Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) hosted its annual Luminary Gala on May 8, aiming to activate, inspire, and engage. The gala positively lit up the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco, as…
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On April 26 at San Jose’s Silver Creek Valley Country Club, the Alzheimer’s Association Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter held their annual A Bright Night Gala, raising money to fund research…
It’s not every day visitors to Lake Como take time away from the shimmering lake to choose refuge in a spa. After all, there’s plenty to do outdoors in this northern Italian…
The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, located inside the legendary Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, is a refined sanctuary of beauty and relaxation. Amongst its long list of indulgent menu items, enjoyed by…
On March 6-7, the 59th-annual Edgewood Fair brought together nearly 400 community members to shop the Fair’s artisan goods and benefit the Edgewood’s youth mental health programs. The event featured two days…
Modern Luxury Silicon Valley Magazine, in Partnership with the Rosewood Sand Hill, launched their Summit Series on March 23 with a gathering on the topic of How We Live Well. The day…
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…
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.’”