Cucumber Gin & Tonic Popcicles
Beat that summer heat with this refreshing snack. Popsicles scream summer… now imagine it spiked with gin and crisp to the taste with cool cucumbers. This recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser and help you get through the rest of those scorching summer days. Ingredients 3 cups tonic 1 1/2 oz. gin […]
Summer Watermelon Balsamic Slushies
Ingredients (makes two cocktails): 3 oz vodka 1/2 oz lime juice 1 oz simple syrup (1 to 1, sugar to water) 1/2 oz balsamic vinegar 2 cups watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes (~ 10.5 oz by weight) 1 pinch of salt 2 cups ice (~ 8 oz by weight) Sprigs of fresh mint for garnish Directions: Start by […]
Top 5 Elephant Encounters With Sanctuary Retreats
“Nature’s great masterpiece, an elephant; the only harmless great thing.” – John Donne Once you have stood in the presence of a wild elephant, nothing is ever quite the same again. There is something about these gentle giants that touches all of us. Maybe it’s their enormous size or their wise demeanour. But whatever […]
My Ode To the A Frames
When I was a kid, each summer my family would pack, what seemed to be everything we owned into the good old suburban, and travel to Minnesota to stay at this perfectly tiny little A Frame cabin. Some of my favorite childhood memories come from those summers in that two- story cabin parked right on the […]
Giveaway: Eugenia Couture
In honor of National Cancer Survivor’s Month, we are excited to announce that Eugenia Couture will be giving one lucky winner a free Eugenia Couture Sample Gown. If you or someone you know is a cancer survivor, and in need of a wedding dress, use the link below to fill out our application. On […]
Take A Tour: Calvin Klein’s Miami Beach Compound
Ever wonder how fashion designer Calvin Klein lives? Here’s a full look into his minimalistic Miami estate. With interiors designed by Axel Vervoordt, you’ll fined white washed walls accented by rich wood tones and punctuated with greenery. Word on the street is after owning the compound since 1999, it’s now on the market for a cool […]
Turning Back the Clock
RETREAT asks Lynne Rowlands of Mandurah Anti-Ageing Clinic located in the heart of Mandurah, Western Austraila, for expert advice on the newest in anti-aging and skincare. What are the best preventative measures for aging skin? “Good active skin care products – I use Environ as I personally have seen the difference it makes to my […]
Korean Gochujang BBQ Sliders
Gochujang BBQ ingredients: 3 tablespoons of gochujang 1/4 cup of ketchup 3 tablespoons of honey 2 teaspoons of garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon of white pepper 2 teaspoons of sesame oil 1 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar Salad ingredients: 2 heads of romaine lettuce, shredded 2-3 bundles of green onion, julienned […]
His Holiness the Dali Lama on the Wisdom of Giving & Receiving
Presenting to an audience of thousands on Saturday in Perth, Australia, His Holiness captivated the crowd with his humor and thoughts on compassion, wisdom, education and freedom. The charismatic 79-year-old offered his advice for those seeking a happy life by cultivating a compassionate mind. His Holiness spoke of being kind, attentive, and honest in dealing with […]
Model CariDee’s Top 4 Tips For Picking The Perfect Bikini
1) First and foremost, buy a bikini top that fits you. Not one that you want to fit you, or one that you hope to someday fit into. Same goes for the bottoms. Keep yourself in check and buy the size that flatters your body, not your ego. In the right size, you will look […]