TIME TO LET OFF SOME STEAM
Time to take a deep breath and congratulate yourself on making it through the holidays.

"Your Inner Peace Place"
For so many, the month of December is filled with a mix of joy and stress and ultimately optimism for what might be in the New Year. If you're in need of a little quiet time to chart your path for 2012 or to simply recharge your batteries, then this special is for you. We're calling it "Your Inner Peace Place" winter suite special and it includes: a one – or two – night getaway. Swim in the heated outdoor infinity pool, order room service so you can dine in front of the fireplace, cozy up in the king featherbed with plump and dreamy pillows. With every snowfall comes a tranquility that can't be replicated at any other time of the year. One night getaways start at $189 for Sunday through Thursday stays, two night getaways start at $359 for Monday through Wednesday stays. This offer is available January and February, but excludes holidays and special event dates.

Who hasn't wished their spa service could go on forever!
It's that feeling that inspired our winter spa special. Enjoy a complimentary Lip Treatment or Eye Bright Treatment add-on with qualifying 80-minute facials. Or, enjoy a complimentary Warm Oil Scalp Massage, Pedissage or Healing Hand Therapy with qualifying spa services. This offer is available January and February and is valid on new appointments only. Sound like something you could benefit from right about now? Ring us up and ask a specialist about which services apply.

For overnight and spa reservations, just give us a call at 888.735.8181, or book online at www.sundaraspa.com, whichever is easier for you.

From the Chef
Finally, we asked Chef John to share his secret hot chocolate recipe, as it's such a comforting concoction. With some coaxing he agreed! Our guests often enjoy this outside at the firepit cove adjacent to our heated infinity pool. The pool deck is heated too, so no snow to worry about. Oh, speaking of snow, bring your snowshoes when you visit – you can snowshoe to your heart's content on our championship golf course.
Sundara Spicy Hot Chocolate
• 2 quarts milk
• 1 quart heavy whipping cream
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 4 star anise
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 Tbs. vanilla extract
• 1 lb. dark chocolate

Preparation: Let the cinnamon and star anise soak in the milk and cream mixture overnight. Add the sugar and place on the stove over medium heat, bringing to a simmer for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture and place back on the stove, adding in the chocolate. Whisk until fully blended. Pour into mugs. At Sundara we top with homemade marshmallows.