Treat Yourself to a Spring Fling at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort

With the flowers blooming, the warmer weather, the long sunny days, April is one of the very best times to visit the Central Coast; or if you are a local to venture out and take in the beauty in your own backyard.

Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort is located on one hundred twenty seven acres lined with oak and sycamore trees, lush gardens and natural landscapes. We offer several outdoor activities to experience whether you only have an afternoon or a several days to explore.

Sycamore has trails available on the property that range from 1.5 to 6 miles in length. Whether you choose an easy walk or bike ride on the Bob Jones Trail to Avila Beach or an invigorating hike on our Sycamore Trail, we think you will leave feeling wonderfully refreshed and accomplished!

Take a break and relax your muscles in our private mineral spring hot tubs secluded in the hillside surrounding by canopies of oaks and sycamores.

Navigate the path of self-exploration in our Labyrinth or take a picnic to our meditation garden along the creek.

Experience the Central Coast Outdoors with our Journey Package
• Two evenings in a Luxury Suite, with a fireplace and a private balcony hot tub
• Your choice of an Outdoor Experience:
• 18 Holes of Golf at Avila Bay or Blacklake golf resorts
• Guided Half-Day Kayaking in Morro Bay
• A 90-minute Horseback Ride at Pismo/Oceano Dunes.
• Treatments at our renowned Wellness Center ($180 Certificate)
• A $50 Certificate for our critically-acclaimed Gardens of Avila Restaurant
• Complimentary use of our secluded hillside mineral springs tubs
• Access to ongoing Healing Arts classes and activities, including Restorative Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Chi Ball, Zen Meditation, and Guided Hikes

Sunday-Thursday $799 ~ Friday & Saturday: $899

Valid for stays through May 24, 2007. Tax not included, Based on double occupancy. Price subject to change after May 24, 2007

Music we Love: Mountain Meadow Meditation

Imagine yourself in a meadow while the scent of spring flowers fills the air and the music of flute and guitar floats on the breeze. Enjoy this music while on a walk or hike as you breathe in the natural beauty of the spring and create a sense of deep inner peace within. CD $18.00 + tax

Available in our Gift Shop, shipping is available.
805-595-7302 ext 375

Spa Treatment of the Month

We are celebrating the Month of April with one of our signature treatments - our Dry Brush Massage. With the weather getting warmer its time to exfoliate your winter skin and get ready to start on your summer glow.

Start with a complimentary thirty minute relaxing soak in our mineral spring waters which is a known comfort to the skin. This simple yet powerful exfoliating treatment effectively removes layers of dead skin and opens the pores to revitalize and increase the skin capacity to eliminate toxins.

Dry brush massage stimulates and increases blood circulation throughout the body while contributing to healthier muscle tone.

At the end of your treatment, you can take your natural bristle brush with you and continue performing this therapy at home! Print out this newsletter and receive a complimentary jar of shea body butter a highly intensive and effective moisturizer to put on your skin after dry brushing. It will leave your skin nourished and revitalized!

This invigorating treatment is $65 and lasts 30 minutes. We offer some wonderful treatments to add on to your dry brush massage including a back facial, scalp massage or aromatherapy blanket wrap. Choose any two treatments for only $110 or any three treatments for $150.

Gift Shop - Must have item of the month!

Get ready for the spring and enjoy a well designed sandal to get you through the spring and summer season.

Sensi Sandals have a patented Drainage System. Tiny holes in the foot bed allow air and water to drain through all sides of the sole. Each sandal is constructed of 3 pieces to cushion your walk.

There are two main types of foot beds for you to choose. One has a bubble texture which massage your feet as you walk. The other foot bed is smooth and contoured. It provides comfort and support for your toes, arch and heel.

Available in a variety of colors, styles and sizes to choose from. Prices vary $32.95-$49.50
Call the gift shop for details 805-595-7302 ext375

Chef David’s Recipe for April

Fish tikka also known as fish skewers is healthy and delicious recipe with exotic flavors to spice any meal or serve at your next bbq.

Marinade:
2 cups plain yogurt
Half an onion minced
1 inch piece ginger peeled and grated
4 ea garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon lime juice
1.5 tablespoon gram masala
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt

Method: mix half of yogurt with all other marinade ingredients

Garnish:
¼ cup peeled and diced cucumber combined with remaining yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro and lemon wedges.

Skewers:
1lb swordfish or other firm fish
2 ea red onions cut in chunks
2 ea red and green bell peppers

Method: cut fish into bite size pieces and place on metal skewers alternating onion fish bell pepper etc. place fish in marinade for 1 hour. Cook on grill over medium heat until cooked through but not dry serve with cucumber yogurt sauce and lemon wedges.