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Jennifer DiFrancesco is All About the Great Outdoors
EXPERT: Jennifer DiFrancesco CREDENTIALS: Spa Bella Vita and Sports Club Director at Toscana Country Club
MONDAY ¢ As my days at Toscana are all about wellness and fitness, I start my week off with a visit to my favorite Pilates studio, Ecore Fitness in Palm Springs. Sean Bergara is the owner and is the ‘MacGyver’ of Pilates. His imagination with movement is impressive and inspires me throughout the week! ecorefitness.com TUESDAY ¢ My day at Toscana Country Club ends and it is off to enjoy a glass of wine with my boyfriend Mo at Mimmo’s Italian Restaurant in Palm Desert. The burrata salad is so fresh and light and this family establishment takes great pride in its culinary delights. mimmospd.com WEDNESDAY ¢ The desert’s beauty in the morning is something special and the Art Smith Trail in Palm Desert is a wonderful hike to start the day off right. My 15-year-old daughter Bella introduced me to a new musical artist called Oh Wonder, who I listen to as I hike the mountain before work. It is true, even a mother can learn great music and more from their children! hiking-in-ps.com THURSDAY
¢ One of my favorite happy
hour spots to enjoy a margarita or chevela is family-owned Guillermo’s Mexican Restaurant
Photoshoot Location: TOSCANA COUNTRY CLUB 76009 Via Club Villa Indian Wells, CA 92210 760.404.1444 www.toscanacc.com
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in Palm Desert. The warmth, hospitality and authenticity of the food and drinks make my week! guillermosrestuaunte.com FRIDAY
¢ My weekend kicks off with a bike
ride around Toscana Country Club called Cycle Fun Friday. The Club has a five mile designated loop and I meet members to ride multiple loops. We then congregate at the Sports Club for a cold beer and a toast to Toscana and our efforts! toscanacc.com SATURDAY ¢ A bike ride on a road less traveled is always a soulful thing to do on a Saturday. A 40-mile bike ride in Mecca at Box Canyon keeps me honest. After the ride, a stop at Palm Desert Cyclery to visit Chris, the owner, and take a look at all the great bike bling is a must! pscyclery.com SUNDAY
¢ Right in our backyard, we have
the San Jacinto Peak to explore. A quick ride up the Palm Springs Tram and I’m either starting a hike or snowshoeing during the winter months. To be afforded all of these adventures in a 30-minute proximity is something I am tremendously thankful for. After a morning of hiking, a late lunch at Farm in Palm Springs is a cozy experience. The ambiance makes me feel like I am in the south of France. farmpalmsprings.com
“My weekend kicks off with a bike ride around Toscana Country Club called Cycle Fun Friday.”
Photographed By: Rudi Weislein