Ska:ná:, the Oneida word for peace, is where soothing treatments and modern amenities combine with American Indian cultural themes to create the world’s most luxuriously unique spa experience. Immerse yourself in the deep, restorative power of true spa therapy, exceptional services and stunning architecture. Ska:ná: is designed to help you bring lifestyle, nutrition and fitness into perfect harmony.
The Ska:ná Spa was honored with the Forbes Travel Guide 4 Star Award for the fourth consecutive year, as well as the 2019 #1 Spa in New York by Spas of America for the second consecutive year. Casino Player Magazine named Skana the 2019 Best Casino Spa and Spas of America awarded Skana as the Best East Coast Spa.
Revive with Moonshine
Awaken your mind, body and spirit with the Seasonal Moonshine Whipped Mousse Manicure-Pedicure.
Your personal journey towards relaxation and well-being starts with a luscious Lemon Lime Soak followed by a Muscadine Moonshine Scrub. Complete your experience with a Moon Dip Body Mousse Lotion.
Call 315.361.8200 to book your appointment today. Offer valid through September 30, 2020.
Your Package Includes:
- One night luxury suite accommodations at The Lodge
- 50 minute spa service per person
- $50 food and beverage credit per person
Rate varies by date. Mondays through Thursdays only.
Information to help you prepare and make the most of your visit to Ska:ná:.
Spa Information
For reservations and information, call 315.361.8200.
Ska:ná: Spa Hours
Sunday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
(hours are subject to change)
Ska:ná: Spa Tours
In order to assure privacy and a restful atmosphere for our guests, tours of private spa areas are not given during spa operating hours. Special tours of these facilities can be arranged by appointment, before or after hours. Tours can be arranged through the Spa Manager.
Ska:ná: Spa Admission
Spa treatments are available to guests age 18 and older. Full day facility use is reserved for guests who have purchased 50 minute services or more. Day Passes are based on availability Monday – Thursday for guests who have not purchased services.
Appointments Scheduling
Spa and Salon appointments may be scheduled at the spa desk or online. Please call us as far in advance as possible to ensure availability of your requested service. We require a major credit card and telephone number to confirm your appointment. Reservations are subject to availability.
Cancellations
We require 8 hours notice to cancel appointments. The full value of the service will be charged for cancellations made with less than 8 hours notice. No-show appointments will be charged the full value of the service.
Gratuities
An 18 percent gratuity is automatically added to your spa bill for your convenience. If you would like to amend this amount, please notify the spa receptionist and your bill will be adjusted accordingly.
Special Requests
Based on availability, we will do our best to accommodate special requests. Please make your preferences for male or female therapists known at the time of booking your appointment. We also invite you to discuss any of your preferences or special needs with our spa staff prior to your visit. This will help us better prepare to meet your needs and make your spa experience exceptional.
Medical and Well Being
Please inform us of any medical or special needs that may require our attention. Your confidentiality will be upheld. For your safety and well being, we highly discourage alcohol consumption prior to spa treatments, immediate sun exposure following skin care therapy, and shaving before exfoliating treatments.
Spa Enhancement
Please communicate with your therapist regarding room temperature, music selection, pressure and technique to ensure your overall comfort.
Spa Attire
Complimentary use of our luxurious spa robes, slippers and lockers are provided for all spa treatment guests. Our staff is professionally trained in proper draping, designed to ensure modesty and comfort throughout the service for guests who prefer to fully undress for treatments. However, if you are more comfortable, you may wear undergarments for your treatment. The spa provides a luxurious array of personal care products for your complimentary use. Bring your bathing suit to relax in the co-ed mineral pool.
Arrival Time
We invite you to arrive at least 30-40 minutes prior to your scheduled spa service to check in, shower, change into spa attire and begin your spa experience with the Balancing Waters Ritual in our steam, sauna, whirlpool and lounge area. To ensure that all guests receive their full treatment, late arrivals will end at the scheduled time.
Valuables
Please do not bring jewelry or other valuables to the spa. In-room safes are available in your hotel room. Unfortunately, we are not able to take responsibility for valuables that are lost or left at the spa.
Considerations
To preserve our tranquil environment, we are a pager-, cell phone-, alcohol- and smoke-free environment.
Gift Cards
Gift cards for spa, salon, fitness services and spa retail items are an ideal year-round gift for any occasion. Inquire at Spa Reception or click here to purchase a gift card online.
Spa Boutique
Bring the spa experience home with you. Your favorite spa products used in all of our treatments, spa furnishings,
and spa gift items are available in our spa boutique.
VIP Suite
Our private spa suite features two Purist Experience Bath soaking tubs, a two-person shower with multi-jets, a private steam and sauna and a treatment room with two massage tables, relaxation area with chaise lounges and access to the relaxation garden. The VIP Suite is available for rent by the hour.
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Restore balance, release muscle tension and increase circulation as you relax under the touch of our highly skilled and trained therapists.
Massage
Restore balance, release muscle tension and increase circulation as you relax under the intuitive touch of our highly skilled and trained therapists. Massage enhances the ultimate retreat experience.
Sage & White Pine Hot Towel Massage | 80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $180, Friday - Saturday: $195
A completely relaxing experience that combines massage and steaming hot towels with a sage and white pine oil blend. In Oneida tradition, sage has long been used for its ability to bring about clarity and deep relaxation. The white pine is the Great Tree of Peace and is the most valued botanical for healing fatigue and mental exhaustion.
Signature Sage and Salt Stone Massage | 75 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $185, Friday - Saturday: $200
A signature offering from Ska:ná: this massage blends ancient tradition with aromatherapy and touch to promote tranquility and balance. The body is massaged with Himalayan salt stones using a sage oil blend.
Ska:ná: Harmony Massage | 50/80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $135/$180, Friday - Saturday: $145/$195
An exclusive signature offering, this relaxing, deeply calming massage combines sunflower, prized in the Oneida culture for its soothing qualities, with Jasmine. Ease fatigue and exhaustion with a blend of long connective and flowing rhythmic strokes.
Oneida Custom Massage | 50/80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $135/$180, Friday - Saturday: $145/$195
A personalized blend of massage techniques along with your choice of aromatherapy oil creates a tailored treatment that stimulates circulation and melts away tension.
Arnica Muscle Repair Massage | 50/80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $140/$180, Friday - Saturday: $150/$195
The anti-inflammatory extracts of Arnica and stimulating oils of Rosemary, Basil and Bay Laurel are combined with a firm-pressure massage to energize the senses, promote circulation and relieve muscle soreness and stiff joints.
Cleansing Detox Massage | 50 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $135, Friday - Saturday: $145
Rosemary, citrus and olive oils are blended together with a combination of invigorating and light feathering strokes to enhance circulation and aid in the elimination of toxins.
Couples Massage | 50/80 minutes
Any of our massages can be enjoyed side-by-side in our couple’s room. Pricing available upon request.
Prenatal Pampering
A special selection of services designed specifically for moms-to-be.
Prenatal Massage | 50 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $135, Friday - Saturday: $145
A pampering full body massage utilizing specific techniques to help relax and ease tired muscles and reduce excess water retention.
Prenatal Retreat | 50/80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $135/$180, Friday - Saturday: $145/$195
This treatment will exfoliate your skin gently but effectively. A moisturizing massage to hydrate and elasticize your skin and a luxurious scalp massage leaves you relaxed and with silky smooth skin.
Body Treatments
Choose from a selection of body scrubs and wraps that can be enjoyed separately or in conjunction with other body treatments or massage therapies. Our scrubs exfoliate and detoxify the skin, leaving it feeling smooth and revitalized. Our wraps promote circulation and hydration. All 80 minute body treatments include a full body massage.
Signature 4 Direction Scrub | 50/80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $135/$180, Friday - Saturday: $145/$195
This scrub combines natural products traditionally used by the Oneida People. Blue corn meal, maple oil and sea salt are used to produce a gentle exfoliation. The service is completed with the application of a strawberry moisturizer.
The Spirit of Lavender | 50/80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $135/$180, Friday - Saturday: $145/$195
Lavender has been used for centuries for its healing and protective properties. Minerals are combined with lavender’s healing properties in an invigorating, deep cleansing body exfoliation to soften and refine the texture of the skin.
Hydrating Aloe Wrap | 50/80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $135/$180, Friday - Saturday: $145/$195
This perfect hydrating treatment for dry skin is based on the healing and moisturizing properties of aloe vera combined with the re-mineralizing and nourishing properties of essential oils. This fast absorbing therapy calms and soothes the skin. Enjoy a scalp and foot massage as you bask peacefully in your wrap.
Restorative Wrap | 50/80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $135/$180, Friday - Saturday: $145/$195
This magnesium rich wrap helps to promote increased energy, ease of muscle tension, and stress reduction. Enjoy a scalp and foot massage as you bask peacefully in your wrap.
Balancing Remedies
Our balancing remedies feature the healing tradition of therapeutic herbal and mineral wraps and scrubs, restorative baths and relaxing massages in luxurious combinations to shed stress, restore balance and harmony, and to invigorate the body, mind, and spirit.
All 110 minute balancing rituals include a full body massage.
Yohutsya:té: (From the Earth) Mud Wrap | 80/110 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $180/$245, Friday - Saturday: $195/$265
Based on the tradition of using mineral-rich medicinal mud and light massage therapy, this treatment detoxifies and relaxes sore muscles and joints. This balancing ritual includes a therapeutic mud wrap and thermal mineral bath, followed by a light massage application incorporating the medicinal benefits of sage.
Standing Stone Herbal Remedy | 80/110 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $180/$245, Friday - Saturday: $195/$265
This treatment includes a soak infused with evergreen and bergamot oils to re-energize the body, followed by a verbena body exfoliation infused with stimulating herbal extracts to soften the skin. The treatment finishes with a relaxing full body application of our deeply hydrating jojoba body butter.
Kahni:láts (It Tightens) Contouring Wrap | 80/110 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $180/$245, Friday - Saturday: $195/$265
This peptide driven body experience begins with an energizing active body scrub to buff away dry skin and a caffeine infused soak. The body is then wrapped in a purifying mask while the scalp and feet are massaged. This treatment concludes with an application of firming body moisturizer to promote a visibly even and smooth appearance from the neck down.
Leaves and Flowers | 80/110 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $180/$245, Friday - Saturday: $195/$265
Indulge in the therapeutic benefits of minerals and essential oils derived from flowers and plants. This treatment begins with an invigorating exfoliation, after which the body is immersed in a floral or herbal mineral bath to soothe the body. A luxurious aromatherapy massage application of your chosen essential oils follows the bath.
Massage Enhancements & Upgrades
Extend your relaxation with one of our enhancements, or increase the benefits of your treatment with one of our upgrades, no additional time needed. Upgrades and enhancements can be booked only with select massage and body treatments.
Enhancements
Sunflower and Mint Foot Cure | 25 minutes
$65
This focused treatment for the feet features a sugar exfoliation utilizing the hydrating benefits of sunflower, followed by an organic mint and arnica cooling foot massage.
Strawberry Sugar Scrub | 25 minutes
$65
Oneida culture honors the strawberry as the first berry to ripen and the leader of all plant medicines. This treatment will gently exfoliate your body while enriching the skin with the powerful antioxidant properties of strawberries.
Upgrades
Scalp Treatment
$20
The scalp is massaged with oil enriched with jojoba, kukui and olive oils to deeply condition for maximum health and shine.
Hands or Feet Paraffin
$20
Hydrate hands or feet with the addition of warm paraffin.
Collagen Eye Mask
$20
Facials
A unique approach to skin care, our facial services are completely customizable and targeted to meet your specific skin care needs. Whether you are concerned with sensitivity, rosacea, dehydration, acne, or fighting the visible signs of aging, our estheticians will design a specialized treatment and home care regime perfect for you.
Ska:ná: Signature Facial | 50 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $135, Friday - Saturday: $145
This customized treatment meets all your basic skin care needs, including cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, treatment mask and a relaxing scalp, neck and shoulder massage.
Ska:ná: Signature Facial | 80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $180, Friday - Saturday: $195
Increase the benefits of our 50 minute Facial with the choice of any one upgrade, plus a relaxing foot massage and extended facial massage.
Holistic Face Lift | 80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $220, Friday - Saturday: $235
honey, Kombucha bio-cellulose mask and a cold jade roller massage results in firmer, more youthful looking skin. (Not recommended for pregnant women.)
Laser Facial | 50 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $195, Friday - Saturday: $205
Unlock your skin’s natural beauty with our age-defying laser and state-of-the-art antioxidants, clinically shown to improve texture, tone and overall appearance. Steam or sauna use following this service is not recommended. Not recommended for pregnant women.
Skin Care Upgrades
Standard Upgrades
$25
- Anti-Aging Eye Treatment - Includes a cold porcelain spoon massage and mask designed to diminish the signs of aging.
- Multi-Acid Peel - 30 percent glycolic, lactic, phytic and salicylic acids combine with natural botanics to achieve a beneficial refining upgrade.
- Hydrating Lip Service - An exfoliation treatment masque and hydration balm are used to moisturize dry, chapped lips.
- Hand and Arm Exfoliation (80 minutes only) - A verbena exfoliation softens the hands and arms during your 80 minute service.
- Face Cupping - Gently improves circulation to tone, tighten and soften expression lines and wrinkles.
Premium Upgrades
Premium $40 or 3 for $100
Age-defying collagen masks available for face, neck and décolleté.
- Peel-off Mask
Luxurious, rubberized mask enhances the penetration of products to soothe and calm the skin.
Skin Care Upgrades
We suggest the following specialized selection of spa and salon services for men:
Ska:ná: Signature Gentlemen’s Skin Treatment | 50/80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $135/$180, Friday - Saturday: $145/$195
Our organic skin care line is formulated specifically to address the unique qualities of male skin. An incredibly specialized massage is incorporated into this relaxing skin care treatment.
Arnica Muscle Repair Massage | 50/80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $140/$180, Friday - Saturday: $150/$195
The anti-inflammatory extracts of arnica and stimulating oils of sage are combined with a firm-pressure massage to energize the senses, promote circulation and relieve muscle soreness and stiff joints.
Gentlemen’s Cut | 30 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $30+, Friday - Saturday: $32+
Our stylists are here to meet your needs, whether it is just a quick trim or a complete cut and style.
Custom-Tailored Pedicure Experience | 75 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $80, Friday - Saturday: $90
With our Customized Pedicure Station, you can create hundreds of different pedicures, allowing endless possibilities. Choose from scents such as pomegranate, mango, lavender and ginger. Every pedicure includes a lower leg massage with warm towels and a paraffin application.
Strawberry Hydrating Manicure | 45 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $55, Friday - Saturday: $60
Strawberries played an important part in sustaining and nourishing the Native people who lived on the North American plains. This hydrating manicure combines vitamin C, shea butter and a paraffin application to nourish and revitalize tired hands.
Treatments for Two
Perfect for a peaceful getaway or a romantic retreat for two.
Dance of the Song Birds | 80 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $350, Friday - Saturday: $380
According to Oneida tradition, the bird’s song causes the sun to shine upon your heart. Start this journey of rejuvenation, balance and harmony with an invigorating exfoliation followed by a side-by-side couples massage with our ocean mist oil as you are serenaded by the music of nature.
The Oneida Journey | 110 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $490, Friday - Saturday: $520
American Indian cultures used herbal remedies to cleanse and heal the body long before synthetic medicines arrived. This healing and invigorating journey begins with a warm evergreen essential oil soak to relax the body and open the lungs. A full body exfoliation follows with a sugar scrub rich in jojoba oil and chamomile to nourish and soothe the skin. This revitalizing experience concludes with a relaxing white pine and sage oil massage to ease the muscles and joints.
A Walk in the Deep Forest | 145 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $530, Friday - Saturday: $580
Nature’s bliss enjoyed together. Begin with a relaxing cup of herbal tea, and then immerse yourself in a deep soaking tub filled with a luxurious foaming salt bath with sage and mint. Next, a warm stone massage soothes body and mind prior to concluding with an invigorating mint foot massage.
Packages
We recommend the following combinations of services to awaken body and spirit.
Serenity Package | $230
Ska:ná: Signature 50 Minute Facial and a 50 Minute Oneida Custom Massage.
Harmony Package | $185
Your choice of any 50 minute spa service and a Custom-Tailored Pedicure.
Peaceful Retreat Package | $280
Ska:ná: Signature 50 Minute Facial, a 50 Minute Oneida Custom Massage, and a Seasonal Manicure and Pedicure.
Available Sunday through Thursday only.
Balancing Waters Ritual
The Oneida people have lived in harmony with nature for hundreds of years. You are invited to enjoy the powers of water, an important life force according to Oneida teachings. The progressive steps taken in the Balancing Waters Ritual are designed to be relaxing, yet stimulating to the circulatory and central nervous system. The therapeutic balance of waters includes the alternate use of hot and cool water treatments as well as steam baths and dry inhalation. Experience an increase in circulation, detoxification, release of muscle tension and the tranquilizing effect of relaxation and balance as you participate in the experience. Allow 40 to 50 minutes before your spa treatment to complete a Balancing Waters Ritual.
Your Guide to “The Balancing Waters Ritual”
Step 1 – Steam Room 5 to 10 minutes
The Steam Room enhances circulation, encourages relaxation and removes toxins via perspiration.
Step 2 – Cool Shower 1 to 2 minutes
The cool shower brings the body temperature back down and further increases circulation and vigor.
Step 3 – Sauna 5 to 10 minutes
The Sauna reduces muscle tension, assists relaxation, relieves respiratory congestion and soothes the nervous system.
Step 4 – Cool Shower 1 to 2 minutes
The cool shower brings the body temperature back down and further increases circulation and vigor.
Step 5 – Mineral Whirlpool 5 to 10 minutes
Whirlpool circulation of mineral waters is restorative, relaxing, and elevates circulation while soothing the nervous system.
Step 6 – Relaxation Room 10 min or longer
A relaxing environment to nurture the body as you drift off in your private respite to wait for your Spa therapist to greet you. The shedding of stresses and the increase of circulation allows you to better receive the benefits of your Spa treatments.
Enjoy the privacy of the men’s or women’s relaxation areas. You are also invited to bring your bathing suit and relax in the co-ed mineral pool located adjacent to the men’s and women’s locker rooms.
Please be mindful of the high heat treatment contraindications posted by the steam room, sauna and whirlpool.
For more information and reservations, call 315.361.8200.
Your inner beauty and outer beauty converge, enhancing what Mother Nature gave you.
Hair Services
Woman’s Cut
Sunday - Thursday: $60+, Friday - Saturday: $70+
Gentleman’s Cut
Sunday - Thursday: $30+, Friday - Saturday: $32+
Shampoo with Style
Sunday - Thursday: $45+, Friday - Saturday: $50+
Up-Do
Sunday - Thursday: $70+, Friday - Saturday: $80+
Bridal Up-Do
Sunday - Thursday: $90+, Friday - Saturday: $100+
Deluxe Conditioning Treatment
Sunday - Thursday: $75+, Friday - Saturday: $85+
Full Color
Sunday - Thursday: $80+, Friday - Saturday: $90+
Color Retouch
Sunday - Thursday: $65+, Friday - Saturday: $75+
Partial Highlight/Lowlight
Sunday - Thursday: $70+, Friday - Saturday: $80+
Full Highlight/Lowlight
Sunday - Thursday: $100+, Friday - Saturday: $110+
Waxing Services
The following services can be booked as an upgrade to a facial or a la carte in the salon.
Chin $17
Lip $17
Eyebrow $20
The following waxing services can be booked a la carte in our spa in increments of 60 minutes.
Half Leg
Sunday - Thursday: $45, Friday - Saturday: $50
Full Leg
Sunday - Thursday: $70, Friday - Saturday: $75
Under Arm
Sunday - Thursday: $35, Friday - Saturday: $40
Bikini
Sunday - Thursday: $45, Friday - Saturday: $50
French Bikini
Sunday - Thursday: $55, Friday - Saturday: $60
Brazilian Bikini
Sunday - Thursday: $70, Friday - Saturday: $75
Chest
Sunday - Thursday: $60, Friday - Saturday: $65
Back
Sunday - Thursday: $60, Friday - Saturday: $65
Nail Services
Sunflower Verbena Manicure | 30 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $45, Friday - Saturday: $50
Sunflower plays an important part in many Native rituals. Known for its ability to moisturize and condition, sunflower will soothe your hands while lemon-verbena tones and refreshes.
Sunflower Verbena Pedicure | 50 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $65, Friday - Saturday: $70
Strawberry Hydrating Manicure | 45 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $55, Friday - Saturday: $60
Strawberry played an important part in sustaining and nourishing the Natives who lived on the North American plains. This hydrating manicure combines Vitamin C, shea butter, and a paraffin application to nourish and revitalize weary hands.
Ska:ná: Signature Hot Stone Pedicure | 75 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $80, Friday - Saturday: $90
Indulge in a soothing lavender soak, followed by an exfoliating scrub. This relaxing treatment continues with a soothing massage performed with warm basalt stones. Lavender oil and long connective massage strokes lull the mind and body into deep relaxation. All pedicure services include cuticle and nail care.
Custom-Tailored Pedicure Experience | 75 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $80, Friday - Saturday: $90
Our Customized Pedicure Station allows you to create hundreds of different pedicures, allowing you endless possibilities. Choose from scents such as pomegranate, mango, lavender and ginger. Every pedicure includes a lower leg massage with warm towels and a paraffin application.
Seasonal Manicure & Pedicure | 85 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $100, Friday - Saturday: $110
A classic manicure and pedicure in the scents of the season. Ask our spa receptionist for details.
Shellac Manicure | 55 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $65, Friday - Saturday: $70
Flawless color that lasts up to two weeks with mirror shine, no dry time, and no nail damage.
Shellac Removal | 15 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $10, Friday - Saturday: $12
Shellac is carefully soaked off, preparing the nails for your next manicure
French Polish $10
Make-Up Services
Make-up Application | 45 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $60, Friday - Saturday: $70
Make-up Consultation | 50 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $70, Friday - Saturday: $80
Bridal Makeup | 50 minutes
Sunday - Thursday: $90, Friday - Saturday: $100
Lash Application (add-on) | 15 minutes
$15
For reservations, call 315.361.8200.
