“For 2012, I hereby solemnly swear to treat myself well. When I feel healthy and happy, I perform better in both work and my personal life. Because I’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me!” If you’ve ever seen Al Franken perform on Saturday Night Live, you know what this is all about. With his character, {…}
Some of the region’s top inns have introduced enticing discounts and specials this winter. With its outstanding dining room, relaxing spa, and elegantly appointed rooms, the Applewood Inn and Restaurant (13555 Hwy. 116, Guerneville) is a perfect place to savor a long weekend – many rooms even have fireplaces. If you book a weekend stay (Friday and Saturday nights) in {…}
Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn unveils a “hot” winter deal. What’s better than enjoying a 60-minute spa treatment? How about doing it for virtually nothing. This unbeatable Suite Spa Deal available just through the winter season is easy on the wallet and promises to enhance the rejuvenating effects of Sonoma Valley’s magical natural beauty. Boasting a {…}
Make Your Reservations Now December is a time of gift giving, and how nice – the lovely people at Farmhouse Inn of Forestville have come up with a very, very special gift for us all. In honor of the boutique hotel and restaurant’s 11th anniversary, owners and siblings Joe and Catherine Bartolomei are putting a bow on one of the {…}
Magical Massage welcomes Cat Austin, certified massage therapist, with more than eight years experience. To celebrate, Cat’s “Outa the Bag Special” – $50 massage – is offered through January. Release your holiday stress or give as a gift. Cat designs the massage to fit your needs. (Not available for couple’s massage.) Sonoma Valley’s Magical Massage, located in a 22-foot wine {…}
A Sonoma County vacation is even more special when you add a spa visit for a massage. Massage also can become part of your lifestyle when you return home; call it a wellness souvenir. Massage therapy has many wonderful benefits that can be very helpful in alleviating muscle, joint or body pain. There are many different styles of massage that {…}
On one of my Tuesday wellness adventures through Sonoma County brought me to Osmosis Day Spa in Freestone. Men, as well as women, will enjoy the feeling of rejuvenation this spa offers. Once you enter the spa you will hear relaxing music, which sets the mood for your experience. In the locker room, I changed into a large robe and {…}
How would you like to take a “his and hers” vacation where the two of you will be given the opportunity to enjoy individual activities during then day and then are reunited at night for a romantic evening? The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa located in the famous Sonoma County Wine Country would like to offer you exactly that {…}
Every Tuesday I experience a new and fun thing to do in Sonoma County in regards to wellness. This time my travels brought me to an awesome store and massage studio called Body Karma in the town of Sonoma (19310 Sonoma Highway Suite C, 707-935-5855, www.bodykarma.biz). There I met with Julie Chiriap, owner and massage therapist, who specializes in creating {…}
Interested in taking a vacation at the coast? What better place to go than Seacliff on the Bluff. Hugging the rugged Mendocino Coast, you will be greeted with gorgeous ocean views and often times will have the opportunity to see grey whales and sea lions. At Seacliff there are sixteen exclusive and comfortable rooms to choose from, each one with {…}
