健康 Experiences in California

On this Episode of the California Now 播客, host Soterios Johnson explores a few of the many ways to experience wellness in California with three knowledgeable experts. First, Johnson connects with Les阿尔弗雷德, creator of the Balanced Black Girl website and podcast. 阿尔佛雷德 shares highlights from a recent wellness getaway in Sonoma County, including biking trips, unique spa treatments, and an experience that combines forest bathing with wine tasting amid towering redwoods. 阿尔佛雷德, a wonderful storyteller, also gives tips on how to leave your travels feeling restored and refreshed.

在那之后, our host talks to Nancy Furst, resident spiritual artist and advisor at the renowned 奥吉 Valley Inn, located east of Santa Barbara. Furst takes Johnson on a spiritual journey as she describes one of her healing sessions—a truly unique experience involving crystals and sage. She also shares the joys of blending wellness with nature at this picturesque property in the Topatopa Mountains.

最后, Johnson heads to the desert for a day of pampering with Kelly Steward, general manager of the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. Steward sets the stage for an over-the-top luxury spa experience at the award-winning resort with treatments ranging from aromatherapy showers to relaxing massages and breathing exercises.

客人

Les阿尔弗雷德, creator of the Balanced Black Girl website and podcast

Nancy Furst, spiritual artist and advisor at the 奥吉 Valley Inn

Kelly Steward, general manager of Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage

资源

Les阿尔弗雷德, founder of the Balanced Black Girl website and podcast, shares a few of her favorite experiences in Sonoma County.

Balanced Black Girl

Balanced Black Girl 播客

Sonoma County

圣罗莎

Fla最小值go Resort

Osmosis Day Spa

Red Car 酒s

酒窖湾

Getaway Adventure Bike Tours

Russian River Valley

板材的咖啡

狂热的咖啡

Café Frida Gallery

鸟 & 这个瓶子

的巴洛

蕨类植物酒吧

塞巴斯托波

Nancy Furst is the resident spiritual artist and advisor at the 奥吉 Valley Inn.

奥吉 Valley Inn

奥吉

Santa Barbara

Spiritual 健康 – 奥吉 Valley Inn

Golf Course – 奥吉 Valley Inn

The Farmhouse at 奥吉 Valley Inn

Kelly Steward is the general manager of the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, located two and a half hours east of Los Angeles.

Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage

Coachella Valley

Spa at Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage      

圣罗莎 Mountains

ABOUT THE HOST

Soterios Johnson, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis in 2016. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson uses the California Now 播客 platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.