Den Mother is a beautiful, holistic spa on Abbot Kinney, and a great option for clients curious about the bougie, Goop end of the LA wellness spectrum (something I personally love).
The Garden Massage works well for client entertaining since you can actually talk and connect with your client throughout the experience. Only four people can do it at once, so it’s one to keep in mind if you’re entertaining an individual or small group.
You’ll sit together on the covered garden patio in a cozy robe for a treatment inspired by Chinese medicine that focuses on your scalp, neck, and shoulders, then your feet in a coconut milk soak infused with tea and seasonal flowers.
If you do opt for a more traditional solo treatment, you can still enjoy the garden before or afterwards. For any treatment, you can order food and drinks from The Butcher's Daughter next door.
Depending on the vibe of your crew, you can add fun enhancements like a live tarot card reader ($100/hr) to lean even deeper into the ‘woo-woo’.
Costs (plus 18% auto-gratuity):
Garden Massage:
$95 - 30 minutes
$180 - 60 minutes
Signature Swedish Massage:
$180 - 60 minutes
$270 - 90 minutes
Reservations:
Groups of 5 or fewer can book through their online group widget or by calling (310) 310-8905.
Groups of 6 or more move to a private event booking (email [email protected] or inquire here) - 3 options:
Front Patio ($500-$1,000): reserved for 3 hours with seating for up to 13. The rental fee includes robes and slippers for each guest, with services added a la carte.
Back Garden ($2,500-$2,750): reserved for 3 hours for up to 16 guests, with a minimum of 8 services booked. Towels, robes, and slippers are provided, with a private sauna and cold plunge included.
Full Space ($10k-$20k): Full buyout, 4 treatment rooms, 2 private saunas, and the garden areas for up to 8 hours.
Basics:
Added value: The few times I’ve done the spa thing, it’s obviously been pleasant, but you really only get to hang out with your client in the short window before the treatment, and the blissed-out 10 minutes afterwards when everyone kinda just wants to go home. The Garden Massage solves that by letting everyone unwind and actually connect.
Den Mother on Abbot Kinney