The Hippy Gourmet TV Show takes viewers around the globe to explore local, sustainable and healthy cuisines and teaches how you can prepare these delicious dishes in your own home.
In this segment from Organic Living TV we visit with Stanley Morris, the Managing Partner at Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses. Set against the awe inspiring backdrop of the Kaikoura coast on the east coast of the south island of New Zealand, Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses is one of the world's most unique eco-accommodations! If you ever want to treat yourself to mountain views from your private balcony and south Pacific ocean views from a luxurious spa bath, Hapuku Lodge is your kind of place!
In this segment from Organic Living TV we've made our way to the northern part of the south island of New Zealand in sunny Nelson! On route we stopped in for a lovely visit with Warren Hoy of Enriching Day Spa, who let us relax and chill out in their extremely warm hospitality!
One of the greatest healing spa experiences in the world can be found at Fonteverde Spa Hotel in Tuscany, Italy. In this segment taken from Organic Living TV with the Hippy Gourmet - "great spas of Italy tour" - we are so honored to visit meet Sous Chef Michele D'Apolito, venture out into the organic gardens to pick fresh herbs and then head into the kitchen to prepare a simple and delicious Vegetable Soup with Orso Pasta!
When you check into Fonteverde Spa Hotel, you have an opportunity to consult with the spa doctor who not only assesses your health and spa regimen for your stay, but also the doctor speaks directly to the chef and kitchen, outlining the best types of healthy meals to be custom prepared for your diet.
There is healing magic in the hills of Tuscany! Whether it's the volcanic waters, the spa treatments, the organic locally produced foods, or a combination of all these together, Fonteverde embodies one of the best examples of this gestalt spa/resort experiences!
You can buy a full version of this episode on DVD available on Amazon.com.
Tucked into the romantic rolling hills of Tuscany, Italy, near the medieval castle village of San Casciano dei Bagni is one of the planets most healing places.
Fonteverde Spa Resort is a transformational spot that is literally powered by the earth's magma. This volcanic area of Tuscany is known for its healing thermal waters and mineral baths, with the location of Fonteverde being the exclusive resort built in the 17th century by the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici.
This site, amid the precious hot springs and gentle flowing landscape, have been therapeutically utilized for thousands of years - and the power to heal, cleanse and relax are as present as ever!
From Episode 100 of Organic Living TV with the Hippy Gourmet we are so blessed to have the opportunity to visit Fonteverde to film their spa and elaborate pools, and to also spend time in their organic kitchens learning how they tailor-fit each meal to client's specific needs!
This is a resort that after you check-in, you meet with a doctor who not only recommends the best spa treatments, but also telephones the head chef and prescribes the most appropriate menu options, based on the check-up and optimal health.
Fonteverde does something very special to affect people's moods and dispositions into the positive. The glistening waters loaded with soul grounding minerals, coupled with the Tuscan slow-food and organic gourmet diet, makes the body and mind come together in a balanced way - and something you definitely take with you when you leave.
Grazie Mille! Fonteverde and to Luca Centoni at Phoenix Media
You can buy a full version of this episode on DVD available on Amazon.com.
