It is hard to put together a more perfect 24-hours than the one Wellthily, Zappos, BluePrint, Indie Lee Jost Media, and Gurney’s Montauk put together for twenty New York City based health and wellness influencers last Friday and Saturday. We were whisked away to Montauk, a beachtown on the Eastern edge of East Hampton, for an overnight of getting to know each other, connecting with brands and rejuvenating our bodies and minds during yoga, spa and beach time. It was my perfect version of the grownup girls sleepover – juice cocktails and healthy bites replaced the pizza and Diet Coke of my childhood while we spent hours sharing our stories and wellness journeys instead of playing Never Have I Ever or watching TGIF on television. We had the opportunity to brainstorm with the Zappos and Wellthily team as they shared their newest, brilliant venture with our group. Beginning next month, anyone who vacations at Gurney’s won’t have to worry if they forget to save room in their overnight bag for running shoes or a sports bra. Throughout the resort, iPads will allow guests to order workout gear to their room similar to the way guests order room service today. In addition to the on-demand workout gear, the iPads will also help guests discover local fitness classes, running routes, nearby juice bars and more with the swipe of a finger. Isn’t that brilliant? I can’t wait until Wellthily and Zappos are able to roll this program out to more hotels worldwide!
The newly renovated Gurney’s Montauk is nothing short of fabulous as they have not left out a single detail. Inside each ocean front room guests enjoy a cozy yet refined space complete with overstuffed chairs, huge spa showers, nautical decor and the comfiest of beds. Just steps away from the bed is a large deck that allows you to watch the sun rise and set from your personal outdoor sofa and lounge chairs. Throughout the resort there are roaring fireplaces and fire pits, a saltwater spa and pool waiting to refresh guests, multiple food options and miles of sandy beach.
Saturday morning an early alarm woke Zoe, my weekend roommate, and I up just in time to watch the incredible sunrise from our porch. We donned our fluffy, cozy bathrobes for the quiet porch time before heading down to the beach for a long walk and shake out jog along the water.
Our morning activities included yoga, brunch and facials. The hour yoga class, led by Julie Mae Weber, included partner moves that I’ve never dared tried before! They were such a wonderful stretch and a fun way to shake up my yoga practice – though the ocean breeze and gorgeous views didn’t hurt either.
Brunch exceeded everyone’s expectations including everything from adorable fruit and granola yogurt parfaits, omelets, fresh fruit galore, coffee and juice. We spent an hour losing ourselves in conversation and laughter with new friends.
Last but not least, I had the chance to discover the all-natural skincare line, Indie Lee. Indie joined us for the overnight and shared her story and inspiration behind the skincare line which is now sold in luxury retailers across the United States. Her passion for both beauty and self-care resonated with me as well as her evolution into natural skincare. Lately I’ve started swapping out products for more natural choices, especially my skin care regimen so I loved hearing about the ingredients in her line as well as the reasons that she chose to move towards a toxin free beauty routine when dealing with a life-threatening brain tumor.
It was the perfect getaway that has me wishing for another as well as wanting to share Gurney’s and my experience with all my friends and loved ones!
