about
watershed
Watershed is a beautiful new destination for ritual-based communal bathing in a respectful, safe, and clean environment, coupled with a full offering of holistic spa services and integrative wellness treatments.
watershed services
bathing rituals
Combining many traditions, we provide all the elements of a full bathing experience.
wellness + spa
We offer wellness treatments including massage, acupuncture, skincare and more.
about the founder
Watershed is the culmination of founder Nell Rueckl’s long-held dream to bring communal bathing to the Twin Cities.
A true pioneer and leader in the healing community, Nell is the founder of Spot Spas in Minneapolis, creator of Nell’s Remedies, and the visionary behind Watershed. She forged her experience at Horst’s Aveda Destination Spa and Kabuki Springs and has been recognized for achieving the highest level of mastery within the Minnesota spa industry.
After years of research, she is delighted to invite the community to participate in a joyful ritual of cleansing and care, coupled with opportunities for a variety of spa services as well as a curated selection of the cleanest, greenest, most sustainably-packaged skincare, wellness and beauty products available on-site.
Nell’s gift for creating healing spaces based in empathy, integrity and a deep respect for every body is realized at Watershed.
“A watershed moment is a turning point, a time when important change happens,” she says. “We are at a moment in history when we need deep healing for ourselves, our communities, and our planet.”
“I have been very intentional in my work to create a space where every body can feel safe, calm, and welcomed so that they may heal and be rejuvenated through the bathing ritual. Participating in community allows us to become more whole as individuals. This experience is magnetic, and creates a continually regenerative source of energy. It’s transformational at every level.”