One of the foremost features of the four-diamond resort in construction on the site of the old Del Lago resort is its 17,000 square-foot spa.

Marc Leffman, chief operating officer, wanted to offer something different from day or hotel spas, so he and CEO Ronnie Ben-zur came up with a total wellness component that includes a Watsu pool, floatation baths and Turkish hamams. 

“A Watsu pool is a warm water therapeutic pool that’s really great for passive massage and stretching,” Leffman says. “The water provides support, takes weight off your vertebrae and spine in a way you couldn’t do on a massage table. The masseuse gets in there with you. It’s good for rehab injuries.”

The floatation baths are also heated. They will be filled with 800 pounds of Epsom salt, Leffman says, so clients can relax and feel like they’re “floating in the Dead Sea.”

The Turkish hamam will feature steam infused with eucalyptus that will envelop bathers from all angles to help get rid of toxins.

These are only some of the more innovative spa treatments. Leffman says that specialty skin treatments, botox and laser wrinkle removal are more common services to be offered.

La Torretta got international press earlier this year when famed United Kingdom chef Albert Roux signed on to incept the spa’s lakeside Chez Roux, a contemporary French restaurant that will utilize local products.

Leffman says there will be 13 total food and beverage outlet at the resort, including a modern American eatery, a sushi bar, and a spa restaurant, Essence.

Del Lago’s golf course was extended and remodeled by architect Jeff Blume to add more rolling on the fairways.

And, of course, more water. Three lakes were also added, according to Leffman.