown at Dunkin’ Dogs event
GLADSTONE — Last October, the Gladstone City Council authorized an agreement with firm Vireo for the planning and design of an off-leash dog park. On Saturday, Aug. 24, three members of Vireo’s team showed dog lovers the planned dog park during the annual Dunkin’ Dogs event at the community center pool.
Kurt Allen Band performs Friday night
GLADSTONE — Kansas City’s Kurt Allen Band continues their marathon 2024 Rockin’ The Blues U.S. Tour with a local show at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 at Hideout Bar & Grill, 6948 N. Oak Trafficway. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 468-0550. For over a decade,...
Scrumptious Twists on Classic S’Mores
S’mores are an autumn delicacy cooked over a nice warm fire and loved by campers and neighborhood friends. Local eateries celebrate the autumn classic with their own unique take on the dish. Betty Rae’s (Locations: BettyRaes.com). The local ice cream shop is famous for its creative concoctions. Their favorite...
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