P is for Pleasure in 2009

The New Year's Retreat was a delight. I got a new red bag and fur cuffed slipper socks. I felt like a real glamor girl! We all met at Christine's house (Christine, Christina and I) and we all jumped in the car headed to Cavallo Point. When we arrived it was magical. They took care of our every need. They greeted us with big smiles and playfulness. We giggled and marveled at every detail of the hotel. The original wood floors, the art, the lighting and the music. It was all so thoughtful. The admiration was really appreciated it seems like gifts where falling out of every delightful experience. We were given a room upgrade, special desserts, details for the best places to eat, how to stay warm, spots to see great views and more.

Our room had a fabulous view of the bay and the hotel grounds. The hotel is totally eco friendly, and organic. Every bit of the experience reminded me of how precious the environment is to me ..to us ... to the planet. There is a way to enjoy luxury and be gentle on the environment.

Dinner was a delight. Each course was served elegantly and presented like a work of art. I'm usually a 'more is more' person but the portion sizes where small and the satisfaction was enormous. I was full and satisfied at the end of the meal.

The next morning we went to the Spa. I am a self proclaimed spa junkie and this spa is right up there with my all time favorite spas. I soaked for hours in the eucalyptus hot tub, steam room, and jacuzzi. We enjoyed an amazing tomato soup for lunch.

Then we got all dressed up, took photos of our glamorous selves and headed off to dinner. Dinner was wonderful. The bar was filled with gold and black balloons. A jazz band played. We watched the ball drop in New York, then headed back to our room for cocktails. Two hours later when it was time for us to ring in the New Year in California, we headed down to the hotel reception area to toast and see fire works. We found a great spot on the porch of one of the older hotel units to watch the Fire works. When the clock struck 11:59 the entire hotel erupted into music, horn blowing and drunken screams. Two people even busted out illegal sparklers.

It was wonderful.
It was exactly what I wanted and more than I expected.
I am blessed and its good to start the new year this way.
Full of possibility and pleasure!

Here's to PLEASURE