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On today's episode, we sit down for Part II of our conversation with legendary Chef Christopher Gross and hospitality visionary Bill Nassikas as they explore the intersection of cuisine, creativity, and guest experience. From Michelin-level kitchens to world-class resorts, they share stories from decades at the top of the culinary and hospitality industries—along with candid conversations with chefs, winemakers, and entrepreneurs redefining what it means to serve. Insight, humor, and behind-the-scenes wisdom—straight from two masters of their craft. Website: https://wrigleymansion.com/christophers westroc.com  Instagram: christophersatwrigley   BACK STORY The president and COO of Westroc Hospitality since its founding, William J. Nassikas boasts decades of successful national and international experience in the hospitality industry. Like CEO Scott Lyon, William gained early exposure to his career path as the son of hotelier James A. Nassikas, founder of the Stanford Court Hotel in San Francisco. Prior to joining Westroc, William served as senior vice president of operations at Grand Bay Resorts, joining that organization as part of the merger-acquisition of Carefree Resorts. There, he was responsible for all accommodations, restaurant, spa, golf, and other guest service operations for properties including The Boulders Resort, The Buttes in Tempe, The Peaks at Telluride, Carmel Valley Ranch, The Lodge at Ventana Canyon, The Grand Bay Miami, and the famed Golden Door Spa. Among his many achievements, William was instrumental in the conception and development of Deer Valley Resort in Utah. He gained invaluable experience through executive management positions within Hyatt Hotels, as well as training throughout Europe, including the famed Restaurant Girardet in Switzerland. A graduate of Cornell University's Hotel School, William earned a Diplome Finale des Etudes from Ecole Hoteliere de la Societe Suisse des Hoteliers in Switzerland. His numerous honors include "Hotelier of the Year" by The Chaine des Rotisseurs, being inducted into The Arizona Republic's Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame, the Ivy Award from Restaurant & Institutions magazine, the CSX Award of Excellence, nomination for the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art's Contemporary Catalyst Award, the 2006 Industry Leadership Award from Arizona Hospitality Industry Professionals, and AZLTA's 2019 Hotelier of the Year award. William fulfills a commitment to give back to the hospitality industry, helping train future professionals as a visiting lecturer to the Inaugural Master of Real Estate Development Class at Arizona State University, Cornell University's Hotel School, and University of New Hampshire's hospitality management program. He also serves on various boards, including the Royal St. Corporation, AZLTA and The Mission B1 Foundation.   Based in Phoenix, AZ, Christopher Gross is a James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef who has been recognized among the best in the United States. Famed for its modern twists on classic French fare, Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion earned a 2022 James Beard Outstanding Chef nomination. It was rated 18/20 by Gayot Guide which named it Best French Restaurant, Best 10 Restaurant Wine Lists, Best 10 Restaurants with a View, and Best Romantic Restaurants. In its five-star review, Arizona Republic called the restaurant "Phoenix's most innovative, enticing dining experience for its exclusive tasting-menu experience where the chefs also serve each dish." Named to the Scottsdale Culinary Hall of Fame, Chef Christopher has also been honored by Food & Wine magazine's "America's 10 Best New Chefs," was the first chef in Arizona to be honored with the Robert Mondavi Culinary Award of Excellence and also created the nationwide "Flavors" fundraiser for the American Liver Association.   SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.  

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On today's episode, we sit down with legendary Chef Christopher Gross and hospitality visionary Bill Nassikas as they explore the intersection of cuisine, creativity, and guest experience. From Michelin-level kitchens to world-class resorts, they share stories from decades at the top of the culinary and hospitality industries—along with candid conversations with chefs, winemakers, and entrepreneurs redefining what it means to serve. Insight, humor, and behind-the-scenes wisdom—straight from two masters of their craft. Website: https://wrigleymansion.com/christophers westroc.com  Instagram: christophersatwrigley   BACK STORY The president and COO of Westroc Hospitality since its founding, William J. Nassikas boasts decades of successful national and international experience in the hospitality industry. Like CEO Scott Lyon, William gained early exposure to his career path as the son of hotelier James A. Nassikas, founder of the Stanford Court Hotel in San Francisco. Prior to joining Westroc, William served as senior vice president of operations at Grand Bay Resorts, joining that organization as part of the merger-acquisition of Carefree Resorts. There, he was responsible for all accommodations, restaurant, spa, golf, and other guest service operations for properties including The Boulders Resort, The Buttes in Tempe, The Peaks at Telluride, Carmel Valley Ranch, The Lodge at Ventana Canyon, The Grand Bay Miami, and the famed Golden Door Spa. Among his many achievements, William was instrumental in the conception and development of Deer Valley Resort in Utah. He gained invaluable experience through executive management positions within Hyatt Hotels, as well as training throughout Europe, including the famed Restaurant Girardet in Switzerland. A graduate of Cornell University's Hotel School, William earned a Diplome Finale des Etudes from Ecole Hoteliere de la Societe Suisse des Hoteliers in Switzerland. His numerous honors include "Hotelier of the Year" by The Chaine des Rotisseurs, being inducted into The Arizona Republic's Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame, the Ivy Award from Restaurant & Institutions magazine, the CSX Award of Excellence, nomination for the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art's Contemporary Catalyst Award, the 2006 Industry Leadership Award from Arizona Hospitality Industry Professionals, and AZLTA's 2019 Hotelier of the Year award. William fulfills a commitment to give back to the hospitality industry, helping train future professionals as a visiting lecturer to the Inaugural Master of Real Estate Development Class at Arizona State University, Cornell University's Hotel School, and University of New Hampshire's hospitality management program. He also serves on various boards, including the Royal St. Corporation, AZLTA and The Mission B1 Foundation.   Based in Phoenix, AZ, Christopher Gross is a James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef who has been recognized among the best in the United States. Famed for its modern twists on classic French fare, Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion earned a 2022 James Beard Outstanding Chef nomination. It was rated 18/20 by Gayot Guide which named it Best French Restaurant, Best 10 Restaurant Wine Lists, Best 10 Restaurants with a View, and Best Romantic Restaurants. In its five-star review, Arizona Republic called the restaurant "Phoenix's most innovative, enticing dining experience for its exclusive tasting-menu experience where the chefs also serve each dish." Named to the Scottsdale Culinary Hall of Fame, Chef Christopher has also been honored by Food & Wine magazine's "America's 10 Best New Chefs," was the first chef in Arizona to be honored with the Robert Mondavi Culinary Award of Excellence and also created the nationwide "Flavors" fundraiser for the American Liver Association.     SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.  

www.medicinewomanretreats.comHeather is uniquely qualified in the intersection of transformational travel, psychedelic wellness and integrative mental health. Heather is Certified in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and is a skilled behavior change specialist. She has training in Mind/Body Medicine from the Harvard Mind/ Body Medical Institute and is the past Director of Women's Health Education at the University of Virginia Medical Center, She has taught courses on stress physiology and mind/body health at the University of Virginia Medical School. Heather is a recognized wellness industry consultant and retreat facilitator leading psilocybin retreats in Mexico and Jamaica. She is skilled in Psychedelic Psychotherapy as an exciting and effective path for clients seeking relief from depression and anxiety and exploring personal growth.Excited for psilocybin applications with eco-anxiety, cancer and end of life distress.Currently developing first to market psychedelic palliative care programs and retreats for women with breast cancer.Past clients include the Four Seasons Hualalai, Golden Door Spa and the One & Only Maldives. Leading consultant for healthcare, travel and spa industry seeking to elevate their ability to respond safely and effectively to the growing consumer demand for psychedelic wellness experiences

Today my guest is a relaxed, recentered and rejuvenated Erica Benisch! She just got back from a week at the famous and exclusive Golden Door Spa in San Marcos – as recommended by Oprah! Door to door shuttle service, daily in-room massage and endless activities. But the most impactful part was getting in touch with herself and accessing years of pent-up baggage and trauma. With daily yoga, meditations and access to various therapy explorations she was able to recenter and continue her journey in life and motherhood. She also did archery, fencing, tap dancing and more! We talk about the process, shout out her kids and I learn to pronounce her last name – after 20 years or so! 

Kathy Van Ness is a former fashion executive, who changed her life when she became General Manager and COO of the legendary Golden Door Spa and Resort in California. She transformed the property, and in turn, transformed her own life. Join me in conversation with this dynamic change maker, passionate environmentalist, and activist on this edition of the Healing Wisdom podcast.

Rick and Scott have a great discussion. Scott is Director of Recreation and Wellness at Reynolds Lake Oconee, but he's so much more to Reynolds. Previously he opened the Golden Door Spa & Fitness in the Waldorf Astoria Park City, Utah, traveling the United States for six years working to turn spa and fitness operations … Continue reading Scott Cowdrey, Recreation and Wellness at Reynolds Lake Oconee →

Thanksgiving is like 10 days away! Yikes. Let's whip up a turkey free Thanksgiving spa fish recipe with the Golden Door’s Head Chef Curtis Cooke*:  Pan Seared Kala Snapper with Thai Vegetable and Red Curry Chowder.  And it serves 12 - 14 folks if you've got company coming! Yum! *chef at the time of this taping Cook along with us!  Recorded live in the kitchen of the world famous Golden Door Spa. He’ll even show klutzy me how to rock a knife! In fact, he shared so many great tips that we will be cooking dessert as part two of this series in a few weeks. Candy Chills.  That’s the only way to describe walking through the Golden Doors (yes they actually exist), across the bridge and onto the grounds of the Golden Door Spa in Escondido, California.  A place where Hollywood goes to unwind and a place I have fantasized about since I was a child.  Yes here I was where stars like Barbara Streisand have been! And the food! You'd never guess it's healthy it's so delish. They even have a cookbook, click the image below and check it on Amazon: Grab these ingredients, turn on the audio and let's get cooking:  (note the recipe Serves 12-14 and is perfect for a crowd but cut ingredients in half if you’re cooking for a smaller crew!) 3 Large filets of Kala Snapper, (Escolar, Butter Fish or Tuna work well, whatever is freshest) 2 inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced into 4 pieces 1 TB minced garlic 1 TB minced lemongrass (use coffee grinder to mince) 2 Kaffir lime leaves 1 TB chili garlic sauce 2 TB plain tomato sauce 3 TB fish sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 2 ea 13 oz cans unsweetened light coconut milk 2 C chicken stock 1 large potato, peeled and medium diced 1 yam, peeled, cut in half and sliced into ½ moons 1 zucchini, quartered and sliced 2 C green beans, cut in half 2 ea carrots, peel and sliced into rounds 1 red bell pepper, medium diced 3 TB fresh Basil, chopped Lightly mist a large sauce pot and heat over a medium-high flame. Add the ginger, lemon grass and garlic and sauté until they begin to release their scents, 3-4 minutes. Add in the chili sauce, fish sauce, cumin, tomato sauce, lime leaves, coconut milk, stock, potato and yam. Stir to incorporate. Cover with a lid and simmer for 35 minutes. Remove the slices of ginger and lime leaves from the pan. Add in all the remaining vegetables. Cover and simmer for another 15-20 minutes or until the curry has thickened and all the vegetables are cooked. Throw in basil at the last minute. Note: Garnish with lime wedge. See more of the Golden Door, check out our recent Style Holladay episode for my travelogue. . . it's on youtube here. See ya next week. . . Candy

Today I’m taking you back in time to the Golden Door spa trip and a mindfulness lesson that inspired a philosophy we can all wake up to.  And I’m including unreleased recordings of my arrival.  Super excited about new show launch it’s called Style Buy-tes it’s like a little fashion snack for your ears.  And the coolest thing is that you can shop right in the show notes - I always find more than I can keep.   I forgot how much work it is to launch a new show!  And I started thinking OMG I wish I could go back to the Golden Door Spa to rejuvenate, so I then started listening to my recordings I broadcast during my stay.  And as I listened to myself transition from reality into this magical world, it hit me. . .   (ton of bricks sound) Waking Up is like walking through your own Golden Door everyday.  Think about it, you’re leaving a day a night behind future days and nights aren’t here yet. . . but when you open your eyes it’s a new world that you can do whatever you want with!!!   So I hope y’all don’t mind, but I’m going to play some of that audio for you and let you transition with me - and as you listen think about leaving stress behind every day and starting fresh daily!   The Golden Doors via www.goldendoor.com The power of ritual (what we’re doing with our mornings here) at the Golden Door helps you focus on what counts! Leaving you with the golden door’s mindfulness meditation and remember every moment you have is special Candy Holladay   Let me know on @candyholladay instagram, twitter or facebook how it’s going.   As always huge hugs for spending your morning with me and I’d love to hear your honest reviews on iTunes if ya get a sec.  See ya next time.      

If you have followed my content for any amount of time, you may have heard me mention once or twice, my life-changing internship experience at the Golden Door Spa. Today's guest is none other than the Fitness lead the the Golden Door Spa Resort in San Marcos, California. The Golden Door is the world's top destination spa that focuses on inner and outer body recovery. Lesli was a past intern, then landed a job as a trainer, and has now moved up to the Fitness Lead, and oversees all fitness activities at the resort. We talk about our past internship experiences, what the Golden Door is up to, now, as well as many other things in life. Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Lesli Lenover!

In this episode of our Golden Door spa series, I experienced acupuncture for the first time and improved my mental focus by learning the olympic sport of archery!  Our lookbook will have tools to help you emulate acupuncture at home with acupressure and archery sets for your own robin hood moment.   The post Pointy Objects: Acupuncture & Archery at Golden Door Spa appeared first on Life's a Holladay.

Hey Y’all! In this show, I share the custom weight training and fitness routine (bore proof!) that my trainer at Golden Door Spa created for me (you can also see the exercises on our youtube channel link below), the Golden Door Skincare routine I tried, why I’m a fan of the Golden Door bathhouse and […] The post Beauty, Barbells & Bathhouses: Golden Door Spa appeared first on Life's a Holladay.

Today I decided to forego many of the activities on my list for meditative things.  And it was a real eye-opener!  I skipped the cool walking meditation (at end you walk the labyrinth and burn a worry with a symbolic sage leaf) and started slow with blueberry pancakes!  (How to’s under the Recipes tab.) Tune in […] The post Golden Door Spa: Secret Gardens & Meeting Deborah Szekely appeared first on Life's a Holladay.

Can it really be half over? Day 4 of my week at The Golden Door had me wondering if maybe I could just move in forever? Today I especially pondered the viddles we were munching – especially when the day ended with a cooking class! My room’s back garden view! Near the end of the […] The post Golden Door Spa: Chakras & Cuisine appeared first on Life's a Holladay.

  What goes on behind the elaborate doors of the prestigious Golden Door Spa where celebrities like Barbara Streisand go to rejuvenate? Here's your chance to find out what life is really like at one of America's most exclusive spas. The grand daddy of spas in America, it's transformative approach is about way more than massages & facials! Still it's a mystery to even me about what will happen behind those unmarked doors to the spa. You're invited to accompany me on this journey - with a live broadcast at 10:30 - 11 PM Pacific Time beginning Sunday December 4, 2011 to December 10, 2011. We'll chat with the spa's experts, reveal highlights (and lowlights!) from that day and give you ideas for bringing the experience home. Bit late for your time zone? Podcasts will be available for download following each broadcast.Additionally, I'll be writing a special Golden Door Journal daily with more tips & juicy details on Art of the Spa.

  What goes on behind the elaborate doors of the prestigious Golden Door Spa where celebrities like Barbara Streisand go to rejuvenate? Here's your chance to find out what life is really like at one of America's most exclusive spas. The grand daddy of spas in America, it's transformative approach is about way more than massages & facials! Still it's a mystery to even me about what will happen behind those unmarked doors to the spa. You're invited to accompany me on this journey - with a live broadcast at 10:30 - 11 PM Pacific Time beginning Sunday December 4, 2011 to December 10, 2011. We'll chat with the spa's experts, reveal highlights (and lowlights!) from that day and give you ideas for bringing the experience home. Bit late for your time zone? Podcasts will be available for download following each broadcast.Additionally, I'll be writing a special Golden Door Journal daily with more tips & juicy details on Art of the Spa.

  What goes on behind the elaborate doors of the prestigious Golden Door Spa where celebrities like Barbara Streisand go to rejuvenate? Here's your chance to find out what life is really like at one of America's most exclusive spas. The grand daddy of spas in America, it's transformative approach is about way more than massages & facials! Still it's a mystery to even me about what will happen behind those unmarked doors to the spa. You're invited to accompany me on this journey - with a live broadcast at 10:30 - 11 PM Pacific Time beginning Sunday December 4, 2011 to December 10, 2011. We'll chat with the spa's experts, reveal highlights (and lowlights!) from that day and give you ideas for bringing the experience home. Bit late for your time zone? Podcasts will be available for download following each broadcast.Additionally, I'll be writing a special Golden Door Journal daily with more tips & juicy details on Art of the Spa.

  What goes on behind the elaborate doors of the prestigious Golden Door Spa where celebrities like Barbara Streisand go to rejuvenate? Here's your chance to find out what life is really like at one of America's most exclusive spas. The grand daddy of spas in America, it's transformative approach is about way more than massages & facials! Still it's a mystery to even me about what will happen behind those unmarked doors to the spa. You're invited to accompany me on this journey - with a live broadcast at 10:30 - 11 PM Pacific Time beginning Sunday December 4, 2011 to December 10, 2011. We'll chat with the spa's experts, reveal highlights (and lowlights!) from that day and give you ideas for bringing the experience home. Bit late for your time zone? Podcasts will be available for download following each broadcast.Additionally, I'll be writing a special Golden Door Journal daily with more tips & juicy details on Art of the Spa.

  What goes on behind the elaborate doors of the prestigious Golden Door Spa where celebrities like Barbara Streisand go to rejuvenate? Here's your chance to find out what life is really like at one of America's most exclusive spas. The grand daddy of spas in America, it's transformative approach is about way more than massages & facials! Still it's a mystery to even me about what will happen behind those unmarked doors to the spa. You're invited to accompany me on this journey - with a live broadcast at 10:30 - 11 PM Pacific Time beginning Sunday December 4, 2011 to December 10, 2011. We'll chat with the spa's experts, reveal highlights (and lowlights!) from that day and give you ideas for bringing the experience home. Bit late for your time zone? Podcasts will be available for download following each broadcast.Additionally, I'll be writing a special Golden Door Journal daily with more tips & juicy details on Art of the Spa.

  What goes on behind the elaborate doors of the prestigious Golden Door Spa where celebrities like Barbara Streisand go to rejuvenate? Here's your chance to find out what life is really like at one of America's most exclusive spas. The grand daddy of spas in America, it's transformative approach is about way more than massages & facials! Still it's a mystery to even me about what will happen behind those unmarked doors to the spa. You're invited to accompany me on this journey - with a live broadcast at 10:30 - 11 PM Pacific Time beginning Sunday December 4, 2011 to December 10, 2011. We'll chat with the spa's experts, reveal highlights (and lowlights!) from that day and give you ideas for bringing the experience home. Bit late for your time zone? Podcasts will be available for download following each broadcast.Additionally, I'll be writing a special Golden Door Journal daily with more tips & juicy details on Art of the Spa.

  Host Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian,  chats with  Dr. Trevor Holly Cates who is a licensed naturopathic physician. Dr. Cates received her medical degree from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2000.  To enhance and complement her extensive naturopathic medicine education, Dr. Cates has received further training in homeopathy, environmental medicine, and craniosacral therapy.  In addition to the entire homeopathic training at the National College of Natural Medicine, she has studied with internationally acclaimed homeopaths.  She also completed the SpiritMed Environmental Medicine Program at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Cates was the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in California and now has an additional license in Utah. She practices in Park City, Utah where she sees patients from around the world as the Naturopathic Physician and Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator at the Golden Door Spa at the Waldorf Astoria Park City.  

Town&Country talks to Sharyl Toko, the director of the Las Casitas Village & Golden Door Spa about the best shopping and spa treatments in Puerto Rico.