When you reach the edge of the continent, where the sky, the sea, the mountains and the redwoods all converge, you find a place of unmatched beauty and tranquility. You feel the pull that has drawn artists and thinkers for centuries. And you're enveloped by the same inspiration to discover, (dis)connect and create.
You've reached Alila Ventana Big Sur, an adults only enclave tucked among the forests in one of the most iconic and dramatic landscapes on Earth.
It's a place where you see the world, and even yourself, a little bit differently. Where you can find your center, soothe your body and stir your imagination. And where romantics, visionaries and seekers find the fuel that feeds their souls.
Romance In The Redwoods
We like to believe the most romantic getaways are the ones where you create deeper human connections, while simultaneously falling in love with the world around you. And love, much like nature, is brought to life through many forms. Some of us love in crashing waves, strong and sudden, all-consuming. While some of us love in rays of sun, a warm and gentle illumination.
You’re probably familiar with The Five Love Languages, a concept created by author, Gary Chapman, to identify the different ways we each prefer to give and receive love: Words of Affirmation, Physical Touch, Quality Time, Acts of Service, and Receiving Gifts. We encourage you to tap into your love languages at Alila Ventana Big Sur and discover new ways to connect with your partner on a deeper level.
How to elevate your love language in Big Sur: (Haven’t taken the quiz? Do it here!)
1. Words of Affirmation: Fireside Chat Under the Stars
There’s something about the glow and crackle of a fire that sets the scene for deeper conversations. You can talk about the day of adventures you shared, and how you felt when you tried something new. You can exchange notes, poems, or secrets that are only heard by you and the stars. Or maybe, you just take this time to say, “Hey, I appreciate you”.
2. Physical Touch: Sweat Together
Get your endorphins racing with a bike tour through Big Sur, or feel the slow burn of a vinyasa flow. You can even add an element of play and trust by trying our aerial class above the coastline. Find an appreciation of your own body, as well as your partners, when you move in new ways, creating new adventures together.
3. Quality Time: A Cozy Night In Your Suite
Quality time is more than being in the same room– It’s about being present with the person you care about. Whether you’re swinging in a hammock, listening to the beat of their heart, or drawing a bath to soak in every moment together, a night-in can bring you the connection you crave.
4. Acts of Service: Wellness Day at the Spa
Yes, typically, acts of service would be done by your partner… But let us be the ones to care for you at Alila Spa. Arrange for a private couple’s massage, set among the redwood trees, or retreat to the Japanese hot baths– believed to foster emotional intimacy.
5. Receiving Gifts: Hand-Crafted Art, Made With Love
If you or your partner are keen on receiving gifts as a token of appreciation, try one of our immersive arts activities to make something from the heart. You can try your hand at leathercrafting, macrame, and watercolor painting. No matter which you choose, we know you’ll find inspiration creating for the one you love.
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Romance In The Redwoods