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| Body and Mind Solutions Presents: Camp Vineman For Distinguished Men and Women of Triathlon |
What:
You're a big kid, you've worked hard and it is summer-we think it's time for you to go to camp in the stunning countrysides of Napa,
Sonoma and Marin Counties and then polish it up with a night in San Francisco. While recovering from the Vineman Triathlon, join a
small group of athletes, significant others, and singles for an active recovery and vacation led by a team that consists of professional
triathletes, coaches, bike mechanics, and a masseuse. Some of you may want to skip the exercise and enjoy side excursions or
practice some needed R&R in some of the most stunning countryside in the world. Others may want to practice athletic skills while
visiting the captivating California countryside and receive valuable training advice under the supervision of the Body and Mind Solutions
staff. It's big kid camp.
Who Can Attend:
Camp Vineman caters to cyclists, triathletes and other athletes of all levels. Register promptly as event directors expect this tour to
reach its maximum of 16 athletes quickly. Coach per athlete ratio will be 1:3, respectively.
When:
This camp will commence on Monday, August 1, 2005 at 9:30 AM and end on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 12:30 PM. Each morning we
will meet in the lobby of our hotel unless noted otherwise.
Itinerary
Day 1, Monday
Evening Residence: Villagio Inn and Spa, Yountville, California
Ahh...the day after the race. Please take your time, but not too much, as fun is to be had. On this low-key day, please meet at 9:30 AM in
the lobby of the Santa Rosa, Vineyard Creek Hotel with your luggage ready, your Tommy Bahamas on, and please do not have your
bikes broken down. You will be introduced to your coaches, masseuse, bike mechanic, sherpa, and new friends. Massages will be
scheduled. Our meet and greet will be followed by an active stretch and yoga class. After our morning activity, we will head to lunch at
our new residence, Villagio Inn and Spa, Yountville. The Inn, with it’s Italian cluster-style architecture, features 112 spacious
guestrooms arranged in two story building clusters, private patios and balconies, fireplaces, down comforters, oversized, sunken
bathtubs, swimming pool and jacuzzi, welcome bottle of wine, daily champagne breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, coffee and cookies,
concierge and room service. The Villagio Inn is comfort infused with style. “The ideal pied-a-terre for anyone intent on exploring the
glories or America’s preeminent wine region” ~Wine Spectator
Day 2, Tuesday
Evening Residence: Villagio Inn and Spa, Yountville, California
After your morning culinary delight, we'll head out on our bikes through the oak-dotted hills in Napa Valley towards Calistoga. Pedal
through the heart of the valley, stopping to visit a few of the over 500 wineries that dot the landscape. Is relaxation in order? Then enjoy
the pool and spa at our luxurious hotel or treat yourself to some shopping and world-class dining.
Day 3, Wednesday
Evening Residence: Madrona Manor, Healdsburg, California
After breakfast, we will depart and head for our new residence, the Madrona Manor. The Madrona Manor is a Wine Country Inn &
Restaurant and offers a storybook setting and elegant dining. This majestic three-story Victorian Mansion, built in 1881, offers nine
luxurious rooms with private baths, elegant decor, king-sized beds, feather soft linens, thick terry cloth robes and an extensive buffet
breakfast. All bedrooms have fireplaces. Five rooms contain the antique furniture of the original owner. Downstairs, the elegant Music
Room is graced with many original antiques, including a stunning rosewood piano. This is a delightful area for reading near the fire,
chatting with other guests or enjoying a game or two of chess. Chef Mallgren creates three separate daily gourmet tasting menus of
five, seven, or nine courses for those seeking the complete culinary tour de force. Why not? You've earned it. After getting settled, we
will take a vote to see whose legs are ready to run. After a quick jog or bike, we will pedal to the historic town of Sonoma, whose
Spanish-style plaza is surrounded by charming boutiques and antiques shops. Choose to end a perfect day with a soothing massage
at the Sonoma Mission Inn or try one of their famous Roman bath treatments. After lunch, you will be free to retire to your room or enjoy
the luscious grounds and await your massage.
Day 4, Thursday
Evening Residence: Meadowood, St. Helena, California
After breakfast and then a possible run or swim, we will pedal toward the coast and observe the vineyards giving way to rolling pastures.
Once our daily activities are complete, we will retire to our new home, Meadowood. Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Meadowood's
essence comes from its setting. Settled on a private estate, Meadowood is a center of social, cultural, and viticultural life in Napa Valley
and a second home for those who enjoy the beauty and hospitality of the wine country. The need for sensibility dictated an honest use
of natural materials and simplicity in Meadowood's design. These characteristics are still found today in the straight-forward
architecture of the guest cottages sensitively tucked into the hillside and the simplicity of stone walls erected by Chinese craftsmen
over a century ago. Meadowood has an honest and straightforward style, rooted in its heritage. Its quality is grounded in a clear
understanding of what works. It is a refined country warmth, a gracious hospitality that is welcoming and rooted in the traditions of
grape growing and winemaking that are the heart of Napa Valley. Our rooms will have a California king bed, wood-burning fireplace,
spacious bathroom with separate soaking tub and shower, views of the wooded hillsides and a private terrace.
A Message from Meadowood regarding Recreaction (Activities are not included within the price of Camp Vineman)
Bike
Run
Transitions
Strategy and Tactics
Nutrition
Sample Itinerary:
Camp Includes:
Coaches
Our triathlon coaches are USA Triathlon certified, have coached as resident or guest coaches for Tri California and have competed
internationally as pros or elite age group athletes.
Details:
Partners, spouses, triathlon sherpas will receive a discount, plus, early birds...
Full payment is due upon booking. Register at Active.com (event ID: 1197805) by clicking on the link below! There will be a small fee
should you choose to pay on line using a credit card. Checks are accepted and you will be directed on how to do so after registering.
All rooms will be booked in non-smoking mid-delux rooms. Upgrades can be made for an additional price. Plane fare is paid for
outside of the training camp fee and obtained by each camp participant. Bike break-down is available but not included in the tour-
please contact our bike mechanic to arrange for assistance. Please always be respectful to our other guests by being prompt.
You're a big kid, you've worked hard and it is summer-we think it's time for you to go to camp in the stunning countrysides of Napa,
Sonoma and Marin Counties and then polish it up with a night in San Francisco. While recovering from the Vineman Triathlon, join a
small group of athletes, significant others, and singles for an active recovery and vacation led by a team that consists of professional
triathletes, coaches, bike mechanics, and a masseuse. Some of you may want to skip the exercise and enjoy side excursions or
practice some needed R&R in some of the most stunning countryside in the world. Others may want to practice athletic skills while
visiting the captivating California countryside and receive valuable training advice under the supervision of the Body and Mind Solutions
staff. It's big kid camp.
Who Can Attend:
Camp Vineman caters to cyclists, triathletes and other athletes of all levels. Register promptly as event directors expect this tour to
reach its maximum of 16 athletes quickly. Coach per athlete ratio will be 1:3, respectively.
When:
This camp will commence on Monday, August 1, 2005 at 9:30 AM and end on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 12:30 PM. Each morning we
will meet in the lobby of our hotel unless noted otherwise.
Itinerary
Day 1, Monday
Evening Residence: Villagio Inn and Spa, Yountville, California
Ahh...the day after the race. Please take your time, but not too much, as fun is to be had. On this low-key day, please meet at 9:30 AM in
the lobby of the Santa Rosa, Vineyard Creek Hotel with your luggage ready, your Tommy Bahamas on, and please do not have your
bikes broken down. You will be introduced to your coaches, masseuse, bike mechanic, sherpa, and new friends. Massages will be
scheduled. Our meet and greet will be followed by an active stretch and yoga class. After our morning activity, we will head to lunch at
our new residence, Villagio Inn and Spa, Yountville. The Inn, with it’s Italian cluster-style architecture, features 112 spacious
guestrooms arranged in two story building clusters, private patios and balconies, fireplaces, down comforters, oversized, sunken
bathtubs, swimming pool and jacuzzi, welcome bottle of wine, daily champagne breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, coffee and cookies,
concierge and room service. The Villagio Inn is comfort infused with style. “The ideal pied-a-terre for anyone intent on exploring the
glories or America’s preeminent wine region” ~Wine Spectator
Day 2, Tuesday
Evening Residence: Villagio Inn and Spa, Yountville, California
After your morning culinary delight, we'll head out on our bikes through the oak-dotted hills in Napa Valley towards Calistoga. Pedal
through the heart of the valley, stopping to visit a few of the over 500 wineries that dot the landscape. Is relaxation in order? Then enjoy
the pool and spa at our luxurious hotel or treat yourself to some shopping and world-class dining.
Day 3, Wednesday
Evening Residence: Madrona Manor, Healdsburg, California
After breakfast, we will depart and head for our new residence, the Madrona Manor. The Madrona Manor is a Wine Country Inn &
Restaurant and offers a storybook setting and elegant dining. This majestic three-story Victorian Mansion, built in 1881, offers nine
luxurious rooms with private baths, elegant decor, king-sized beds, feather soft linens, thick terry cloth robes and an extensive buffet
breakfast. All bedrooms have fireplaces. Five rooms contain the antique furniture of the original owner. Downstairs, the elegant Music
Room is graced with many original antiques, including a stunning rosewood piano. This is a delightful area for reading near the fire,
chatting with other guests or enjoying a game or two of chess. Chef Mallgren creates three separate daily gourmet tasting menus of
five, seven, or nine courses for those seeking the complete culinary tour de force. Why not? You've earned it. After getting settled, we
will take a vote to see whose legs are ready to run. After a quick jog or bike, we will pedal to the historic town of Sonoma, whose
Spanish-style plaza is surrounded by charming boutiques and antiques shops. Choose to end a perfect day with a soothing massage
at the Sonoma Mission Inn or try one of their famous Roman bath treatments. After lunch, you will be free to retire to your room or enjoy
the luscious grounds and await your massage.
Day 4, Thursday
Evening Residence: Meadowood, St. Helena, California
After breakfast and then a possible run or swim, we will pedal toward the coast and observe the vineyards giving way to rolling pastures.
Once our daily activities are complete, we will retire to our new home, Meadowood. Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Meadowood's
essence comes from its setting. Settled on a private estate, Meadowood is a center of social, cultural, and viticultural life in Napa Valley
and a second home for those who enjoy the beauty and hospitality of the wine country. The need for sensibility dictated an honest use
of natural materials and simplicity in Meadowood's design. These characteristics are still found today in the straight-forward
architecture of the guest cottages sensitively tucked into the hillside and the simplicity of stone walls erected by Chinese craftsmen
over a century ago. Meadowood has an honest and straightforward style, rooted in its heritage. Its quality is grounded in a clear
understanding of what works. It is a refined country warmth, a gracious hospitality that is welcoming and rooted in the traditions of
grape growing and winemaking that are the heart of Napa Valley. Our rooms will have a California king bed, wood-burning fireplace,
spacious bathroom with separate soaking tub and shower, views of the wooded hillsides and a private terrace.
A Message from Meadowood regarding Recreaction (Activities are not included within the price of Camp Vineman)
- To ensure the comfort and enjoyment of all guests partaking in our recreation activities we request that appropriate sports attire
be worn during play. Please share our guidelines with your attendees.
For golf, shirts with collars, slacks, shorts, skirts, golf spikes or tennis shoes are appropriate. For tennis, we ask that shirts with
collars and tennis shoes be worn. For croquet, we require that players wear tennis shoes, sneakers, white clothes, shirts with
collars, slacks, shorts, or skirts. Blue jeans, swim wear, short shorts and shoes with elevated heels are not permitted.
For golf, we are pleased to confirm $45.00 green fee per person per day. For consecutive tee times of more than 12 players,
tournament pricing will apply. We suggest a $2.00 handling and storage fee per golf bag. Please release reserved tee times no
later than one week prior to play to avoid cancellation penalty.
For tennis, we are pleased to confirm $16.00 per court for singles and $24.00 per court for doubles for up to 2 hours of playing
time. Reserved courts must be released no later than one week prior to play to avoid cancellation penalty.
We are pleased to confirm croquet fees as follows:
1 Player $35 for 1 hour of instruction plus one hour of play
2-8 Players $25 per person for 1 hour of instruction plus 1 hour of play
9-32 Players $22.50 per person for 2 hour tournament
Croquet times must be guaranteed one week prior to play, and must be released no later than one week prior to play to avoid
cancellation penalty. White sports attire is required for playing croquet and includes white pants, white shirt with collar and soft-
soled shoes. Light beige pants or shorts are permissible. Those guests whose attire is not in keeping with this dress code will
not be permitted to access the Croquet Lawn (field of play). Hours of play are from 10:00am to dusk, daily.
Day 5, Friday
Evening Residence: Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco, California
Breakfast will be served poolside in Healdsburg. We will then depart the beautiful Sonoma countryside and depart for our
newest and last residence, the Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco, a luxury Kimpton Boutique Hotel in the heart of Fisherman's
Wharf. Located in San Francisco's most popular destination, this historic hotel - named for the Gold Rushers who sought their
fortune here - offers guests an inviting atmosphere, personal services and amenities, and the experience of a luxury San
Francisco boutique hotel. After lunch in San Francisco, we will go for a quick spin across the Golden Gate bridge and head to
the Marin Headlands. Once hanging up our helmets, it'll be time to pack up your bike or hand it over to your bike mechanic to be
broken down. Is anyone up for a swim in the picturesque Aquatic Park? Want to experience the cold San Francisco Bay Water?
Let's do it...we can walk in our wetsuits from our hotel past the famous Ghirardelhi Square and straight down the bleachers and
beach and into the water.
Day 6, Saturday
Evening Residence: Your home
We are so sorry...it is time to leave Neverland. Got a kink in your muscle? Call the masseuse. Did you forget a gift for your
mother-in-law? Call the Sherpa. Can't stop talking about this world's professional triathletes? Call one of the coaches. Before
you leave, we'll do a quick run down the gorgeous and historic Embarcadero-maybe imitate some elephant seals while running
around Pier 39. We will miss you so we'll take some time and extra TLC to deliver you to the San Francisco Airport at 12:30PM.
Topics & Techniques Covered During the week:
Swim
- Swimming gear-wetsuit tips and tricks, goggles vs masks, when is it too warm to use a wetsuit?
- Swimming techniques
- Swimming experiences-things to keep in mind during a race, "This started to happen so I did that"
- Swimming resources
Bike
- Bicycle gear (tools, aerobars & wheels & other stuff, bento boxes, water bottles &different cages, patch kits, tools)
- Bicycle maintenance (how to change a tire, how to check and clean your bike before a ride or race, what to do during a race
when if something goes wrong, what to always have with you) - Cycling techniques-cycling etiquette – it's a matter of safety, how to ride a pace line/down a hill, the importance of knowing the
race course, and why you WON'T learn proper road skills riding with a tri-club - Cycling experiences (race and ride stories, training tips, heart rate monitors)
- Cycling Resources (weekend rides, weekday rides, cycling and maintenance books)
Run
- Running styles and techniques
- Running gear (shoes, hats, belts, good clothing, heart rate monitors)
- Running experiences (bricks, should I carry water/Gu?)
- Running resources (track workouts, books)
Transitions
- Transition gear (triathlon and transition gear checklist, how to set-up)
- Transition at Vineman-a point to point race
Strategy and Tactics
- Element of surprise
- Energy management
- Complete execution of tactics
- Adaptability to change
- Capitalizing on opponents weaknesses
- Racing your strengths
Nutrition
- Nutrition & hydration (casual rides vs races)
- Shared experiences (bonking vs having energy)
- Resources (books)
- Lactate Threshold testing
- Dietary supplements
- Pre-race meals
Sample Itinerary:
- 7:00am-8:00am Breakfast
- 9:00am-12:30pm Ride, Run, and/or Swim - Length of rides, runs, and swims will depend on the day and your individual
schedule - 1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch - Mechanic will be working and making adjustments on bikes, as you tour the countryside and dine on
fine china while you sip incredible vino. - 2:30pm- 5:30pm Free Time/Clinics/Massages/Conferences/Speakers/athletes’ discussion on related topics, etc.
- 6:00pm-8:00pm Dinner - Dining in Napa or the surrounding towns. The night before the race
Camp Includes:
- Sherpa-It's 9PM and you are out of the local Cabarnet!!! Don't fret, just call your Sherpa.
- One ½ hour of free deep-tissue massage, daily. Our massage therapist will be available at $1 per minute thereafter.
Scheduling will begin Monday morning. - Breakfast and lunch meals. On the day of the tour's end, breakfast will be served.
- Transportation for evening dinner trips to local area restaurants.
- Full sag support during rides.
- Pre-Ride/Run/Swim briefing to discuss the day’s ride goals, terrain and other issues.
- Post-Ride/Run/Swim de-briefing to discuss how goals were met and training ride/terrain issues.
- Training profiles.
- Analysis of your riding/running/swimming technique and style.
- Mechanic support - Cleaning and adjusted bikes every morning.
- Return to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 12:30 PM on August 6, 2005.
- Incredible coaching & beautiful riding in the Napa Valley!
Coaches
Our triathlon coaches are USA Triathlon certified, have coached as resident or guest coaches for Tri California and have competed
internationally as pros or elite age group athletes.
Details:
Partners, spouses, triathlon sherpas will receive a discount, plus, early birds...
- March and before: $2500 per person (double occupancy), $500 extra for single occupancy
- April and before: $2700 per athlete (double occupancy), $500 extra for single occupancy
- June: $2900 per athlete (double occupancy), $500 extra for single occupancy
Full payment is due upon booking. Register at Active.com (event ID: 1197805) by clicking on the link below! There will be a small fee
should you choose to pay on line using a credit card. Checks are accepted and you will be directed on how to do so after registering.
All rooms will be booked in non-smoking mid-delux rooms. Upgrades can be made for an additional price. Plane fare is paid for
outside of the training camp fee and obtained by each camp participant. Bike break-down is available but not included in the tour-
please contact our bike mechanic to arrange for assistance. Please always be respectful to our other guests by being prompt.
| © Copyright 2007, Cristin Reichmuth, M.A.. Material provided on this web site is for educational and/or informational purposes only. This web site does not offer either online services or medical advice. No therapeutic relationship is established by use of this site. If you have comments or questions, please contact: info@bodyandmindsolutions.com. |
