November 2016 – The Willcox

From October until the New Year, our plates are full of hosting, prepping, traveling, gift buying, cooking and so much more. With all the stress and non-stop action, it’s important to remember the most important thing: taking care of yourself and quality time with family. We want to offer a few ways The Willcox can help relieve stress during the holiday:

Trip to the Spa: A deep tissue massage can be the answer to all your holiday stress – Take advantage of a 60 minute massage for $80 and 90 minutes for $110. If you’re really wanting to relax, add in DoTerra Aromatherapy Oil like a relaxing lavender scent for only $10!
Date Night: Take a night off of holiday planning to enjoy a date night at The Lobby Bar. Have fun tasting new wines or crafting your very own Manhattan by choosing your whiskey and your specialty bitter.
Romantic Escape Package: The Willcox is the place to escape for a little alone time and rejuvenation. Relax in front of roaring fires, play outside in the perfect temperature and enjoy the change of the seasons ahead. With rates starting at $160 per night, indulge in a bottle of champagne upon arrival, enjoy an intimate dinner for two in our award-winning restaurant and luxuriate with a couples massage. Get more information about our Romantic Escape package under “Romance & Spa” here: https://thewillcox.com/specials-packages/

Hopefully these tips are helpful to take a little stress off of your holiday season! To book a spa appointment or to take advantage of our Romantic Escape Package, give us a call today: (803)648-1898.

Aiken’s annual Blessing of the Hounds in the Hitchcock Woods is one of our favorite, longstanding Thanksgiving traditions. Each year, the ceremony is part of the Aiken Hounds’ Opening Meet, which officially kicks off Aiken’s busy hunt season. The ceremony brings to light Aiken’s oldest hunting tradition: various fox hunting expeditions. With foxes known as being fast and sly, here are a few tips to make the most out of this year’s Blessing of the Hounds event:

Show up early: Even though the event starts at 11am, we’d recommend getting there around 10am to get a good parking spot and a great view for the event!
Don’t bring your dog: As much as we love our furry friends, leaving your dog at home is the best, safe answer.
Get comfortable: Between the 15 minute walk into Hitchcock Woods and the change of the weather, we recommend comfortable shoes and warm clothing to keep you cozy in the crisp shade of the trees.

We hope you have a wonderful time at the Blessing of the Hounds and can’t wait to see everyone there! Even though an actual hunt is not taking place, it’s a beautiful ritual and insight into Aiken’s rich history. And don’t forget that The Willcox will be sponsoring Bloodies & Bagels for the Aiken Land Conservancy at the Museum at the Memorial Gate from 9-10:30am before the Blessing of the Hounds – come ready for a hot cup of coffee and hot cider or a delicious Bloody Mary and a variety of warm bagels! Get more information here: http://www.aikenstandard.com/article/20141121/AIK0101/141129893

Month: November 2016

Relieving Stress During the Holiday

Blessing of the Hounds

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