Forest Bathing first caught my eye at the Lodge at Woodloch. It showed up on their list of activities. Forest Bathing grew out of Japan in the 1980’s when a doctor began prescribing spending time in nature to their patients as a way to deal with stress and a variety of stress related issues....
I had been thinking about a blog topic on “ what was my most unusual spa treatment/activity”. Initially, I had one thought, and it may be part of a future blog. But in thinking more about my spa experiences, I realized spas, and especially destination spas, are more than spas… With things like life coaching, or...
I recently was on vacation (and spa-ing) in Bali. It was one of those once in a lifetime opportunity. I will admit to hoping for some life-altering experience a la Eat Pray Love. And while maybe it wasn’t “everyone has a little love affair an Bali” and there was no visit to a medicine man,...
Happy 4th of July! I was singularly focused on crab, specifically a crab roll. So, I organized my thinking this 4th of July on a non-traditional alternative – spa-influenced of course – to the Hot Dogs and Hamburger of the 4th of July. Of course, there are many hamburger alternatives that you see on the...
Practicing self-care can be a challenge for the business traveler. Let’s face it, unless you are headed to a destination spa, any type of travel can impact your wellness and self-care routines. It was while traveling on business after three weeks of living out of a suitcase, long days and even longer dinners with colleagues...
Recently when I visited the Grand Spa at Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa , I noted that while at the spa, instead of the usual spa water and herbal teas, they offered a small fruit smoothie. They had a number of offerings, as depicted in a pamphlet of “Fruit Therapy” This really resonated with me from...
Spa cuisine isn’t about restriction and deprivation. I have had some truly decadent desserts at destination spas like the Lodge at Woodloch, Mii Amo and Miraval. One of my favorites is a Bitter Chocolate Cremeaux and I have been working with a variation for home. Like all spa cuisine, the key is about...
I think one of the things I love about spa time is that I get a break from technology for a period of time. The phone is silenced and put away while I enjoy a massage or facial. And on an extended destination spa, my phone for once is not my constant companion. ...
DIY Facial DIY Manicure or Pedicure Bath Spa Water Nap! Journal Meditation Exercise – if this doesn’t feel like work to you Yoga Try a new recipe, if this doesn’t feel like work to you Stay in comfy lounge wear all day Stay in a Spa Robe all day * Color, Draw or Paint Create...
Phew – I survived Christmas! It has been 7 straight days of social commitments, errand, baking and cooking. And that’s on top o f all the social commitment and holiday parties all month long. I admit to feeling it in particular this year – maybe I am getting older, but all of the extra days...
