Glow Up at Verbena Spa: Austin Proper’s Luxe Downtown Wellness Retreat

We recently spent the afternoon at Verbena Spa inside the Austin Proper — and we’re still glowing. A respite from the buzzing downtown energy, Verbena Spa feels like a peaceful, design-forward escape from the moment you walk in. We were welcomed with a detoxifying drink and treats from the wellness bar (housemade vegan blueberry muffins, cucumber rosemary water, and CBD tea), then slipped into spa mode for one of their signature facials.

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Verbena Spa (photo by Chase Daniel, courtesy of Austin Proper)

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LED therapy at Verbena Spa (photo by Chase Daniel, courtesy of Austin Proper)

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Verbena Spa (photo by Chase Daniel, courtesy of Austin Proper)

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Design details at Verbena Spa (photo by Chase Daniel, courtesy of Austin Proper)

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Step into the beautiful Verbena Spa (photo by Chase Daniel, courtesy of Austin Proper)

Summer Skincare: Verbena Spa Facials

We experienced the Monastery Glow Facial, which blends natural botanicals with advanced techniques like gua sha, LED therapy, and microcurrent for visible lifting and glow. It’s a perfect snapshot of Verbena’s signature style — where science meets holistic care — and uses Monastery’s cult-favorite products.

The Verbena team is also currently spotlighting The Vitamin C+ Facial by Natura Bissé which sounds perfect for summer: brightening, antioxidant-rich, and infused with citrus aromatics to leave skin smoother and more luminous.

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Enjoy red light therapy in the Recovery Room (photo by Chase Daniel, courtesy of Austin Proper)

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Inside the Recovery Room at Verbena Spa (photo by Chase Daniel, courtesy of Austin Proper)

Relaxing Recovery Room

If you have the time, we highly recommend adding a session in the Recovery Room beforehand. The combination of cold plunge, dry sauna, and red light therapy helped us arrive fully relaxed and made the facial feel even more restorative. The space itself is stunning, with a calming, minimal design that feels miles away from the busy city.

Austin Proper’s New Membership Program

While we were there, we also learned about the Proper Club, a members-only wellness and social program that includes access to the spa’s Recovery Room, a 24/7 gym outfitted with Woodway treadmills, Peloton bikes, Tonal machines and a Pilates studio. Members also get 10% off spa treatments, access to wellness programming, and perks like monthly members breakfasts, members-only events, complimentary valet, use of The Quill Room and Goldie’s as spaces to work and meet throughout the day — and more. Membership starts at $4,500 a year, plus an initiation fee.

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