Kate Wilder Wellness

Day 32

Tour of Mayacamas by the GM – Mayacamas Ranch, a Generocity Resort, is Northern California’s premier exclusive-use group retreat center for companies, non-profit groups, weddings, and families. Set on a hilltop ridgeline above the town of Calistoga in Napa, CA and surrounded by spectacular 360-degree views, Mayacamas Ranch provides an awe-inspiring, natural setting forContinue reading “Day 32”

Day 31

My off the beaten path personality has deprived me of this local, popular gem for too long! Today’s first – hike to Tennessee Valley Cove/Beach via TV trailhead parking lot with the one and ONLY Mia. The company was as illuminating and inspiring as the serene surrounding nature. I get on my knees and thankContinue reading “Day 31”

Day 30

Drive and Park a Mini. Check. Thank you, Teena B! T, who rocks on all fronts, kindly saved me an after work trek to Mini of Marin to knock out today’s ‘first’. Nothing quite like solid friends along this life journey…*days when I’m tired and this ‘new a day’ weighs heavy on me I am surprisedContinue reading “Day 30”

DAY 29

‘the eyes are the window to the soul.’ Matthew 6:22-23 Day 29: Stare into your OWN eyes for 5 full minutes, in silence. I cannot believe how challenging this was – 5 minutes felt like an eternity. **(ended up having to attempt this ‘first’ twice because during the first go I broke my gaze andContinue reading “DAY 29”

Day 28

New wine n’ dine spot via http://www.dineabouttown.com/ (check it out, goes till end of January and circles back in June) with one of my favorite peeps I’ve met since moving to San Francisco – K2, Kate Kirby. Restaurant name: Oola about venue: Oola Restaurant and Bar focuses on local California ingredients, seasonal produce, and organicallyContinue reading “Day 28”

Day 27

Taste of Terroir – Cacao What is “Terroir”?: (from terre, “land”) it is the set of special characteristics that the geography, geology and climate of a certain place, interacting with plant genetics, express in agricultural products such as wine, coffee, chocolate, tomatoes, heritage wheat, cannabis, and tea. I had not realized how analogous to wine makingContinue reading “Day 27”

Day 26

Today’s first is not going to be a last – fun way to sweat on a Sunday (and learnin’ some new moves for the dance floor never a bad idea!).. Hip Hop Cardio class at Roco Dance in Tam Junction. The teacher Jackie was inspiring. Instructor post class: Continue reading “Day 26”

Day 25

Biked the new Bay Bridge bike and pedestrian path (stoked to have Cat join in the fun).. I INFO: For the first time in history, pedestrians and cyclists have the chance to travel across the new East Span of the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge. Two-thirds of the Bay Bridge Trail opened to theContinue reading “Day 25”

Day 24

*The ‘first’ today that reminded me of the wise ‘laughter is the best medicine’ quote was taking 4 minutes and 14 seconds to watch the ‘most viewed youtube video of all time’ : PSY – GANGNAM STYLE with 1779 Million views as of Janurary 14. I had never even heard of it, then again I don’tContinue reading “Day 24”

Day 23

Received Moxibustion and Cupping. Up until today, I had only experienced receiving Acupuncture when it comes to Traditional Chinese Medicine. . Thanks to the expert, Kristi Oshiro L.Ac.., I was exposed to 2 new techniques. CUPPING: Cupping therapy is an ancient Chinese form of alternative medicine in which a local suction isContinue reading “Day 23”