20 MINDFUL MEETINGS STOP Spa Vitale MINDFUL MEETINGS: WAYS TO INCORPORATE WELLNESS SAN FRANCISCo oFFERS AN AMAZING ARRAY oF oPTIoNS To MAKE YoUR NEXT MEETING A HEALTHFUL AND PRoDUCTIVE oNE. HELP ATTENDEES MANAGE THEIR WELLNESS WITH STRESS-BUSTING YoGA BREAKS, NoURISHING FooD, PAMPERING SPA TREATMENTS AND INVIGoRATING oUTDooR EXERCISE. YOGA & MEDITATION Your conference attendees will feel revitalized and inspired after a session with Office Meet Yoga. Experienced yogis come to your venue and conduct chair or mat yoga that involves light stretching and breath work, providing a relaxing break for meeting-goers. Hotel Kabuki , located in the heart of Japantown, features complimentary portable Meditation Stations. Guests can check out the stations, which include headphones, an oversized floor pillow, a soothing face mist, and an iPad loaded with guided meditation exercises and calming music. For meditation on the go, the Tilden Hotel offers guests complimentary access to Simple Habit, a San Francisco-based meditation app. Attendees will increase their mental focus and relieve stress with the help of more than 1,500 exercises, guided by world-class meditation teachers. HEALTH-CONSCIOUS CATERING Plan a mindful menu at the San Francisco Marriot Union Square , which offers nourishing “Energizer” plated meals and wellness-themed break snacks. Local caterer Ladle & Leaf is committed to creating healthy dishes incorporating seasonal organic produce. Their globally influenced cuisine is inspired by the fresh ingredients available directly from local farms, dairies and bakeries. HIKING, BIKING & WALKING TOURS organize a group hike on the new Crosstown Trail , a 17-mile route that passes beautiful San Francisco neighborhoods, parks and attractions. Segment II is a relatively easy self-guided, three-mile hike that travels some of the most scenic pathways in the area. Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours works with meeting planners to create customized group guided bicycle tours and takes care of all the details, from bicycle delivery and pickup to catered picnics. Wild SF Walking Tours offers a hip, alternative tour of the city with local guides. Pick a private tour theme, such as The Welcome Experience (a two-hour introduction to the city) or the Food Crawl, a delicious tasting tour through Chinatown and Little Italy. OUTDOOR MEETING SPACES Hotel Zephyr is home to the Yard , the largest outdoor hotel venue on Fisherman’s Wharf. The recently expanded Yard offers 8,000 square feet of flexible space, including the interactive Game Room with ping-pong and tabletop shuffleboard that’s ideal for team building and bonding. The Rooftop Garden at the historic Fairmont San Francisco features stunning skyline views from atop Nob Hill. Shady palm trees, a bubbling fountain, manicured gardens and the clatter of cable cars below add up to an enchanting outdoor experience for your guests. The Presidio is San Francisco’s spectacular national park, located next to the gorgeous Golden Gate Bridge. The storied Presidio Officers’ Club features the lovely ortega Ballroom, with panoramic outdoor terrace views of the bay, along with the open-air Hardie Courtyard. SPA TREATMENTS Soak up the San Francisco Bay views as you enjoy a relaxing massage at Spa Vitale , located atop the four-star Hotel Vitale on the Embarcadero waterfront. Escape to the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa , nestled in the middle of wine country. The elegant, Spanish Mission-style inn is located atop an ancient mineral hot spring, which feeds its geo-thermal pools. The Inn’s Willow Stream Spa is known for its healing European bathing ritual that includes an herbal steam. outside of the city in Monterey, Spa on the Plaza at Portola Hotel & Spa offers a variety of wellness packages. Their signature aromatherapy treatment includes a reviving facial and full-body massage using essential oils. Hotel Vitale OFFICIAL MEETING PLANNER’S GUIDE 2020
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