Its true. Not once but twice this week there was no parking on Water Street! First was our annual Thanksgiving Stroll when our local businesses markdown their wares for Holiday visitors gearing up for Christmas. Second, was the Annual Tree Lighting at the Harbor Church which is one of my favorite Block Island Events, a little bit of Seuss’ Whoville; here on Block Island. Props to our downstairs neighbor, John Cullen, of Building Blocks Toy Store who also is the organizer of the Tree Lighting as the President of Tourism Council.

What’s the Winter like on Block Island is a question we get often at the Spa. So this Blog serves to update you on the happenings in this Holiday Season for which we are so grateful for our excellent staff and you are faithful customers! As an update on our staff….Vanessa is glamming up local Rhode Islanders, Crystal set sail to work on a cruise ship for a bit with the promise she would return in the Spring, Marli and her husband decided to endure and enjoy the Block Island blustery winter with their pet birds, Aaron can be found celebrating at various movie openings and awards ceremonies or for services at his new location in New York City, Joan is sharing her healing massage touch in New York and Gina and Alyssa are taking a spin at Yoga teaching in Vermont and Minneapolis. Lauren is stationed in New York as well, coordinating with our brides of 2011 and keeping up on the trends of organic services and products to ever better the Spa.

If you don’t know, Block Island is a great place to spend New Year’s Eve. Dine at the Beachead Restaurant, Elis, or MacNamaras, just a few of the usual options. There are a few parties with bands, including fundraisers for the local Volunteer Fire Department, Champagne Brunch at the 1661 Inn and of course there is the ever popular Polar Plunge! Throw on your bikini or swim trunks and take the plunge into the Block Island Sound as a surefire way to kickoff 2011 with a bang or snuggle under blankets on the beach and and bare witness to all the Polar Plunge revelry. There is a beach fire with hot cocoa and then Hot Tadis at the Yellow Kittens following the Polar Plunge! The Hygeia House and the 1661 Inn are open year round and are great places to stay.

Next Blog….whats happening Conservancy wise on Block Island this winter!


From our Staff
Wishing you all a healthy safe holiday season,
Jill


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