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Grab your partner and escape the daily grind with a quick trip to one of Northern California’s BY MEGAN WISKUS Romantic Respites4 plushest properties. From sipping coffee while watching the sunrise over the San Francisco Bay, to soaking in a woodfired sauna surrounded by Sierra snow, the rom-com-worthy weekends that follow will have you forgetting all your winter and relationship woes.
Gaige House + Ryokan
13540 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, 707-935-0237, thegaigehouse.com, @gaigehouseryokan
If you’ve ever dreamed of journeying to Japan, have been but long to return, or simply want to stay in the lap of luxury, then Gaige House + Ryokan is the primo pick for you. Located in the hidden Sonoma Valley hamlet of Glen Ellen—just a stone’s throw away from awardwinning wineries (we recommend Benziger Family Winery, VJB Cellars, and Wellington Cellars) and toprated restaurants like Salt & Stone—the off-the-beaten boutique property oozes with Asian-inspired elegance and modern, meditative vibes that’ll sweep romanceseeking travelers right off their feet. Book a Ryokan Suite for 715 square feet of blissful space that boasts a fireplace and deep granite soaking tub, plus a private patio and glass-enclosed atrium. Wake up to a full breakfast—featuring a rotating entrée, fresh-brewed coffee or tea, and other house-made delights; and avail of an afternoon picnic that comes complete with wine, house-baked cookies, and cheese. On-property offerings include private yoga or meditation classes, forest bathing (shinrin-yoku), and spa services (once COVID-10 restrictions lift). PERFECT FOR: Cultured couples in need of a restful retreat with a side of wine (and sake).
Waters Edge
25 Main Street, Tiburon, 415-789-5999, watersedgehotel.com, @watersedgehotel
Love is in the air at the aptly named Waters Edge. Perched dockside on Tiburon’s magical Main Street, this intimate inn—whose A+ offerings include an in-room continental breakfast, lendable bikes, and evening wine reception—is the perfect place to rekindle your romance. And though the bay views, stylish seafaring décor, and genuine hospitality are enough to keep you at the lodge, should you decide to depart, there’s plenty of fun just outside your door, too—from Angel Island, to the storybook streets filled with renowned restaurants like Sam’s Anchor Café, and a surplus of scenic hikes, including the 122acre Old St. Hilary’s Preserve. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening cabernet with a side of sailboats by booking the View King room. This generously sized space comes complete with picture-perfect views of the San Francisco Bay, a private patio, vaulted ceilings, soaking tub, and wood-burning fireplace. It’s essentially the recipe for romantic success. PERFECT FOR: Duos who dig the Bay Area vibe without with the Bay Area bustle.
Angel Island Ferry
Sam's Anchor Café
Old St. Hilary's Preserve
Vista Collina Resort
850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, 707251-3060, meritagecollection. com/vista-collina, @vistacollina
A change of scenery is always good for the soul, and your love life— especially when the view includes vineyards and there’s vino flowing freely. At Vista Collina Resort, the premises offer plenty of alfresco activities and quintessential Napa experiences—including nine boutique wineries, a well-received restaurant (Olive & Hay), cooking classes, indulgent spa treatments, and vineyard terrace vinyasa yoga—that you might never feel the need to leave. For those who prefer pints over pinots, there’s a bevy of top-notch taprooms, too—like Stone Brewing and Fieldwork Brewing Company—just a stone’s throw away in Downtown Napa. If a “workcation” is calling your name or you want ample room to roam, reserve the spacious One-Bedroom Suite. Cozy up fireside in the large living area, breathe in the brisk wine country air from your private patio or balcony, and make gourmet meals in the full kitchen. Other must-mention amenities include a welcome bottle of wine, working desk with ergonomic chair, and lightning-fast Wi-Fi—ensuring the ideal balance between work and play. PERFECT FOR: Companions seeking all the creature comforts of home with way better wine.
Wylder Hope Valley
14255 CA-88, Hope Valley, 530-694-2203, wylderhotels.com/hope-valley, @wylderhotelhvl
Tucked away from touristy Tahoe, Wylder Hope Valley is an under-theradar destination that beckons with its beauty and easy access to Kirkwood Mountain, Grover Hot Springs, and other outdoor experiences. Sited on 165 acres of majestic aspen and pine forests with the West Fork Carson River meandering through, the year-round resort is home to the iconic Sorenson’s Café—where you can savor scratchmade meals, including the beloved berry cobbler, and complimentary coffee, cocoa, and tea—plus on-site activities like a wood-fired sauna, s’mores, and snowshoeing. Accommodations run the gamut from glamping in a yurt or vintage Spartan, to cozy-chic cabins, cottages, and spacious homesteads that fit eight of your nearest and dearest. Whatever room you book, expect modern mountain environs that are luxurious but still laid-back.
PERFECT FOR: Twosomes wanting to go off-grid (Wi-Fi is accessible but unplugging is highly encouraged) and appreciate all the nuances of nature— and each other. EDITOR’S NOTE: Before venturing out, please read the California Responsible Travel Code (visitcalifornia.com/ experience/how-travel-responsiblycalifornia) and familiarize yourself with local guidelines and regulations in your destination.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L S
In these volatile financial times, it’s more important than ever to manage your funds wisely. Allow some of the region’s premier financial professionals to use their expertise to help you maximize your dollar and plan a more secure future for you and your family. With a variety of services offered, from financial planning and advising to tax preparation to estate planning, Style brings you some of the area’s best—to help you get the most bang for your buck!
Certified Public Accountants
9257 Sierra College Blvd., Ste. B // Roseville 916-791-3120 // psgcpas.com
PSG’s goal is to keep businesses on the right track in an increasingly complex environment. The team is committed to staying up to date with ever-changing laws and regulations that impact tax liability. PSG strives to provide the highest level of tax services with a professional yet personal approach.
Legal Docs on Main
Legal Docs
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Marcella Goodwin, LDA
Marcella Goodwin, LDA is the owner of Legal Docs on Main, a legal document preparation business specializing in Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning. Marcella and her team are knowledgeable and professional, willing to work with their clients to develop an estate plan that meets the specific needs of each client. Call and schedule a half hour meeting. Get your questions answered and meet the team.
Lake Tahoe Wealth Management, Inc. 101 Parkshore Dr. // Folsom // 855-515-5896 www.laketahoewealthmanagement.org
Lake Tahoe Wealth Management, Inc. provides deeply integrated and true fee-only fiduciary wealth management services to our clients. We specialize in providing holistic financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and retirement plans. • Retirement Income and Tax Planning • Investment management for financial plan optimization • Social Security and Medicare Planning • Safe withdrawal strategies In addition, every single one of our Financial Planners is a CFP® and will always act in the clients best interests. Lake Tahoe Wealth Management, Inc. delivers our services to clients across the United States, with local Financial Planners in Nevada, California, New York, and Florida. Due to our investment in technology, we have the ability to work with you virtually irrespective of your location as long as you have an internet connection.
Star Home USA // Home Edition Staging
Serving the Greater Sacramento Area // 916-817-9559 starhomeada@gmail.com // facebook.com/starhomeusasac
Are you interested in learning more about real estate investing and property management? I can help! Hi, I'm Ada with Star Home USA. Along with my partner broker, Ken Wong, we specialize in real estate investing and property management. Our goal is to help our investors to grow their wealth through these channels. Combined, Ken and I have more than 30 years experience in real estate investing and propety management, and have REALTOR® DRE#02077229 managed hundreds of properties. In addition to my real estate investing, I also can provide home staging services when helping to sell their properties, and I'm bilingual in English and Mandarin. Let Star Home USA help you get the best deals in the greater Sacramento area, and help you grow your wealth. Call us to get started now. 1847 Iron Point Rd., Ste. 180 // Folsom // 916-850-0245 clint@nextpeakcpa.com // www.nextpeakcpa.com
Thank you to our clients and supporters in the Folsom area for selecting Next Peak CPA, Inc. as the #1 Best Accountant 2 years in a row! We empower our clients to pursue their purpose and passions by giving them back the time that they need to succeed. Our firm exists to serve our clients and the community by providing expert accounting, tax, and business consulting. We also launched The Next Peak Podcast. I’m joined by incredible guests and my cohost, Dr. Parker Houston, seeking to inspire people to succeed in life and business. Check it out… www.nextpeakpodcast.com
Statherós Financial Solutions 1101 Investment Blvd. Suite 125 // El Dorado Hills 916-932-1219 // www.statherosfinancial.com
Whether you are new to financial planning, approaching retirement, or the owner of a company, we take the time to understand your goals and develop the appropriate financial strategy to achieve them. Once this understanding and alignment is achieved, we get to work to make accomplishing your goals a reality. With Certified Financial Planners (CFP®), 401(k) experts, and exceptional service, our staff at Statherós Financial Solutions strives to free our clients from financial concern. We take a team approach in working with you to define, plan and realize your retirement dreams, however you define them. We firmly believe that earning trust through mutual relationships with like-minded people is the best way to plan for a prosperous future, and it’s what motivates us to do our jobs authentically. If you are a business owner looking to enhance, review or create your retirement plan benefit, or if you are someone looking to begin or reevaluate your personal investment strategy, we have the knowledge and the resources to help you get where you want to be. Statherós is a local, veteran-owned, fee only advisory firm in El Dorado Hills that focuses on planning your future, so you can live your life with purpose. Simply put - We plan. You live.
Jim den Dulk
Wealth Advisor Partner
CA Insurance Lic# 0547506
Daniel Poppers
Wealth Advisor Partner
CA Insurance Lic# 0I75225
Gabriella Lundqvist, AAMS®
Wealth Advisor Partner
CA Insurance Lic# 0F97462
Ideal Life Financial Advisors
4944 Windplay Drive, Suite 115 El Dorado Hills // 916-235-4646 IdealLifeAdvisors.com
At Ideal Life Advisors we truly believe that life is about more than just money. We aspire to help all of our clients live a happier, healthier and better quality of life. We are passionate about what we do. Learn more by calling 916-235-4646. We help you live the ideal life by: *Aligning your financial choices with your most important goals and deeply held values. *Giving you confidence that no matter what happens in the markets, the economy, or the world, you will be on track towards your goals. *Freeing up your time so that you can focus on the things in your life that are more important than money. *Combining your investment management, comprehensive financial planning and our specialized financial services to help you sustain & grow your long-term wealth.
The financial advisors with Ideal Life Advisors are Registered Representatives with and Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA & SIPC. Investment Advice offered through Golden State Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor. Ideal Life Advisors and Golden State Wealth Management are separate entities from LPL Financial.
Laura Rose Nelson, Attorney at Law
Becker Nelson Center & James
Laura Rose Nelson has built a law practice helping local families with their legal needs. Laura prides herself on the relationships she builds with her clients. Her clients call her a trustworthy advisor and fierce advocate. Laura’s compassion, accessibility, and thorough knowledge in the law are just some of the reasons why her clients consider her their "family lawyer." Laura has been certified as a legal specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker. Laura has focused her law practice on trusts and estates law. She works with clients to develop their estate plans and guides families through trust and probate administrations and litigation after a loved one’s death. Laura also represents injured clients in personal injury claims. She says that her favorite part of being a lawyer is bringing her clients peace and comfort in arranging their legal affairs. Laura is a partner at the law firm of Becker Nelson Center & James in downtown Placerville.
Anna with her dog Xena
Trustee / Trust and Estate Administration Agent Under Power of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directive Accounting and Bill Pay Services | Conservator/ Guardian Special Needs Trust
Ballesteros Fiduciary Services
Working For You To Fulfill Your Wishes
3300 Coach Ln. Ste. B-7 // Cameron Park 530-409-1107 // www.ballesterosfiduciary.com
Providing licensed Private Professional Fiduciary services, my goal is to protect and enhance the quality of life for my clients and their loved ones as they smoothly maintain life’s financial and personal care transitions. I manage each client with discretion, diligence, and with their well-being in mind while respecting the family and beneficiary dynamics. I provide services to El Dorado County, Amador County, Sacramento County and Placer County by either private arrangement or under court appointment. I have established my Professional Fiduciary business in El Dorado County after working several years for El Dorado County Superior Court, El Dorado County Public Guardian, and El Dorado County Health and Human Services Fiscal Division. I have taken the 13 years of experience from all three and have found my passion as a Professional Fiduciary. I’ll work with you to create a customized plan of action for your present and future needs and have you smiling for all your years Choosing a professional fiduciary is one of your most important decisions. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss your personal needs. —Anna Ballesteros / License #1081
Arnaz Financial, Inc.
John Arnez, Mortgage Broker
Smart financial planning encompasses several diverse areas. For many, buying a home is often the largest financial investment they will ever make, and one that can make a huge difference in their longterm financial goals. Things like tax benefits, equity and monthly cash flow are all a part of achieving those goals. That's why it's vital to obtain the best possible terms on a new home purchase or home refinance. At Arnaz Financial, Inc., we are committed to helping with just that. We are a local independent mortgage broker providing the best combination of wholesale mortgage rates and customer service. Brokers have access to a variety of loan options big and small for the best interest rate, monthly payment amounts, and loan products. When buying a home or refinancing an existing home, we work with the other professionals involved such as escrow officers, realtors, appraisers, and others to act as your liaison keeping the process smooth and as efficient as possible. But don’t take our word for it…head to our website to check out testimonials from recent clients. We look forward to working with you!
