Eco Chick Escapes to: Stowe, VT Restaurant Michael’s on the Hill
It was Cristi’s birthday (that’s her aglow above on the left), and a group of us were out to celebrate it in style. In Stowe, that meant Michael’s on the Hill, which is celebrity chef-owned by Swiss-born Michael Kloueti (his wife, Laura, runs the business side of things). The couple…
Eco Chick Escapes to: Barbados' SeaU Guesthouse
Getting away—really getting away—is harder than it’s ever been. That’s why it’s so important to seek out those places that embody being a new place, that exemplify both their locale and that unique mental relaxing-letting go that makes a vacation so very special. The SeaU Guesthouse in Bathsheba, Barbados fulfills…
The Sustainable and Sleek 2013 Lexus ES
Eco Chick was invited by Lexus to attend the ESPN Women and Sport’s Summit in Tucson, Ariz. earlier this month. (Read about our experience at the Summit here.) Over three days, some of the most influential women and men in sports led thought-provoking and inspiring discussions on ways to improve…
A Getaway for the Mind, Body and Sprit at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
The view of the lake and the Berkshires from Kripalu’s front lawn. Kripalu is many things, but really it is just one. It’s one of those rare places where you get to explore just ‘being’. Because that’s not an easy place to get to – between taking care of ourselves…
Parador Resort and Spa: Costa Rica's Sustainable Jewel
Nestled high above Costa Rica’s scenic Pacific coastline, on acres upon acres of teeming-with-wildlife rainforests and adjacent to stunning Manuel Antonio Park, sits Parador Resort and Spa in Punta Quepos. It’s a sustainable jewel of a resort you must visit. I stayed at Parador for nearly four unforgettable days a few weeks…
Hammocks Are the New Awesome
Starre Vartan happily hammocking at SeaU Guest House in Barbados. Photo: Simon Apter The fact that I am writing this post from an actual hammock should demonstrate to you my dedication to the art and craft of hammocking (yes, it’s a verb, at least in my world – as it…
Escapes Eats: The Walrus and The Carpenter Locavore Restaurant in Seattle
I had traveled much of the world, but had never been to the glorious Pacific Northwest until I met Simon, (now) my boyfriend of two years. In fact, his Oregon provenance was immediately appealing – surely I’d get to check out this new-to-me place if we got together – when…
Earth Day Giveaway: BBC's Frozen Planet Prize Package
It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year, so we thought we’d shower you with some Earth Day goods. Since we’re huge fans of BBC’s groundbreaking nature programs such as Planet Earth, Blue Planet and the new Frozen Planet — which have brought the beauty and marvels of the…
The Top Ten Reasons I’m Super Excited to Be Attending Wanderlust 2012!
Wanderlust is a yoga-arts-music (and general awesomeness) festival that takes place in various locations around the United States and Canada every summer. I heard from a few friends about how much fun they had last year, and so I’m really looking forward to this year’s festivities. While I would like…
Have Yoga, Will Travel
Starre Vartan does yoga on the California Coast. The thing that I love most about yoga is how flexible it is; I practice to focus energy during the workday, to relax at the end of the day, and in the morning when I feel tight or have slept weirdly. I…
