Reflections: February 2015

FEBRUARY 2015

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BEAUTY

The beauty

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BREAKING THE MOLDMember Maja Arnold proves good (jewelry) design comes

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THE BEAUTY OF YOGAA visual guide to a practice that strengthens both mind

and body.

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28DECADENT FOODS WITH A SIDE OF GOOD HEALTH

How the world’s most expensive foods can also benefit your body.

40MAKE ME A MATCH

Meet Peggy Bennett, the Eastside’s most exclusive matchmaker.

44LUXURIOUS LINKS

Five Washington State golf courses that offer a hybrid of posh entertainment and fun.

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LUXURY TAKES FLIGHTGet privy to the business

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THE COCONUT CURE-ALLDIY beauty treatments using a

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THE GOOD LIFEA guide to buying and

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his issue is in celebration of the finer things in life. Throughout the pre -miere Beauty and Luxu-ry Issue, our team covers everything from ex otic travel destinations to custom jewelry to g olf

getaways, Thai mass age, the bes t in grower champagne, and ev en the art of high-end matchmaking on the Eas tside. But, before I g o on, I feel I need to make it clear that in discussing such topics I am no t saying that private je ts and jewels are the point of life, the end-all be-all to a happ y existence. In fact, I guarantee none of these things will fulfill you like a full da y of charity work; they won’ t give you a sense of community , a sense of family or a sense of hard work. What I am s aying is that some times they make life just plain fun. And I don’ t think there’s anything wrong with that. If you’re ready to giv e in to a lit tle indulgence, please read on. Be sure to check out Haley Shapley ’s travel article on Dubai (pag e 48), possibly the mos t luxurious travel spot on Earth. Also , be sure to read our dining feature about the health ben -efits of some of the world’ s most expensive foods (page 28). It might help lessen the guilt just a little. But, if you’re craving something a little more grounding after all that indulging, please turn to our feature on the beauty of yoga (pag e 54), where you will find a visual guide to the graceful practice that enhances bo th the mind and body .

Cheers,

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Similarly, skin-care treatments also pro vide long-term health benefits for the skin, one of your primary de toxifying organs. Facials help deep-clean and aid in the process of removing toxins caused by pollution, grease and dirt found in your every-day environment. They also impro ve and restore circulation to skin la yers, increas-ing the flow of oxygen-enriched blood cells while reducing wrinkles and dryness , giving you healthy, glowing skin.

Also, don’t forget to give extra care to your hands and feet, especially during the winter season. Whether you loyally visit your g o-to nail salon or enjoy doing your own manicure and pedicure, try to schedule this treat monthly . Hands and feet need extra exfoliation and h ydration during the dry, cold air–filled weather.

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M IC H A E L M AT T IMichael Matti is a Seattle-based commercial and wedding photog-rapher. Find him on Instagram @

MichaelMatti or at michaelmatti.com. SEE MICHAEL’S WORK IN “THE BEAU-

TY OF YOGA” [PAGE 54].

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H ALEY S H A PLEYWhen she’s not on the road, Haley S haple y writes a b o u t t r a v e l , health and more from her home in

Seattle. SEE HALEY’S WORK IN “DIS-

COVERING DUBAI” [PAGE 48].

K AT I E V I NC E N TKatie Vincent i s a S e a t t l e -based freelance writer special-izing in outdoor living, wellness,

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Men’s Tennis Night

Short Rib Thursdays in Splash

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Inflatable Obstacle Course

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16School Break All-Sports Camp begins

17Lifeguard Training Course Begins

20Kids’ Night Out: Itza Pizza Party

03How to Support a Child Through Obesity: A Workshop for Parents

05S.A.D. and Chronic Stress Yoga workshop

12Prenatal Yoga workshop

06Family Gym Night

07Lifeguard Training Course Begins

23Session 4 classes begin in aquatics, recre-ation and tennis

26Polaris wine dinner

27Family Gym Night

Louie Foxx Magic Night

28Ask the Cardio Coach and Blood Pressure Checks

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MY HOBBIES

• Movies, wine night, online shopping,

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SIBLINGS

• One older brother,

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• I give great hugs. But I’m also pretty amazing at organizing Tupperware.

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FAVORITE FOOD

• Mac ’n’ cheese. But mostly

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FAVORITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER: Minions. I want them all for myself!

POSITION: Massage therapist

WORKED AT BC: One year

HOMETOWN: Salem, Oregon

FAVORITE PART ABOUT MY JOB Creating new relationships with clients and coworkers. Also, being able to help people.

AN ITEM ON MY BUCKET LIST Go on an African safari.

THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME Vivacious, strong and empathetic

FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLDFlorence, Italy. I’d move there in a heartbeat.

FAVORITE MOVIE There are so many, but I tend to go for action first. Gladiator, the Step Up movies, Lord of the Rings, Boondock Saints and Finding Nemo are among the top.

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BY THE NUMBERS february 2015

Luxury Takes FlightA private jet may just be the epitome of luxury, so here are the numbers on who’s got one and where they’re going.

According to Forbes magazine, the United States makes up 49.7 percent of the world market for private jets; Europe 20.8 percent; Asia Pacific 11.8 percent; Latin and South America 11.6 percent; Africa and the Middle East: 6.1 percent.

According to the Robb Report, the magazine known to celebrate anything and everything ultra-luxurious, the following are the top five American cities for private jet traveling: • Jackson Hole, Wyoming • New York City, New York • Aspen, Colorado • Las Vegas, Nevada • West Palm Beach, Miami and the Florida Keys

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LIP SCRUB In a small bowl, mix together one tablespoon of coconut oil and one tablespoon of brown sugar. Add an optional drop of vanilla for added fragrance. Apply to lips and gently rub them together. Don’t worry if you get a little in your mouth; it’s edible too!

RELAXATION BODY MOISTURIZER In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup of coconut oil with a few drops of lavender essential oil. Apply a light layer to your legs, arms, back, feet or any other body part experiencing dryness.

BEAUTY february 2015

The Coconut Cure-All:DIY BEAUTY TREATMENTS Recently coconut oil has been touted as the rising star of the culinary scene. But its uses e xtend far beyond the kitchen. It turns out the oil is just as good for you on the outside as it is the inside. Plus, it’ s all-natural, easy to find and even easier to use. Her e are a f ew of our f avorite at-home recipes that make great additions to any one’s beauty routine.

FACE MASKMix a spoonful of coconut oil with a few drops of tea tree oil. Put a light layer of the mask on your face overnight and wash it off in the morning. This mask can help reduce redness, calm acne and moisturize.

HAIR MASKOn very low heat, warm ½ cup of coconut oil with a tablespoon of honey. Apply the mixture to your hair, leave it in for 10 to 15 minutes, and then thoroughly wash with shampoo.

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HERE’S TO THE GOOD LIFE...Champagne is an opulent drink most often saved for special occasions and holidays. But Bryan Maletis, owner of Fat Cork, says any day is a good day for some bubbly, especially the artisan variety.

RM: Can you explain the term “grower champagne”? BM: Grower champagne is created b y the same people who gro w the grapes, farm the land and craft every cuvée with care. Gro wer champagnes are usually small family operations where the land has been passed do wn for four to six g enerations.

RM: And how does that affect the product?BM: Ninety-five percent of all champagne imported in the United States is no t grower champagne; it’s mass-produced champagne blended from the grapes of hundreds , or even thousands, of different grape gro wers and vineyards. It’s not necessarily bad; it’s just not artisan. I like eggs great, but then somebody mak es you a farm-fresh egg with a super -orange yolk that is so unique and delicious—it’ s like that. Once you have grower champagne, you’re spoiled because you kno w just how great champagne can be when it is produced in small quantities and comes s traight from the farm.

RM: In your opinion, is champagne exclusively for special celebrations, or is it appro-priate for a nightly glass?BM: “Celebrate every day” is our mantra at F at Cork. When your mom comes into to wn, that’s certainly special enough to open a bo ttle. When you ha ve a great da y at work, open one up. Having a bad da y? Toast to whatever makes you happy. Champagne is no t just for special occasions, and instead of waiting for an occasion special enough to open a bo ttle, open a bottle and create the special occasion.

RM: With what part of a meal is champagne best served? BM: Champagne g ets the reputation for being an aperitif only , which is absolutely wrong. It is indeed delicious as an aperitif, but it is also an ex tremely versatile beverage that pairs well with all sorts of different foods . Especially the small-production gro wer champagnes; they have a great div ersity of fla vors. One of m y favorite indulgences is opening a great bottle of champagne to s tart the meal, then also opening a great bo ttle of red wine and en -joying both as the meal progresses . A sip of champagne after a bite of roas t meat or v eggies cleans the palate and mak es the next bite even more delicious. Then add in a few sips of red wine alongside everything, and it’s a fun dinner indeed.

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RM: What do you recommend for the daily glass?BM: Grower champagne is at the top of the p yramid, and in m y biased opinion, it is the best sparkling wine in the world for the money . But it s tarts at $40 to $50 per bottle, and that’s not realistic for many people. So I recommend drinking other good sparkling wines from around the world made in the champagne me thod but aged for less time and made from less expensiv e grapes. When I w as starting out, I s till fondly remember putting a bottle of great grower champagne in our refrig erator once a month and looking forw ard to the special treat, while honing m y palate on the less expensive stuff during the week. When my wife and I decided to start our Fantastic Champagne Club at Fat Cork, we created the entry -level tier with that idea in mind. We ship you two bo ttles every other month for a to tal of 12 bo ttles per year, or one great grower champagne to enjo y once a month.

RM: What sets your warehouse and tasting room apart from other wine pur-veyors that simply carry champagne?BM: All we do is gro wer champagne. We have 70-plus cuvées that I go over and hand-select every year, and all of our champagnes are ex clusive to us in the United States . We don’t buy from importers or dis tributors; we buy directly from the ca ves of our producers and ship it directly to our ca ve in Seattle, where we k eep it temperature controlled and ship it direct to cus tomers all over the country. You can’t buy our champagnes anywhere else, and that allo ws us total control over quality and storage. And for our FC Club members, I actually hand-select cuvées for members based on their preferences. Every member gets a unique shipment. I tak e their feedback into account every time I select cuv ées for them, and also when I g o to Champagne to select cuvées from the gro wers.

RM: What are some of the biggest misconceptions about champagne?BM: I mentioned it before; the bigg est misconception about champagne is that it’ s a beverage only for aperitifs , not for the meal. Ano ther misconception is that it’s only for special occasions. Try this nex t week: your spouse comes home to find an open bottle of champagne and two glasses se t out. When they ask you what this is for , simply say, “I love you.” Now you’ve just created a special occasion and a memory that will last a lifetime. This world is crazy , and so is daily life; taking a moment to reflect and celebrate is what mak es me most happy.

RM: Do you have any advice for those who are new to the champagne world but would like to learn more?BM: I would start by hosting a sparkling wine/champagne tasting party. Every couple signs up to bring a different type of bo ttle, and ev-eryone can tas te them tog ether and see the differences. We also post a lot of short, educa-tional videos in our e-mails and on our blog. We love to educate our consumers on the basics of champagne, such as ho w to open it prop -erly, how to chill it, ho w to serv e it, types of food pairings and even how to saber! Actually, the majority of our F C Club members signed up knowing nothing about champagne, and through their tasting experiences with us, they are now experts.

RM: What are a few bottles you recommend for those once-in-a-lifetime events (wedding, anniversaries, etc.)?BM: Vintage champagne mak es up only 10 to 15 percent of the o verall production of champagne, and it’s my personal favorite, as it represents a single great vintag e in time. It is crafted to last many years, even decades. We have access to very old vintages that have been aged in the producers’ cellars , not a warehouse. This is critical for old wines to maintain quality. My personal favorite is the 1996 vintag e Blanc de Blancs from our producer Gimonne t-Oger. It’s 100 percent chardonna y from one of the best vintages ever and grown in the finest vineyards for chardonnay in the world. That’s arguable for an y wine g eek, but I’m happy to argue it an ytime. But that bo ttle is rare (only 300 left in the world), and so it’s also expensive at $159. For under $100, I recommend the Grongnet Special Club 2008. It has a unique s tory with a specially shaped bottle that highlights it as one of the bes t grower champagnes. The 2008 vintag e is young, but also one of the greates t ever so far, and this cuvée will age for a decade or more. It is $84, and it’s also one I would highly recommend for a once-in-a-life time event.

RM: What’s in store for the future of Fat Cork?BM: In 2015 I will be expanding our portfolio of producers to include s till wines as well as champagne. My fingers are still crossed, but I hope to convince a few great producers from the Burgundy region of F rance to be ex clu-sively represented by Fat Cork.

This world is crazy, and so is daily life; taking a moment to reflect and celebrate is what makes me most happy.

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For those who w ant a little more meat for their dollar , Wagyu steak, the brand of beef that comes exclusively from Kobe, Japan, is your bes t bet. Topping the list of the pricies t steaks known to man, they are also possibly the mos t pampered. The health benefits—rich in iron, B12 vitamins and a hos t of minerals—are complemented b y the fact that the animals are sup -posedly raised in a spa-lik e environment, where they are regularly mass aged and drink only purified water. Premium cuts of W agyu beef in trendy res taurants around the country often start off at $175 .

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As of late, chefs and foodies seem obsessed with truffles, the fungi that grow underground in F rance and Italy and are traditionally hunted b y pigs (dogs are now commonly used as well). H owever, the uniquely musky-tasting morsels come at a hefty price. The New Yorker reported that in December of 2014 a 3.93-pound white truffle sold for $50,000 during a Sotheby’s auction. There are less expensiv e options, but truffle-lovers looking to enjoy the host of healthy minerals that truffles provide—includ-ing copper, magnesium, iron and zinc—should be a ware there are man y ways in which people fak e it, including using o ther mushrooms as a substitute or chemicals meant to mimic the smell and tas te.

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saffronIt takes an estimated 80,000 flowers to produce one pound of s affron, making it the mos t ex-pensive spice in the world per gram. Made from the stigmas of colorful crocus flo wers (each flower only has three), the Asian spice is often used in curry dishes and paired with turmeric, cumin and other similar spices. But all the work it takes to harvest the spice is wo rth it to those who say the spice is rich in vitamins and miner -als and has antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-depressant properties.

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(civet coffee)Time magazine reported that the world’s most expensive coffee, g oing for anywhere between $30 a cup to $100 a cup, is also possibly the strang-est. Made from coffee beans that have been partially digested by civet animals in Indonesia, followers of the trend say the process adds a unique flavor to the beverage. Despite the interesting pro-cess, the health benefits of this coffee are the same as your regular cup of joe, which include impro ved brain and physical function and a health y dose of minerals such as riboflavin, magne-sium and manganese.

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ike all of Maja Arnold’ s pieces of jewelry , the first necklace she designed w as the product of a deeply personal s tory. It started about sev en years ag o when Arnold became pregnant with twins .

After a complicated pregnancy that left her bedrid-den for a month, Arnold had the twins (a girl, Is a-bella, and a boy, Lukas). The twins, weighing only two pounds each, spent two months in incubators gaining strength before Arnold w as able to bring them home. However, two weeks after , Arnold and her husband los t Isabella to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). “The whole process w as so dif -ficult for me,” Arnold says.


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“IT’S MEDITATION AND HEALING, THAT’S HOW I HEAL— WITH ART.”

grieving the loss, two years later , Arnold started trying again for another child. “I pra yed to God to giv e me a girl; I needed

my girl back. And I g ot pregnant. God ga ve me back my girl, and I named her Ella, ” Arnold says. However, the family’s trials weren’t over. Just one year after Ella’s birth, Arnold noticed there was something wrong with Lukas . “Lukas was diagnosed with stage-three cancer. He had a kidney tumor. It was so scary. One day to the other, he was perfect one day, and then I was changing his diaper and no ticed a bump on his belly ,” Arnold says. “And I thought, oh m y God, my other twin is g ong to die.” Arnold quickly took her son to Seat tle’s Chil-dren Hospital where he endured surg eries, chemotherapy and radiation. Lukas is no w seven and a half years old, and he has been health y for almost four years , much in part to Arnold’ s passion for creating a health y home and lifes tyle for her children. But Arnold s till wears the marks of all her struggles—literally. Arnold, now 41, has been in the fashion indus try for 20 years, holds a degree in typography and has alw ays had a passion for dra wing. So when trag edy struck, she fell back on those things to g et her through the toughes t times. After g oing through the loss and sickness of her children, she found herself sk etching designs using all three of the children’s initials. “It’s meditation and healing,” Arnold says. “That’s how I heal—with art.” Arnold says she then took the hand-dra wn design of the initials , had it cas t in silver and wore the necklace close to her heart as w ay to keep all her children with her. Pretty soon, people took no tice of the piece. “People were asking me about it, and they started talking to me about the initials they would use. And I realized we all ha ve a story. I could tell that jus t talking to me about their lo ved ones was a healing process ,” Arnold says. “One woman wanted me to use her mom’ s jewelry, and we made a unique s ymbol of her family and her child using her mom’s diamond. Another wanted her husband’s initials. It’s inspirational to me because it’ s about the s tory and what it means to people.”

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this is exactly what mak es Arnold’s jewelry so special. There are no

preset casts, no standard designs. She creates each piece using inspiration from the person and his or her unique story and initials. “Each one is different because we are all different, ” she says. The other thing that se ts her designs apart is the style. These are no t your mo ther’s mono-grammed necklaces. “I’m really into anything that’s different, not average,” she says. “I like very mod-ern, sleek clean-cut lines . I’m just not traditional in any way, and when you s tart looking at spiri -tual jewelry, it’s usually very old school. I w anted to bring a young, fun and chic look to it. ” Now that everyone is healthy in the household, Arnold is able to focus on her jewelry , something she believes she was born to do . “Professionally, for the first time in m y life, I’m doing what I re -ally want to do,” she s ays. “It’s like watering a flower. It means that much to me. ” For those interested in creating a one-of-a-kind necklace, the process takes about three weeks, and the s tandard piece comes with two design options, a chain and the final monogrammed piece. Also, clients have life-long rights to the final design and can use it in o ther ways if they like. While the price depends on the type of me tal, pieces s tart around $350. “For me, ultimately spiritualty is m y business. That’s my escape.”

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make me a matchhe idea for an article on matchmaking on the Eastside started last fall when in the span of just a few weeks I received numerous inquiries from Bellevue Club members asking about services or forums we could provide for singles. These members pleaded that they weren’t

interested in spending their only free hours combing profiles in the plethora of online dating sites. They simply wanted a trusted source to help them make connections with like-minded people, in this case other members.

While I felt for those members , it wasn’t a feasible project for us at the time. But when ano ther member introduced me to P eggy Bennett, a personal matchmak er who specializes in helping Eastside residents find love, I realized the topic w as more relevant than I had thought, and I had to share her story with our readers and members .

As she says many people do, when I first met Bennett, I made an immediate comparison to Patti Stanger, the celebrity matchmak er made famous by her big personality and successful Bravo reality show The Millionaire Matchmaker. And Bennett doesn’t necessarily shy away from the comparison. After all, lik e Stanger, Bennett prides herself on being ex tremely selective and straightforward with her clients .

However, Bennett stresses that she v eers away from Stanger’s style in that she is much more discreet—and a good deal sweeter.

“I have directiveness,” Bennett says. “That’s why I call m y business Straight to the H eart. I offer clients coaching, w ardrobe and even body language advice and tips . I’m pretty assertive, but I’m like the nicer v ersion of Patti. I genuinely love people, and I lo ve being in the people business.”

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In further explaining her unique approach, Benne tt also makes it a point to differentiate herself from the surfeit of matchmaking sites that so man y singles in her targ et demographic protest out of dis trust. “There’s definitely a customer for those online sites ,” Bennett says. “But my client is one who w ants to be more selective, private and efficient with their time. I screen everyone, so clients ha ve a sense of security of who the people are. They will also ha ve a sense of security kno wing they can trus t who I am. ”

An Eastside native herself, Bennett, who met her own husband on a blind date se t up by a mutual friend, launched Straight to the H eart in December 20 14 but has alw ays enjoyed the art of pla ying Cupid. “I ha ve a natural instinct for it. I can easily read people’ s energy, and I don’ t think that’s something you can be trained to do,” she says, who for man y years has work ed as a personal w ardrobe stylist for Nordstrom, a profession she says is strangely similar to matchmaking.

“They are both all about the one-on-one relationships , and that’s what I lo ve. Nordstrom wardrobing is a one-on-one setting, and by doing that you ’re spending a lo t of time guiding clients , and they tend to open up ,” Bennett says. “I often ha ve single clients open up and ask, ‘B y the way, do you kno w of anyone who is single?’ It was a very natural progression. It all came tog ether, all my skills and talents .”

So what is the actual process of making it into Benne tt’s database? Anyone interested in Bennett’s services can register through her website. Afterw ard, Bennett conducts an in-person interview , where she discusses exactly what the client is looking for in a partner and relationship . This process no t only clarifies what the potential client is looking for but also ensures they are a g ood fit for Straight to the Heart. Bennett prides herself on selecting singles with s trong family values who are looking for a long-term partner .

“I talk to them about their career , demographic preferences, children and family, personal values, how they were raised, tra vel and so on, ” Bennett says. Once all the de tails have been hashed out, Benne tt offers clients three options, ranging from an (unpaid) W omen’s Only to a VIP M embership, which includes dating preparation guidance and s tyling advice, among o ther benefits.

But no matter the level of membership, Bennett offers all of her clients a few tips up front, such as don’ t bring your stress with you on a date, don’ t drink too much and hold off on sex. “That’ s not part of the signed agreement, but I feel s trongly about telling them to hold off on sex because they jus t won’t be successful,” she says. “If you’re looking for a long-term relationship or marriag e, I’m going to offer the advice to dig deep and find out who they are first.”


Bennett stresses that when couples lis ten to this advice, they are be tter able to recognize a true soul mate. “There is chemistry and then there are soul mates . Some people are fooled b y chemistry alone. Women specifi-cally can be s wept off their fee t, and that can ma ybe last through the engag ement. But if you don’ t have that solid base, those feelings of ‘I feel lik e I’ve known you my whole life,’ it may not last. True love runs way deeper than sexual chemistry.”

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When you are hitting the links in our soggy climate,

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entertained with spa treatments or outdoor

activities while you work on your swing. Either way, five Washington State golf courses are

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SUNCADIA RESORT Roslyn, WAWhy settle for one g olf course when you could conquer three? Suncadia offers 54 holes , one course of which is adjacent to a winery. Situated inside the 2.2 million acres of W enatchee Na-tional Forest, this bucolic resort is ready to g et you out into nature, whether you choose hiking, biking, s wimming, fly-fishing, cross-country skiing, stand-up paddleboarding or ev en craft brewery tours by scooter. For those with little ones, rest assured that CampCadia has the day planned with themed field trips and activities that might include anything from geocaching to Frisbee golf. Adults, on the other hand, can enjoy the extensive selection of spa treatments, shopping, f itness center offerings and the outdoor concert and cinema series . suncadiaresort.com

SKAMANIA LODGE Stevenson, WAJust less than an hour from Portland on the Columbia River, Skamania Lodge boasts 175 acres with views of the Gorge and Cascades. Course-goers will enjo y the woodland se tting of their (dog-friendly!) 18-hole spread, comple te with driving range, practice bunker and chipping and put ting greens. Plus, the resort’s rustic riverside location allo ws for a varie ty of outdoor activities for everyone, including hiking, white-water rafting, fishing, zip line, horseback riding, windsurfing, kaya-king and more. A t the lodge, guests can enjoy services at the Waterleaf Spa and Fitness Center , ride complimentary adult street bikes, and sample fine cuisine at the Cascade Dining Room or River Rock restaurant. skamania.com


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NEWCASTLE GOLF CLUB Newcastle, WAIf you are f ine passing on luxury accommodations , this hilltop golf club in Bellevue’s backyard boasts 350 acres of 360-degree views of Seattle, the Olympics, the Cascades and Mt. Rainier. Choose from two 18-hole courses—designed by Robert E. Cupp and Mas ters champion Fred Couples—or the practice facility , which includes a rang e, teaching center and equipment shop . Private or group ins truction is available and repeat golfers might consider player cards or memberships. The club itself features two pos t-round dining opportunities with a ward-winning views: the Cal -cutta Grill, with its two outdoor patios and authentic indoor English pub, and the W ooly Toad, a loung e with compli -mentary billiards and an expansive collection of single malt scotches. newcastlegolf.com

SEMIAHMOO RESORT Blaine, WAGet cozy with Canada thanks to the unique peninsular loca-tion of this w aterside resort, which situates gues ts in the middle of Semiahmoo Bay with views of Mt. Baker and White Rock, BC. Arrive by car, ferry or ev en personal boat if you ’d prefer to moor your v essel in Semiahmoo’s private marina. Duffers will be thrilled with the view s from the g olf club’s 18-hole course, as well as the additional driving range, put-ting and chipping greens , Pro Shop, practice bunkers and gourmet restaurant. Resident instructor Jeff Coston, a PGA and Nike Tour player, offers high-tech private or group in -struction. The less iron-inclined will be equally s ated by the spa, which uses a product line derived from wild (and clean!) Pacific Northwest seaweed, two restaurants featuring local ingredients and the resort’s invention of “foot golf”—where soccer balls replace their smaller counterpart and the holes are 21-inch diameter cups on the green. semiahmoo.com

THE RESORT AT PORT LUDLOW Port Ludlow, WAA mere ferry ride from the mainland, this resort perched at the mouth of H ood Canal allows for easy access to the Olympic National Park for hiking, biking and o ther expedi-tions into nature. As for g olfing, the nearby Port Ludlow Golf Club features an 18-hole course designed b y golf course architect legend Robert Muir Gra ves complete with view of Hood Canal, the Olympics and the Cascades . For the water-inclined, fishing opportunities abound and the re-sort’s marina rents out ka yaks and small w atercrafts. At the spa, guests can enjoy a wide range of services from the traditional massage and facial to mud wraps and acupunc -ture, while the waterfront restaurant offers an abundance of locally sourced foods and an a ward-winning local wine menu. Of all the resorts, Port Ludlow offers the widest range of accommodations, from tent sites and boat moor -age to suites and private single-family homes . portludlow-resort.com


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It’s easy to dismiss Dubai as a land of excess: excessive shopping, excessive high-rise buildings, and certainly

excessive sun (the average temperature high year-round is 92 degrees Fahrenheit). But it’s also excessively fascinating. A blend of old and new, Dubai shows how quickly a city can change if it just sets its mind to it. This isn’t the place it was

50 years ago. It isn’t even the place it was a decade ago. In fact, it’s probably transforming as you read this.

That kind of rapid rebirth is worth witnessing. Buoyed by its relatively newfound reputation as a

cosmopolitan destination, Dubai has begun attracting visitors in spades. If you’ve never visited the Middle East,

this can serve as a great gateway—the United Arab Emirates city is peaceful, progressive and multicultural, traits that

aren’t always abundant in this part of the world.

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discovering dubai

GETTING THEREAs long as you ’re staying for less than 30 da ys and have a valid passport for more than six months , you don’t need to obtain a visa prior to lea ving the United States for the UAE.

There are multiple airline carriers that tra vel to Dubai. With Emirates, you can fly nonstop from Sea-Tac to Dubai International Airport (D XB), which takes about 14 hours. You can also g et a connecting flight with a host of airlines, but pay attention to flight times, as the journey can sometimes stretch to a da y or so jus t one way—something to consider when planning ho w long to be gone.

Once you arrive, taxis are the mos t popular way to get around, but the me tro is another option. You can rent a car too, although it’s likely only a g ood idea if driving is necessary in your itinerary. Here, traffic is bad and accident rates are high. F emale travelers might be interested in pink-roofed taxis, intended for ladies only and driven by fellow women.



WHAT TO DOBeaches, shopping malls and indulg ent dinners, oh my—Dubai is every bit the extravagant getaway you’ve heard about.

Where to start? Jump right in with a dizzying display of glittering gold at the Gold Souk, where one sparkly necklace after ano ther will catch your attention. If you think that’ s over the top, it’s time to head to the world’ s tallest building, the 2,717-foot Burj Khalifa. (For comparison purposes, it’s almost three times taller than Seattle’s Columbia Center.) On level 148, experience the world’s highest outdoor observation deck. Come back do wn to earth and visit Dubai Museum, located in the circa-1787 Al Fahidi Fort, for a look at the city pre-boom. Learn about life in the desert, traditional Arab households, pearl diving and much more.

That only scratches the surface, of course—caviar spa treatments, splash-happy water parks, dinner cruises, choreographed water fountain shows and desert s afaris with spectacular sunset views are just a sampling of the activities that a wait.


CULTURE CLASHAlthough the UAE is far more tolerant than o ther Middle Eastern countries, there are still significant differences in culture compared with the West. For example, alcohol is not allowed to be consumed publicly , and there’s a zero-tolerance polic y for drinking and driving. Dress is more modes t. Women do not need to co ver their heads in general, but should do so before entering a mosque. The left hand is considered unclean, so it’s not appropriate to eat with it. Public displa ys of affection should be avoided. Brush up on some of these differences before you lea ve—not only will it sho w respect for the place you ’re visiting, it will k eep you from po ten-tially getting into trouble! ( Jail time for making an impolite g esture in traffic would certainly put a damper on your vacation.)

A little research beforehand combined with a sense of curiosity will serv e you well as you discover Dubai, one of the Middle Eas t’s most intriguing destinations.


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“The most important pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are your body and your mind.”

-Rodney Yee


“Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul, create the symphony of life.”

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Table Thai Massage: Lazy Man’s Yoga

Table Thai massage is an ancient form of bodywork that gently releases tension from the body, allowing for a greater sense of relaxation and restoration. Bellevue Club masseuse Amber

Maurer offers insight into the transformative massage practice and how it can benefit you.

Reflections magazine: What is table Thai massage? Amber Maurer: Table Thai massage is similar to sports mass age and can be as effectiv e as a deep tissue mass age. The majority of our clients are ex tremely active in their ev eryday lives, so incor-porating table Thai massage into what we offer for bodywork is an excellent fit to help clients achieve relaxation, increase pro -prioceptivity and improve flexibility.

RM: Can you explain proprioceptivity? AM: Proprioceptivity is the awareness of posture, movement, changes in equilibrium and kno wledge of position, weight and resistance of objects as they relate to the body . When people acquire more propriocep tivity, the result is that they become more aware of their body, specifically where they hold tension.

RM: What kind of experience can a person new to table Thai massage expect? AM: They can expect to check out of their mind and into their body as if they were g oing into a yoga class . The client, ins tead of actively stretching, will receive what we like to call a lazy man’s yoga session. Clients can expect to experience muscle compres -sion, joint mobilization and acupressure. In this w ay, table Thai massage is both relaxing and energizing.

RM: Can you explain a little more about acupressure? AM: Acupressure is the specific technique for applying pressure to the body to create channels for healing energy to circulate in all parts of the body. It opens up energy path ways via the nervous system. It energizes the ph ysical, emotional and mental aspects of the client.

RM: You call it lazy man’s yoga; can someone who has never done yoga enjoy this? AM: Clients who ha ven’t yet ventured into a yoga s tudio will be able to achiev e just as man y benefits as those who are yogis . Clients will most likely leave feeling inspired to take a yoga class for the first time.

RM: How many sessions are recommended? AM: Table Thai massage is similar to all other massage bodywork; it’s recommended for both preventive and restorative treatments. You can’t ever have too much mass age. Listen to your body, dis-cuss a plan with your mass age therapist and start reaping the benefits of consistent, quality massage.

RM: Do you recommend table Thai Massage for people with injuries? AM: Table Thai massage is suitable for mos t injuries. Since the stretches can be done in man y different positions on the table, it’s very accommodating. But please alw ays communicate an illness or injury with your mass age therapist before beginning your session.

RM: How do you recommend clients prepare for their first session? AM: Wear loose or stretchy, comfortable clothes. Workout clothes are appropriate. No oil is applied, and the session will be per -formed fully clothed. For an added benefit, spend 5 to 10 minutes in the sauna to warm up your body , or come pos t workout and shower for your session and you will be w armed up and ready to stretch your muscles. Always remember to h ydrate before and after massage sessions.

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• Private Swim Lessons

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• Mixed Doubles Night

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Love is...IT’S THE SEASON OF LOVE, AND WE POLLED OUR MEMBERS AND STAFF TO FIND OUT WHAT MAKES THEM WEAK IN THE KNEES.

HEARD IN THE HALLS february 2015

1. What makes the journey worth while.

2. Selfless acts of kindness .

3. Highly overrated.

4. Opening day of baseball season.

5. When your husband comes home from work and goes out again to buy your favorite chocolate because you had a bad day.

6. Accepting someone exactly as they are, with no desire to chang e them.

7. Eating a cheeseburger!

8. All you need.

9. A choice to be present, hones t and transparent with your partner .

10. Not something you find, it’s something that finds you.

11. Passion for the Seaha wks.

12. Enjoying the simple things in life, together.

13. Walking in your house after a long da y and having your spouse giv e you a big hug and kiss telling you they missed you.

14. Getting up at night with the bab y and letting your wife sleep .

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