Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Spas, Salons and Nail Studios in Door County 2026: The Complete Wellness Guide

A Door County trip has a way of putting people in exactly the right frame of mind for a spa day.

The pace slows down on arrival. The lake air clears out whatever you carried up with you. And by day two or three, the idea of a morning massage, an afternoon facial, or a proper manicure before dinner starts sounding less like an indulgence and more like the obvious thing to do.

Door County has a genuinely strong collection of spas, salons, and nail studios spread, from a floating sauna on Lake Michigan and a world-class day spa tucked into the woods above Ephraim to private nail studios and mobile sauna rentals that bring the experience directly to your cottage.

This guide covers is organized by category so you can find exactly what you are looking for and book before the summer calendar fills.

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Spas and Massage

The Spa at Sacred Grounds
The Spa at Sacred Grounds
Door County Massage
Door County Massage
The Spa at Sacred Grounds
The Spa at Sacred Grounds

The Spa at Sacred Grounds, Ephraim

The Spa at Sacred Grounds at 10453 Townline Road in Ephraim is the finest and most comprehensive spa experience in Door County, a full-service wellness destination offering massage, steam, sauna, skin care, and acupuncture in a peaceful wooded setting north of the village.

This is the spa that delivers the complete experience, and it is the right choice for visitors who want the real thing. Call (920) 854-4733 or book online at sacredgroundsspa.com.

The massage menu is exceptional in its range and depth.

The signature Serenity Massage combines a warm Wild Lime Scalp Oil treatment with a full-body aromatic massage for 90 minutes at $150.

The Body Melt Back Treatment uses an arnica-infused deep massage followed by herbal hot towels for 60 or 90 minutes.

The Door County Hot Stone Massage, using stones collected from Door County shorelines, runs 90 minutes at $150.

Swedish massage starts at $75 for 30 minutes and $100 for 60.

Deep tissue, reflexology, cupping, Lomilomi, raindrop therapy, Reiki, prenatal, couples massage, and neuromuscular massage with assisted stretching are all on the menu. Aromatherapy, CBD, and arnica add-ons are available for most services.

The steam room and sauna are bookable at $30 per person each.

The skin care menu offers a customized 60-minute facial at $130.

The acupuncture program, led by a licensed acupuncturist through the Open Passage partnership, covers initial visits, return visits, balancing treatments, and specialized sessions including the Peaceful Spirit, Smooth Flow, Earthwise, and Jade Screen protocols at 75 minutes each for $135.

Gift certificates are available in any monetary amount. The Buy 5 package saves $25 on the same service.

Summer hours are Monday through Saturday 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winter hours are Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Door County Massage, Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor

Door County Massage is a professional therapeutic massage studio with two locations: 217 North 4th Avenue in Sturgeon Bay and 7818 Highway 42 in Egg Harbor.

Founded by Jan Mills-Ladick, who also established Door County Yoga, the studio operates with a team of experienced licensed therapists bringing a genuine holistic philosophy to every session. Call (920) 413-1063 or email massagedoorcounty@gmail.com. Book online at doorcountymassage.com.

The service menu is among the most varied in the county.

The classic massage is fully customized to the client’s needs, ranging from relaxation to deep tissue work, at 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes starting at $55.

Couples massage runs $200 for 60 minutes and $280 for 90 minutes with two therapists in the same room.

Table Thai massage incorporates acupressure along meridian lines, joint mobilization, and pin-and-stretch techniques at $100 for 60 minutes.

Sports massage, bamboo massage, craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, Lomi Lomi, myofascial release, prenatal massage, and hot stone massage are all available.

The Deluxe Massage adds a honey-rose facial massage or back and feet sugar scrub to a standard session.

The Royal Treatment is a two-hour full-pampering experience with hot towels, aromatherapy, and sugar foot treatment at $225.

Skin care services include custom facials, anti-aging facials, teen facials, and back treatments.

Acupuncture is available at the Sturgeon Bay location through Golden Lotus Acupuncture.

Yoga classes and instructor training are also available.

Waters Edge Spa, Sister Bay

Waters Edge Spa at 2350 Maple Drive, Suite 100, in Sister Bay is an intimate massage and bodywork studio run by Melanie Hansen, offering a carefully curated menu of therapeutic treatments in a welcoming and calm setting. Call (920) 421-9700 or book online at thewatersedgespa.com.

Open Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to noon.

Swedish massage runs from $55 for 30 minutes to $165 for 120 minutes.

The Waters Edge Hot Stone Massage is an 80-minute treatment at $105 using heated smooth basalt stones for deep relaxation and muscle restoration.

Reflexology is available at $55 for 30 minutes and $85 for 60 minutes.

The Sole Survivor is a foot-focused session combining reflexology, hot towels, and a lavender and peppermint oil foot massage with a lavender bath salt scrub at $95 for 60 minutes.

The Nirvana is a 30-minute luxury treatment using alternating hot and cold towels to soothe and energize at $55.

Raindrop Massage uses nine essential oils along the spine with a warm compress and lavender aromatherapy for $100.

Prenatal massage is available, and dry brushing and mini hot stone add-ons can be incorporated into any service.

Lavender Spa at Settlement Inn, Fish Creek

The Lavender Spa at the Settlement Courtyard Inn, 9126 State Road 42 between Fish Creek and Egg Harbor, is one of the quietest and most low-key spa stops in Door County.

Three massage rooms staffed by independent therapists, an infrared cedar sauna, and a holistic all-natural product philosophy combine in a wooded inn setting that is open to the public by appointment only.

Summer hours run 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend availability fills quickly, so advance booking is essential.

The spa rooms are on the second floor with no elevator. Contact the Settlement Inn front desk at (920) 868-3434 or visit settlementinn.com/lavender-spa to book.

Spa Verde, Egg Harbor

Spa Verde at 7821 Highway 42 in Egg Harbor is Door County’s original green spa and salon, open year-round, offering massage, acupuncture, facials, skin care, mani-pedis, hair services, henna body art, and an infrared sauna in a fully chemical-free environment.

Seasonal treatments include Tuscan Wine Therapy, Pumpkin Renewal Treat, French Polynesian Peel and Buff, and Holiday Cinnamon and Mint Polish.

Every product used is organic, plant-based, or the cleanest available option.

Call (920) 868-1597 or book at spaverdesalon.com. Open daily year-round, Sunday by appointment.

The Well Nest, Egg Harbor

The Well Nest at 7896 Highway 42 in Egg Harbor is a boutique collective wellness studio offering massage therapy, facials, body treatments, waxing, yoga, personal training, nutrition counseling, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and craniosacral therapy.

Founded by esthetician and massage therapist Jessica Fournier, the studio takes an integrated, individualized approach to each visit.

Book online at thewellnestspa.com.

Massage of Sister Bay

Massage of Sister Bay is a massage studio in Sister Bay offering a range of therapeutic massage services by appointment.

For current availability, services, and booking information visit sisterbay.com/resource/massage-of-sister-bay or contact the studio directly through the listing.

Saunas and Unique Wellness Experiences

Kiln Floating Sauna, Baileys Harbor

Kiln is Lake Michigan’s first floating sauna, docked at Gordon Lodge at 1420 Pine Drive in Baileys Harbor, and it is one of the most distinctive wellness experiences available anywhere on the Door.

The concept is simple and genuinely extraordinary: you heat up in a wood-fired floating sauna on the waters of Lake Michigan, cool off in the lake, and repeat as long as you like. It is the Scandinavian sauna bathing ritual in one of the most spectacular natural settings in the Great Lakes.

Public social sauna sessions run 75 minutes at $85 per person.

Private group sessions for the full sauna run 75 minutes at $750.

Weekday Shorty Sauna sessions run 45 minutes at $45.

Sauna packs and memberships are also available for frequent visitors.

Open Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Now open for the 2026 summer season. Book at kilnfloatingsauna.com or call (414) 335-4701.

Up North Saunas, Baileys Harbor

Up North Saunas in Baileys Harbor offers mobile wood-burning sauna rentals that deliver a traditional Finnish sauna experience directly to your vacation rental, campsite, or event location.

Each rental includes an up-to-6-person wood-burning sauna, two firewood bundles, essential oils, sauna hats, and a 100-gallon dunk tank that doubles as an ice bath.

It is a genuinely unique way to elevate a Door County stay, particularly for groups who want a private wellness experience without leaving the cottage.

Call (920) 930-1151 or submit a booking request at upnorthsaunas.net.

Medical Aesthetics and Skin Care

Utopian Skin, Sturgeon Bay

Utopian Skin at 430 Jefferson Street in Sturgeon Bay is the Door County location of a medically supervised aesthetics practice.

Established in 2017, Utopian Skin offers neurotoxin injections including Botox, Daxxify, and Jeuveau, dermal fillers, chemical peels, SkinWave Hydrafacial, microneedling with PDGF, Aerolase Neo laser skin rejuvenation, Cryoskin body sculpting, skin boosters, lash services, waxing, and medical weight loss.

All treatments are supervised by Dr. David Christianson and delivered by board-certified registered nurse injectors Jenny and Tara, licensed esthetician Jade, and certified nurse injector Carmella.

Appointments are required. Call (920) 737-1820 or book at utopianskin.com.

Hair Salons

Britta Salon, Sister Bay

Britta Salon LLC at 2613 South Bay Shore Drive, Unit 2, in Sister Bay offers hair, nail, and makeup services year-round Tuesday through Saturday.

Owner Britta Nelson and her team specialize in texture and color with all hair types, extensions, braiding, permanent makeup, and tiny tattoo services, all using plant-powered AVEDA formulations.

A popular wedding day studio, Britta Salon is open Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to noon.

Call or text (920) 421-4247.

Nail Salons

Door County Nails, Sister Bay

Door County Nails at 2521 South Bay Shore Drive, Suite 8, in Sister Bay is a private luxury nail studio run by Darby Hibbard specializing in gel manicures, pedicures, Gel-X extensions, builder gel, hard gel, and nail art.

The studio operates with a no-noise, low-distraction environment, strict sanitation protocols, and a hospitality-first approach that makes every visit feel genuinely considered.

A no-chip manicure with gel polish starts at $50.

Gel-X extensions start at $75.

Spa pedicures start at $90.

All visits are by appointment only. Call or text (608) 438-8259 or book at vagaro.com/doorcountynails.

Kims Nail Spa, Sturgeon Bay

Kims Nail Spa in Sturgeon Bay is a full-service nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, nail extensions, and nail art services.

Visit their Facebook page for current hours and booking information.

Nova Nails and Spa, Sturgeon Bay

Nova Nails and Spa at 67 East Maple Street in Sturgeon Bay is a full-service nail salon and spa offering nail treatments, waxing services, and a full-service experience in a welcoming environment.

Often noted for the quality of the technicians and the friendly atmosphere, Nova is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Call (920) 818-0271 or visit their website for service details.

Sister Bay Nail Spa

Sister Bay Nail Spa is located in the Country Walk Shops complex in Sister Bay, making it one of the most conveniently positioned nail salons in the northern villages.

Located behind Piggly Wiggly at the top of the Sister Bay Hill.

Tangled Hair Nail and Tanning, Sturgeon Bay

Tangled Hair Nail and Tanning in Sturgeon Bay is a full-service salon offering hair, nail, and tanning services in one location.

Visit their Facebook page for current hours, services, and booking information.

Planning Tips for a Door County Spa Day

Book before you arrive. The best spas in Door County are small, independently staffed operations where individual therapists carry full schedules through the summer season.

The Spa at Sacred Grounds in particular is one of the most in-demand wellness destinations on this end of the Door and fills its best appointment times weeks in advance during July and August.

Building the spa visit into your trip planning rather than deciding once you are here dramatically improves your chances of getting what you want.

Consider a weekday appointment. Tuesday through Thursday slots at every spa in Door County are considerably easier to book than Friday through Sunday.

If your schedule allows, a midweek morning spa appointment is a genuinely enjoyable way to use one of the quieter days between more active days on the water or the trails.

Pair the spa with the village. Egg Harbor is home to three spa options, and has some of the finest casual dining and shopping on the central peninsula.

A morning spa appointment followed by lunch at a waterfront restaurant and an afternoon of browsing the Main Street Shops makes for one of the most relaxed and satisfying days Door County offers.

Fish Creek, home to the Lavender Spa, is equally well suited to a slow spa day, with Peninsula State Park and the village shops right there when you are finished.

Ephraim, where Sacred Grounds is located, is the most tranquil village on the Door and a natural match for a spa visit.

For the sauna experiences, book Kiln well in advance for summer weekends and consider an Up North Sauna rental if you have a group staying at a cottage with outdoor space. Both are genuinely distinctive Door County experiences that visitors do not find anywhere else.

A spa visit pairs naturally with everything that makes a Door County trip worth taking. These guides will help you plan the rest of the days around it.

For the most complete picture of things to do across the peninsula, our Door County activities guide covers every village and every category from hiking and kayaking to theater and festivals.

For the Egg Harbor area where several of the best spas are located, our Egg Harbor guide covers the dining, shopping, and waterfront scene in detail.

For the northern villages where most of the nail studios are concentrated, the Sister Bay guide is the essential reference.

For outdoor adventures that give a spa day its proper context, The Complete Guide to Peninsula State Park covers every trail, beach, and tower in Wisconsin’s most visited state park.

For the dining that completes a full wellness day, our Best Restaurants in Door County guide covers every village and every dining style.

And for planning where to stay, our Door County lodging guide has everything organized by town and price range.

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