The Inland Empire, nestled in the center of Southern California, is surrounded by mountains and vineyards, and olive and orange groves fill the valleys. Combine this bounty with its spas, resorts and cuisine that highlights this local produce, and there is a bumper crop of wellness options that can be harvested by groups. The temperate weather year-round, convenient location in the center of Southern California and new developments are attracting more incentive and meeting travel to the area as well.
Temecula Vineyards. According to Adams, groups can easily incorporate wellness activities with Yoga in the Vines, Fitness in the Vines or even an early morning run on wine country trails where one may even see hot air balloons overhead. Temecula Valley Dinner. Groups can recharge and relax while enjoying spa amenities. The new 26,square-foot, two-story Spa Pechanga at Pechanga Resort Casino makes it easy for attendees to refresh just feet from their meeting space or guest room.
In addition to the services provided at the spa facility, the spa can come to an event with treatments, amenities, such as an Aromatherapy Bar, and fitness activities. Many of the spa treatments use local and indigenous ingredients, which connects guests to the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, the owners of the property. A native of Temecula, Mimi Ko is the fitness coordinator and runs the wellness initiatives at the property.
In addition to teaching spin, yoga and circuit training classes five days a week for hotel guests and spa patrons, she can also host private classes for conference groups on the Event Lawn or Green Roof Terrace. Ko also has a series of fitness videos on in-room channels that use guest room furniture as equipment. Ontario, home to the Ontario International Airport and venues such as the Ontario Convention Center and Citizens Business Bank Arena, is well equipped to host conventions of up to 40, attendees.
In addition to its 65, square feet of indoor space, there is nearly 14, square feet of outdoor space at the Center, including the Plaza, which can accommodate attendees. These venues can be used for a group yoga class, meditation or just to get some fresh air between meetings. Riverside Convention Center Terrace. The culinary team also has a partnership with nearby Loma Linda University Health, a nationally recognized medical research university.
