The Sullivan Estate & JK7® Spa Retreat

May 2021

A one of kind luxury retreat experience. The team went above and beyond, the facility is simply beautiful. Our stay and the result was above all expectations. We left feeling renewed and deeply rejuvenated.Thank you team for the outstanding service. Aloha!

Jan 2012

THE BEST SPA EXPERIENCE ON OAHU, hands down! My bf brought me here as a surprise to celebrate 7 years together. All I knew is that I had to dress comfortably and that we were headed north shore. So, I thought for sure we were going on a beach adventure. As we pulled up in front of the driveway gates, I instantly knew, "OMG. This is that over-the-top north shore spa!!!" A lady came to greet us and informed us that we had the whole place to ourselves for the day! This goes for anyone who visits. It's private-just you, whoever you come with, and the staff. We were taken on a brief tour of the estate. There are beautiful water fountains and flora throughout the estate. First thing you will notice is that there are many small houses on property. Turns out that the Sullivans who were the previous owners of the estate collected cars and built a mini house to showcase each car in. So those car houses were turned into treatment rooms. They have been cleverly converted into workout, massage, oil drip treatment, and yoga rooms. The estate is powered solely on photovoltaic (solar) power. We were led to changing rooms where there's a bathroom and shower. After we changed into the robes they provided, fresh watermelon juice and lemon-basil water were served to us as we filled out an information sheet about what kind of food we prefer and if you have any known allergies. We were then given a "menu" of what treatments we'd be experiencing throughout the day. First up was the SAUNA, hot shower, and COLD PLUNGE There are 2 saunas on site. We went in the dry sauna. The temperature rises dramatically when we poured water over the lava rocks on the side. Remember to start off at a reasonably hot temperature and increase it as your body acclimates. After you start dripping sweat, rinse off with a hot shower and hit the cold plunge! You take a dip in a small but deep pool of ice-cold water. Don't be hesitant and torture yourself by doing it slowly-just go for it!!! It's scary at first, but so refreshing. Repeat whole process 2 more times or until the lady comes to get you for your next treatment. Next up was the JK7 SENSATOR. Okay, all the other reviewers raved about this, but my bf and I thought it was o-kay. You take a quick rinse in the shower, sanitize your feet in a shallow pool, and then float with a neck pillow and experience weightlessness in a lukewarm shallow pool of Mediterranean sea salt-water. You cover your eyes with a hand towel as you lay there experiencing the music, colored lights, and matching essential oils that are sprayed all over. This was an awesome experience for the first 20 minutes or so, but my body started pruning from being in the water for so long (this treatment lasts 45 minutes) and then the essential oils started to burn my face (not because they're hot, but I'm not sure why). So towards the end of the 45 minutes I just got out of the pool and laid down on the side of the pool so I could clear my mind once again. This should be the highlight of the Sullivan Estate experience since this is what Dr. Jurgen Klein has researched and developed and they even give you a complimentary book about the JK7 Sensator upon leaving, but honestly, what's to follow was the highlight of my stay here. QUICK TIP: Dr. Jurgen Klein is the original founder of Jurlique, a line or organic skin care. He sold the company years back. The Sullivan Estate is his dream vacation home where he creates JK7, his current organic skin care line. We were even taken to the lab where the skin care products are made. The 90-minute MASSAGE was THE BEST massage I've ever had. I always have tension in my shoulders, neck, scalp and I have a stiff lower back from sitting at an office job all day long, and let me tell you, I was feeling like a noodle when it was over. I thought this day couldn't get any better, but it did! We were then led to an outdoor pavilion overlooking Pupukea. We were served glasses of champagne while waiting for our personal chef to cook up a delectable meal. The

Oct 2011

I've died and gone to spa heaven. As a self-professed spa junkie, it doesn't get better than this. The ultimate of spa experiences awaits you at the Sullivan Estate. First when you arrive at this 5-acre estate perched on the hill top of Pupukea, you are greeted at the gate by your personal spa concierge who is with you (except during treatments) during your entire stay. When you book an appointment you are the ONLY guest on property unless you are going with the group. That's right; you read it, 5 acres of lush beauty all to yourself. I know now you must be wondering, who is this Shelley E.? Is she a celebrity, millionaires, an Apple stock holder???? Nope, I'm just a normal (I use that term loosely) hard working mommy that got her BF to take advantage of a living social Deal for 1/2 the JK7 treatment. Had they not offered it I probably would have never had the chance to experience this special place. I don't know where to begin?? First all the products are made on site in a laboratory that you get to tour upon your arrival. Yes an onsite laboratory that Dr. Juergan Klein, owner of the estate, uses to make his own skin care concoctions!! ON SITE! Everything smells beautiful, delicious, soothing, and natural. Your senses are on fire and as you cruise the facilities you mind just drifts off into relaxation mode. Keep in mind I haven't even changed my clothes nor had my first treatment yet!! It's just that fantastic. You can read about the history of the Estate on their website so I won't go into it, but the JK7 Sensory spa is a one-of-a-kind experience. The fastest 45 minutes of my life passed by while I buoyantly floated across a pool salted from the Dead Sea. During this time I experience an array of smell, touches, sounds, feeling, and emotions as the journey takes you into the deepest levels of relaxation. This experience cannot be recreated anywhere. The combination of the location, the property, and the creator of the spa is priceless. After the treatment we were escorted to the Veranda where you stand at the edge of the world and take in the panoramic view of Kaena Point all the way to Hauula. You are then served an organic vegetarian snack which was almost more like lunch. Most of the dishes were prepared with items grown on the property and brings a whole new meaning to farm to table. It was exquisite. If you can afford it go and thank me later. If not, my concierge said they may do another deal soon, so keep an eye out! .