Dirtiest Day of My Life

Dirtiest Day of My Life

I think it is safe to say that I am a clean freak. Everything in my house has its place. My nephews know that when they come to my house cupcakes do not have icing because that is a mess waiting to happen. Actually, who am I kidding, they don’t even get cupcakes because the messy fingers, faces and furniture [...]

Let’s Talk – Mental Health Week

Let’s Talk – Mental Health Week

So…let’s talk. May 6 kicks off the start of National Mental Health Week in Canada – following up on February’s Let’s Talk campaign, we’re dragging that issue right out of its dark corner where we can all deal with it. Good thing and about time. Statistics show that a sizable percentage of us will experience some form of mental illness [...]

Moroccan Oil Goes Body

Moroccan Oil Goes Body

For most gals, their beauty ritual revolves around several must-have products that they simply can’t sizzle without. Moroccan Oil, which has quickly become a cultural phenomenon is one of those products. Moroccan Oil, often referred to as “Liquid Gold”, is harvested from the fruit of the argan tree, which grows in the dessert regions of Morocco. The oil has been [...]

Mind-Full-Ness

Mind-Full-Ness

The other day, I did a yoga class with a new instructor who was very keen on mindfulness. Very, very keen. So keen, in fact, that he had us spend what felt like an hour standing and thinking about how our toes felt pressing into our mats, how our fingertips felt brushing against our yoga pants, how our hair felt [...]

Lost & Found Reunion

Lost & Found Reunion

At White Oaks we like to find ways to go the extra mile, or as we like to call it create a WOW moment for our guests. A WOW moment is simply something we do to make your time at White Oaks just a little more unforgettable. Just this past month we had an awesome WOW moment take place that [...]

Naptime in Kenya

Naptime in Kenya

The idea seemed so simple, “just help get the kids down for a nap” he said. Of course we couldn’t say no! We had just spent the morning falling in love with these 25 orphaned children at the Karibu Centre in Thika, Kenya and were excited by the fact that we were asked to help out so that the house [...]

Photo Blog: Works of Art

Photo Blog: Works of Art

Far from the standard generic painting on the wall hotel room, the decor at White Oaks Resort & Spa has fostered a collection of unique works of art throughout its environs. From statues sculpted by local artisans to glass ceiling installations, curious ecclectic pieces can be found around every corner. See if you recognize any of these…  

Living Different

Living Different

Live different. That’s what I have been inspired to do after travelling over 1200 kilometers to experience two weeks in the poorest parts of Kenya. Although my trip is over, I have now found my inspiration and my journey has just begun. I, like many others, have always been thankful for the life that I have here in Canada, loving [...]

Championship Moment

Championship Moment

At White Oaks we like to find ways to go the extra mile, or as we like to call it create a WOW moment for our guests. A WOW moment is simply something we do to make your time at White Oaks just a little more unforgettable. Just this past month we had an awesome WOW moment take place that [...]

Belle of a Ballroom

Belle of a Ballroom

Not everyone wants an understated affair. Some couples want to layer glitz on glamour, add in a dash of opulence… and for good measure a generous sprinkling of absolute luxury to top it off. If that is your style, then that is what you shall get when your lavish reception is held in the aptly named Imperial Ballroom. The palette [...]