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Monday, 28 June 2010

Rancho Relaxo

I channeled Marge Simpson and spent the weekend at Rancho Relaxo. Well, it wasn't called that but it had the same effect. It was actually a luxury retreat with private day spa in beautiful Byron Bay. 

A couple of good friends organised the weekend away and it was so much fun. A very self-indulgent thing to do especially while Jason stayed home to look after the three boys...but sometimes a girl needs a break. 

In my case this break was the first one without children since 2001.  I don't know why I never did this before? A fabulous chilled way to start the June/July school holidays.


The highlight was definitely the 90 minute back massage and facial in the timber hut outside our villa. Anymore relaxed and I could be dead!


Byron Bay and where we stayed.
images from here



The courtyard - the decor was Balinese inspired. Cedar windows and shutters and teak furniture featured heavily.


One of the three rooms in the beach villa

15 comments:

  1. jules @ The Diversion Project28 June 2010 at 08:46

    good for you! every mum needs a weekend off now and then - you should make it an annual thing! jx

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  2. Jenny28 June 2010 at 08:53

    2001???? What are you thinking? So glad you had a lovely weekend, make sure you treat yourself a little more often. You are a busy mun and need time out with the girls on a regular (even annual) basis. I can totally understand as I am surrounded by boys as well and really look forward to a bit of girl time.

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  3. Unknown28 June 2010 at 09:37

    Wow you lucky thing. It sounds devine and long overdue! xx

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  4. Ange28 June 2010 at 10:40

    Good for you Anita. What a beautiful setting to relax and take time out.
    Maybe I should take a leaf out of your book. I've yet to have a 'weekend away' and I've been married 24 years! Good grief - that looks worse written down than it did in my head.
    Angex

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  5. Sarah B28 June 2010 at 11:30

    You lucky lady! It looks and sounds fabulous!

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  6. petals and vintage28 June 2010 at 12:30

    Good on you Anita! Us Mums deserve a break sometime. Have a great day!
    Pam

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  7. the old boathouse28 June 2010 at 12:48

    Looks like an amazing place you lucky girl! But about time lovie! Fantastic inspiration for a painting, I bet it already seems like a dream, cheers katherine

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  8. Karena28 June 2010 at 14:52

    What a great getaway!! Beautiful setting!! So happy that I discovered your site.

    I hope you will join my designer Giveaway from Pillow Mint!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  9. Sarah (Ana's Mum)28 June 2010 at 18:38

    I'm green with envy!

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  10. Amanda (Small Acorns)28 June 2010 at 19:21

    What a treat Anita - and long long overdue. Don't feel guilty about it for even a second. Mind you I am so envious. xx

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  11. Mise28 June 2010 at 19:45

    Lucky you to get away alone for a little while - we can already sense your new serenity. Is these a gilt rancho relaxo cheese-parer for every one of your dear commentators?

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  12. The Moerks28 June 2010 at 22:32

    LOvely, good on you for taking a bit of Anita time. How lovely.

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  13. Ange29 June 2010 at 08:26

    Well done you after all those renovations and all that electrical work. Love the new look of your blog too! Very swish - and in keeping with a beautifully renovated Sow's Ear ;-) You've just made me miss Byron Bay though ...

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  14. A Room For Everyone29 June 2010 at 22:22

    Oh no, you're torturing me..Sounds wonderful, glad you enjoyed it..Rachaelxx

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  15. Oh Gorgeous Baby10 July 2010 at 00:19

    ohh it looks lovely. I have never done the weekend away from hubby and the kids either and now with Aston just arriving not sure that will happen in the near future but I will get there one day. I hope you enjoy yourself and well done to hubby for staying home with the boys too.

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