A Paradise of Relaxation The Grand Velas Los Cabos offers much more than an all-inclusive experience. It’s a five-star resort with Michelin-star dining, breathtaking ocean views, and over-the-top amenities. Right away, when…
Wellness
In and of itself, Bernardus Lodge & Spa always delivers a luxurious experience. The chic resort, located in bucolic Carmel Valley, features a central pool and hot tub, verdant gardens in which…
George Mark Children’s House marked a milestone with its 20th Anniversary Gala held at the iconic Fairmont San Francisco on October 25th. This special evening brought together more than 500 donors, families,…
We dive into the sometimes taxing holiday season with a monumental shopping list. Embracing one of the five languages of love (gift giving—and receiving, of course), we forge into shops and boutiques,…
On October 24, St. Anthony Foundation hosted its 3rd annual Leading the Way Awards Gala at the beautiful Terra Gallery in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood. The elegant event recognized community leaders who…
Guests can simply soak like a bygone Etruscan, relish a range of classic therapies or take advantage of prodigious medical spa modalities. MORE THAN 25 YEARS AGO, I FIRST DISCOVERED TERME DISaturnia,…
Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) proudly celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Notkin Family Breast Cancer Recovery Program with its first-ever Comedy and Cocktails event on October 9, raising $650,000 to…
September 24 was a beautiful evening at the St Francis Yacht Club, overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, and close to 300 guests came out to celebrate the Order of Malta Clinic’s newly…
To Celebrate Life (TCL) Breast Cancer Foundation hosted its annual Stepping Out Gala on September 28 at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall. The event benefited the Foundation’s Bay Area Breast Cancer Grants…
Dreamfest is an evening concert that raises money for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. Some say that Dreamfest is a night of inspiration and rock ‘n’ roll that combines star power, heartwarming moments, and electrifying…
Caminar, a leading Bay Area behavioral health care organization, celebrated its 60th anniversary at its annual fall celebration on October 5 at Hotel Nia in Menlo Park. The 60th Anniversary, “In Celebration…
My last visit to Sensei was a few years ago, at the wellness retreat’s Lānaʻi location. There, I learned the “Sensei Way” three path focus of move, nourish, and rest, and as…
On September 19th, design firm Mead Quin Inc hosted Whiskey+Wellness, an annual gathering that offers a unique blend of business and leisure. Created to foster neighborhood connections, explore professional partnerships and drive…
Owner Edward Newell believes in the transformative power of nature and the unique ‘nature state of mind’ concept. “It’s a state of being and a natural state you get when you’re in nature. To me, wellness is when you start bonding with nature and getting into the flow with it. I call it a nature state of mind.’”
The V Foundation for Cancer Research continues to boost the fight against cancer, raising $10.5 million during its annual V Foundation Wine Celebration. Held in beautiful wine country, August 1-4, the 26th…
Leslie Sbrocco, the beloved host of KQED’s long-running show Check, Please! Bay Area, was sainted by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on August 30, 2024, at the San Francisco social club The Academy…
The League to Save Lake Tahoe teamed up with Saks Fifth Avenue to host their annual benefit fashion show featuring an exclusive first look at the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Spring 2025…
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown was on hand for the “doom loop” ribbon cutting ceremony at the first-ever Love Fest SF, a community arts and music event promoting the small businesses…
I have been blessed with cultivating an incredibly special team at San Francisco Plastic Surgery that helps me take the best possible care of our patients. Together, we do amazing work and…
It’s no exaggeration to claim that Costa Palmas is changing the face of Los Cabos. Just 50 minutes north of Los Cabos International Airport, but a world away from the resort-lined “corridor”…