If you're planning to have a spa day with your friend on a busy holiday weekend call weeks ahead…read more Although our facial and wraps were okay we were unable to get our massages done to timing issues. The whole experience felt rushed and a therapist nor the client should have to feel a job was incomplete. Edited: I understand someone was sick and couldn't complete help complete the massage. Parking was vague and we were never provided a code for the door prior to visit like we were told. Edited: Not a massage therapist critiquing this review. A client of one at home. My opinion is my opinion...never judge someone else's experience find out for yourself. As to the owner thank you for attempting to make our trip the most it could be.

Carissa was amazing! My best friend & I did the couples total package experience with massages,…read morefacials, hand, & foot treatments. Professional, perfect pressure & technique. Beautiful relaxing space. Friendly. Will definitely return!

I've had many of the different therapist and Celine and Leah have been my go to!…read more They are so good and listening to my needs and are excellent at getting the knots that I have. I've been coming here for a while and love the email reminders of their availability! 10/10 would recommend coming here!

I live in North Texas but was here in Kerrville visiting family. I suffered from S.I. joint pain…read moreand thought a massage might help. I googled and chose Essential Escape ... not familiar with the area, I lucked out! My 60 minute session with Mikala was exactly what I needed! She asked about where my pain was, the intensity I preferred and checked on me throughout the massage. The atmosphere was soothing with soft background music and a pleasing scent of orange (which she asked about before diffusing). If I lived here I would definitely be a regular but may plan trips back for massage therapy in the future!

The best body scrub I have gotten! They were very polite and thorough. I would return here again…read moreand again to get this treatment. My husband got the gentleman's facial and was pleased as well. His face was glowing and he said it was a great experience. I wish they had offered cucumber water there however they did give us mimosas which was a big plus. It was nice and tranquil. The scrub smelled pleasant and so did their products they used on me.

Never returned my calls. Website to reserve a service would show availability and didn't. Very,…read morevery frustrating!!!!

No longer a B&B and hasn't been for years now (a pity as we used to stay there all the time).read more

Stayed at many places in Fredericksburg for $210 a night. Palo Alto Creek Farm delivers a unique…read moreexperience blending modern day and 1800's charm. Think about an olden house with modern amenities like fridge, hot tub, TV, microwave, and electric fireplace. Thankfully, I didn't even have to churn my own butter. Just a few miles off the strip we arrived at the barn. One of four options when staying at the farm. Makes no sense to even beat around the bush, the goats, nearby donkeys, and the deer....WE LOVE THIS PLACE! Provided breakfast food from Lupe included casserole style muffins with sausage, eggs, cheese, and hash browns. Next days breakfast was similar with ham, eggs, and cheese muffins. Both served with sour cream, Serrano based red salsa, and fresh fruit from the local HEB. Nothing like strawberries and cantaloupe with a pinch of table salt. Again, old school meets modern. I knew the salsa wasn't made by a German! Finally, we escape from our own personal ranch to get away from our extremely needy cats and child. What do you get as temporary residents of said property? Old Mouser Cats! The herd was 60% I'm not even gonna let me touch followed by a few tidbits of love and screaming into the door you just entered to settle down. PET ME NOW!!! Sweet creatures. Made this weekend perfect! Note the Yelp pics of the diverse movie selections for your viewing pleasure. Young Guns was still in the DVD player followed by the wife's selections of murder mystery...murder mystery...followed by the local forecast. Hot tub was used by the wife; I had to abstain due to a recent surgery. Next time we visit the barn we will be in full force!

This has been the worst experience I have ever had. Her Botox hurts and I am usually swollen and…read morerealyl red. I go to Genesis and see Jeanette Tilley and she is so soft and gentle and it doesn't hurt at all! Kathy Simmons will give you one price then when the procedure is done she charges you more than what was quoted. I have talked with many ladies with the same story. My daughter had credit on her account and Kathy Simmons stole her $758.00 credit. She told her she had her credit there for too long, and the books were screwed up. She said, I will settle with you for $78.00. Do not trust Kathy Simmons!!! You can not trust this place, they have told me personally on the phone their book are screed up!!!

Great staff Kathy is the most knowledgeable in her field…read more Attentive to my every need

I was in a lot of pain and called at the last minute for an appointment. They made room for me for…read more1 hour massage and it was amazing. I left feeling much better. The price was good, therapist was nice and thorough. Definitely give them a try.

Oh my goodness. Heavenly. These massage therapists are unbelievable. Skilled, strong, knowledgeable…read moreand professional. I'd go back twice if I had more time! Worth every cent and then some!!!

I would because they are considerate of potential clients and are professional in providing…read moreaccurate information about their schedule. But encouraging to contact at another time. That tells me they'd take the time to ask me how I want my hair and do it to the very best of their abilities!! Anyone who responds to this message system is worth a try. They contacted me same day with a response. Very impressive. Just Saying!! I think it would be worth the little drive.

I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Scott last week to get my hair colored and a trim…read more Scott was really nice and gave me the cut and color I asked for. He's very informative about his community and neighbors. He stays booked out two months, but I'm so happy I was able to get in on a last minute cancellation. He and his partner also have attached to the salon a juice/smoothie bar as well as a yoga studio. They also have a pet grooming business in town in which also offers hand made pet treats. The salon holds a very expansive selection of hair care and makeup products from Aveda. I was able to meet his lovely esthetician who came out to offer a nice hand massage while I waited on my color. There is also a very cute courtyard in behind the salon to enjoy your juice or smoothie. I really loved the Asian combs he has on display and the story he told about how his friends had collected them and I would highly recommend Scott for your hair needs or just stop by for some juice and a snack for your best friend. So much more than just a hair salon.

Had the best deep tissue massage today with CJ. Very intentional with his work, super present with…read morewhat was going on with different muscle groups. I appreciated the way he integrated many different techniques depending on what each area was needing, it was all super on point, quite unique and very much needed! I've had too many massages to count and now it will be hard for me to get massages anywhere else, which sucks coz I don't even live in TX Thanks CJ!

Parking: Plenty of spots, which makes arriving stress-free…read more Service: Everyone is genuinely friendly, welcoming, and helpful from the moment you walk in. Therapists: I love that they have so many therapists and offer late hours, which makes scheduling super easy. I usually book male therapists for deep tissue, and they do an excellent job. Madriz and Tres are especially amazing -- very skilled, professional, and know exactly how to work through tension. Membership: I have a monthly membership and it's absolutely worth it. Great value if you go regularly. Theres different tiers of massage therapists. Keep in mind for tier 2 & up, you pay extra on top of the membership fee. The only con is that the prices have skyrocketed from when I first started coming here. Overall, Oak Haven is my go-to for consistent, high-quality deep tissue massages. Highly recommend if you want real therapeutic work, not just a relaxing spa massage.

I came here last month with my partner for a couples massage. Prior to coming in to get the…read moremassage, I exchanged several communications via text with Isla. Our conversations involved the type of pain I was experiencing and why this pain was occurring. When we came into the entryway, we were greeted warmly and then asked to fill out some forms to disclose any health issues as well as any concerns. My partner was shocked when we entered the foyer as I had not disclosed what we'd be doing when we arrived in Fredericksburg. During the massage, Isla described to my partner the types of movements and decompression exercises that could be done to alleviate pain points. Both of our messages were enjoyable and the hospitality shown here was unparalleled. We both walked away feeling refreshed. #supportlocal

Do not let unassuming front of this establishment fool you, the massage therapists are…read morephenomenal!!!! From someone who gets massages regularly I can say without a doubt this was one of the very best! Ricardo was fabulous! I told him I just wanted relaxation as I am mom of multiple kids. The whole experience was completely relaxing. The pressure was on point and he let me just enjoy in peace. I will definitely ask for him again! We went for a couples massage so my husband had a different massage therapist, Isla. She was also fantastic! My husband has arthritis and knee trouble she completely crafted his massage specifically for him. He is enjoyed it immensely. She is extremely knowledgeable, if you are an athlete looking for a great massage, she is your person. If you are in Fredericksburg, TX check this little gem out, you will not be disappointed!

We are in town for a weekend away, and the hubby surprised me and made us a reservation for lunch…read more I had never heard of this place, so wasn't sure what to expect. We were greeted by a lovely hostess who seated us early, and our server was a nice gentleman who was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. We started with the green goddess juice, which was refreshing (but a little too sweet for us normally. But we drank it!) We opted for the burrata appetizer and it absolutely mind-blowing and delicious. The quality of the ingredients is superior and the flavors just worked. I ordered the Hometown Fred Burger, and I loved it so much. The meat was thick and juicy, and it had bacon and PEACHES on it! Sounds crazy- but it was one of the best things I've had. The side winder fries sounded weird on the menu- but trust me- get them. Loved them. Hubby ordered the hot honey chicken sandwich, and he said it was excellent. He went with the sweet potato waffle fries, and they were also yummy. Overall- great value for this meal. The ingredients and flavors are upscale and such high quality. Honestly I felt like the prices were competitive based on the quality. I saw several menu items I'd love to try when we come back.

This was a mother/daughter girls trip. We made reservations to Hill Country Herb Garden restaurant…read morefor Sunday which happened to be Father's Day. We were seated immediately, the ambiance was nice, the gardens we walked thru outside were gorgeous. Our first waiter was aloof, he spilled water all over the table, cleaned it up...accidents happen no biggie but he seemed annoyed with us, when he was the one who spilled onto the table and into my friend's lap. Fortunately, most landed on the table. We had scheduled on line and the limit it showed was 8 on the first screen and then we were given a noted area where it asked how many people, we confirmed 9 people, we paid $180 for this reservation. It did charge for 8 (missed that in the email). When we arrived we asked the hostess ( young dark haired girl not friendly) she answered with an attitude and let us know we had booked for eight and NO they would not accommodate. Part of our group was seated. The rest of the group came in and saw that the two ladies on the end were so crowded at the narrow table it was going to make eating difficult. So I went to ask for a manager. The manager (Chris maybe, bearded guy). He was immediately, defensive and attitude-y. I asked him if it was possible for us to get another table moved over. "NO, the girl already told you. Not possible, we are booked ". Mind you I'm looking around and there are two tables in our room with people, us and another one AND Three empty tables. Each room had more empty tables than they did people. He tells me they are ALL booked. I'm like there is nothing. NOPE. I tell him there is no need to speak with that attitude and rudeness and then I go sit down because I'm not trying to ruin our trip. So a new waiter came, some ordered the lavender mimosas, peach Bellini, Bloody Mary, hot tea & champagne. The lavender mimosa got mixed reviews, very sweet. Bloody Mary and green tea were exceptionally good. We asked whether there was a sugar free coffee option, waiter didn't ever come back. We ordered chicken and waffles, salmon eggs Benedict, regular eggs Benedict and tuna ahi salad & a cinnamon roll. Chicken and waffles was cinnamon forwards but not really a Belgian waffle and the waffle was not hot, you got two chicken strips (the crust was flavorful but the chicken was a bit dry). Two of us paid extra for hot honey, it WASN'T hot or even flavorful! Both Eggs Benedict were cooked right but just warm. Tasted good but the classic breakfast fries could have been cooked longer. The tuna ahi salad was very good although the tuna was a small serving. Asked another waiter About the sugarfree coffee, he suggested and then came back with raspberry latte, tried it but it was weird...No one ever asked if it was okay, no one asked about the lavender mimosa even though we ordered another champagne and pushed it aside . The cinnamon roll was delicious but more of a bread pudding. Overall it was not a great experience. The customer service was lacking. I realize we showed up with an extra person( from the managers viewpoint) but they could have accommodated even if they said we'll try but if all the booked clientele show up then we will have to come get the table. Also after spilling the water on the table and some into a customers lap, the manager should have comped her champagne or something as an apology for the ruckus. Two tables in our section were empty the entire time we were there. There were multiple empty tables throughout the restaurant the entire time we were there. I can't recommend this place, very rude management and not at all accommodating, lacking customer service & the food was not up to par