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917 Marble Drive
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House | 3 bedrooms | sleeps 6
|Key Info
Imagine watching glorious sunsets from the privacy of your own beautiful lakeside home! Our beautiful villa is west facing which means that you can enjoy the sun from morning until sundown.
Situated in the gated community of Briarwood, the villa is only 10 minutes by car from Fifth Avenue, Tin City and the famous white sandy beaches of Naples. Guests are welcome to make use of the tennis courts, volleyball court and large community pool. Briarwood is very close to supermarkets, drug stores, restaurants and ATMs. There are numerous golf courses nearby as well as easy access to shopping and outlet malls. There are plenty of watersports available locally and a water park with flumes and a lazy river, open at weekends and every day in the summer is an easy 5 minute drive. Busch Gardens and Adventure Isalnd in Tampa are a 2 hour drive away.
|Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|Naples Town Beach 9 km
|Will consider
|Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car essential
|Nearest Amenities
|2 km
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: South West Florida International 48 km, Nearest railway: Fort Myers 64 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Private outdoor pool (heated), Internet access, DVD player
|Private outdoor pool (heated)
|Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms and 1 En suites
|Double beds (2), Single beds (2), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 6
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Private outdoor pool (heated), Balcony or terrace, BBQ
|Further details indoors
Our lovely villa is beautifully furnished, fully airconditioned and equipped with all you will need for a wonderful and relaxing vacation. The carpeted master bedroom suite has a king sized bed, walk-in wardrobe, private bath with oversized shower, large soaking tub, twin vanity and private lavatory. The master bedroom has a large TV, wired and wireless internet connection, clock radio and access to the screened in lanai and pool. The pretty second carpeted bedroom has a double bed, wardrobe, clock radio and access to lanai and pool. The spacious third carpeted bedroom has twin beds, TV, wardrobe and clock radio. The second and third bedrooms share a bath with shower, tub, vanity and lavatory.
The large tiled living area and master bedroom have vaulted ceilings and all rooms have ceiling fans. The tiled living room has sofas seating 6 and a large cable TV with DVD and VCR. There is a selection of games and books for guest use. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, microwave, US large refrigerator/freezer with ice and cold water dispenser and dishwasher. It has beautiful granite counter tops. The separate utility room has washer and dryer and access to the double garage. Alongside the kitchen is a breakfast nook with glorious views over the pool and the lake beyond and access to the screened lanai and pool. There is a separate formal dining area off the living room.
The villa has wireless internet access so you can even use your laptop throughout, even by the pool!
|Further details outdoors
The three sliding patio doors in the living room slide right back and open up to provide perfect access to the screened lanai and pool. The oversized pool deck has table, chairs and modern, comfortable sun loungers, and a shaded area to escape the sun, The pool has both solar and electric heating. This ensures that the pool can be used throughout the year. The screened lanai has a fine mesh to keep insects out but lets the sun in! The pool, which faces west, overlooks the largest lake in Briarwood and many happy hours may be spent in watching the wildlife and wonderful sunsets.
|Further details
Our home, garden and pool are professionally maintained and cared for throughout the year. BBQ, crib, high chair and golf clubs are available on request. Our local agent offers a 24/7 emergency phone service should any problems arise.
Long stay, low season and last minute discounts may be available.
About this location
The Southwest Gulf Coast region
South West Florida is a breathtakingly beautiful, lightly developed but nevertheless well connected area of the Southern USA. This geographic area is principally famous for its outlying barrier islands and the beautiful gulf beaches. It is home to some of the most elite destination cities of the world such as Naples, Sarasota, Siesta Key, Boca Grande and Sanibel Island. A year round warm, tropical climate typically prevails. There is a popular University, major league baseball teams choose to train here. Nature and naturalist pursuits are popular as is Birding with "those in the know" and fantastic opportunities for study, viewing or picture sessions exist at many areas. Historic districts and landmarks can be found in all counties. Cities famous for their cultural refinements and museums include Naples and Sarasota. Nightlife can be found in all major cities including theatre, seasonal ballet and symphony and exquisite dining opportunities exist.
Naples Florida offers glorious sunsets, incredible shopping, championship golf & white sand beaches while being home to some of the most luxurious waterfront properties in the world.
Naples is the crown jewel of Southwest Florida -- nestled on the sun drenched beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Naples is known for world class shopping, dining and abundant, challenging golf courses. It is also, only steps away from island seclusion or the untamed tropical wilderness of The Everglades. Boasting one of the nation's best sandboxes and calmest seas, Naples makes a splash with water lovers and sunloving holiday makers. Friendly parks beckon sports enthusiasts and picnickers with lovely green spaces and recreational facilities. Naples is located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida.
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15 Feb 2015
"Location, location, location."
This villa is on the Briarwood Estate East Naples. It is convenient for Old Naples and the sea (10/15 mins drive). Briarwood is a gated community and after registration access is by a scanned barcode … More
4 Sep 2014
"Great villa, lovely pool with a beautiful view"
A very comfortable villa in a residential community. The villa has three very spacious bedrooms with plenty of wardrobe space. The villa has everything you need from iron and ironing board to sun lo… More
24 Apr 2014
"Fabulous lake-view location, close to downtown and beaches."
Having stayed on the Briarwood estate several times, we thought this villa had a particularly good south-west facing pool area, with afternoon sunshine and a wide lakeside view. It's great for families, with little extras like beach furniture coming in very handy! Wi-fi worked well for several devices. Communication with both the UK owner and US agents was fantastic throughout.
7 Feb 2014
"Relaxing stay in prime location"
Escaped from the winter, wind and rain in UK to sunny Florida. For some of the time we caught the cooling winds blowing from the frozen northern states which pegged temperatures slightly but still the sun shone! Property was on a pristine and secure gated community within easy reach of all amenities and had all the comforts of home. Very well equipped and comfortable. Would recommend pool heating in January! Beautiful aspect from the large pool area which overlooked a small lake with wildlife galore, including a small group of otters that regularly came to feed. Property was not overlooked and was quiet and private. Owner was friendly, helpful and responsive and our booking handled very efficiently and to our complete satisfaction. We had a lovely stay and would be happy to return again for a winter break.
12 Jan 2014
We enjoyed our stay in Naples very much. The house was large and clean and the pool area was an added bonus, especially with the views. The owner left an information booklet on various local attractions, shopping and beach areas which was helpful. The house provided all the amenities that your could possibly want.We hope to return again soon.
6 Jan 2014
"Fabulous, safe location with plenty to do and beautiful scenery."
This Naples home was a fabulous fit for our family of 5. There was plenty of space which was well maintained, beautiful scenery all around, and a perfect location. We experienced a comfortable, secure stay while being able to explore Florida.
Lovely to hear that our beautiful home and its fabulous location met your holiday expectations, Lael. Looking forward to welcoming you back!
20 Aug 2013
"As described"
My wife daughter and I spent an enjoyable and relaxing week in this property in early August. The website photos and description accurately reflected the property which enjoys a quiet and secure locat… More
30 Jun 2013
"Shame about the A/C"
Although overall we enjoyed our stay. Some of the fixtures and fittings were starting to show their age - blinds need replacing etc, patio doors were quite stiff and difficult to open.Pool area was ni… More
Thanks for your comments. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay at our home. This is certainly the message I received clearly from the positive emails we routinely exchanged at the end of your stay too. The last day of your stay was the first time you mentioned anything about the air conditioning giving me no time to try to resolve matters for you. The air conditioning didn't cope because you did not follow the very simple instructions and managed to freeze the unit. Our agents reported a flooded garage and the unit's temperature set far too low despite clear instructions positioned on the wall next to the thermostat when they visited the day after you left. No other guests have ignored the instructions before in the nine years we have been renting out our home. It seems reasonable to me that you should pay for the repair and generous of me to offer to share the cost in the circumstances. I have apologised for not contacting you about it sooner but suffering two family bereavements in five days in May meant that I was distracted temporarily. I am looking forward to helping all our future guests enjoy a fantastic holiday at our home in Naples. Simon
31 May 2013
"Lovely holiday in Naples"
We travelled with our daughter and son-in-law and stayed 2 weeks in April 2013. We were pleasantly surprised at how large the villa was with an extensive pool area with enough sun loungers and dining area for the 4 of us. It was good that we didn't need the pool heating it was even pleasant for an early morning dip and the pool guys came every week to maintain it which was good. The villa was very well equipped and had plenty of towels and beach towels and also cooler boxes and beach chairs to use. The lay out was good as the main bedroom is on one side and the double and single rooms are on the other side of the villa. It is a peaceful location with a lovely lake view attracting lots of wild life.
Briarwood is a very nice gated community and is well situated for all Naples has to offer. The beach, 5th Avenue and 3rd Street South are about 10 minutes drive away and lots of bars and restaurants within easy reach. The beach is lovely for relaxing or for walking and there was always dolphins to be seen.
Lots of nice areas to visit and we also drove the 2 hours to Miami Coral Gables and caught the Big Bus Tour bus and toured Downtown Miami and the beach loop.
The free Wi-Fi was very much appreciated.
Simon the owner was very helpful in booking and with information provided and the deposit was refunded 5 weeks after our return. Would have no hesitation in booking this villa again.
6 Feb 2013
"Florida in January"
The villa was in immaculate condition as the photographs show. It is on a very well kept and very quiet development and we felt quite at home. There is a well-appointed pool area where we could spend our time relaxing in the sun.
Facing west facing over the lake it has plenty of birds and wild life including ospreys and its own resident otters. The views from the pool area were complimented by some wonderful sunsets.
Naples has plenty to offer with plenty of amenities, excellent restaurants, supermarkets and shopping malls and miles of sandy beaches all within a ten minute drive.
Everglade City, Marco Island and Sanibel Island are all within easy reach and each good for a day sightseeing. We also found some excellent golf courses, the furthest out being no more than a 30 minute drive. A trip to Key West is a must but a stay in that area of at least one night or even two would be recommended.
All in all a place to be recommended and we will probably return.
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100% pro-Georgian article. If Economist likes Georgia more than Russia, I respect their choice. My advice it's better to select friends more carefully.
What is the blame that can be liberally apportioned to the Ossetian people? That they have suffered humiliation for years, that thousands of Ossetians had killed on Ossetian land during massacres, that the nation has been deprived of unity, that some crazy maniac ordered a massacre, that they have been attacked again with schools and hospitals shelled, that they had to defend their families, their homes, their language and their freedom? Think.
While blame in this case can be liberally apportioned to all involved parties, a very important consideration is that Russia can always be relied upon to undertake the most cynical course of action available.
Whether it is the mysterious pipepline explosions or a clampdown on independent newspapers or banning georgian wines or polish meat products for spurious reasons, or poisoning dissidents in foreign countries with polonium, or bullying the Baltics for rightly viewing Soviet occupation as an occupation, to using tax pretexts to overturn contracts signed with foreign companies etc etc, Russia spares no effort to make people uneasy and distrustful.
What a pity. Could've been so different.
to georgebrassensNot sure to what extent you are familiar with the subject. I regret that you reduce the problem to Putin. Yes, he is not a saint, to put it mildly, but there was no Putin in 1920 or 1990. You should be questioning the words and actions of Saaksshvili who is responsible for killing innocent people in Ossetia. And I don't need to be told by Putin or anyone else that there was a genocide. I saw it with my own eyes.
"They are taking everything, old shoes, even the lavatories. Why /do they need those?" asked Mr Utiashvili.
Sad to see Russians so poor they need to invade nations of 4million people and steal their toilets!
ethnic cleansing? Russia already did that in Abkhazia; of course they would dp taht in Ossetia..
If we go back to the Cold War, (which I support), I think the US should issue passports to Cubans, declare them independent, start an uprising, and as soon as Castro(s) counter-attack, invade with impunity....
but we will leave the toilets...we have plenty of places to put our turds....maybe Moscow
/"They are taking everything, old shoes, even the lavatories. Why /do they need those?" asked Mr Utiashvili.Maybe somebody should explain Mr Utiashvili what lavatories are used for? Seem like he had spent too much time in the fields.
I thought the article was going to turn out okay until this "Yet the evidence of ethnic cleansing of Georgians is obvious." - a clearly unqualified opinion expressing a personal point of view. No wonder the name of the correspondent is not shown, the editors must be pretty ashamed.
The fuss about the number the of deaths reminds me the plot of the following movie:The story goes about a prostitute, who robbed her client. She was questioned by the investigator, but she would not confess and he had no direct evidence. Suddenly he leaves the room and comes back with the news that the body of that client was found. She cries immediately: "That was not me! I just robbed him!" The client was of course alive, but the confession was obtained. Is not like Saakashvili, who cries now: "No, I didn't kill 2000 civilians, I killed much less!" Though we still don't know how many. Let's apply the method of the Western historians, who study Stalin's terror. After the opening of the Soviet archieves documents were found about 3 million people who were executed or died in the camps during the whole Stalin reign. If I would be an anticommusnist historian, I would be quite dissappointed. But not those ingenious people. They just say now that AT LEAST 3 million people died and probably many more but archives disappeared bla-bla-bla. That "many more" figure varies arbitrarily from 20 up to 60 million people. What if we apply the same method in this situation?AT LEAST 44 people died due to the criminal actions of Saakashvili, but probably many more. Maybe as many as 2000, or why not 4000 thousands? I think Robert Conquest should be satisfied with this approach.
georgebrassensIs it a time for commercial now? Do the books of Politkovskaia sell better now when she is dead? If so, maybe that's explains why she is dead? Who killed her?Those who profited most from her death.Who profited most from her death? Western media and publishers. And why don't you mention Shalamov anymore? Maybe you finally learned that the guy died 20 years before Putin got any political prominence. And if he would be alive, odds are that he would support Putin. Just as Solzhenitsyn did, although the latter man was of less dignity.
"Beslan prompted Mr Putin to take more powers into his own hands and to accuse foreigners of scheming to weaken Russia. The war in Georgia is best understood as part of the chain of events that followed."It is so so true. Please readers read again Anna Politkovskaia 's books. You will understand what are the roots of Putin regime. He is a criminal like Hitler was. He is our ennemy in the West. We need to destroy him politically with any hesitation as we must have done in 1936-37 with Hitler.
To mehudi Yes every life is respectable. But the Putin propaganda uses lies - like"genocide" - to create hate between Osetians and Georgians, between Russians and Georgians.This provoked hate by Putin has created massacers in Georgia and particularly in South Osetia.
To asipols I understand how much it is difficult for you to learn that Putin lied to you as he spoke about genocide.It was like the Russians learn of Stalin 's crimes.Of course Putin is not Stalin but only a small Hitler - Liliputin - head of the Russian Reich.
Ok, once again. Russia was "distributing passports"? No! Russia was fulfilling it s duty as a heir of the USSR to the former citizens of USSR who remained without any citizenship. Russia could act otherwise, neither legally nor humanly. Russia may be even happy if some other country would take the burden of protecting South Ossetia, but there are nobody around. And besides there are North Ossetians, our fellow Russian citizens, who would not forgive Russia if it would not protect their brothers (in some cases, literally brothers).Russia's uniform is not as nice as Georgian (American) one? It just proves that wars are not won by nice uniform?Georgia was helping Shamil? Nonsence. If there was a reason why Russia got into the long and bloody war with Muslim mountaineers in the XIX was to protect Christian Georgia. Which recently and volonterily joined Russia. Its of course ironic that now Dagestanians fight within Russian army against Georgia. This war traces back to the time of Beslan? Another nonsense. This war started at least in the beginning of 90-ties. It was started by Georgian government in order to take away the existing autonomy of South Ossetia. At that time SO did not want any independence, neither was it a big friend of Russia. But wasn't all that repeated here on the forum? Why it should be repeated? And why the journal payed such a long trip to get in the end a text mostly repeating the propaganda cliche?It seems that the author was speaking with people only in Gori and a little bit in Tskhinvali (until they start telling something uncomfortable). The rest of the trip must been vacation in the mountains - well, they are nice indeed.
The big Putin's lies about genocide that Russians beleive so much: "Russia first claimed that 2,000 people were killed as a result of what it calls Georgia's "genocide" in South Ossetia. HRW says these figures are wildly inflated (Tskhinvali's city hospital registered just 44 dead and 273 wounded). Now even the Russians are talking of only 133 civilian deaths."
So which is it? Are there "just 44 dead and 273 wounded" and if so why is there "the smell of death, with rotting corpses still strewn around Tskhinvali"?!Perhaps "Tskhinvali's city hospital" was destroyed (which it was) and the numbers it is providing (actually the article does not state WHO is actually providing them) are not accurate. Another article by the Economist that is masking the true crimes of the Georgian administration.
No doubt that every conflict claims lives of both sides. Also there is no absolutely innocent or evil party to any conflict; the Georgia crisis is not an exception. If there is any interest in peace in the region both parties should not be happy with the atrocities against the population of the other party.
Although the article casts light on some local elements of this problem, I believe this conflict, in its current form, is more understandable from a more international perspective i.e the politics between the West, in particular the US, and Russia. I believe Russians have been looking for an opportunity to show their extreme dissatisfaction with the Western, and American, humilating policies towards Russia. Unfortunately, the naive, and cruel, move of the president of Georgia gave Russians that excuse to, by invading Georgia as one of the closest US allies in the region, send that message to the West. The Russian disciplinary military move seems onle a means of communication. But, the actual losers of this communication are those civilian victims, Russians or Georgians, who either lost their lives or properties.
Sirs, I was astonished with what I hope is unprofessionalism (not biased representation) in covering the tragedy in Ossetia. No analysis of the historical and other roots of the conflict, over-simplification of the problem, misrepresenration of facts (cluster bombs have been used on Tskhinval!), comparison of things a human being has no right to compare, and total disrespect for the unspeakable grief of a small nation attacked by NATO-trained and armed forces using military aviation, tanks, missiles to kill children, women (including my mother and aunt) and elderly in their sleep. Your love for Georgia is admirable, but totally irrelevant in the coverage of the Ossetian tragedy No 3. The coverage is a disgrace to such a respectable publication as The Economist. Yours, A.S.
sir,every human life is priceless. your report of 'just' 44 deaths in tsvinhaly hospital is shame. if your relatives we part of those 'just' 44 corpses, you would have more respect.let those people rest in peace
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Hey, I'm Salima, I'm really interested in coming to this group- sounds fascinating!
Yoga Just Got Real. Yoga That Connects.
Hi there I'm Richard Brook founder of Creative Yoga London - London's fastest growing and most exciting yoga company and meetup. What we do here is unique, always has been and always will! It's born from community, has grown with meetup and we include social and connection events as part of our ethos and schedule! You are what makes us.
Here, as well as getting your wellbeing kicks with immensely talented teachers and an eclectic range of classes and events you also get chance to build your community and your social life, be part of the most fun and original events like Social Yoga Tuesday's & Yoga Raves and even give your dating life a kick with amazing events like Yoga Dating. (Award nominated at this years UK Dating Awards!)
Although we provide amazing depth and quality in our classes, we absolutely pride ourselves on being accessible to both newcomers and experienced yoga students as our common denominator is connection and bringing people together, not about how trendy your yoga gear is or how flexible you are.
For us, connection is at the Heart of who we are. Yoga is all about what brings us wholeness, and you know what? Going to a yoga class at most London studios and walking out without batting an eyelid at the AMAZING people who you've just been in the class with doesn't work for me. That's why my events have been such a hit on meetup. Over the 2 years or so I've been building Creative Yoga London, I've got as much from meeting the great people who come to my classes as any other aspect of the project. You just need the catalyst to say hello. We are it!
Connection with other people IS also a level of the unity we need as human beings to be whole, which is what Yoga is all about! So in our weekly schedule we always have Social Yoga Tuesdays (and often more events) where you get specific chance to meet the other people who rock your wellbeing world!
Creative Yoga London attracts a massive range of people - all interested in having some fun at the most cutting edge yoga project in London.
So this is what we have coming up at the moment!...
***NEW*** YOGA AND WELLBEING CLASS PACKS! (Valid for 3months)
Oh my goodness folks, we all need a dose of this! We are going intergalactic with this one! If you want to give your wellbeing a kickstart and create the momentum for attending regular classes we are doing an almost offensively good offer of 5 classes for £45 or 10 classes for £85, this includes everything except the yoga raves - so Social Yoga Tuesdays, Couples Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Hatha and Dru, Yoga & Creative Movement with Mayan, Ecotherapy, Body-mind workshops. You can sign up for this off the main website - as you'll need to get all fancy with pre-booking the classes you want to attend.
The full schedule of what we presently offer at Creative Yoga London is listed below! (And please note I don't list all the yoga classes I currently run on the meetup group as I think you would want to kill me for the amount of event notifications you'd get sent! Also see the website class schedule)
Social Yoga Tuesdays! (Class followed by a social) Top London Feel-Good Event
7.30pm Every Tuesday - £10
This event is great if you've never tried yoga but fancy giving it a go and combining it with some social connection! The yoga I teach is suitable for all :-) And as far as I know this is one of the few (perhaps only) yoga meetup which isn't just a class, but instead aligns more strongly to the meetup ethos of trying to bring people together. Look out for special guest teachers as well as the core Creative Yoga Team at this one!
It's also a great event if you're a yoga fan who thinks the experience could be way better if you actually got to talk to some of the people you've been in the class with! Meeting people from the relaxed feel-good place that Yoga brings you too is a massive part of what this group is all about.
Yoga Dating (class followed by a social) Singles Connection Event.
7pm Approx fortnightly Fridays or Sundays. Meetup Special Offer £12
Award nominated and extensively featured in National Media. This event rocks if you're single, and you fancy meeting someone of the opposite sex in a much more authentic, relaxed, heart opening and creative setting than normal. Certainly makes a change from noisy nightclubs, tense coffee or pub dates, as you get a much more authentic impression of someone at these fabulous events.
The classes also happen to be immensely fun, great for your personal growth and generally nourishing whether you actually meet someone you're attracted to or not! They educate about the different levels of connection we need as human beings to thrive - connection with yourself, connection with another person, and connection with the bigger group as a whole and include partner, humandala yoga and connection exercises. Seen on Sky News, ITV2 and nominated for Most Original Dating Event at the UK Dating awards! Don't miss out!
Vinyasa Flow with Mayan Patel
5.30pm and 7.30pm Mondays (Rocket Launch Your Week!)
5.30pm Thursdays
The uber-talented Mayan Patel has fast become one of Creative Yoga London's most loved teachers. We only have teachers here who have a special affinity to connect people together and Mayan has just that! His more 'Yang' Vinyasa flow class provides the perfect compliment to Richard's more Yin (softer) Dru Yoga and Camila's embodied Hatha, and is just great for those of you who need a damn good stretch!
Suitable for all. Mayan is also a specialist in Embodied connection and movement - check out his Therapeutic Movement Event below!)
Dru Yoga with Richard Brook
Wednesdays 7.30pm
Dru Yoga is a more gentle style of Yoga (a more Yin style of Yoga) suitable for all. But it's power lies in it's subtlety - it enables the body to relax, release and unwind by removing subtle energy constrictions in the body and create a sense of heart warming wellbeing which is naturally conducive to feeling great! And great for those of you who like deep, deep, relaxation!
Yoga and Creative Movement with Mayan
8.30pm Mondays - check listings
This session is perfect for anyone wishing to work more with embodied, authentic and spontaneous movement. Yoga is a fantastic practice, but on one level it's purpose is to keep our body flexible so we can move with the rhythms of life as they engage us. In these sessions Mayan guides you into connection with your body to help facilitate this spontaneous, interactive and authentic movement.
These sessions are great for both experienced Yoga students wanting to work on their non-structured movement, and also with newcomers keen to explore movement in a new, non-prescribed light. They also tend to attract dancers for similar reasons - from classical backgrounds keen to give their body back over to it's spontaneous movement and also those familiar with practices such as the 5 Rhythms wishing to further deepen their bodily awareness.
Meditation and the Body-Mind Connection; Richard Brook & Michael Arnold
Wednesdays 6.15pm
Alongside the more social events I put on with my team, we're also a collective of experts on meditation and the body-mind connection. Myself (Richard Brook) and Michael Arnold are both leading 5 Elements Acupuncturists with a massive amount of experience in Meditation modalities.
Michael focuses in particular on Presence and Stillness, and I work a lot with the Body-mind Connection. Wednesday at 6.30 is the time you'll find us sharing our wisdom is these educational and experiential workshops.
Eco-Therapy with Julia Lay (Exclusive)
Sundays 3.30pm
Clinical Psychologist Julia Lay facilitates a unique workshop exclusively for Creative Yoga London; Most of us have experienced the sense of wellbeing that can come from spending time in 'nature'. We know intuitively that time amongst plant/wildlife and in open spaces is good for us, and the research is also clear on this. Eco-therapy is about spending time in natural environments in a particular way, that deepens our connection with nature and ourselves, maximising the benefits we derive from our time outdoors.
This workshop will take you out into a local natural area and through some simple exercises as a group and individually to deepen your appreciation of the natural world and increase your sense of connection and presence.
Other Ridiculously Creative Yoga Events (such as Yoga Raves, Yoga & Dance Movement Therapy Picnics!)
As and When!
Yoga Raves
One things is for certain! The creative process continually evolves and changes and I'm sure it won't be long before the next unique project emerges! Recently I organised a series of sell-out Yoga Raves featuring 3 different yoga teachers - all teaching to their individual style and accompanied by music of their favourite genre played by a DJ.
In addition to that we have a sound healer providing the backdrop to the final relaxation. These were all followed by a social of course!
Yoga at Events such as Morning Glory - Rave Your Way into the Day!
I'm super lucky in that I get to teach my super creative yoga at other super creative events like the Morning Gloryville Raves in East London.
It's great fun when I teach at an event like this as it often means a day out for people from the group who want to come along and check out what we are doing and meet loads of other great people along the way. Seriously recommended!
Yoga and Dance Movement Therapy
We've also had Yoga and Dance Movement Therapy Picnics in the park with the amazing Camila Ganc.
Camila is away in her native Brazil at the moment, but when she's back we'll be putting her phenomenal range of talents to good use. As well as teaching Dance Movement Therapy, Camila also teaches Yoga, Tai Chi, and Alexander technique. On top of this she's also an amazing Body Therapist practising both Traditional Massage and Shiatsu Therapy.
Yoga Retreats - Next April 4-7th
I'm exceptionally fortunate in that I organise some incredibly potent and energising yoga and wellness retreats. It's not every day you get to concentrate together so much holistic talent, in some of the most beautiful locations. These retreats are also about much more than yoga - we have at least two teachers at each retreat and different workshops - Meditation, Body-mind connection, Movement Therapy and connection with nature workshops. We also take trips and go for meals at local restaurants. In addition there are a host of different therapies on offer - acupuncture, massage, energy work and fantastic on site facilities - Sauna, Hot Tub, Swimming Pool.
Check out Moinhos Velhos, Portugal - location of our last retreat!
Yoga Styles
The style Richard teaches is suitable for all abilities, ages, fitness levels and incredibly relaxing and great for blitzing stress! My colleagues who also host events, Camila and Mayan provide variety with their Hatha and Vinyasa flow. In addition I'm an expert at teaching yoga that connects people, such as partner and humandala yoga - which I often incorporate into classes when appropriate.
Dru yoga works to strongly to boost your Heart energy so you feel great - which also comes with the added side-effect of making you radiate a greater presence and feel more connected and animated - great for meeting other people. So that's why after classes we take our positive feel good energy for an easy drink and social.
To check out more about what i'm all about (i'm an acupuncturist, yoga teacher, body-mind and holistic expert) then please visit www.richardbrookacupuncture.co.uk and www.creativeyogalondon.co.uk
Many Thanks Richard and the Creative Yoga London Team x
P.S Don't make this one of those groups you join and never attend! Come and see what the fuss is all about! x
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i have some leftover wyeast cali lager yeast from the steam beer i just brewed. does anyone have any good recipes for a darker style "steam" beer?? i dont have the means right now to lager at cold temps.
Sorry, I haven't tried this. It's the only thing that came to mind
Black Steam
by Scott Russell
(5 gallons, partial mash)
2 lbs. pale malt
0.5 lb. dark crystal malt, 90° Lovibond
0.25 lb. black patent malt
0.25 lb. dark Munich malt
5 lbs. unhopped light dry malt extract
3 oz. Northern Brewer hops (plus or minus 8% alpha acid): 1 oz. for 50 min., 1 oz. for 20 min., 1 oz. for 5 min.
Wyeast 2112 (California lager) yeast culture, built up to 1 qt. starter or more
7/8 cup corn sugar (for priming)
Step by Step:
Heat 1 gal. of water to 165° F. Crack grains and mash in. Hold mash at 154° F for 75 min., run off, and sparge with 2 gal. at 168° F. Add dry malt extract to kettle and bring to a boil. Total boil is 50 min. Add 1 oz. hops and boil 30 min. Add 1 oz. hops, boil 15 min. more. Add the rest of the hops, boil 5 min. more, and remove from heat. Add to your primary fermenter along with enough cooled pre-boiled water to make up 5.25 gal. Cool to 70° F, aerate well, and pitch yeast culture. Ferment between 65° F and 70° F for five to eight days, rack to secondary, and chill to 55° F to 60° F. Lager for two weeks, prime, and bottle. Bottle condition three weeks near 50° F.
All-grain brewers: Increase pale malt to 9 lbs., mash water to 4 gal. and sparge water to 5 gal. Follow the same mash schedule and temperatures as above, but plan your boil and hop schedule to reduce kettle contents to 5.25 gal.
All-extract brewers: Steep crystal, Munich and black malts in 2.5 gal. of water, raising heat in kettle to 170° F. Remove grains and stir in 6 lbs. light unhopped dry malt. Boil and hop as above.
Yeast: Although the California lager strain (Wyeast 2112 in particular) is a very warm-tolerant lager strain, it is still best not to ferment too warm. Some ale-like fruitiness is desirable, but it's easy to overdo. Begin fermentation warm and gradually cool the fermenter down. A short lagering stage will finish off the beer without drying it out excessively, and will help clarify it.
A note on packaging: I may be a heretic, but I prefer bottled homebrew to kegged. Some brews, including this one, just seem more balanced, more alive from the bottle than from a keg. The live yeast continues to contribute flavor compounds in the bottle and keeps the beer fresher tasting for a longer time. Also, the natural carbonation from bottle conditioning adds a smoothness that can't be matched by force carbonation (unless you want to get into a nitro mix setup!). This style of beer needs to be relatively highly carbonated, so if you are going to keg it, adjust your pressure accordingly.
What's your hobby Ray? Drinkin. Want a beer Buddy?
that actually sounds really good. i'd go with something as you would with a dunkelweizen and just add a small amount of chocolate malt the first try. you can experiment from there.
i may have to try this. i was going to brew a california common this weekend anyway...darkening it up a bit sounds like a great idea.
If you used de-husked carafa III instead of the black patent and substituted a noble hop (like Saaz) for flavor & aroma, you'd have a steam Schwartzbier.
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Francis Duggan
Fanciful Dream Poem by Francis Duggan
I left my love in the Fairy Glen
Home of the litte fairy men
I met her there on a July night
When a Summer moon was beaming bright.
For my love was the Fairy Queen
In Fairyland she reign supreme
She wore a glittering diamond cloak
Queen of the little fairy folk.
Though the night was bright it was bright as day
In a wooded vale I lost my way
Then I sat me down by a tall oak tree
And the Fairy Queen she came to me.
I gazed upon this fairy small
She stood scarcely more than two foot tall
Tiny shoes covered her tiny feet
And she bowed towards me in a fairy greet
Her pretty little face showed no trace of woe
And her hair was white as new fallen snow
And her eyes were sparkling bright and brown
And on her head she wore a tiny crown.
Then she smiled at me and this did say
You're in Fairyland you have lost your way
Sorry to disturb you from your rest
Come along with me and be my guest.
Then she led me to the fairy ball
To a fairy dance in a fairy hall
All the fairy folk were dancing there
And fairy music filled the air.
But when we stepped inside the fairy dance hall door
A hushed silence fell across the floor
Fairy men and women scarce one third my size
All looked up at me with fear in their eyes.
But their Queen she spoke to them and said
Of this gentle giant you need hold no dread
I met him in the oak tree shade
Into Fairyland he has somehow strayed.
Then the fairy band started playing anew
And the fairy folk started dancing too
Round and round the dance floor they did wheel
To the haunting sound of a fairy reel.
I have never seen people quite so gay
As these little fairies in their bright array
These happy folk did laugh and sing
As they danced around in a fairy ring.
Then I left the ball with the Fairy Queen
And we strolled the banks of a moonlit stream
I stooped to kiss her but she was gone
And by the moonlit stream I stood alone.
The alarm clock rang and I awoke
And my spell of fantasy was broke
I awoke to a World of reality
From a Fairyland of fantasy.
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Stuck insand (9/9/2014 10:07:00 PM)
My love Gwnendolyn did me right
She let me go without a fight.
For when you love someone with all your heart
The only path forward may be to be apart.
But it still hurts. (Report) Reply
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