Dec 26, 2025 - Local Brief

Hang in an igloo at Balian Springs' aprés-inspired winter spa pop-up

Mimi Montgomery

Cozy outdoor seating area inside a transparent dome with white-framed gray sofas, white blankets, pillows, and a white table decorated with candles, pinecones, and greenery under sunshine. — Photo: Elan Cloe Photography

If your pampering vibes cater toward "nibbling on charcuterie at Mont Blanc," but you've got a "stick around town" budget, we've got an outing for you: Balian Springs' "Aprés Springs" pop-up.

Why it matters: The Alexandria mega spa is already a cozy spot to spend a winter's day — with multiple saunas, hydrotherapy pools and a Himalayan salt room — but it's transformed itself into a French Alps-inspired destination through the end of January.

State of play: Do your best ski bunny cosplay while lounging in one of the rooftop igloos next to the heated outdoor pool, where you can munch on s'mores and sip spiked hot chocolate.

The inside will also be done up with fake snow and holiday decor.
Check out winter-centric events like a cold plunge challenge and a New Year's Day wellness reset.

Zoom in: It's $200 for a two-hour block at one of the rooftop igloos for a group of up to six.

General spa admission, $104-$165.

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Hang in an igloo at Balian Springs' aprés-inspired winter spa pop-up

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