A New Week Starts...

What an incredible weekend, weather and other wise! I went to the Pride Parade yesterday and rode with the "Dykes on Bike" contingent to start the parade. It was a lot of fun, especially since we started the parade, that meant I could go watch the rest of the floats and enjoy the parade as well as be in it!

I am doing my best not to complain about the heat. Luckily, coming to work is a blessing. The Spa is so nice in the summer. Since it is located under the freeway, sun doesn't hit the side of the building until late in the afternoon, so it stays comfortably cool until the evening. I still actually run the heat a little in the morning for the first appointment so it's a cozy temperature. Another reason to like coming to work.

This week is shaping up to be fairly busy between here and LRS. Tonight is Ladies' Night at the Spa. I am turning the hot tub down a bit. However, it heats up fast and if people want to have a hot soak, it will be easy to accommodate to the room's tastes. As usual, I will be here from 7pm until 10pm. Cost is $10 to get in an I have a limited number of spots for short massages for an additional $10.

Saturday the 5th at 9pm is the last Psychedelic Show at LRS. This is an wonderful show with an amazing closing aerials act by Beverly Rose, lead instructor of Versatile Arts. You can get your tickets online or call (206)328-4758 for reservations to pay at the door.

Sunday the 6th is Men's Spa Night with Richard Jessup. Please remember to email him your reservations for a short watsu or shiatsu session, otherwise, drop in between 7pm and 10pm for $10.

An LRS show for music Lovers!

In two weeks, on July 11th, Little Red Studio presents A Night In Paris: A concert (and party) of 19th and 20th century French music, art, coffee and desserts.

The program will feature acclaimed pianist Arthur Kostuk and Little Red Studio's own Christina Dietrich, as well as other special guest artists. Kostuk will play works by Chopin, Debussy and Cesar Franck. Dietrich will sing French torch songs by Kosma, Piaf, Brel and Monnot, and arias by Massenet, Bizet, and Delibes.

Doors open at 7:30 pm. Concert begins at 8:00 pm. Admission is $20. Desserts are complimentary and made especially for this evening by Chef Kim. Espresso service and no host wine bar.

Enjoy a relaxed and yet elegant evening of great French modern classics and a salon-like atmosphere.

Where: 750 Harrison Street

How Much: $20

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Brown Paper Tickets or reserved by calling (206) 328-4758

For a truly decadent evening, consider scheduling a spa session before the show.

New Seasonal Spa Session

We've turned down the heat in the hot tub to a pleasant 97 degrees, and made the spa into an adaptable oasis, suitable for Seattle summers. Even on the hottest days, the Spa stays cool and it's amazing how refreshing floating in the hot tub is when the water is just a few degrees cooler than body temperature.

I present our new seasonal offering!

Summer Breeze Spa Session

Feel yourself uplifted by the light scent of Peppermint while getting your feet washed and rubbed in a warm foot bath. A quick shower to get you ready to be floated into oblivion in our spacious hot tub. All your stress and worries are drained away by the swirling water and your attentive practitioner. After being deposited back on dry land, you'll enjoy a hot oil body treatment, breezily scented with Rosemary, Lavender and Sage. Fresh Pineapple Sea Salt scrub will enliven your skin, which you will shower off in our custom shower, emerging refreshed and rejuvenated.
Singles or Couples: 90 minutes - $150. 120 minutes - $200.

Yay for sun!

Sorry the updates have been a little sparse. I have been enjoying the sun now that it is finally here.

Last Sunday we had our 2nd Couples' Spa Night. Due to the turn-out, I am going to be asking for reservations from this point on. I am a little embarrassed to say that I didn't have enough food on hand. I will be taking reservations until 5pm the day of the Couples' Night. This will ensure that I have plenty of time should a last minute shopping trip be necessary, yet still allow people to be impulsive about their evening plans.

Reservations for Couples' Spa Night on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month can be made via email (Sophia at HengstStudio.com) or by leaving a message at (206)963-0772. Thank you for your understanding and working with the new system.

**Photo by Jodeen Vance

Couples' Spa Night tomorrow!

Couples' Spa Night - 2nd and 4th Sundays!
Drop In: 7- 10pm
Cost: $25 per couple
Little Red Day Spa
1506 Franklin Ave. E. Seattle

These nights are designed to be a casual and social evening. I 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 beloved to pamper each other. I can also teach you how to do some basic Watsu so you can float your partner.

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

In the meantime, I hope you are getting a chance to check out the Fremont Solstice Fair. I just spent the morning watching the parade and having a grand time with friends.

A small taste.

Here is a quick and dirty video of part of our dress rehearsal we did this week for this Saturday's coming White Show at the Little Red Studio. It's always so helpful to be able to see an act on video when you are working on it. I thought it would be fun to share, as I have tried to explain to various people what kind I performance I do at the Studio. I think this can give an idea of the performance, though it doesn't give away any of the surprises.

Oh, and we kinda had to be bad with the music. The LRS band, Red Delicious, weren't available to help us out with the music on the video. (Key band members missing.) So that's why we went with Henry Connick, Jr's version of "Swinging on a Star." He does a nice job, but Heather, our singer is infinitely better in that her voice matches the feel of our piece so perfectly. For the music alone you should come to the show on Saturday. Hopefully, we will get that music track swapped out soon.



When: Saturday, June 21st
Where: 750 Harrison Street
How Much: $30
More Info & Reservations: (206) 328-4758
Tickets online: Brown Paper Tickets

The Next Couples' Night

This Sunday, June 22nd, will be our second Couples' Spa Night. One thing I hadn't thought through was the fact that we only have 8 robes at the Spa, and we sometimes have more than 8 people at our open Spa Nights. I would suggest that if you are planning on attending Couples' Night and prefer to wear a robe, rather than go nude, that you bring a robe. Of course, if you forget, don't worry about it. There are towels aplenty to go around.

(Which reminds me, during clothing optional events, hygienic etiquette dictates sitting on a towel rather than directly on furniture.)

I got a copy of a lovely email from a gentleman who attended last Couples' Night and then wrote about it to an email list. He graciously gave me permission to share it.

It was a wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating experience. It was everything we needed; warm, inviting, decadent and soothing.

Really, this is a wonderful way to unwind from a busy weekend and set yourself up for a good night's sleep before returning to your regular weekly grind.

I highly recommend it. We are definitely returning.

Date: Sunday, 6/22/08 (every 2nd and 4th Sunday)
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.)