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My husband and I just made our annual anniversary getaway, choosing to stay at the Willows Lodge in Woodinville for the second time.
We booked massages at The Spa at Willows this year. We were...
My husband and I just made our annual anniversary getaway, choosing to stay at the Willows Lodge in Woodinville for the second time.
We booked massages at The Spa at Willows this year. We were under the impression that we would be getting our massages simultaneously in the same room; however, my husband was whisked off to an upstairs room (which he later told me was huge and had two massage tables in it), and I was taken into one of the smaller, downstairs room.
He mentioned to his massage therapist that he thought we were to be in the same room, both massage therapists apologized profusely, and as I was already undressed and on the table (and you don't really talk much during a massage anyway), we just went ahead with their set-up. A little disappointing, but really not a big deal to me.
My massage, by Heidi, was quite good. She listened to what I told her pre-massage and gave a great leg massage. I would rate the massage itself 4 stars.
The women working the front desk at The Spa had little personality, and the first one (there was one there when we went in, and another when we came out) was giving one of the therapists a hard time (in front of three clients) about a removed document, which I found quite unprofessional.
The facility itself was rather small, the waiting room a little too "cozy."
I should review Heidi separately because she *did* give a good massage, but the overall experience left a little to be desired.
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We use Brookfield vets in Redmond and really like them.
We use Brookfield vets in Redmond and really like them.
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Athenian Garden has fantastic food and service.
Their chicken souvlaki is my favorite, and their Greek salads are delicious. Lunch plates are very inexpensive, and the service is fast and...
Athenian Garden has fantastic food and service.
Their chicken souvlaki is my favorite, and their Greek salads are delicious. Lunch plates are very inexpensive, and the service is fast and courteous.
I must also say a word about their desserts. EVERY one I've ever tried is outstanding, but their Napoleons are to die for!
This business has been around in St. Pete forever, and it's because they combine great food with fantastic service and reasonable prices.
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Moon Under Water has a great selection of on-tap beers, live music some nights and a delicious selection of food - from curry to grilled chicken. It has great ambience, and a view of the bay if...
Moon Under Water has a great selection of on-tap beers, live music some nights and a delicious selection of food - from curry to grilled chicken. It has great ambience, and a view of the bay if you're on the porch or outside.
The only downfall is that, each time I've been here, the service has been quite slow. If you're not in a hurry, give them a try.
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Market Street Music is one of the premier Kindermusik studios in the nation. I have had my 5-year-old daughter in their classes since she was 6-months old, and she is well on her way to reading...
Market Street Music is one of the premier Kindermusik studios in the nation. I have had my 5-year-old daughter in their classes since she was 6-months old, and she is well on her way to reading music and can carry a tune with the best of them.
My 2-year-old son has been enrolled from about 9-months old and asks almost every single day for his music class teacher, whom he just adores.
The Kindermusik curriculum itself is fantastic, but it's the teachers at Market Street, particularly Katie & Denise, who make the experience so fantastic for the kids.
You can take a trial class for free, and I would recommend trying them out first. Be warned that it *is* a little pricey, but in my opinion, worth every penny.
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The Sprouts Children's Theater within Second Story Repertory in Redmond Town Center is fantastic.
Their four show seasons are filled with great classics like "The Frog Prince," "Snow White and...
The Sprouts Children's Theater within Second Story Repertory in Redmond Town Center is fantastic.
Their four show seasons are filled with great classics like "The Frog Prince," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," and "The Brave Little Tailor." Each 45-60 minute show includes music and singing and audience participation/interaction.
The theater is intimate, and seating for kids, should they want it, is right on the floor in front of the stage. (My own daughter prefers to sit in a seat with us.)
My biggest rave about Sprouts is the $8.50 ticket price. Absolutely a great value, and if you become a subscriber, you receive a discount. Subscribers are also granted earlier access to the theater for better seating.
If you have kids and are looking for a fun way to spend some time with them (especially in the winter months), give the Sprouts productions a try!
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The Queen Mary Tea Room is a delightful little place to spend some time with friends or family. They have a wonderful selection of teas to choose from, a staff that can help you choose if you're a...
The Queen Mary Tea Room is a delightful little place to spend some time with friends or family. They have a wonderful selection of teas to choose from, a staff that can help you choose if you're a tea novice, and nibbles that are delicious.
My moms' group booked a rather large tea (about 16 or so of us) last year, and we had a lovely afternoon sitting, sipping and chatting. They even offered us tiaras to wear for "that special touch."
If you have kids, this is also a fun place to go with them (they serve beverages besides tea). We saw two mothers with younger daughters in there having tea, and the little girls were wearing their tiaras, giggling and totally enjoying the three tiers of scones, cookies and tea sandwiches.
Fun time, great service, delicious tea! What more could you ask for?
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Big Picture http://www.thebigpicture.net/ does events. I've only gone to see movies, and it's a beautiful facility. Might be worth looking into.
Big Picture http://www.thebigpicture.net/ does events. I've only gone to see movies, and it's a beautiful facility. Might be worth looking into.
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The Willows Lodge in Woodinville is a wonderful little area getaway for couples. They offer some great packages (check out the "do not disturb" package), and there is a spa on the premises if you...
The Willows Lodge in Woodinville is a wonderful little area getaway for couples. They offer some great packages (check out the "do not disturb" package), and there is a spa on the premises if you want to indulge while you're there.
http://www.willowslodge.com/
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Adam Hannemann of ash Consulting was just out at our house today to work on our computers.
I'm not sure what you might need, but I can tell you that Adam was courteous, timely and FIXED the...
Adam Hannemann of ash Consulting was just out at our house today to work on our computers.
I'm not sure what you might need, but I can tell you that Adam was courteous, timely and FIXED the problem. (We were having some connectivity issues and one of our computers wouldn't open Windows.)
I highly recommend giving him a call!
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