Thursday, 18 February 2016

Holman Ranch Launches Summer Camp for Adults and Fitness Camp

Holman Ranch announced today its new Summer Camps for Adults and Fitness Camps. Let Nostalgia Reign Supreme! Allow your inner child to meet your outer grown-up by attending one of Holman Ranch’s throwback Adult Camps!

Carmel Valley, CA, February 18, 2016 – Holman Ranch announced today its new Summer Camps for Adults and Fitness Camps. Let Nostalgia Reign Supreme! Allow your inner child to meet your outer grown-up by attending one of Holman Ranch’s throwback Adult Camps! It's like summer camp when you were a kid, except no early bedtime or wake-up calls! Relax, unwind, and disconnect from the stress of the workday world.

Enjoy a number of traditional camp activities, including:

· Nature hikes

· Swimming

· Arts & crafts

· Archery

· Skeet shooting

· Yoga & meditation

· Star-gazing

· Campfires

· Billiards & ping pong

· Dance classes

· Board games

· Barbecues

Plus a number of adult activities, such as wine or olive oil tastings, cooking or winemaking classes, or simply relaxing and reading a book surrounded by nature on our 400-acre historic ranch. And, of course, s'mores at our nightly campfires. Ghost stories optional.

The other great thing about being an adult is you won’t have to rough it in bunk beds or sleep on the ground at this camp. Instead, you'll reside comfortably in one of our 10 remodeled guest rooms or one of our new Glamping tents right on the ranch!

There's just something about s'mores, campfires and star-gazing with friends, both new and old, that makes for an unforgettable summer camp, no matter what your age. Contact us at 831-659-2640 or info@holmanranch.com! Our helpful staff will help you plan your perfect getaway!

Fitness Camps at Holman Ranch
Holman Ranch in scenic Carmel Valley is known for its horses, wines and olive groves, but we are also a great place to boost your fitness and health with our new Fitness Camps!

Packages are available for 2-night minimum stay with 10 guest rooms, with Glamping tents available for larger groups, and can be customized from a selection of the following activities:

· Individual or group fitness classes, offered in a secluded section of the estate amid olive groves and vineyards.

· Yoga or Pilates classes or private sessions with a certified instructor

· Dining options include catering, cooking on your own, and healthy and nutritious meals at nearby Wills Fargo Steakhouse + Bar

· Cooking demos with renowned local chefs

· Classes on nutrition and healthy eating

· Guided hikes on our numerous trails, from canyons to rolling hills

· Swimming and water aerobics in the estate's swimming pool

· Workouts in our fully equipped fitness room with free weights, universal weight stations, elliptical and treadmill cardio machines.

· Customized personal training sessions available.

· Fresh juice and breakfast bars to start your morning off with an energy boost

· Vineyard run/walk, a fun fitness run or walk through the extensive wine vineyards on the 400-acre grounds

Call our friendly and experienced staff to tailor your or your group’s health vacation to your goals! (831) 659-2640 or info@holmanranch.com

Wine Caves:
The winery at Holman Ranch, located in The Caves, is completely underground in order to take advantage of the natural cooling and humidity held below. The 3000 square foot area maintains a constant temperature of 58˚F-60 ˚F and contains four 750 gallon tanks, four 1200 gallon tanks, and four open top tanks that can hold two tons each. One hundred (100) French oak barrels are maintained year round. Winery operations such as destemming, pressing, fermenting and aging take place within the cool environment of The Caves, while bottling is done directly outside using a mobile bottling line. During harvest, 6 to 8 tons of grapes a day are processed. This may seem low but it is due to the fact that harvesting hours are between 7am to noon on any given day. Grapes are hand picked and loaded into half ton bins, transferred to the winery by tractor and then moved by forklift to the destemmer. White wines take around three weeks to ferment at 50˚F and are bottled in February, while red varietals ferment for two weeks and are bottled in early June. All skins, seeds and stems are composted and returned to the fields. Slow months for our winery are June, July and August with the busiest time being September. The winery will produce 3000-5000 cases annually.

Vineyard & Winery Background:
Located at the north eastern tip of the Carmel Valley Appellation, the family-owned Holman Ranch resides approximately 12 miles inland from the Pacific Coast. Immersed in history and romance, the ranch has not only proven to be an excellent growing location for our vineyards but also for the Tuscan varietal olive trees which have flourished under the temperate climate.

Our estate-grown wine varietals are planted on approximately 21 acres of undulating terrain.

The wines produced are unfined and crafted to deliver the true varietal of the grape from harvest to bottle.

The climate and terroir of the appellation has played a critical part in the success of our wines. The warmth of our inland valley coupled with the cooling marine layer has established itself as an ideal microclimate for the production of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Our Burgundy Clones have thrived from the perfect blend of ideal climate, southern exposure and thin rocky soils.

Holman Ranch Tasting Room:
Holman Ranch’s Carmel Valley tasting room offers the perfect backdrop to swirl, sip and savor the different complexities of Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery wines. There is something for everyone (4 varietals in fact), from the full-bodied Pinot Noirs to the light, fruity flavors of our Pinot Gris and lightly oaked Chardonnay. Holman Ranch also offers estate grown and bottled Olive Oil available for tasting and purchase at the Tasting Room.

The Tasting Room showcases the estate wines of Holman Ranch which includes our Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé of Pinot Noir. Carefully hand-harvested, cold pressed and bottled, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced from the fruits of our Tuscan trees has a delightful spice followed by a buttery finish.

Three tasting flights of three wines each (White, Mountain and Pinot Noir) are available 7 days a week. The Tasting Room also holds a series of cooking demos called In Your Backyard. For more information, call (831) 659-2640.

Olive Grove:
Holman Ranch has its own distinctive olive grove located on a south facing hill of our vineyard. The grove is comprised of 100 trees with multiple cultivars planted. These cultivars consist of 25 Frantoio, 25 Leccino, 10 Mission, 25 Coratina, 5 Pendolino, and 10 Picholine, all of which were originally planted in 2194 in a Carmel Valley orchard then replanted at Holman Ranch in 2007. These mature olive trees allowed us to produce olive oil right away. They are planted in shale for the best production and harvesting results possible. We harvest our fruit by hand in December, which is then milled, producing a superb, high quality product. Although the Olive Grove is not certified organic, we do employ organic practices when farming our trees. Our mill, however, is certified organic. An interesting fact is that olive trees are alternate bearing, which means that one year they may produce 650, 375ml bottles worth of oil, while next year they may produce only 50, 375ml bottles.

Holman Ranch Background:
Holman Ranch: Where the Past is Always Present. Tucked away in the rolling hills of Carmel Valley, Californian historic Holman Ranch provides a unique and memorable setting for weddings, special events, family gatherings, corporate retreats, and team-building events. With its charming gardens, stunning mountain views and serenity, this private estate affords old-world charm while providing modern day conveniences. This stunning Property includes a fully restored stone hacienda, overnight guest rooms, vineyards, olive grove, horse stables and more. www.holmanranch.com

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.holmanranch.com

Friday, 12 February 2016

Conscious Singer-Songwriter Idalee Releases Debut EP Starting Now March 4th

Bonus Single “Heal” & Accompanying in-Prison Music Video out February 12th

Los Angeles, CA, February 11,2016 - Topher Hall aka Idalee marks a new beginning in the search for redemption and second chances. After overcoming a near death experience, the singer-songwriter changed his ways to leave the darkness behind and start over with a music project unlike any other.

After visiting Muskegon Correctional Facility in Michigan, Idalee was deeply moved by what he saw. This trip inspired the lead single “Heal,” a raw, personal ode about redemption.


Teaming up with Prison Fellowship, Idalee was granted exclusive access to a Texas prison to record the collaborative music video for “Heal” with a prisoner band for an insider’s look into each of the prisoner’s emotional testimonials and deep connection they had with the song.

Idalee takes influence from Nirvana, Elvis Costello, Weezer, Imagine Dragons, and Beck. The debut EP was produced by Will Brierre (The Killers’ Grammy-nominated Hot Fuss, Imagine Dragons’ Nightvisions,) and mixed by Ethan Kauffman (Ryan Cabrera).

Starting Now is a folk-pop personal project about rediscovering greater purpose and soul-searching that embodies the talented singer-songwriter and will captivate listeners.

Starting Now will be available for presale February 19th.

Download “Heal”

Watch ‘”Heal” Music Video (PRIVATE LINK)

Follow Idalee:
http://idalee.com
https://www.facebook.com/idaleemusic
https://twitter.com/idaleemusic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Z-jLIWT0qmYhBG8JcSgQw/feed
https://www.instagram.com/idaleemusic/

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
PO Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-871-4821
http://idalee.com

Monday, 8 February 2016

9 Signs Your Brand Stinks: Free Whitepaper Can Turn Your Business Around

You’re probably familiar with department store magnate John Wanamaker’s legendary saying: “Fifty percent of my advertising is wasted; I just don’t know which fifty percent.” If that statement weren’t so accurate, we might laugh a little harder.

Madison, WI, February 08, 2016 - The fact is, the Advertising Research Foundation reports that businesses waste between $30 and $50 billion each year on ineffective marketing. And the primary cause of all those dollars being flushed down the toilet? Marketing and communications efforts that are not based on a solid foundation of brand strategy.

In other words, brands that stink.

Accountable marketing—marketing with a return on investment—starts with a fundamental understanding of your brand. Without it, you’ll have no road map to guide your marketing and communications efforts.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that all businesses and organizations would like to see a better return on their marketing and communications investment. Yet very few businesses see the direct connection from a solid and focused brand strategy and improved marketing results.

But what if every dollar you spent on marketing and communicating your company’s offerings would return more than one dollar each time you engaged in a marketing activity or event? Wouldn’t you be much more active in marketing your products or services? Of course.

Most companies’ marketing efforts are neither efficient nor effective. That’s because they don’t have a strategic basis on which to find a foothold. In other words, their advertising and other marketplace communications are not based on a solid brand strategy—a strategy that will illuminate the “one thing” that makes their offerings better or different or more relevant or more authentic than the competition.

Does your brand stink? Is your business leaking marketing dollars? Does your business lack a unified brand strategy?

Click here to download the free whitepaper, 9 Signs Your Brand Stinks. Or visit www.How-to-Branding.com to discover how you can stop throwing marketing money out the window.

How-to-Branding.com is the online do-it-yourself branding resource from BrandXcellence for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and marketing executives that want to improve their marketing and communications results through a more clear and focused brand platform. Unlike traditional consultants or agencies who “do it all for you” and deliver a brand that may not convey the results you expected, How-to-Branding.com believes that no one knows your brand better than you. So we offer brand workshops and other tools, plus a website packed with tips, techniques, and ideas to grow your brand—and your business so your company can arrive at an actionable brand strategy more efficiently and effectively and so you can increase revenues for your business.

Contact:
Michael DiFrisco
BrandXcellence
7001 Reston Heights Dr
Madison, WI 53718
920-379-6405
http://www.How-to-Branding.com

Thursday, 28 January 2016

Innovative BBL Skin Treatment System Now Available from Dr. Roya Javid at Coastal Valley Dermatology in Carmel

BBL, or broadband light, is an innovative, non-invasive skin treatment system that utilizes one-of-a-kind flash lamp technology that allows targeted treatment for many skin conditions.

Carmel CA, January 26, 2016 - BBL, or broadband light, is an innovative, non-invasive skin treatment system that utilizes one-of-a-kind flash lamp technology that allows targeted treatment for many skin conditions.

Treatments utilizing Forever Young BBL™ from Sciton are now available at Coastal Valley Dermatology Associates, Inc. in Carmel under the supervision of Dr. Roya Javid, one of the area's leading dermatologists.



Dr. Javid is involved with the treatment plan of every patient and she personally oversees all treatments. She performs all injection treatments as well as some of the light and laser treatments.

Forever Young BBL sends light energy deep into the skin to boost the body’s natural ability to fight aging. The result? Skin that’s visibly younger looking, year after year.

Forever Young BBL allows treatment of acne, pigmented lesions, such as freckles, age spots, vascular lesions such as cherry angiomas, telangiectasias and rosacea, cutaneous vascular lesions, hair reduction, deeper lesions, darker skin types and hair removal.

With its user-friendly features and superior results, Forever Young BBL is the most complete and versatile broadband light system in its class.

Far superior to regular photo facial treatments, Sciton BBL’s dual-lamp technology delivers results in less treatments and time — saving you money with better results.

BBL offers a full range of pulsed-light treatments, including rejuvenation applications that target the effects of photo-aging, such as brown spots, tiny broken vessels, and other benign lesions.

Scientific evidence demonstrates regular maintenance treatments using Forever Young BBL technology rejuvenates skin and delays skin aging. “Patients who maintain a regular regimen of BBL treatments annually can reduce and delay the long-term signs of skin aging in a way that looks very natural,” write Dr. Patrick Bitter and Dr. J. Pozner in their study on BBL therapy.

Lasers represent a significant advance in dermatology and dermatologic surgery. Their precision, range of applications, and relatively short recovery time have brought new levels of treatment results.

Short pulses of light remove skin tissue to improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, blemishes, discoloration, blood vessels, and sun damage, as well as the skin’s overall tone and texture.

“Here at Coastal Valley Dermatology, it is important to utilize the most cutting-edge technology,” says Dr. Javid. “We use the Forever Young Broad Band Light laser technology to provide patients with beautifully noticeable results that allows for minimal pain and a short recovery time.”

For more information on Forever Young BBL treatments and Coastal Valley Dermatology, contact them at (831) 293-8458 at hello@carmelskin.com or online at coastalvalleydermatology.com.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.coastalvalleydermatology.com

The Grand Cru Experience at Jarman Tasting Lounge and Patio

Learn how our 100% estate-grown, organic, and certified-sustainable grapes are grown, vinified and crafted into world class wines.

Carmel Valley, CA, January 26, 2016 - Walk in the steps of a winemaker with this one-of-a-kind wine adventure. Learn how our 100% estate-grown, organic, and certified-sustainable grapes are grown, vinified and crafted into world class wines.

Then enjoy a wine and food pairing at the Tasting Lounge in Carmel Valley Village.

Each tour lasts about two hours and costs $75 per person. Reservations are available seven days a week.

Jarman Tasting Lounge and Patio, 18 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA. For more information call Jarman Tasting Lounge and Patio at 831-298-7300 or email info@jarmanwine.com.

About Jarman Wines:
Jarman’s terroir (a French word that speaks to a wine’s place of origin, its subtle nuances of traceable character, flavor, lineage and integrity) refers to a special place in Carmel Valley — and also to a special woman, family matriarch Jarman Fearing Lowder, who inspired a family to bottle the essence of a mother’s spirit. The Jarman label reflects quality, with only the best local grapes used during an artisanal, small-batch winemaking process. Jarman wine uses only 100% estate-grown, organic and certified-sustainable grapes. Aged in French oak barrels, Jarman’s vintages are held in limited supply, and are not available anywhere outside their tasting room.

The two varietals include:
The 2013 Jarman Pinot Noir takes on nuances of warm blueberry pie, cloves and cinnamon that mingle in the nose with oak notes from 10 months in the barrel. The mouth-feel is plump and juicy with overtones of cassis and blackberries.

The 2014 Jarman Chardonnay features floral notes reminiscent of walking by a parfumerie in France — subtle and pleasant with a hint of earthiness. When serving this wine lightly chilled, rich notes of underripe berries and raw honey will waltz across your palate.

To further honor their mother’s memory, the family has opened a special tasting room in Carmel Valley Village (open noon to 5 p.m., Monday - Sunday) next to Will’s Fargo Steakhouse + Bar, the restaurant they purchased in 2014. The tastings will feature full-fledged experiences, including tours and wine education, and each will include a food element that complements the wine. The new Jarman tasting room will provide visitors with three unique experiences: Cru Tasting, Premier Cru Experience and the Grand Cru Experience.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.jarmanwine.com

Soul Music Great Charles Wright Drops Black History Month Bombshell “Up from Where We’ve Come”

New Book details a Historical Autobiography about the Racism and Hardship the Wright Family Faced as Sharecroppers Near Clarksdale, Mississippi Circa The '40s and early '50s.

Los Angeles, CA, January 26, 2016 - Among the most profound new literary entries to be released this February in Black History Month is a bitter true to life tome from culturally conscious Rhythm & Blues legend Charles Wright, the singer/songwriter/guitarist best known for singing and composing '70s Soul smash “Express Yourself” still heard daily on radio, in movies and dozens of television commercials.


The multi-talented messenger has taken up his pen to complete the first in a planned series of autobiographies that details his painful early life stories as a southern Black man that miraculously brought himself from poverty to prosperity. The inaugural installment, “Up From Where We’ve Come,” is an up-close and intimate telling of the Wright family’s back-breaking struggles as sharecroppers near Clarksdale, Mississippi through the '40s and early '50s. Written in the raw dialects of how Blacks and Whites communicated during that era, it's a riveting insider’s glimpse into the realities of the times.

“Do we truly know the full extent of our history,” Charles challenges? “I’m willing to bet that most of us do not have the slightest idea. ‘Up From Where We’ve Come’ is the history of me as a child growing up in the cotton fields of Mississippi at a time few, except people such as myself, remember. It’s an intimate slice of America’s history.

Remember --- a pie is not complete until every slice is accounted for. ‘Up From Where We’ve Come’ is an important piece of history which every true American should seek to experience…especially those who are seeking the truth.”

Through his hindsight insights as an older/wiser man, Charles Wright imparts knowledge, culture and context in each of the tome’s 56 chapters. Along with the struggle there is the warmth of family and a love story that blossoms against all odds. ‘Up From Where We’ve Come’ emerges as a triumphant and highly unique literary statement from a man whose music has touched several generations.
“People who've read my book always say, ‘I simply could not put it down,’ proclaims Wright, “and for this, I am so very thankful”.

UP FROM WHERE WE’VE COME AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN BOOKSTORES ON FEBRUARY 1ST

KEEP UP WITH CHARLES BY VISITING:
Website: expressyourself.net
Facebook: facebook.com/charlesandshaloawright
Twitter: twitter.com/Charles__Wright
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/charles-wright-66762533
Youtube: youtube.com/charleswrightz1
Reverbnation: reverbnation.com/Charlesexpressyourselfwright

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CHARLES WRIGHT, PLEASE CONTACT: Chip Schutzman / Miles High Productions, 323-806-0400/323-871-4821, chip@mileshighproductions.com

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
PO Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-871-4821
http://www.expressyourself.net

Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Producer Bunny Sigler Releases New Single to Radio “Lavada” out January 25, 2016

“Lavada” marks the 3rd single from Bunny’s critically acclaimed CD, “Bundino”

Los Angeles, CA, January 25, 2016 - Four-time Grammy winning producer-singer-songwriter Bunny Sigler releases his third single “Lavada” from his critically acclaimed 2015 album Bundino January 25, 2016 with a YouTube premiere of his lyric video for “Lavada” on January 26, 2016. The prolific songwriter who produced the “Philly Sound” engages his audience once again with this touching love song that brings to mind the influential R&B sound of the 90’s.

Sigler’s vocals soar on this soulful track written by Sigler and previous collaborator Phil Hurt. “Lavada,” as Bunny describes, is a “love song that expresses the feelings of a man who is reminded of his one true love everywhere he goes”. Sigler’s endearing lyrics and laid back approach flow with such ease in the middle on “Lavada’s” memorable chorus.


This captivating song recalls the deepest form of love – the infatuation one feels with the love of their life. Clocking in at almost five minutes, the song’s highlights include the slow build up at the four-minute mark and the layers of vocal harmonies.

Complete with soulful ballads, nostalgic and funky songs, and finally honing in on a contemporary sound, Bunny Sigler’s latest album Bundino delivers 14 brilliant R&B tracks. Released in May 2015, the album features Sigler’s signature croons and songwriting while paying homage to 50 year career in the music industry. Sigler also has a wide variety of videos available on his YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBunnySigler/.

“…Sigler has no problem with shaking things up, and he demonstrates his comfort with envelope pushing through Bundino.” –Soul Tracks

Follow Bunny Sigler:
Website: https://www.bunzmusicandrecords.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunnySigler
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bunnysigler
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBunnySigler/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+BunnySiglerMusic
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/bunnysigler
ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/bunnysigler

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
PO Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-871-4821
https://www.bunzmusicandrecords.com