Back to Rio Caliente In January 2008, I once again flew to Mexico for a restful week of hiking, yoga, good food and wonderful conversation at the Rio Caliente Spa in the mountains above Guadalajara. But something was very different this year. This time Cindy was with me. It was our honeymoon. I admit to a bit of trepidation taking my beloved to my favorite place in the world. But as a newlywed of two days it was more wonderful than ever before -- the perfect place for solitude, companionship, long walks and talks, warming by the fire in our room [View Full Entry]

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On December 30, 2006, I once again flew to Mexico for a restful week of hiking, yoga, good food and wonderful conversation at the Rio Caliente Spa in the mountains above Guadalajara. This year my visit spanned New Years Eve, which included incredibly rich hot chocolate, chicken and pineapple tamales,entertainment by an indigenous Huichole band of singers and musicians, and dancing (and tequila too). These are rare treats at Rio Caliente, which ordinarily serves wonderful vegetarian fare, and liquor, if present is ordinarily discretely hidden in the suitcases of the guests. Evening programs i [View Full Entry]

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A rare 50 degree weekend in December coincided with Chanukkah this year. The result was a delightful sense of renewal as the spirit of Channukkah infused a wonderful hike among the canyons and waterfalls of Starved Rock State Park in Utica Illinois. A complete album of photos from this wonderful weekend is at Starved Rock Album The same photos are available in black and white [img=http://lgrossman [View Full Entry]

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Psychologist Kay Vogt held a workshop in her beautiful home and retreat center in Sedona, Arizona, In August, 2006. A group of about ten people worked and processed together from noon Saturday until noon on Monday, with time out for dawn hikes in the glorious red rocks and good food. With Kay's intuitive and insightful leadership the weekend was a wonderful experience for all of the participants. But best of all, I got to finally come to that mystical, magical place, Sedona, which I have only imagined for so many years. Making the experience even more enjoyable was the invitation of [View Full Entry]

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