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Spa Radiance Sings Praises Of San Francisco Opera’s 82nd Season Opening With Decadent Grand Luxe Caviar Dreams Facial

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 8, 2004) Renowned as the city’s chic retreat for spa goers who know the importance of life’s little luxuries, Spa Radiance has partnered with Tsar Nicoulai Caviar to debut a decadent new Grande Luxe Caviar Dreams Facial. Created to celebrate the San Francisco Opera’s September 10th, 2004 Renée Fleming Opening Night Gala Concert, a portion of the facial’s proceeds will be donated to the San Francisco Opera Guild’s Education Programs.

While it was Noel Coward who famously said, “Wit ought to be a glorious treat like caviar; never spread it around like marmalade,” the delights of both will not be in short supply in August when the spa begins offering the luxe new treatment. “Caviar Dreams is the ultimate sensory experience,” says Spa Radiance Vice President Randy Schreck. After relaxing in the spa’s plush reception area while nibbling on Tsar Nicoulai’s white truffle-infused whitefish caviar, guests will be quietly ushered into a treatment room. Following a deep pore cleansing and an enzyme exfoliation, clear, odorless extracts of caviar are applied to the face. “The caviar is rich in healing minerals and vitamins A, D, and B complex. So not only is the facial indulgent, but caviar is actually a very effective, natural moisturizer,” says Mr. Schreck. Additionally, the crème de la crème of $750 facials features Diamond Peel Microdermabrasion, Purikiss Microcurrent Disencrustation, steam with an Italian herb healing mask, warm enzyme exfoliating hand treatment, a caviar eye treatment with oxygenating mist spray, the spa’s renowned Instant Lift Facial with imported French serums, a complete hand treatment with patented protein drops, and LED light therapy to complete the glow.

Finally, faces radiant and soft, spa guests are treated to a take-home, signature Tsar Nicoulai Caviar picnic basket complete with mother-of-pearl spoon and keepsake tin of the San Francisco company’s sought-after caviar. Each guest who books the Spa Radiance Grand Luxe Caviar Dreams Facial will be entered to win a caviar hors d’ouevres preparation class with celebrated Tsar Nicoulai Caviar chef Mercer Mohr, followed by lunch for four at the new Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Café in San Francisco’s Ferry Building Marketplace. The winner will also be treated to the Spa Radiance Bed Of Roses, a luxurious rose petal-infused body treatment including exfoliation, steam, and 50-minute massage – the perfect way to prepare for an unforgettable night at the opera.

Caviar connoisseurs and spa devotees can reserve the Spa Radiance Grand Luxe Caviar Dreams Facial beginning August 1, 2004. Cost is $750. A mini version of the Grand Luxe is available for $350. For reservations, please call (415) 346-6281.

About Spa Radiance

Hailed as “one of the top pleasure palaces in the City” by the San Francisco Examiner, Spa Radiance is renowned for its highly-trained estheticians and therapists who provide the latest in innovative and healing spa treatments. Conveniently located steps from Union Street’s fashionable boutiques, Spa Radiance is a charming Victorian that has been beautifully transformed into a chic and cozy retreat for spa goers who know the importance of life’s little luxuries. Visit online at www.sparadiance.com.

About Tsar Nicoulai Caviar

Based in San Francisco, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar is known for its environmentally progressive caviar and respected for its efforts towards sustainability of sturgeon. Tsar Nicoulai offers a full and comprehensive line of domestic and imported caviars and continues to be on the leading edge of bringing gourmet delicacies to chefs and connoisseurs by introducing new products.. For more information, contact Polina Steier at (415) 543-3007.

About the San Francisco Opera Guild

San Francisco Opera Guild was founded in 1939 to provide educational programs to the community and to support San Francisco Opera. Each year, over 30,000 young people in more than 140 schools are introduced to opera through the work of the Guild, which strives to make opera accessible to everyone by taking its programs into schools, hospitals, senior centers and theaters, as well as sponsoring special rehearsals in the War Memorial Opera House.