Spa Treats

Rancho Bernardo Inn 1

A few weeks back, several of us moms took a mental day. Because really… who needs mental days more than moms? As the very grateful guests of The Spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn, nestled in the hills of North County San Diego, the girls and I were treated to a light champagne brunch, some tasty [...]

Fresh from the Garden

RLP Flowers in the Garden

One of the fabulous experiences we had at Rancho La Puerta was to enjoy a hands-on cooking class at La Cocina que Canta (The Kitchen That Sings) with visiting chef, Robin Asbell. Under Robin’s watchful eye and with the help of the staff of La Cocina, our group prepared a wonderful pescetarian meal. (Pescatarian = [...]

Hikers in the Mist

hiking sun cactus

Every morning, we wake before sunrise, pull back the drapes, and admire the serene landscape. It’s lush in a way that reminds the soul that even in the harshest of environments, beauty can thrive. The morning routine is simple: Suit up in a few layers, put on your trail runners, grab your water bottle and [...]