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Vivo Vibrante Sano (VVS) is a holistic wellness weekend retreat, one of the first in Nigeria. It is taking place at the Clear Essence California Spa and Wellness Resort in Ikoyi, Lagos from the 4th to 6th October 2013. The aim of VVS is to address the under-explored topic of holistic health for the twenty-first century woman, with emphasis on encouraging organic products in everyday life in different ways: hair, food, skin care, fitness, wellness, fashion and more. VVS promises to introduce attendees to celebrity chefs, natural hair experts and bloggers, fitness trainers, celebrity stylists, etiquette classes, health plans, virtual health groups, bespoke home cooks, organic body care specialists and much more. Also partnering with the event are Atilola Moronfolu (African Naturalistas), Fregene Gbubemi (Chef Fregz), Ifeyinwa Ojekwe (Ajali), Yinka Aworetan (Fitness expert), Wana Wana (Inspiration FM), Amanda Amusan (Etiquette Avenue), Ehime Eigbe (Sweet Kiwi Yoghurt), Omozo Ehigie (O’Naturals), Nkem Odewunmi (Food and Fashion Fusion), Ohimai Atafo (Mai Atafo Inspired), Jumoke Adewunmi (Club Shrinkers), Matilda Kerry(George Kerry Life Foundation) BellaNaija, Connect Nigeria and many more. For mothers, there will be a holding nursery for attendees’ children only at the event. This service is available to all attendee mothers irrespective of the mode of stay – whether booked at the resort or coming in every day for the sessions. It is also free of charge so that you can come with your kids and leave them at the nursery. Activities at the weekend retreat include:

VVS Walkathon*
Fun cook-out classes and sessions
Etiquette classes
Self development classes
Aqua aerobics
Natural hair care and transition sessions
Organic skin care classes
Food tasting
Spa dates
Manicure and Pedicure treatments
Overnight cot rental*
Dance classes- Zumba, Hip-hop, Reggae, Salsa
VVS Exhibition: hair products, skin care, hair accessories etc
Fashion and styling session
VVS Cook-Out Friday*
Child friendly nursery(Crèche)
VVS Hub: Casual Networking Dinner
VVS Heart*
Gala night*

*Note: Please find more information on these boutique options on www.thevvsevent.com/eventhighlights. You can like VVS on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and hang out on Google+ every Friday up to the event! Also watch out for news on BellaNaija, InspirationFM, Connect Nigeria and over 20 blogs over the next few weeks. For participation and sponsorship details, please visit www.thevvsevent.com email info@thevvsevent.com or call 08029419629, 07043602713, 08033944125 or 018447399.