Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa shadows on the red mountains.

Hiking and Fitness Adventure Desert Cliffs Fitness Spa in Utah

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Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa

The day of great anticipation has finally arrived. We are Utah bound, to the glorious red mountains, stunning canyons, incredible sand dunes and the most extraordinary hiking one can imagine. Desert Cliffs Fitness Spa located in St George, Utah is our destination. Specializing in breathtaking hikes, a range of first class fitness classes, fabulous healthy food and an environment of beauty and calm.

Whats the skinny on the skinny white jeans? Every girl has a pair she needs to get back into and these are Susanne's. The plan is to leave www.DesertCliffs.com wearing them — with John Kemp

Whats the skinny on the skinny white jeans? Every girl has a pair she needs to get back into and these are Susanne’s. The plan is to leave www.DesertCliffs.com wearing them! John Kemp.

Chateauneuf du “Tap” will be our beverage of choice while here in the desert.

Yes, we’ve put away our signature over sized wine glasses and replaced them with extreme backpacks, complete with 2 liter water bladders, special pockets for our cameras and of course lots of sun block! We arrive late Sunday afternoon and are welcomed to Desert Cliffs, by the very friendly and fit John Kemp, the proprietor of this fabulous resort. A “boutique” fitness resort if you will, with room for a maximum of only fourteen guests, all housed in a beautiful 7,000 square foot home. Personalized attention for each of the guests is what Desert Cliffs is all about. All the amenities are provided including two in-house chefs ready to cater to your personal needs.

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa – Hiking,Weight loss,Fitness Spa in Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 1

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa - Hiking,Weight loss,Fitness Spa in Utah - The Wine Ladies Part 1

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa – Hiking,Weight loss, Fitness Spa in Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 1

After the introductions and a little lively and engaging chatter, John gives us a brief tour, an orientation to the program and shows us our room, spacious and bright, we love it. “If you can come back down in about an hour,” he says “we can get started right away and do your weigh-ins and measurements” Yikes, already” we exclaim “we just got off the plane, we’re all bloated, maybe we should do it in the morning”. Within the hour we find ourselves filling out a questionnaire, being measured and standing on a NASA looking machine, a scale that tells you much more than the number of pounds you have to lose! “Sometimes less is more John”, we say, but not to worry based on the program we are about to embark on including the level of personal attention, the challenging hikes and more, we are confident our goals will be met, and Susanne will fit once again into her white skinny jeans! Let the adventure begin!

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa with Tracy L. Crane.

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa with Tracy L. Crane.

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa – Hiking,Weight loss,Fitness Spa in Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 2

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa - Hiking,Weight loss,Fitness Spa in Utah - The Wine Ladies Part 2

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa – Hiking,Weight loss,Fitness Spa in Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 2 

Hiking,Weight loss, fitness spa, Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 3

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa - Hiking,Weight loss,Fitness Spa in Utah - The Wine Ladies Part 3

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa – Hiking,Weight loss,Fitness Spa in Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 3

Day 2: Kanarraville, a hike of splendour and adventure. Incredible waterfalls, climbing ladders up to new heights. No worries about the hiking boots, got to rough it sometimes. Steep climbing meaning you got to come down, had to go down on the behind in a couple of spots. How unsophisticated is that!

Canyon slots with the walls stretching over 100 feet high into the brilliant blue sky, down in the canyon , protected from the sun, we relish the coolness, and take in the magnificence of this geological wonder, A glistening fresh, rapid water fall, rushes over a man made wooden, somewhat unbalanced ladder, we are to ascend. the water is Freezing, Georgia takes the plunge and starts the climb, in a moment, legs feeling numb…. No one else is coming! She turns back, soaking, and a little more than refreshed.

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa Chef Salad.

Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa Chef Salad.

To see all the pictures from this amazing hiking and fitness adventure visit The Wine Ladies Facebook Fan page here.

On this week’s radio show….Healthy living, from the plate to the glass to the strong and sexy body!

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Rumi Galleries Gold Sponsorship to help underprivileged young artists.

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A very special thank-you to our Gold Sponsor Rumi Galleries located in Mississauga, Ontario for sponsoring The East Meets West Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner at 3 S’s Restaurant Sept 22nd, 2011. For tickets click here. Enriching an underprivileged child’s life through creative and artistic expression. Proven to build confidence and life skills, ArtHouse, the charitable organization offers cost free programs serving children regardless of socio economic status. Established in 1981, Rumi Galleries is one of Eastern North America’s premier galleries specializing in 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th century antiques and fine art. With locations in Ontario, Canada and Connecticut, USA and provides clients with exceptional service and taking pride in offering only the highest quality antiques and fine art.

With a vast inventory and extensive show space we have something to suit all tastes, ensuring a visit to either of our locations will be a pleasant one. Our outstanding online gallery provides the opportunity to view our full inventory, regardless of its location. We invite you to call upon our expertise when selecting antiques or fine art for your personal collection. Up coming exhibits at Rumi Galleries October 1st-15th Nicholas Malcolm Nicholas Malcolm was born in 1958. Following in his father’s footsteps Nicholas began working as an apprentice in the family’s real estate business. After two years of studying economics at McMaster University, Nicholas took on the role of designing and developing residential spaces. It was during this period that he discovered his passion for fine art, experimenting with colour and design while painting all forms of walls, balconies, apartment complexes and houses. In 2007 Nicholas set up his own private studio and began to express himself through a series of experimental works. His current series is a development of his living experience and follows in the footsteps of the Automatists.

November 12th – 26th Sonja Hidas Sonja Hidas was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1968. She studied Illustration and Design at Dawson College, Montreal, 1985-88. Sonja received recognition provincially in 2007 when her work was selected for the cover of Community Matters by Community Arts Ontario. In 2008 she was awarded grants by the Ontario Arts Council and The City of Mississauga for Hot Box Mississauga, a multi-arts community installation for the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the historic Mississauga Train Derailment and Evacuation of 1979. In 2009 Sonja was mentored by Reinhard Reitzenstein as part of the Burlington Sculpture Mentorship project. She continues to work with him on HotBox Joshua Creek, an outdoor educational program located at the Joshua Creek Heritage and Arts Centre, that will produce environmentally-friendly and site specific installations in Oakville, Ontario.

Rumi Galleries are located at 55 Woodlawn Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario L5G 3K7 905-274-3616

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East Meets West Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner only 2 weeks away! Sept 22

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Momentum is building! Only 2 weeks to go so make sure you get your tickets to avoid disappointment.

East Meets West Wine Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner with The Wine Ladies

To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or click here to purchase online.

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Rumi Galleries Gold Sponsorship to help underprivileged young artists.

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A very special thank-you to our Gold Sponsor Rumi Galleries located in Mississauga, Ontario for sponsoring The East Meets West Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner at 3 S’s Restaurant Sept 22nd, 2011. For tickets click here. Enriching an underprivileged child’s life through creative and artistic expression. Proven to build confidence and life skills, ArtHouse, the charitable organization offers cost free programs serving children regardless of socio economic status.

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Burning Kiln Winery hailing from the East, ready to dazzle at the East Meets West Celebrity Winemake

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Burning Kiln winery, in a word, spells adventure! A unique and delectable adventure for the palate, adopting and adapting slightly, the ancient “appassimento” method in winemaking.

The technique of drying the grapes on mats or slated crates is utilized at Burning Kiln, however, modified slightly with a twist. The land on which the vineyards are planted was formerly used to farm tobacco, and the tobacco drying kilns of the past are now being used to dry the grapes. Award winning winemaker Andrzej Lipinski formerly of several high profile, winning wineries including Legends, Megalomaniac, Foreign Affair and Organized Crime has this to say”This method helps to accentuate the sugars, boost the acids and balance the tannins allowing for a deeper coloured and fuller flavoured wine to be produced”. Indeed, when you sample the wines of Burning Kiln your palate will concur! A range of wonderful wines include their Cureman’s Chardonnay, an intense Pinot Noir dominated by pure black cherry with hints of spice, a blended wine of Merlot and Cabernet Franc called Strip Room as well as a dessert wine, Chenin Blanc just to name a few.

We are thrilled that Burning Kiln is our feature winery for Ontario and look forward to experiencing the above four wines, paired with the dishes masterfully created by Chef Lan Hoang of 3 S’s Restaurant.

Congratulations to the partners of Burning Kiln, with its first release in 2010, there’s already a buzz about the wines and its promising future. The team of owners represents a collection of individuals, each with their own strengths and passion, the combined skills, talents and ambitions required to make Burning Kiln Winery a success are there in abundance!

Assistant Winemaker Patricia Fixter

We mentioned “adventure” for the palate but there is more. Within walking distance from the winery is a completely unique ultra-luxurious eco-resort experience. Another kind of adventure, not for the faint of heart, a true thrill, loads of fun and a must for the active soul! New this summer zip lining, imagine gliding through the forest on a world class zip line canopy tour that includes 8 zip lines, 2 suspension bridges and a 40 foot rappel!

Return to the tasting room, enjoy a glass of first class wine, I’ll take a Pinot Noir, light lunch of local delectables and relish your sense of adventure! We’re booking our Burning Kiln visit soon, wine tasting and zip lining…anyone want to join us?

East Meets West Wine Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner….with The Wine Ladies ……a fundraiser in support of ArtHouse

Join us September 22nd 2nd, 2011 for a spectacular evening of sensory sensations, set in the “singingly stylish” 3 S’s Restaurant located in beautiful downtown Oakville, Ontario. “East meets West” as celebrity winemaker Jak Meyer from Meyer Family Vineyards of the spectacular Okanagan Valley, wine region showcase their wines in a friendly battle with the winemakers of the newest winery from the South Coast, Burning Kiln Winery. Get to know the face behind award winning wine labels from both wine regions, the crown jewels of the Canadian wine industry as celebrity winemakers guide you through the individual wine and food pairings.

Truly an evening to savour for all of the senses! Enjoy exquisite wines and scintillating food to mesmerize your palate and magnificent music for your ears and art for your eyes too. Be entertained with the sensationally talented “3 S’s singing servers”, a one and only restaurant experience as they showcase songs from smooth n’ silky jazz, snazzy show tunes to classic ballads against the backdrop of an array of special art.

The Wine Ladies TV cameras will be there welcoming you and capturing the magic and special moments of this sparkling night. Walk away with your loot bag as a sweet memory of the evening. Our silent auction table will be abundant with an assortment of incredible prizes, featuring something for everyone.

The funds raised that evening will are for ArtHouse not-for-profit charitable organization offers cost-free programs to young children, helping them to develop their hidden talents and experience the thrill of creative and artistic expression

To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or online Click Here.

Event Details
Date: Thursday September 22nd, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7:00pm- 7:45pm: Reception (wine, sparkling wine and appetizers)
7:45 pm-10:00pm: 4 course dinner matched with wine 2 wines from each region, your hosts The Wine Ladies and guest winemakers from will lead you through a wine tasting.
Place: 3 S’s Restaurant, Oakville, 266 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville Ontario L6L 1J1
Cost: $125.00 (HST and gratuities included)

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Fabulous Finds for Foodies, wine and more! The Wine Ladies faves.

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Hi everyone, As The Wine Ladies, we are in an industry where we enjoy wonderful wine and food every day. Now we want to share all of our favourite spots and special finds with you. Introducing “Fabulous Foods For Foodies, wine and more!”

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3 S’s Restaurant, stylish, sublime and “singingly” spectacular!

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The Wine Ladies, “Fabulous Finds for Foodies”, Wine and more! Our latest discovery, 3S’s Restaurant of Oakville, Ontario. The evening began early, not yet 5:00pm on the already bustling streets of downtown Oakville with storekeepers, vendors, and musicians feverishly preparing for the 19th Annual Jazz Festival. Oakville is a small, stylish town with a blend of unique shops including art galleries, boutiques, fabulous restaurants, cafes, decadent pastry shops and chocolatiers… We are here this evening with our camera crew to capture the magic of our latest “Fabulous Finds for Foodies” the 3 S’s Restaurant, Seafood, Steak and Song. Here to share with everyone why 3 S’s is our top pick for not only incredible cuisine and fine wines, with a passion for supporting “local” in both, but also extreme talent in the way of song, from opera, to jazz and musical comedy. The restaurant crew is working at a frenetic pace to prepare for what will be an incredible evening. Inside the tables are set to perfection, upon crisp white linen tablecloths. Stunning art pieces, including works from the private collection of the proprietor hailing from Fredericton, NB, grace the walls as well as beautiful, engaging and thoughtful pieces courtesy of local artists. 3 S’s passion is to pleasure all the senses, from the food, to the wine, the art on the walls and the incredible voices of the servers. Yes, the servers, many Broadway bound, others having performed in operas in multiple major cities throughout Europe, still others with CD’s from jazz to pop and rock. Throughout the evening an incredible cast of servers serenade the guests with a variety of song allowing one to enjoy a new and distinctive dining experience, the only one of its kind in Canada.  Laura Macdonald-Rumi, one of the General Managers, with a Fine Arts Degree is in her element here, living her passion for all that is fine; at the helm Laura seamlessly orchestrates 3 S’s into providing a symphony of the perfect evening for the patrons. We, along with our entourage this evening, family members from Montreal enjoy a multitude of dishes paired exquisitely with a range of wines.

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Collingwood Whisky

Collingwood Canadian Whisky, first new major Canadian whisky in 10 years.

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Collingwood Canadian Whisky

Collingwood Canadian Whisky

Collingwood Canadian Whisky, a new Canadian spirit hit the store shelves this month.

Thos whisky  will be the only maple wood mellowed Canadian whisky available on the market. The whisky is triple distilled and then matured in white oak barrels. It’s finished by mellowing the blended whisky with toasted Maplewood, which adds sweetness to the spirit while reducing natural astringency. Collingwood, which sports an interesting men’s cologne shaped bottle is now available at the LCBO (#244186). Each bottle clocks in at 80 proof, and a 750ml bottle will retail for around $29.95. Collingwood delivers a refined flavour profile that can be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed in a cocktail. Check out 3 awesome cocktail ideas here.

On Canada Day enjoy Collingwood Whisky with a post-blending maple mellowing process. How Canadian is that?

Rose wine

The rise of the rosé. Think pink for summer

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The rise of the rosé. The Wine Ladies suggest you think Pink for summer. Think pink indeed, and we’re not talking Giorgio Armani or Dolce & Gabana. Although we are referring to what’s in fashion, it’s not what you’re wearing, but what’s in your wine glass. Rosés ,or rosé style wines, and that includes sparkling rosé, are enjoying a much deserved revival, with recent years showing the world going wild for these ever popular pink wines. Occupying prime real estate both on wine lists and on store shelves, these blushing “bevies” are making a comeback. Although they have at times been thought of as inferior wines or pop wines, times are a changing, so crack open a refreshingly crisp and aromatic rosé, and join us on our vinous journey exploring the power of pink. Why is everything coming up roses now you may ask? The sweeter, cloying days of former rosé are gone, with a plethora of wonderfully, crisp, fresh and dry wines being produced in many parts of the wine-growing world. Improved wine making equipment and wine making techniques have played a significant role, with the new rosés showing vibrant aromas, flavors and good structure. Pick your variety, Grenache, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Zinfandel or Cabernet just to name a few, or select your rosé according to colour, from a pale salmon hue to deep neon pink. The possibilities are endless. Rosés are the perfect wine for spring and summer, easily approachable and lighter bodied, served chilled making a perfect accompaniment to a variety of warm weather fare.  Also able to serve double duty, rosés can satisfy one’s mood for either a light red or a heftier white.

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