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Pure Barre Orange County Celebrates 17 Years With Free Classes and Community Giveaways

03.11.26

Pure Barre Orange County Celebrates 17 Years With Free Classes and Community Giveaways Pure Barre Orange County is celebrating 17 years of bringing the popular barre workout to the local community with a day of free classes, wellness experiences and giveaways on Saturday, March 14, 2026. 

Owned by Monica Grubin, the women-owned business has grown into a strong fitness community with studios in Irvine, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo and Huntington Beach. To mark the anniversary, all four studios will host complimentary classes from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests who take a class can enter raffles featuring prizes from local and national wellness partners, including a chance to win a free year of Pure Barre. 

Throughout the day, visitors can also enjoy wellness experiences from local vendors offering massages, facials, acupuncture, green juices and protein rich snacks. 

Studios will also feature shopping opportunities and special package discounts during the celebration. Pure Barre Orange County was the first barre technique studio in the region and remains one of the longest standing barre programs in Orange County. 

Today, the studios serve more than 700 members with classes focused exclusively on the Pure Barre method. 

Free classes are available at all four locations. 

Advance sign ups are recommended. Free Classes: Sign up here 

Irvine: purebarre.com/location/irvine 949-500-5924 

Newport Beach: purebarre.com/ca-newportbeach 949-230-9131 

Huntington Beach: purebarre.com/ca-huntington 714-330-9001 

Mission Viejo: purebarre.com/ca-missionviejo 949-861-1565 

Pure Barre OC was the first and longest standing Barre Technique in the OC area. With over 700 members we set the barre higher specializing in just barre technique. Monica@purebarre.com 858-663-0554

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Sky Rock Sedona Makes an Easy Weekend Escape From Orange County

03.11.26

If a quick reset is calling, Sky Rock Sedona is an easy option for an off-the-grid style getaway that does not require a long-haul flight or complicated planning. Just a short flight or a manageable drive from Orange County, the modern, 109-room boutique hotel is a great choice for a long weekend trip or staycation with a change of scenery.

Sky Rock Sedona, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, debuted in March 2024 following a full property reimagining. The hotel blends contemporary design with Sedona’s natural beauty and spiritual energy, creating a place that works just as well for outdoor adventure as it does for slowing down and unplugging.

Centrally located in Sedona and within walking distance of several trailheads, the hotel makes it easy to head out for a morning hike and be back in time for sunset. The property is known for its 360-degree red rock views, with sweeping panoramas of Snoopy Rock, Thunder Mountain and Coffee Pot Rock, giving guests a front-row seat to some of the area’s most recognizable landscapes.

What sets Sky Rock Sedona apart is its thoughtful programming and attention to experience. The hotel’s “Vortex Hunters” curate outings and activities that tap into Sedona’s unique mix of outdoor adventure, wellness and spiritual exploration. Guest rooms are designed as calming retreats, with neutral tones, handcrafted leather headboards, locally inspired artwork and soft lighting that make it easy to unwind after a full day outside.

The lobby serves as a social hub, with bold art, amethyst-accented details and inviting seating areas. Bar WooWoo, the hotel’s lobby bar, opens to a terrace with elevated views of the red rocks and offers Southwestern-inspired small plates, local beer and wine, and creative cocktails that are especially inviting at sunset.

For guests looking to fully lean into rest mode, the hotel’s treatment room features services by Body Alchemy Sedona and skincare by Anastarr Sacred Skin, with treatments designed for relaxation and recovery between hikes and excursions. Daily programming includes morning yoga and meditation, evening moonrise gatherings, sound healing, stargazing and live music, all complimentary for hotel guests.

Sky Rock Sedona also caters to small retreats and intimate gatherings, with flexible spaces that work for everything from wellness weekends and creative workshops to small weddings and incentive trips.

1200 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ. 928.282.3072

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