Have you ever dreamed of a day of pampering, tired of the hustle and bustle of the shopping center based salons and spa the Baltimore/Washington area has to offers? We say look no farther than the historic Maple Lawn area of Howard County and the intersection of Rt 216 and Rt 29 in Fulton, Maryland stands one of the hottest spas to hit the area in many years.

After we finished our tour, we decided to check out one of their signature services, the Blue Grotto, which we have to say after visiting well over 200 spas and salons nationwide in 10 years, this is the most unique service our staff has seen offered.

Using paintbrushes and sponges, the treatment allows you to become Picasso in just minutes. We started our treatment by applying our colorful yet therapeutic deep sea clays from head to toe. We had so much fun decorating our bodies and not having to worry about making a mess as the clay that we were applying was specifically for us. After we looked as if we were heading on a hunting expedition, we stopped to look at the ease of application and thought this was the greatest time we have had in a spa.

Once you are covered in mud, step into the Blue Grotto; Pearl’s signature herbal infused steam room. Sit down on their perfectly shaped tile bench, listen to your own customized music selection and enjoy the blue and green fiber optic light show while the clays begin to melt like warm butter at a hot summer picnic, pulling debris and harmful toxins from your skin. Once the clays have done their job, relax and enjoy as the steam room instantly turns into an invigorating rain shower, cleansing you completely.

The one hour process is a life changing experience. The application process should take 15-20 minutes and the 30 minute steam process is the maximum suggested time by the Pearl Staff and then you can use the cascading showers to rinse the toxins right off your body. With the steam still rising and the warm water flowing from all sides, we didn’t really even want to go home when our time finally expired inside the grotto.

The Blue Grotto is a great idea for close bonding time with your significant other or your first date… well maybe a second or third date. The Blue Grotto is priced at $160 for two people and $320 for four people and $480 for six people.

If you are looking for more of a precription treatment, Pearl offers the growing trend of Rx treatments such as laser hair removal, Botox, vein treatment and tissue augmentation. Based on the experience we had with their regular services, you can feel confident about more of the permanent spa service Pearl has to offer.

If you like keeping your hands and feet looking like the celebrities of Hollywood, then sit back choose a flower infused scent for your manicure or pedicure and check out one of the many plasma televisions that line the front wall of the manicure area and before you know it your nails and toes will be thanking you for the excellent job their professionals deliver.