With 1,200 guest rooms; 300,000 square feet of gaming space; more than 40 restaurants and retail shops; and a 10,000-seat arena, “tranquil” may be the last word that comes to mind to describe the Mohegan Sun. But on the third floor of this glistening 34-story crystal tower, Elemis Spa epitomizes the word.

Taking its inspiration from the Mohegan Native American Indian tribe, the 22,300-square-foot Elemis Spa features 15 private spa therapy rooms (all named after a specific moon); a relaxation lounge with refreshment bar; hair and nail salon; and fitness center. All rooms honor the Mohegan creation story with a suspended ceiling frame that represents the Grandfather Turtle, the keeper of time upon whose back the world was formed, while the salon features an 8-foot-tall maple tree that represents the Fair Tree, a sacred gathering place for Mohegan Indians.

Warm earth tones and a soothing stillness permeate Elemis Spa, offering the perfect atmosphere for exotic facials, massages, and body treatments that will make you forget your cares. Renew and detoxify with the Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap or Float. Here, a warm seaweed body mask containing essential oils of lemon and juniper is applied to the body before it is enveloped in either a comforting foil wrap or The Spa’s unique sensory dry float bed, which cocoons the body in warmth while simulating weightlessness. Skin care includes the Active Deep-Cleaning Facial, a treatment that incorporates strawberry and kiwi fruit extracts for a radiant complexion, and the Repairing Herbal Lavender Facial, which combines absolutes and essential oils to balance and oxygenate the skin. Exotic Rituals & Ceremonies such as the Ceremony of Whirling River and the Purification Ritual combine a package of therapies with ancient rituals to achieve balance, harmony, and wellness.

After such a peaceful experience at Elemis Spa, you’ll be ready for the fast-paced action of the Mohegan Sun’s casino. And if you win big, there will be no question about where to spend it—another trip to Elemis Spa, of course.