Ruby’s Spa

Came in earlier this week and was greated by some one introduced herself as Cathy. She was rude, disrespectful, and just having a bad day. Not cool! She should have stayed home that day and taken a chill pill! It’s like she just got in an argument and couldn’t separate herself from the «emotional leakage» from then. My aging mother was simply appaulled and walked out.
NEVER GOING BACK, THANKS CATHY!!!

After seeing my review, management reached out to me. I just had a do-​over massage today. Alisa (sp?) gave me an awesome massage. She honed in on some tense areas and really worked things out.
Also – not sure if other reviews mention, but there are lockers, sandals, and showers available for your use.

I got a shave here yesterday and it was great. Sarah is amazing. She was gentle and really took her time with me and was very thorough. It’s a nice clean place.

I had one of the top 3 massages of my life at Ruby’s spa just a couple weeks ago.
It was my birthday and my mom gifted me with a 90 minute deep tissue massage and dinner after as a wonderful birthday present.
When I arrived at the Edgefield property I was reminded of how cool it is and wondered to myself why I don’t visit more often, there’s so many different venues to enjoy. There’s a reason it’s such a busy place!
The spa is nicely decorated and there is a great soaking pool that you can enjoy for free with any treatment. I didn’t get to try it this time but next time I go I will definitely give myself some extra time to relax.
My massage therapist was named Heidi I believe, and she was very friendly and listened attentively as I explained the areas of my body that were the most in need of attention due to my workouts. I really liked the oils that she used and I felt very relaxed and at ease.
All I can say is that she was very skilled at finding all the right spots in my back and body that had any kind of knot or tension. I’ve had many massages, all over the place, in 5 star hotels and resorts, spas in Europe, and have been surprised that even at some of those places, when you ask for «deep tissue», the massage is lackluster. There are some people that just understand your body and are able to feel what your individual needs are without much direction. That’s what makes a naturally skilled masseuse.
I left feeling light and refreshed and all of the soreness in my back gone!
Needless to say, I will definitely be back for another massage as soon as I possible can!

A cute and cozy little spa. The prices are fair. The massage was not the best I’ve ever had.
Super accommodating and staff. The resort is great with a very relaxing feel.
The soaking pool is awesome — it can’t be beat.

Awesome, bring lots of money. Love the pool after my message.

My wedding party and I recently had Ruby’s Spa do our hair, makeup and nails for the wedding. The spa itself is uniquely beautiful and the staff was incredibly fun and professional. We all had a great, relaxing time while there. Everyone’s hair, makeup and nails looked amazing at the wedding and reception and it was very convenient to have Ruby’s Spa located right there on the property where the wedding/​reception was held. The spa also offered packages for bridal parties which was very convenient. We would definitely recommend Ruby’s Spa for preparation for a wedding or just for a relaxing spa treatment any day.

I’m a huge fan of this place. However I have to say that making appointments at this spa is extremely difficult. Every time I call on the phone, I get a different story about how to schedule appointments. Once you finally get the appointment and arrive for your service, this is a 5 star place. However making the appointments is extremely difficult.

This place is amazing! My bf and I had our couple’s message session at Ruby’s Spa for our birthdays. Also included in the spa service was to use their hot water soaking pool. It was beautiful as if you’re on vacation or a getaway.
We love this Edgefield resort. After our nice spa session, we walked over to the outdoor seating pub, put our name on the 45 minute waiting list and walked over to the wine tasting cellar while waiting for our table. We did the wine tasting flights and they give you a decent amount of each. They had live music inside. It was such an amazing experience. Their burgers are super delicious. You can just escape Portland for a day and spend your getaway here! Would love to come back!

I’ve been meaning to write a review for this spa since my bad experience in December. My sister, mother and I have been going together for a christmas treat for the second time now and this time was no good. We get there and there are no robes. we wait for about 15 min before they are out of the dryer, they are still sort of wet by the way. The locker rooms are occupied so we continue to wait. My mom is handicap and did not find the handicap bathroom to be accommodating. We get in the pool, which is nice but we see garbage amongst the tropical plants. buzz kill. There was no where under cover to hang our robes, it was raining a little so they were wet by the time we got out. We went inside to wait for our massages and asked for new robes. They still didn’t have any clean ones. So we all three stood shivering waiting for our massage in a tiny room with too many people. I found the massage to be pretty weak. also, I’m used to having some sort of pleasant aromatherapy during a massage and all i got was a weird floral spritz in the face at the end. We all talked at the end and every one of our massages was significantly different. I would recommend more of a consistency and detailed description about what exactly to expect because my expectations were crumbled, mostly because of the price! It wasn’t worth anywhere near the high tab. When my massage was done i felt anxious. then i had to put my COLD/​WET robe back on and wait outside the locker room again freezing. Nothing sucks more than waiting in the cold directly after something that is supposed to be relaxing. I felt like screaming, truly and no the hot tea that i thought was herbal didn’t help. I’m allergic to caffeine so that was fun to figure out. Why wouldn’t there herbal tea at day spa?
Bottom line: The spa services are extremely overpriced for what you get. You’re paying 5 star prices for 1 – 2 star performance. The pool is fun, if and when its clean, i’ve been there. I think my favorite time to use it is when I’m staying the night at the hotel. Its fun to go in the dark with friends.
I never write these things but I truly felt ripped off and at least had to vent.
Details people, details.

I needed a spa day. A quiet day to indulge and make things right with mind, body and soul. I got all of that and more during my visit here. After placing numerous calls around town to find the «perfect» setting, I remembered that Ruby Spa was at one of my favorite places in Oregon-​Edgefield. I had some poor experiences calling around at some more «snootier» spas and got the absolute opposite when I called with a few questions to Ruby Spa. They answered all of my questions and it was clear that they knew all about their services and were happy and passionate about what they did. Definitely a plus! I booked 3 services-​Ruby Spa facial with the bright eyes treatment, Detox Body treatment and the Spellbound massage. I arrived early and the front desk woman who checked me in was kind and extremely helpful. My services were outstanding, lovely and high quality products and were executed by true professionals that were approachable and made you really believe that they cared about your happiness. You get free access to their soaking pool as well which is fantastic. Perfectly heated to about 102 degrees, it provided a nice breath of fresh air between my treatments. The spa also has a ton of adorable products, make up and nick knacks for purchase… I could’ve browsed for hours! My only complaint… no food delivery to the spa :(the Tea bar next door serves food later in the afternoon but make sure to grab a bite before you go! Not really a complaint but more of a wish for the next time. After my wonderful experience, I already booked for another round of services in two weeks!

This place is just great!
I love a good foot massage, but whoa — this was a real treat!
My friend took me here for my birthday, and my massage therapist was Willow — she was amazing. She was super friendly, gave us wine (super big plus!), was very attentive to my needs, asking if there were any areas of concern or focus, and did a beautiful job over all. She talked about the products she was applying, and the techniques she was using during the treatment, and really made my friend and I comfortable.
She encouraged us to try out the soaking pool, and gave us recommendations for other activities on the grounds. Fabulous experience!
*The massage therapist my friend had was also wonderful, however, I cannot remember her name — I feel terrible about that. I think it was Melissa or possibly Michelle — very skilled and very friendly*

Enjoyed a really relaxing facial. Book early if you want a weekend appt. I fell asleep. Highly recommend~ Soak first though if you can.

I just had a facial here and it was lovely. I was given excellent advice on what skin care products i needed and all the products used were made with seasonal fruit/​veggies so that was fun. The atmosphere was relaxing and the soaking pool 1s amazing.

I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing my services were. I’m not gonna lie, but I thought it might be generic due to it being McMennamins, but the staff there seems to be really happy and knowledgable.
I had one of the most relaxing massages of my life followed by a fantastic soak in their outdoor soaking pool. It’s a great temperature to sit in all year around and even if you’re pregnant. My husband loved his massage as well.
Next time we stay out here, I am definitely taking advantage of their spa services.
They have great products for sale that are very high end and well chosen. I had to keep myself from buying too much.
They have a great set up and were so easy to schedule with. They were nice over the phone and made sure to give me a reminder of my appointment.
Treat yourself. You deserve it.

I wrote another review in 2011 and loved Ruby’s at that time. Unfortunately, things have changed, not for the better. I cannot recommend the nail services here at all, and the manager was confrontational about their policies. It is also damned expensive. Don’t get me wrong, Ruby’s is a beautiful place. But I think I’d rather spend the money on a night at Edgefield, maybe with a dinner and concert and a soak in the pool, than a $ 100 mani/​pedi.
My daughter and her cousin and I went for a pre-​wedding mani/​pedi. My daughter had reserved it. The week prior I had already had a mani/​pedi before a conference, so I decided when I got to Ruby’s I would just have a mani and a toe polish change. Uh, no, that wasn’t allowed, said the manager. You have to cancel 24 hours in advance or pay half the fee. I told her my daughter made the reservation and anyway I wasn’t canceling, just not having the pedi. She argued and said it would cost me $ 30 to cancel the $ 60 pedi. I tried to be nice about it but she was not. She then reduced it to $ 22.50 for whatever reason. Since I wanted to be with my daughter for the pre-​wedding festivities, I agreed, VERY reluctantly, to pay this exorbitant fee. I felt bad for the nail tech who apologized all over the place.
The 3 nail techs were super nice, and we had our glasses of wine. But it’s only been 4 days and my nails are all chipped, and I am very careful. My nails are also uneven lengths. I paid for my daughter’s and my sessions and it came to $ 210. I spend $ 37 at Healthy Nails and Spa in Sellwood and get treated like a queen there. I will never return for any spa treatments at Ruby’s. What a rip.
ETA: They did remove the $ 22.50 at the end but still charged me $ 15 for a toe polish change. Totally not worth it.

Boooo Amanda is no longer at the Ruby Spa! So my amazing facials will have to be done elsewhere.

I had done a tour of McMenamins Edgefield when I was attending a hospitality program many years ago. I really loved the feel of the place and fell in love with the Ruby Spa. I filed the memory away with intentions of coming back to stay to soak in this lovely spot. Well, as life would have it, many things have taken priority, and I didn’t get around to visiting. I happen to meet friends for happy hour at a Portland restaurant, and the waitress mentioned how she stayed at the Edgefield and couldn’t recommend it enough, especially the spa! I’m so glad she reminded me of this place!
I made a reservation to stay overnight. One of the perks of being an overnight guest is the free use of the Ruby Spa soaking pool. It’s a salt water soaking pool without the harsh chlorine. It’s a beautiful oasis that many people can be in, but is shaped in such a way that allows some privacy and you feel like you’re the only ones in the area. There’s a little tea house bar that you can order from, but since we had dined earlier, I didn’t check it out. We were provided terry cloth robes in our room for use to the spa. I brought my ex with me as my guest, and he’s never been one for soaking in hot tubs. He wasn’t prepared for the awesomeness of the Ruby Spa. He enjoyed himself so much that he wished we had stayed 2 nights! We went to soak the night before, it was overcast, but occasionally the clouds would part and stars were visible. Then we went the next morning… it was all misty with a light drizzle. So very awesome! Don’t let life pass you by without stopping to enjoy the luxuries that can be found around the corner! Make it a priority to treat yourself to some fabulousness!

I also cannot recommend the nail services here. I am sitting at home, not more than 4 hours after my pedicure, with new nail color– stuff I had to do myself because the application I received at Ruby’s was so incredibly poor. I didn’t want to walk around with such a mess, so I fixed it myself.
The lady who did the procedure was nice enough but the experience was not good. I was not offered a magazine or anything to do, so instead of getting a chance to relax, we had to talk most of the time. Then she ran the file over each nail about once, massaged, and painted. She left me no time to dry and there was no ventilation in the room. I walked away into the light outside and by the time I got to my car, I could see bubbles and missing chunks of polish I was not able to see in the salon. So I came home, removed the color, and re-​did it myself. Bummer.
The facial and massage were good, and over all it is a nice place (and not too pricey) but again, skip the nail salon.

Got nailed here. Not what you are thinking. Just painted toes and fingers. These places hype themselves to be different from the «norm» when it comes to the whole mani/​pedi thing. When you sweep away the pretense, they are all the same. I have a hard time with that whole snooty — we are so much better than the other nail salons kind of feel to it. We have massages, we have a spa. ya ya. You got the nail polis! h, the files, the water to put my feet in, but best of all, FOR YOU, you got higher prices.
I fell inlove with shellac recently. This is the stuff the nail goddesses have created as it stays on without breaking, chipping and helps your nails at same time. You can actually have a life with polish on your hands! You don’t have to act elite and not get your hands dirty. I love it. SO, they charged me 55.00 for that privilege. AND, AND. they wanted to charge me 10.00 to remove my previous shellac. I turned them down flat and they decided to wave that. oh ya, thanks. I did not receive a hand massage (that’s a normal part of getting your mani), so am thinking that was my trade off. They also were extremely limited in their shellac color choices. In the middle of getting my polish, the electric power went off on the light so we had to move. No biggee, but if you are going to act like you are all fancy and can charge so much, you might want to check your electrical circuits from time to time.
Personally, my mani/​pedi was professionally done and she was sweet and did a perfect job so this review is NOT about her. My friend, on the other hand, also had a mani but the person she had, not so nice as mine. she was complaining about her cuts on her hand. what the heck?
When all was said and done, my mani/​pedi cost me 100.00, but, wait for it, I got a free glass of wine.
I think I’ll stick to the little local places in my town nearby. never got that snotty feel and they are overly gracious about taking care of you.
Ruby, don’t take your love to town.