The 6,000-square-foot spa was named after the sturdy linden trees that lead to The Inn at Perry Cabin

Located in the picturesque town of st. michaels on Maryland's scenic Eastern Shore, The Inn at Perry Cabin hearkens back to a simpler time when everyday life moved at a more leisurely pace. In close proximity to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., the elegant and stately manor house is the perfect weekend retreat for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The Inn's charming and intimate spa does its part as well to encourage guests to leave their cares at the door.

The charming inn epitomizes the colonial æsthetic of Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Opened last summer, Linden Spa is named after the spectacular linden trees that line the inn's brick driveway. Linden flowers, which bloom in the spring, are reputed to calm anxiety and stress. For that reason, they've been incorporated into several treatments, as have a host of other local ingredients, such as bayberry, birch, eucalyptus, and sage. Lavender and rosemary, which grow on the east coast, also play a prominent role on the menu. According to spa director Jenny Farrand, the spa was so influenced by the use of local flowers and herbs that it adopted the tagline, "The Botanical Art of Wellness." The spa's eight treatment rooms feature Latin names such as Aloysia (lemon verbena), Myrica (bayberry), and Ilex (holly tree), serving as further evidence of the botanical theme.

Linden Spa's romantic appeal makes couples' treatments a popular option.

Farrand also had the flower- and herb-based theme in mind when choosing the spa's product lines and ultimately opted for Epicuren. "It has the perfect blend of natural botanicals and the scientific research to ensure lasting results," says Farrand. Jurlique was also chosen because it contains botanicals grown in a similar climate, and Maxwell's Apothecary was selected because it is a natural line that appeals to male spa-goers. For bodycare, the spa's therapists often mix their own concoctions using raw ingredients.

Nautical accents found in the spa are inspired by the region's active boating scene.

Because most guests visit the spa looking for relaxation, it was important that the menu offer a host of soothing treatments that help reduce stress, such as the Five Flowers Solace ($165, 80 minutes), which uses white clay infused with blue cornflower, chamomile, jasmine, rose, and rosehip. The herbal mixture is then massaged into the skin, and the body is wrapped in warm towels. Once the mask is removed, the body is treated to a relaxing massage using essential oils from the five flowers.

Nautical accents found in the spa are inspired by the region's active boating scene.

The spa also offers several Spa Immersion Packages, such as Romance and Relaxation (starting at $800), which includes two-nights accommodation, daily breakfast, one three-course dinner for two, and a $200 spa credit; and Three Degrees of Relaxation (starting at $1,470), which includes three-nights accommodation, daily breakfast, and three days of specially selected spa treatments for a total of six. These are just a few of the options available for relaxation-seekers.