Health + Wellness

Longevity Retreat

Let go of the hustle of routine life and settle into a new world…one filled with empowering modalities, education, nutritional science, structured water, morning practices, longevity tools, movements, lymphatic massage, and peaceful moments of country living. January 16-19, 2025This 4-day event is held at a sacred space for healing in the foothills of Santa Barbara, CA.  Limited spaces available. Workshops include:Root Cause of IllnessMetabolic Health & WellnessFrequency...

Food + Beverage

A Simpler Thanksgiving

Guest chef Brittany Meadth’s menu and hosting tips Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Emily Merrill   Meet our gal for fresh, seasonal recipes, Brittany Meadth. A chef and mother of four, her family is large, and her extended family larger—she knows a thing or three about holiday cooking. Brittany’s found that delicate balance of preparing traditional dishes while avoiding laboring in the kitchen all day so she too can enjoy time with family and friends. She’s even successfully...

Home + Design

'Tis the Season for Tablescapes

Santa Barbara Picnic Co. brings coastal elegance to our picnic Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Emily Merrill Raise your hand if setting the table was one of your holiday tasks. If this was you begrudgingly, try taking it outside. That’s the idea Nicole Leza, founder and creative director of Santa Barbara Picnic Co., created her business around. And Santa Barbara, with arguably perfect weather, allows for the holidays and their grand meals to be celebrated outside. That’s something...

Life + Culture

CASA Volunteers Answer the Call

Step up to support youth in crisis Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn | Photography by Courtesy of CASA Many are surprised to learn that hundreds of children who have experienced abuse and neglect need assistance right here in Santa Barbara County. Each year, over 500 children receive help from dedicated volunteers who serve with CASA, Court-Appointed Special Advocates . The local nonprofit’s mission is to “assure a safe, permanent, nurturing home for every abused and/or neglected child by...