The holiday week(end) is coming.

Most holidays don't affect the operating hours of the spa since we have so many practitioners with different lifestyles. With Labor Day coming up close, this one may be the hardest to schedule. Please call a little early than normal for an appointment next week. I have quite a few people who are planning on taking time to enjoy a last hurrah of summer late next week.

I will be teaching a couple anatomy classes out at Paradise Unbound, which is a camping event for the sex positive community held out near Redmond. I am happy to share my knowledge to help people keep safe and informed during their explorations. In previous years I have received bodywork from a gentleman who will be teaching massage classes this year. I have seen him teach before and he is quite good.

Men's Spa Night is hosting an extra evening at the Little Red day Spa is Sunday the 30th of August in honor of Richard being in town this week. If you are interested in attending, email Sophia@HengstStusio.com and I will get you in touch with Dion and Richard. Also, because of the holiday weekend, there is some question as to whether the 1st Sunday Men's Night will go on as usual. I will let you know by Tuesday or Wednesday what has been decided.

A yoga workshop has been scheduled on Saturday September 5th at 2pm over at the Harrison space, behind the Bistro. It's still in the planning stages, so the only information I have is that it will be 90 minutes long and there is a chance it may become a regular or semi-regular event. I wish we could host this in the spa, however, there is so much more floor space available in the Little Red Studio on Harrison St. Once day, when we get a new building for the Spa, I will be able to host yoga classes. Richard is going to be enrolling in a yoga instructor training program this fall. It would be a treat to be able to have room for him to hold classes at the spa. Some day.

Busy weekend!

With the Intimate Spectacle and all the spa sessions this weekend, I am quite glad that the weather cooled down a little. It also cooled down in time for Men's Spa Night and Ladies' Spa Night to be cozy affairs. We have a new heat lamp and the hot tub temperature was turned back up.

These nights are designed to be casual and social evenings. There will be a practitioner present (Richard and Dion host Men's Night and Cheri and I host Ladies' Night) to make you feel welcome and facilitate use of the spa's equipment. There will be areas set up for clay, salt scrubs and massage for you and your friends to pamper each other. For an extra fee, one can get a short massage or watsu during the evening from our massage therapist on staff.

Please call 206-963-0772 or e-mail Sophia@hengststudio.com for more information.

News about Open Spa Nights.

The Little Red Day Spa's Open Spa Nights are canceled until further notice. As much as these evenings were loved, they were not providing enough return on the investment of time and energy. We have decided to focus the spa's resources in other directions, namely further developing our spa products into an actual product line.

If you enjoyed the Open Spa Night, please consider joining Richard for Men's Spa Night, every 1st and 3rd Sunday, and Sophia for Ladies' Spa Night, every 1st Monday. Or, rent the spa with a few friends for $75 the first hour, and $50 each additional hour. either option will entitle you to full use of the spa and it's amenities.

Canceling Open Spa Night during December.

Due to the busy schedule the holidays, the Little Red Day Spa will not be hosting Open Spa Night on December 14th or 28th. I am happy to say that there are renovations that will be done during the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Richard, at the present time, will be holding Men's Spa Night on it's regularly scheduled evening of December 21st. Please call Richard at (206) 370-0423 to get on his email list for Men's Night.

If you can't go a whole month without attending an Open Spa Night, please considering renting the Spa or scheduling one of our group packages for yourself and a few friends, or for a party. Or scheduleCall me at (206) 963-0772 or email Sophia@HengstStudio.com.

Limited weekend availability - 12/6 & 12/7

This weekend is going to be very full, so if you want an appointment this weekend, please schedule sooner rather than later.

On Saturday, we will be holding an "old LRS style" show at the Spa, as well as the Upper Studio. At 4pm, December 6th, we will close down the spa to the public. Later in the evening, we will be opening the spa as part of the festivities for the party. If you would like to make reservations for the party, please call Kerry at (206) 328-4758 and she can help you with that or any other questions you may have.

On Sunday, December 7th, the Spa will be closed for appointments, but open to the public as part of Jeff Hengst's Art Show.

From Jeff:

This will be a special event for me. I have had many art shows (ironically fewer since I started LRS) but this will be the first time in a very long time that the show will be arranged around a social/political purpose rather than either a sale or a presentation of recent work. For now, all I will say is that the theme will be around relationships and suffering change.

The show will be from 1PM until 9 or so in the evening and will occupy all of our spaces. The Spa will function as the kind of "Museum Gift Shop" and will be the only space set up with an orientation towards selling things. It will close at 6pm in preparation for Men's Night at the spa. The other spaces will feature works that develop the theme. Obviously I am very excited about this opportunity to see my work arranged and presented for this purpose.

If you are interested in Jeff's paintings, this is a great opportunity to see a majority of his works om display. Those of you who have been in the spa, and seen how massive his collection is, can guess that this doesn't happen very often.

This week at the Day Spa and LRS.

This next week is a busy one! For me, especially, since I am involved with all the entities within the Little Red Studio family.

Tonight, Monday the 10th, is Ladies' Spa Night.

Every Monday!
Drop In: 6-9pm
Cost: $15
Little Red Day Spa
1506 Franklin Ave. E. Seattle
These nights are designed to be a casual and social evening. There will be a practitioner present to make you feel welcome and facilitate use of the spa's equipment. There will be areas set up for clay, salt scrubs and massage for you and your friends to pamper each other. For an extra fee, one can get a short massage during the evening from our massage therapist on staff.

Please call 206-963-0772 or e-mail Sophia @ hengststudio.com for more information.

Tuesday, the 11th, is Art talk Night with Jeff Hengst and Veteran's Day. Join Jeff in the Spa from 7pm -10pm to talk about art, view his paintings and ask him questions.

Friday, the 14th, is an LRS Gold show. This one is very special to me and I will be going as a guest. One of my dearest guests at the spa joined the Little Red Studio last year after. In fact, I wrote a bit about him and his wife here.

Interesting the turn of events that have come to pass since then. He has blossomed in the most intriguing and wonderfully artistic way. He started painting the week after that first visit to the Spa. Joined the troupe, a few months later and started writing poetry soon after that. Now, he has just finished a one act play that will debut at this Gold Show!

I am very proud of him. Please join me this Friday evening to revel in his artistic ventures! Of course, there will be all manner of frolicking and beauty to enjoy in addition to his piece. Doors open at 8:30pm and show starts at 9pm.

Where: 400 Dexter Ave N.
How Much: $30
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Brown Paper Tickets or reserved by calling (206) 328-4758

Saturday, the 15th, is the opening night of the Obsidian Show. This is the project I have been working on over the summer. I have a relatively accomplished piece for me in that it is the first performance act that I have helped to create that has more than 2 people involved.

This visually captivating show will invite you to taste the many flavors of obsessive love. We'll explore the depths of passion and eroticism, as what truly motivates us - and you - is unmasked before your eyes. The Obsidian Show will exhibit rarely expressed polarities of love's pitch darkness, and its white hot light. Slicing to the core, cleanly, with a slick grace, this mesmerizing show will leave you a just a little off balance.

Please arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 at our offices and gallery at 400 Dexter Ave. N. and we will escort you over to the main space as we prepare to begin the evening.

Where: 400 Dexter Ave N.
How Much: $30
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Brown Paper Tickets or reserved by calling (206) 328-4758

And to close out the week, Richard will be hosting Men's Spa Night on Sunday the 16th.

1st and 3rd Sundays!
Drop In: 7- 10pm
Cost: $15
Little Red Day Spa
1506 Franklin Ave. E. Seattle
These nights are designed to be a casual and social evening. There will be a practitioner present to make you feel welcome and facilitate use of the spa's equipment. There will be areas set up for clay, salt scrubs and massage for you and your friends to pamper each other. For an extra fee, one can get a short massage during the evening from our massage therapist on staff.

Web redesign & Art Shows

Instead of writing blog entries, I have been working on the Spa's web site. We're reorganizing it so that, rather than just two pages, all the information about the Little Red Day Spa and our offerings will be spread out over 6 pages. Hopefully, this will make the site a little easier to navigate. We're still adding and editing to it, so make sure to check back periodically to see the changes. There will be information about catered spa sessions, new possible sessions that will correspond with the themed Little Red Studio performances, and a page of testimonials. (If you would like to add your story to the testimonial page, just send an email to me, Sophia at HengstStudio.com)

The other thing I am excited about right now is the Whatcom Artists Studio Tour. This weekend, while all the gentlemen are enjoying Men's Spa Night with Richard Jessup, I will be helping Jim Duvall in Bellingham, WA with his open studio, as part of the Whatcom Artists Studio Tour. From his press release:

This a juried studio tour of several artists studios in Whatcom County. I have been selected to be included. I am pretty honored as there are only 4 photographers allowed in this year. The dates are Oct 4,5 and Oct 11,12 from 10-5 pm. The tour is all over the county but if you are coming to my studio the address is 1208 bay St # 103 Bellingham, WA 98225. The entrance is in the alley.

You have two weekends to see his and many other wonderful artist's work being shown in the place it was created.

If you are planning on being in Seattle, this weekend, then consider the opening of Little Red Studio's newest show, The Saffron Show.
When: Saturday, October 4th @ 9PM
Where: 750 Harrison Street
How Much: $30
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Brown Paper Tickets or reserved by calling (206) 328-4758

Busy! Busy! Busy!

Unfortunately, not with all fun stuff. Web site revisions, car prowls and dentists! Oh my! Though, I would gladly recommend using hypnosis when you have to undergo a dental procedure. Last week I finished the second of 3 appointments to deal with a difficult root canal and was quite relaxed throughout the whole procedure. It was strange to feel every sensation and not have it register as pain. The best part, for me, was not having a fear reaction to the drill, either. That is very cool stuff.

Changes are coming up soon on the web site. I have been tweaking and fine tuning. Christina, a troupe member with a creative photographic eye, came into the spa and took some lovely photographs of the space. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the space through new eyes. Here is the one that captured the serenity I feel in the spa.
(Be sure to click on the photo for a larger version.)

There are two price changes coming up for our drop in nights. Both the Ladies' and Men's Spa Nights entry fee will increase to $15 per person and Couple's Spa Nights will increase to $40 per couple. These increases are effective starting the next scheduled dates. This means that Couple's Spa Night this coming Sunday, September 28th, will be the first event with the new price. All other little extra services and their fees are subject to availability and practitioner discretion.

*Photo by Christina Dietrich

Spots still available for Men's Massage Party

Our friend, David, who is renting out the spa for a massage class and party, has informed me that he still has a few reservations left for the Men's Only Massage Party this coming Sunday. If you attend our Men's Spa Night's you may be interested in attending David's event.

If would like the full description or you are interested in attending, please email him directly: dastardly.deeds.david at gmail.com

A quiet seeming week...

I am trying to keep on top of all the fun stuff we have going on at the Spa, as well as Little Red Studio in general. There is apart of me that wants to keep a regular schedule, but most of me would rather not have a ridged posting schedule. Hopefully, you will bookmark the LRS calendar to keep track of all the good stuff going on.

This Saturday, the 16th, marks the last date of the White Show. If you haven't had a chance to see it yet, you definitely don't want to miss this light-hearted, funny and sweet show!

The wearing of white between Memorial Day and Labor Day brings up many memories of decades past and societal mores. Summer beach vacations, sprinkled with lavish parties and secret rendezvous, entice us to remember our own days and nights of coming out and to peel off the layers of winter to see what's peeking at us underneath...

In bygone eras of our history and of our lives, we remember that moment when innocence was lost, while so much more was yet to be discovered.

White or light colored clothing is encouraged.

Please arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 at our offices and gallery at 406 Dexter Ave. N. and we will escort you over to the main space as we prepare to begin the evening.

Where: 750 Harrison Street
How Much: $30
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Brown Paper Tickets or reserved by calling (206) 328-4758

On Sunday the 17th, we are offering Men's Spa Night.

Men's Spa Night - 1st and 3rd Sundays!
Drop In: 7- 10pm
Cost: $10
Little Red Day Spa
1506 Franklin Ave. E. Seattle

These nights are designed to be a casual and social evening. Richard Jessup will be present to make you feel welcome and facilitate use of the spa's equipment. There will be areas set up for clay, salt scrubs and massage for you and your friends to pamper each other. For an extra fee, one can get a short massage or watsu during the evening. Email Richard directly, jussupdances at netzero dot net, for information or to get on the reservation list for bodywork.

Men's Night tonight and Ladies' Night tomorrow!

Men's Spa Night - 1st and 3rd Sundays!
Drop In: 7- 10pm
Cost: $10
Little Red Day Spa
1506 Franklin Ave. E. Seattle

Ladies' Spa Night - Every Monday!
Drop In: 7- 10pm
Cost: $10
Little Red Day Spa
1506 Franklin Ave. E. Seattle

The Little Red Day Spa is now offering Men's and Ladies' Spa Nights every week hosted by Richard Jessup and Sophia, respectively

These nights are designed to be a casual and social evening. There
will be a practitioner present to make you feel welcome and facilitate
use of the spa's equipment. There will be areas set up for clay, salt scrubs and massage for you and your friends to pamper each other. For an extra fee, one can get a short massage during the evening from our massage therapist on staff.

Please call 206-963-0772 or e-mail Sophia@hengststudio.com for more information. No reservations required at this time.

Eeeek! Correction regarding Sunday's Men's Night.

I just got a quick note from Richard about this week's Men's Night. Please note this is specific to July 6th.

I wanted to let you know that the men's night coming up on Sunday night is by reservation only. That is because I have a special guest coming who is facilitating a tantric workshop, as the centerpiece of the evening. We will not be taking any walk-ins this week.

If anyone would like to join us, they should call or email very soon. Thank you!

Richard (206) 370-0423 Cell.
jessupdances@netzero.net

Happy Independence Day!

Have a fun and safe time celebrating America's birthday!

A Note for the Gentlemen:

After you enjoy your holiday weekend, make sure to relax at the Little Red Day Spa with Richard from 7-10pm. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday evening, you can spend $10 to soak and scrub your way to relaxation. Short watsu and shiatsu sessions available for an addition fee. (Call or email Richard to get on the reservation list for a watsu or shiatu session.)

Info: Call Richard directly at (206)370-0423 or jessupdances at netzero.net
Cost: $10
Location: 1506 Franklin Ave. E
Hours: 7pm - 10pm, drop in, no reservations necessary

Call 206-963-0772 for information or directions.
Please park on the street, as there is limited parking in our lot.
We would like to reserve that parking for guests with mobility issues.
( Do not park within the yellow lines.)

Men's Night Tonight!

After you enjoy the sun today, make sure to relax at the Little Red Day Spa with Richard from 7-10pm. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday evening you can spend $10 to soak and scrub your way to relaxation. Short watsu and shiatsu sessions available for an addition fee.

Info: Call Richard directly at (206)370-0423
Cost: $10
Location: 1506 Franklin Ave. E
Hours: 7pm - 10pm, drop in, no reservations necessary
Call 206-963-0772 for information or directions.
Please park on the street, as there is limited parking in our lot.
We would like to reserve that parking for guests with mobility issues.
( Do not park within the yellow lines.)

too much to do!

A lot is going on at the Little Red Studio right now, and I have to admit that it is cutting into my time here at the spa. Good thing my boss owns both of these ventures I am involved in. He understands sometimes one has to supersede the other.

Men's Night was full to bursting last night! This evening is now so popular that Richard is going to be asking for reservations from anyone who wants a watsu or shiatsu session during the evening. You can call him at (206) 370-0423 or email him at jessupdances at netzero.net. He also has an email list, so if you contact him, please be sure to give him your info so you can get more direct information about future Men's Nights. Remember, Men's Spa Night is the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 7pm - 10pm. The cost is $10 and mini Shiatsu sessions are an additional fee.

Effective next Monday, June 9th, Ladies' Night will begin at 7pm. Everything else will be the same; cost is $10, mini massages are an extra fee, and women can drop-in until 10pm. Enjoy the long days!

Ok, back to the grind! I got 2 lovely, ripe pineapples that need my attention.

A bit of this and a little of that.

Tomorrow is the first Sunday of June, which means we are shifting into a regular pattern for Sunday evenings.

1st and 3rd Sundays will be Men's Night. Richard will be in the Spa from 7pm - 10pm with doors open for soaking, floating and relaxing. Cost is $10 per person, with mini Shitasu sessions available for an additional fee.

2nd and 4th Sunday's will be Couple's Night, which is open to all genders provided you come as a couple. cost is $25 per couple. Mark your calendars for next weeks inaugural Couple's Night.

Please remember that you can also email me at Sophia at HengstStidio.com to make an appointment or ask question, as well as calling the spa at (206) 963-0772. I have a slight preference for email, as I can check email in between appointments, as I don't always have enough time to check the phone messages. I do encourage you to call or email a few days in advance, as same day (and sometimes even next day) appointments are not always possible. For weekends, it is suggested that you call 4-7 days in advance, as these days tend to fill up the fastest.

With the few days of warm weather we have had in the past few weeks, I have decided to lower the temperature of the hot tub. We did this last year, and it was amazing how much just a degree or two made in comfort. I will probably adjust for the each day's weather, until those warmer days become more consistent.

Men's Night Tonight!

Richard Jessup will be holding court tonight in the Little Red day Spa from 7pm until 10pm. the evening is open to all men interested in relaxing in an open and accepting atmosphere. Watsu demonstrations will be available, body clay and salt scrub stations to pamper yourself, and if there is enough interest, Richard will lead a group shiatsu session. Richard will make a limited number of 15 minute shiatsu treatments available for an additional fee of $15.

Cost: $10
Location: 1506 Franklin Ave. E
Hours: 7pm - 10pm, drop in, no reservations necessary
Call 206-963-0772 for information or directions.
Please park on the street, as there is limited parking in our lot.
We would like to reserve that parking for guests with mobility issues.
( Do not park within the yellow lines.)

Men's Spa Night tonight

After you go to Jeff's art show in the other location, stop by the Upper Studio for the LRS Poetry Posse's Open Mic. Sign up starts at 6:30pm, with the first reading/performance starting at 7:01pm. After you have enjoyed the poetry and music, gentlemen are invited to the Lower Studio where the Spa is located to relax and indulge.

Richard Jessup will be holding court tonight in the Little Red day Spa from 7pm until 10pm. the evening is open to all men interested in relaxing in an open and accepting atmosphere. Watsu demonstrations will be available, body clay and salt scrub stations to pamper yourself, and if there is enough interest, Richard will lead a group shiatsu session. Richard will make a limited number of 15 minute shiatsu treatments available for an additional fee of $15.

Cost: $10
Location: 1506 Franklin Ave. E
Hours: 7pm - 10pm, drop in, no reservations necessary
Call 206-963-0772 for information or directions.
Please park on the street, as there is limited parking in our lot.
We would like to reserve that parking for guests with mobility issues.
( Do not park within the yellow lines.)

Sunday Nights scheduling

I have some scheduling changes that are in the works.

Men's Night has already shifted to every other Sunday. During the month of May, Richard will host Men's Night on the 11th and the 25th. Starting in June, it will be held the 1st and 3rd Sundays on the month. (Which is much easier to keep track of than every other week.) Hours and cost will remain the same. 7pm - 10pm and $10, respectively.

In the works is a Couple's Spa Night, which we are tentatively planning on starting in June. This will be held on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month, 7pm - 10pm. This evening will be geared towards couples of all genders coming in to pamper each other or just lounge together in the sumptuous space. Like the Men's and Ladies' Nights, the Couple's Night will be clothing optional, as well. There will be 2 or 3 massage tables set up for exchanges, a body mud station, salt scrubs, and tea and nibbles. We will have a practitioner on hand to facilitate use of the equipment and help you feel at home in the spa. There will also be watsu lessons going on in the later half of the evening for those who would like to learn how to float their partner. Cost will be $25 per couple and $15 for each additional person in your party.

Singles will not be allowed at this event. Public displays of affection are allowed, within reason. Please be respectful of other's boundaries.

Little Red Day Spa
1506 Franklin Ave. E. Seattle, WA 98102
Call 206-963-0772 for more information or directions.
Please park on the street, as there is limited parking in our lot.
We would like to reserve that parking for guests with mobility issues.
( Do not park within the yellow lines.)

Full steam ahead!

This weekend we are super busy at the spa. I just have time enough to surface to let everyone know that there is no Men's Spa night tomorrow (Sunday the 4th) and Ladies' Spa night is happening Monday evening, 6-10pm.

If you call this weekend, please be patient!