Sojourn Spa has quietly made its mark in Kansas City—welcoming guests with calming spaces and a modern approach to wellness. Conveniently located on the Country Club Plaza in the Cascade Hotel, Sojourn Spa has been fulfilling the promise of "accessible luxury” since its opening in January 2024. This concept was especially important to owner and Kansas City native Ashley McClellan.
“We’ve created a space that combines high-end wellness experiences with genuine Midwest hospitality,” McClellan said. “From expert estheticians and curated skincare to innovative amenities and thoughtful design, we wanted Sojourn to reflect the best of what a modern luxury spa can offer—right here in the city I love.”
Sojourn Spa isn’t just beautiful—it’s built with care and inclusivity in mind. Some of Sojourn’s prominent features include an ADA (American Disability Act) compliant massage table that lowers closer to the ground for easier transition, a custom infrared sauna designed for ADA accessibility or small group access and treatment tables designed with a chest comfort system to provide maximum comfort to women when on their stomachs. These thoughtful touches have helped make Sojourn a standout destination.
“They are pleasantly surprised that these amenities and offerings exist in our region because they just haven't historically. Oftentimes, we'll hear they’ve never seen this before and experienced this and they can't wait to bring their spouse, their girlfriends,” McClellan said.
Offering a full menu of services—from advanced facials and personalized massages to red light therapy and body treatments—Sojourn Spa is a true urban oasis. Guests are invited to enjoy a glass of wine, champagne, or tea before or after their treatment while relaxing in the serene Solitude Room or connecting with friends in the welcoming Social Room. Sojourn makes it easy to turn a spa visit into a full day of wellness—whether that means lounging in comfort, grabbing a bite on the Plaza, or heading upstairs for a restful retreat.
“My goal is for everyone to feel welcome at Sojourn,” McClellan said. “We’ve thoughtfully curated a range of products and offerings so each guest can find something that resonates with their needs and enhances their wellness experience.”
When McClellan moved back to Kansas City after living in Texas for a time, she wanted her home to provide the same kinds of services someone could find in a larger city. She also desired to promote other local businesses in the founding of Sojourn Spa.
“Sojourn Spa was built for Kansas City, by Kansas City,” McClellan said. “Every partner involved in bringing this vision to life was locally based, and we’re proud to have invested in both local businesses and female-led organizations. One of our key collaborators, Sunlighten Saunas, helped us introduce one of the region’s first infrared saunas to feature red light therapy—an innovation that was brand new to their production at the time.”
The process of opening a business has revealed many things to McClellan about herself, her loyal team and the details of management. But, her greatest realization has been just how great her city is and how much it believes in her.
“Becoming a business owner has taught me so much, but more than anything, it’s shown me how welcoming and supportive the Kansas City business community really is,” she said. “There’s real collaboration here, and I’ve been inspired by how deeply this city believes in investing in its own.”
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"We’ve created a space that combines high-end wellness experiences with genuine Midwest hospitality. We wanted Sojourn to reflect the best of what a modern luxury spa can offer."
"Becoming a business owner has taught me so much, but more than anything, it’s shown me how welcoming and supportive the Kansas City business community really is."