Heartland Spa, The

• About Heartland Spa, The

  Nestled in Illinois farm country around a spring-fed lake just 90 miles south of Chicago, the Heartland Spa is an unpretentious 32-acre retreat that focuses on fitness and well-being. The staff at Heartland is committed to helping guests evaluate their lifestyles and make significant changes that they can take home with them.

  Location

  

  ADDRESS

  1237 East 1600 North Road
  Gilman, IL  60938
  United States
  

  Phone: +1(815) 683-2182

Services

The Heartland Spa's 3,400-square-foot (316 square meters) pampering facility and its staff of caring professionals offer a variety of facials, body treatments, specialty massages, and many others designed to rejuvenate guests from head to toe. The spa's 14 treatment rooms encompass areas dedicated to specific services, such as massage therapy, hydrotherapy, facials, nail care, and hair care.

The signature facial incorporates soy extracts, rich in vitamin E and in skin-strengthening phytoestrogens, as well as two facial massages. A favorable staff-to-guest ratio ensures an intimate experience for every spa client.

State-of-the-art weight-training and conditioning equipment is available for guest use at the fitness center. Scheduled yoga classes on the weekly schedule include Fitness & Active Yoga and Yoga Stretch and Relax. Spa-goers can also get a workout at the Olympic-size indoor swimming pool.

Hair/Nail Services

Hair Styling and Care

Manicures

Pedicures

Sunless Tanning

Waxing

Massages

Aromatherapy

Cranio Sacral Massage

Deep Tissue

Hot Stone

Lymph Drainage

Reflexology

Reiki

Scalp

Swedish

Facilities & Amenities

Locker Room

Restaurant

Robes Provided

Sauna

Showers

Steam Room

Swimming Pool

Whirlpool, Jacuzzi

Fitness & Activities

Aerobics

Dancing

Personal Training

Qigong

Spinning

Tai Chi

Body Wraps

Mud

Facials

Acne/Deep Cleansing

Anti-aging

Back Facial

Glycolic Acid

Men's

Body Scrubs

Salt Scrub

Location & Hours

Facilities & Amenities

Facilities

Steam Room

Showers

Bar/Cafe/Restaurant

Changing/Locker Rooms

Sauna

Jacuzzi

Amenities

Changing/Locker Rooms

Robes Provided

Rooms & Dining

The Heartland Spa has 16 guest rooms. The Kam Lake mansion has been transformed into the residential center of the resort, housing the extremely informal dining room and a casual and comfortable guesthouse.

The Heartland Spa is dedicated to helping its guests make huge changes in their lives. Central to this is the goal of weight loss, not just during a stay at the spa, but as a slow, safe, lifelong change. The menu, which is served in the spa's informal dining room, is mostly vegetarian, supplemented with fish and occasional poultry, whole grains, and low-calorie dairy products. Emphasis is on creating meals rich in flavor, texture and presentational appeal, including delicious desserts such as berry-filled vanilla crepes. The food is so delicious you won't even realize that Chef Barb Peters aims to keep guests in a targeted range of low-calorie intake of 1,200 per day for women, and 1,500 per day for men. For those whose focus is not weight loss, additional portions may be requested.

Food Options

Serves No Alcohol

Portion Control

Activities

Activities are an important part of a stay at Heartland since maintaining an active lifestyle is central to weight loss and a healthy heart. The Heartland program aims to provide something for everyone, taking into consideration a person's fitness level and fitness goals. The exercise room has a wide array of cardiovascular equipment, free weights, steam room, and sauna. Guests are provided with workout clothing. In an attempt to provide true variety, Heartland's classes change constantly but may include everything from cardio kickboxing to country line dancing; tai chi to yoga. Depending on the season, guests can cross-country ski with provided equipment, play tennis on the outdoor court, or even fish in Heartland's own lake.

At Heartland, visitors are educated in proper nutrition, as well as shown how to make healthy food taste delicious. The education program includes lectures on nutrition basics, food preparation, and behavior modification techniques for weight loss. Professionals from a variety of fields speak regularly at The Heartland on topics relating to nutrition as well as fitness and stress management.

Facilities & Amenities

Changing/Locker Rooms

Steam Room

Showers

Bar/Cafe/Restaurant

Changing/Locker Rooms

Robes Provided

Sauna

Jacuzzi