I went to Solvang for a weekend of rest and relaxation, and boy did I get it!! I've been running a lot with my cousin and started to develop many callouses on my right foot. My left foot was frac... Read More
I went to Solvang for a weekend of rest and relaxation, and boy did I get it!! I've been running a lot with my cousin and started to develop many callouses on my right foot. My left foot was fractured about a year ago so I ended up putting most of my weight on my right foot which made it look like a rusty tugboat full of salty barnacles. As you can tell walking and running had become very hard on my body and especially my feet. After spending 4 days walking around with pain I decided that enough was enough!! So I walked in a couple of places to ask if they could help me scrape the barnacles from the bottom of my feet and they said most of the work they do it pedicure and not much focus on the bottom of feet. Finally I stumbled upon this magical garden, so I decided to enter after looking at the truly enchanted garden in front. I was greeted by Stephanie who is very nice and full of life. Then the owner Deborah who is very kind and easy to talk to. I told them my problem and they made it seem like it was a piece of cake to fix it. Next day I was lucky enough to get an appointment!! Wasn't really sure what to expect because I don't know much about pedicures. All I knew is that my feet hurt and I went in to ask them if they could help and they assured me they could. Boy did they ever!! Got a foot bath, massage, multiple lotion applications, salt scrub, nail clip, foot wrap, and most importantly a barnacle clipping (aka foot sanding). I was sure that I'd have to go to a doctor to get my feet taken care of because of the severity of the callouses on the bottom of my feet, but when I left the cottage I was walking much straighter and with no pain. In the beginning of the session I COULD NOT really feel Stephanie touching my right foot but at the end I realized I could feel her touching my foot again!!! I was super happy. After I left NO JOKE I stared walking with NO PAIN and my hips and back just felt better, don't ask me why because I can't really figure out why I just know my pain went away and not only in my feet!! I paid $40 and because of Stephanies appointment running late she just kept working on me. I literally was getting worked on for 1 hour and 30 minutes, and all for $40. Most places would have told me to leave after 45-50 minutes but this is NOT your ordinary place. This is a place full of love and compassion and it shows in not only the job I got but shows in other yelp reviews and other customers were super happy just to be there. In addition Deborah makes the BEST scones I've ever had in my life!! most scones are hard and crunchy which I didn't mind until I tasted hers. She makes them from scratch and they are full of flavor and SUPER soft and fluffy. Yes you heard right scones that are soft and fluffy. I don't know how she does it but you can tell she actually CARES about her customers. You get scones, coffee, tea, cookies and much more. It was my first time there and I can't wait to come back to Solvang so I came make an appointment here and get some more work done with lots of LOVE!! This place is a throwback to how people used to run businesses. Nowadays places just want you in and out and this place has really makes you feel like your with your family. I felt so comfortable here that I ended up staying an extra 30 minutes after my 1 hour and a half, and it was soo worth it. Please take my advise and try this place, I can't think of many other places that show soo much love, care, and respect to thier customers. Btw, the owner told me to come in morning for some more free scones. Unreal, WHO ELSE DOES THAT!?!? Thank you Deborah and Stephanie for helping me walk better and for showing soo much compassion and LOVE. See ya soon!! Read Less