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Four Seasons Westlake Village Family Staycation: Part 1

September 3, 2014

We needed a vacation. Boy did we ever need a vacation.  It had been a loooong summer for our little family. Even though life was the same, it all seemed to change for us over these past few months. We got closer. We got braver. We got tired. We got answers. We got determined. We got sad. We got grateful. We got hopeful…And all this whirlwind of emotions took its toll on us.

When the Four Seasons in Westlake Village approached us with the opportunity to take one last weekend hurrah before school started, we jumped at the chance to rejuvenate with three days of family fun and relaxation.  And that’s exactly what it was: three days of fabulous food, breathtaking scenery, over-the-top amenities and family memories.  We spent the weekend only two miles from home yet a million miles away from real life obligations and stresses–it was just what our hearts needed.

We arrived on Friday early afternoon and had the most delicious lunch at The Lookout before checking into our room.  My boys love grandeur, and big buildings, and shiny sparkly things, and waterfalls, and long hallways…so naturally they were jumping with excitement when we got to the hotel.

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I ordered the 1-2-3 Lunch and a no-jito (mojito without alcohol, yummm).  You guys, that soup right there, wowza!  It’s the tomato & gin soup along with an apple tarte tartin (which I ordered 3 more times on our trip, because it’s THAT good), homemade potato chips and a mushroom and eggplant sandwich–all made with locally grown, organic produce. The boys got their favorite comfort food: mac & cheese and pizza.

the lookout menu four seasons

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After lunch we checked into our room and walked into the ultimate surprise.  A bowl of crisp fruit, ice cold drinks, fresh baked cookies, coloring books, welcome notes for the kids with their favorite characters, spa robes and slippers for the whole family, a crib already set up with organic baby toiletries, a dog bed, dog bowls and a dog bone for Maverick…and best of all…a tent for the kids with a bed set up inside! Everything had the most personal and thoughtful touch.  In Wesley’s words: this is the BEST place ever, said while shoving chocolate chip cookies into his mouth. And in Sawyer’s words: coooookies.

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welcome food

fruit bowl

welcome cookies

excited wes

welcome toys

boys robes
maverick towel
Yep, the Four Seasons is pet friendly!

boys tent in room
This tent you guys! Wesley and Maverick ended up sleeping in it together because it was so cozy with down blankets and pillows. 
mom and wesley bed
getting tickled
sawyer crib
hallway
The boys insisted on racing down the halls every time we walked back to our room–we left with a few carpet knee burns.

Now because this was a “staycation” we were able to have my mom come Friday night to hang with the boys and the dog while Ben and I enjoyed a date night.  There was plenty for my mom to do with the kids while we went out to eat.  They spent most of their time in the arcade and kids activity room (video games, bean bags, art supplies, air hockey, toys, televisions, computers, etc).
fs westlake kids arcade
We began our date night with a tour of the grounds, starting with the brand new Tasting Room.

tasting room car
tasting room ben
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tasting room
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tasting room 5
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table topics
tasting room wall
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It was the absolute coolest room and I had visions of hosting amazing parties and baby showers there.  And while Ben and I don’t drink wine, we DO love cheese and diet coke so we ordered and headed onto the balcony of The Lookout.
the look out hours

It’s called The Lookout because this is the knock-your-socks-off view:

the four seasons westlake
fs westlake village waterfall
four seasons westlake grounds
the look out
the look out diet cokes
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diet coke
We toured the gardens and the banquet rooms and the pools–everything was stunning!

four seasons flowers
bumble bee
pomegranite

After our tour we went up to the room and changed for what would be one of the best meals of our life.  We dined at the ONYX–Japanese-influenced seafood creations and of course, sushi!  We had the pleasure of meeting Chef Masa Shimakawa and he gave me the courage to try some new foods that had previously scared me.  In case you ever visit the ONYX, these were our favorites: popcorn shrimp with ginger aioli, La C.A.S.A. roll, toro – blue fin tuna belly, sake – Atlantic salmon, and the grilled teriyaki beef tenderloin.

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date nightDid I get a spray tan before our trip, you ask…why yes, yes I did.

We got back from our date and the kids were cuddled up in bed watching a movie with full bellies from their fancy room service dinner of french fries, watermelon, chocolate cake and more mac & cheese–they were fueling up for their big pool day in the morning.  Friday was the perfect kick-off to our staycation-weekend-O-fun.  In part 2 I’ll be sharing all about our family pool and adventure day, some more yummy meals, and my very first spa-day ever! Stay tuned…

For more info on being a guest at the Four Seasons, click here. And for more info on the crazy awesome dining, click here.
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I'm Ashley. Sometimes I craft, occasionally I cook, everyday I write, and I'm always Momma. This is my blog. I keep it real while still seeing the rainbows and butterflies in all of life's lessons.

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  • Nazzia
    September 4, 2014

    OMG This sounds like so much fun! I can’t wait to hear more!

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  • Jenna+Garlock
    September 5, 2014

    oh that looks like so much fun!! i love how they had so much stuff for the kids!! that’s awesome!!!

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  • Amanda
    September 5, 2014

    That hotel looks awesome! And that food looks amazing!! I love short little getaways like that!

    Amanda – Life With Grace
    http://www.lifewithgraceblog.com

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  • Alissa Wrenn Smith
    September 7, 2014

    Onyx is so yummy. Almost had my wedding there but ended up going to the Beverly Hilton instead. Seriously amazing at the Four Seasons Westlake. Might have to copy you and do a staycation there soon! It is so hard to go on longer trips with the kids!

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