#FarmFriday Update: Farm Manager, Kim Grabosky
We’ve been so busy with all of the exciting developments happening with Travaasa Farm that we wanted to take a moment to tell you a little more about Farm Manager, Kim Grabosky. My name is Kim Grabosky and I am very excited to have been brought on as Travaasa, Austin’s Farm Manager. The farm here is a startup and somewhat of a pilot program for the company. Originally from Upstate New York, I became involved with organic agriculture at Peacework Farm in Newark, NY after completing my degree in photojournalism from Rochester Institute of Technology. I had been photographing Peacework as part of a documentary about challenges and solutions for access to fresh foods. I was so fascinated by all of the intricacies of producing diversified crops and an...
9 Eating Habits to Follow for a Healthier You
It’s important to be conscious of what you put into your body not only for health reasons, but also because it affects your energy levels, mood and how you feel about yourself. Here are a few ways to achieve a healthier lifestyle and a happier you. 1. First and foremost, always remember, this isn’t an overnight process. It takes time. So set yourself up for success by taking small steps and sticking to a plan that includes healthy eating choices and daily exercise. 2. Set realistic goals for yourself to meet over time. And when you meet these goals, reward yourself! 3. Always eat breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day and helps get your metabolism going. 4. Drink. drink. drink. WATER. Drink water all day long. It’s recommended...
Spring Harvest Dinner benefiting The Hana Youth Center and Mahele Farm At Travaasa Hana
On Saturday, May 11th, Travaasa Hana will host its Hana Spring Harvest Dinner to benefit the Hana Youth Center and Mahele Farm. Set in the heavenly Hana, Maui, the event will feature a five-course cocktail pairing dinner, highlighting Hawaii’s cultural diversity and honoring the roots of Hana’s kupuna (elders), and live Hawaiian music under the stars in one of Hawaii’s most magical settings. The evening kicks off at 5 p.m. with cocktails, pupu (appetizers), and live entertainment from Hana’s award-winning musicians CJ Helekahi and Leokane Pryor. A delectable dinner prepared by Executive Chef Barry Villiarimo and guest chefs Sheldon Simeon, executive chef at Star Noodle and fan favorite on Top Chef: Seattle, and Mark “Gooch” Noguchi, chef/partner...
Soothing Aromatherapy to Ease the Stress of Flying
With packing, checking in, flight delays, heavy traffic, and endless security lines, it’s no wonder that flying can be stressful no matter how prepared you are. Aromatherapy can you relax, ease motion sickness, and help calm a jittery traveler. There are a few common scents that have proven helpful when in stressful situations. Here is a list of our favorite essentials oils for the traveler: Eucalyptus – Purifying and invigorating Geranium – Soothing, mood lifting, and balancing Lemon – Uplifting, refreshing, and cheering Lavender – Relaxing, normalizing, and calming Peppermint – Vitalizing, refreshing, and cooling Tea Tree – Cleansing, purifying, and uplifting. Be certain that the bottles only contain 3 ounces each of oil to ensure you can take them...
#FarmFriday Update: Last Frost in Austin = Spring Is Here
The Travaasa Austin team has been working very hard to develop farming practices and building structures with the goal of creating our very own Travaasa Farm. Every week our Farm Manager, Kim Grabosky, shares her updates on the development. In Austin, this time of year is high planting season. We have been busy planting Travaasa Farm’s perennial herb and flower gardens and pruning the beginning of our orchard. If you have certain varieties of transplants that were seeded several weeks ago in a greenhouse or nursery, you can plant them now as we have just passed the last warming for frost. In Austin, the last frost warning was on March 15th meaning planting season is in full gear. At this point it should be safe to plant your tomato, pepper, and...
2013 Tax Day Relief At Travaasa
Tax season comes with a certain degree of stress each and every year. To celebrate the end of this tax season, join us at Travaasa Austin or Travaasa Hana for programming designed to help you relax and recharge! To help you see past the stacks of papers you need to file, here are three ways you can unwind post-tax season. Spa- Travaasa makes it easy to detox and reconnect. With nature surrounding you, our array of spa treatments, wraps and massages strip away the stresses of everyday life so you can learn new disciplines, refocus on a balanced life, and reclaim your strength. Adventure- Take your mind off crunching numbers and get adventurous at Travaasa. Our Adventure experiences foster your inner athlete and releases your bottled-up spirit of exploration....
Introducing Rusty…The Rooster
Travaasa Austin is proud to announce the arrival of Rusty the rooster. The iconic, 12-foot tall and very colorful bird greets our guests when they arrive at our Travaasa Farm. This new expansion of our innovative resort supplies the freshest possible produce and eggs to our farm-to-fork kitchen as well as unique programming and classes that range from sprouting to chicken care. Rusty’s towering figure will be impossible to miss. Built with recycled metal from cars and old commercial buildings, Rusty was imported from Mexico by YESimports, a company that prides itself on importing artisan pieces entirely crafted by hand. Eutiquio Avilés, the particular artist that created our rooster, was born in Veracruz and lives and works in the city of Nuevo Laredo,...
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