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Allegretto Vineyard Resort Launches 12 Days of Christmas Festivities

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12 Days of Christmas Festivities at Allegretto Vineyard Resort

By Erin

Allegretto Vineyard Resort

The Holidays are in full swing at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort as they launch their 12 days of Christmas festivities on December 20th with their Annual Tree Lighting from 4:30-6:30 PM. From Ornament Decorating to Mrs. Clause, to Paint & Sip, there is something for everyone this Holiday season at the Allegretto Resort! Located in one of my favorite parts of California, Paso Robles, it’s a real treat to stay at Allegretto. A stay here is truly magical.

The holiday cheer will be undeniable as they offer dance performances and carolers for guest entertainment. Guests are welcome to sign up for the Holiday Paint and Sip at 5 PM on December 20th, followed by the beloved Tree Lighting. Warm Apple Cider and Smores will be served in the Piazza Magica for guests to enjoy as they embrace the holiday spirit and admire the twinkling lights on the grand tree.

There will be something for everyone throughout the 12 days of activities and specials. For adults, the Allegretto Wines Tasting Room and Spa Allegretto will have special offerings.

Allegretto Vineyard Resort Wine Tasting

Allegretto Wines Tasting Room will have a featured wine each day during the 12 Days of Christmas at a special price of $8 per glass. They are also offering 30% off all wine purchases during the 12 days of Christmas. Whether you are purchasing wine to enjoy or as a gift for loved ones, Allegretto Wines are a perfect addition to any Holiday celebration!

Spa Allegretto will be offering complimentary 15 minute peppermint foot rubs with any service of 1 hour or more for the first 4 days (gratuity not included). The next 4 days, they will offer a complimentary vagus nerve pillow spray with any massage or facial. This relaxing pillow spray will help you get into the zone and forget about the hectic holiday schedule. The last four days, a 15 minute scalp massage will be offered with any service of 1 hour or more (gratuity not included).

For the children, there will be arts and crafts each day, alternating between making reindeer cork ornaments and decorating delicious cookies. Mrs. Clause will make a guest appearance as well!

“We treasure the opportunity to provide unmatched hospitality and a welcoming place to create traditions and joyful gatherings for families and businesses during the holidays. This is a very special time of the year to gather with those we care most about, and our team takes great pride in ensuring we meet and exceed our guests’ expectations,” said General Manager, Rich Verruni.

Allegretto Vineyard Resort at night

The award-winning Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles wine country offers guests exceptional experiences, services, and amenities along the path of life’s journey. The Tuscan-inspired resort is set on 20 acres that include 8 acres of biodynamically farmed vineyards guarded by sheep and llamas, and over 200 fruit-bearing olive, citrus, pomegranate, and fig trees. Wild lavender, roses, and Mediterranean climate florals also blossom in the manicured gardens.

Dinner at Allegretto Vineyard Resort

About the Allegretto Vineyard Resort:

At the Allegretto Vineyard Resort, discoveries never end. Offering guests exceptional spaces, experiences, services, and amenities along the path of their life’s journey, the Allegretto is inspired by wine country and European hospitality, evoking an Italian estate on 20 acres of vineyards and fruit-bearing orchards of Paso Robles’ idyllic East side. The property is a world unto itself with 171 guest rooms and suites, locally farmed and foraged cuisine, a wine-tasting lounge featuring the Resort’s private wine label, among many others, a full-service boutique spa, pool and cabanas, manicured gardens, walking paths, an abbey, hundreds of antiques, a Piazza Magica and inspired vignettes that invoke luxury, warmth, and beauty of the good life.

Happy Holidays from the Allegretto Vineyard Resort!

Glen Ivy Hot Springs Holiday Offerings

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Glen Ivy Hot Springs Holiday Offerings

By Erin

Glen Ivy Hot Springs Holiday Offerings

Glen Ivy Hot Springs, Southern California’s leading wellness destination, is kicking off the holiday season with wellness offerings and gifts that keep on giving. Take advantage of major spa deals with gift card sales, seasonal spa bundles and Glen Ivy’s Wellness Celebration Package.  Glen Ivy is one of my favorite spas in Southern California, so this is a gift I would even just get for myself!

Treat yourself and your loved ones to the ultimate day of wellness with the Wellness Celebration Package, available Monday-Thursday only. For just $210, enjoy your choice of a 50-minute Aromasoul massage or Nourishing Classic facial, access to Glen Ivy’s facilities including Club Mud, a cozy robe, hot chocolate or hot apple cider and a fresh-baked cookie from GOCO Cafe.

Glen Ivy gift cards are the perfect gift for loved ones seeking serenity and rejuvenation, especially after holiday festivities. Give the gift of tranquility with the fan-favorite gift card sale, returning with its generous savings. $100 spa gift cards will be available for just $85 and include free shipping. 

For those in a pinch for a last-minute gift or stocking stuffer, Glen Ivy has three different spa bundles to choose from. The Mask Duo bundle highlights the benefits of the Grotto and Club Mud and offers a hydrating Grotto mask and detoxifying mud mask for $30. The Signature Trio bundle features Glen Ivy’s signature lavender eucalyptus shampoo, conditioner and body lotion for $55. The Body Trio bundle keeps the skin exfoliated and hydrated through the winter with a lavender eucalyptus body wash, body lotion and sugar scrub for $62.

Glen Ivy Hot Springs gift cards and spa bundles will be available through December 25th. Place your holiday orders in by December 18th to be sure you brighten up your loved ones’ Christmas morning with a gift from Glen Ivy. Believe me when I say, any adult you are shopping for gifts for would be thrilled to get a gift card to go here!

If you’ve never been to Glen Ivy before, you’ve been missing out and need to plan a day here ASASP! A wellness destination like no other, Glen Ivy Hot Springs lies sheltered across 12 lush acres in the Temescal Valley of Corona, California. Natural mineral spring water flows from deep in the earth to 19 therapeutic pools and healing mineral baths, bringing guests relaxation, renewal and a deep sense of well-being. With an idyllic year-round temperate climate, Glen Ivy Hot Springs attracts over 200,000 annual visitors who seek the benefits of nature, water, and transformative body, skincare, and nail care treatments. An internationally recognized spa, Glen Ivy Hot Springs is operated by GOCO Hospitality, which plans to expand their wellness arm in the Temescal Valley with a holistic resort and community in harmony with Glen Ivy Hot Springs’ luxurious natural surroundings.

For more information and to purchase a gift card, please visit www.GlenIvy.com.

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Strange World

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Strange World

By Erin

Strange World

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original action-packed adventure “Strange World” introduces us to a magical new world, with a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures. The voice cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; Dennis Quaid as Searcher’s larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; Jaboukie Young-White as Searcher’s 16-year-old son, Ethan, who longs for adventure; Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things; and Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal, Avalonia’s fearless leader who spearheads the exploration into the strange world. Helmed by Don Hall (Oscar®-winning “Big Hero 6,” “Raya and the Last Dragon”) and co-director/writer Qui Nguyen (co-writer “Raya and the Last Dragon”), and produced by Roy Conli (Oscar®-winning “Big Hero 6,” “Tangled”), “Strange World” releases November 23, 2022.

The other month we got to learn a little bit about the movie and have some fun in the studio, saying a line or two from the film. This was my little part.

The settings in Strange World are utterly breathtaking, fantastical and awe-inspiring, inviting us to places only seen in our imagination. No world has ever been so wonderfully strange as the studio’s latest adventure. Journey deep into “Strange World,” set in a vast, hidden, subterranean world where bizarre creatures, looming danger and points unknown await.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original action-adventure “Strange World” © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

At its core, “Strange World” is a story about family, specifically three generations who each are seeking their place in the world. Searcher Clade is a brilliant family man—who, as a teenager, discovered a plant-based power source that changed the world of Avalonia. Even with a statue in town in his honor, Searcher is at his core a humble farmer, growing, harvesting and distributing the crop alongside his wife and son. Searcher’s dad, Jaeger, set out at a young age to be the kind of explorer legends are made of. A statue in town (right next to Searcher’s) memorialized the great explorer, who has not been seen in 25 years, presumed lost during an expedition. Searcher’s son, Ethan, is a happy 16-year-old with a great sense of humor and a decent work ethic (for a teenager). Ethan helps on the farm, but he’s not sure he wants to follow in his father’s footsteps. The three Clades have huge differences that can prove divisive—and at the same time, they have more in common than any of them is willing to admit.

UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE STORY – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Strange World” © 2022 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Hall leaned into the idea of fathers and sons—how they don’t always see the world the same way. “My dad and I have a great relationship,” he says. “He is a farmer and I grew up helping out. But when I was 14 years old, it all changed. Suddenly, I was planting and doing more high-level stuff that I just didn’t want to do. It wasn’t me. It all turned out fine, but I always remembered that and thought it would be interesting to explore father/son relationships and the kind of expectations we put on our kids—intentionally or unintentionally.”

CAN I CALL YOU SPLAT?— © 2022 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

The biggest discovery that awaits the Clades is the key to their relationships with each other, what the future holds for them if they find it and what their journey means in the bigger picture.

Strange World is perfect for the whole family, it does NOT disappoint! Be sure to go see it this weekend!