Recently  I was very fortunate to be included in a spa girls weekend at my friend Emily’s house.  Granted, her place comes to us as the most perfect location to escape, nestled back in the Hollywood Hills underneath the  Hollywood sign, complete with a meditation room and a pool.  But  it’s something that all girlfriends should do every now and then.  Whether you live in an apartment or a house with a view! It was such a treat and a great way to pass a couple of days with great women, conversation, food and activities.

Day 1

The weekend kicked off on a Thursday evening.  Our friend Sascha Escandon, a burlesque dance instructor here in L.A., taught us a class.  It was so fun! Armed with scarves, hats and heels, she taught us the sexiest little number.  We had the best time learning from her.

After class, we had a really refreshing light dinner.  Emily made us this beautiful cabbage salad and  grilled some salmon and chicken breasts.  Of course we paired it with some cocktails!

Day 2

Friday night I led the girls through a sunset yoga class in Emily’s mediation room, then we ate hot dogs and other not-so-healthy food out by the pool.  After dinner, we watched movies.  This was the sleepover night and a lot of us, including myself, didn’t make through the movies and had to turn it in early.  We had such a great time, I forgot to take pictures!

Day 3

Saturday was probably the best day!  We hung out by the pool all day, and ate and ate and ate.

After an early morning hike through the hills, the spa weekend continued poolside.  It was a relaxing day of cockatails, fashion and gossip rag magazines and floating in the water!  Heaven!

Check out what we ate for lunch!

Our friend Mercedes even wore some Erin Braxton Loungewear while pool-side.  Look at her sporting her kimono robe as a swimsuit coverup.

All in all, we had a great time! Put together a spa weekend with your friends.  It can be so simple, but definitely a well-needed escape from the day-to-day.

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