People Are Talking About: The Huffington Post Oasis

Denver, the convention, and the internets are positively buzzing about our wonderful little Oasis. Here's what some of them have to say.

Don Hazen of Alternet.org:

One of the hot spots, or rather cool places, at the Denver Democratic Convention is the "Huffington Post Oasis," a suite of offices... transformed into a tranquil hive of blissed-out activities...

I had a fabulous massage there by Naveena Valley, who along with a bevy of body workers and instructors, was volunteering her time for the cause. I sent Mother Jones' David Corn for a visit; he got a hand message and some yoga instruction. We were followed by Timesman David Carr, who got body work...

Upon entering the Oasis visitors are treated to massages, facials and yoga instruction. Black clad, mellowed out volunteers serve all manner of tasty vegan food and super-healthy, greenish smoothies.

David Carr of the New York Times also took a great video of his experience at the Oasis. You can find it here.

The Los Angeles Times also recorded a video of their Oasis tour.

Dana Milbank at the Washington Post:

The Huffington Post Web site offered delegates a "HuffPost Oasis" with Thai massages and mini-facials.

But would a massage and some time in the downward-dog pose be enough to heal the Obama-Clinton rift?

More from the LA Times:

The hippest place for bloggers in Denver is called The Big Tent. For its $100 entrance fee, it's providing juice for laptops and PDAs (courtesy Google), free WiFi, free burritos and other snacks, yoga space and free mini-facials and hand massages (courtesy the Huffington Post).

Barack O'Blogger:

We don't just work and blog here at the Democratic Convention. Sponsor Arianna Huffington has created a bloggers' oasis in The Big Tent.

Sara Avant Stover of Yoga Buzz:

When I arrived this morning, a volunteer massage therapist from Boulder swiftly treated me to a complimentary hand massage using Boulder-based Pangea Organics Cream . She had been massaging delegates and members of the press all morning.

John Koblin of the New York Observer:

The Big Tent is also located right next to a building that holds the Huffington Post Oasis--the spa-like place that makes the convention almost look like a vacation.

"I feel relaxed!" said a particularly refreshed Eric Alterman as he stepped away from a complimentary facial for a minute. "I'll tell you this -- everyone should add facials to their lives."

FishbowlNY:

As we write this there are a number of very Zen figures walking around with super healthy, tasty appetizers (even the fake chicken tastes great). On the table in the blogger room there are piles of free (organic) chocolate and containers of free (organic) yogurt, and lots of healthy looking energy bars. Did we mention the free chocolate?

Jeff Smith of the Rocky Mountain News:

This reporter received a relaxing wrist and hand massage with Italian white sage and geranium, then reluctantly went back to work.

The Washington Times:

While at the convention, Ms. Huffington is inviting others to stop by the Huffington Post Oasis for organic trail mix, spinach-and-raspberry smoothies, yoga classes and massages. There is a vegan buffet at lunch and free samples (in recyclable packaging, naturally) from Boulder-based Pangea Cosmetics.

Comments

[jmparks]

01:43 PM on 08/27/2008

Are you having an Oasis at the GOP shindig...or, did I just ask a real stupid question?

[BlueOnBlue]

03:48 PM on 08/27/2008

GOP? Yoga? I'm Rolfing on the floor.

[BlueOnBlue]

10:16 AM on 08/27/2008

How bizarre.

Next time, have someone who will clean your jewelry while you wait.

[GrainOSand]

12:35 AM on 08/27/2008

Anything that promotes the continued success of this endeavor that is the Huffington Post, while at the same time providing much needed time away from the taxing aspects of work in a way that replenishes and rejuvenates -- cannot be considered a bad thing.

You guys have the ball, run far and run well with it. It is fast becoming yours to lose. I go to other sites and post comments under a different moniker. This is the best site for logging thoughts in the public square in format and content. Sometimes I do not agree with the deletion policy and there have been instances in the past of obvious technical problems, but overall it is a worthy environment. I have put it through its paces.

I hope this message is not seen as in any way patronizing or in any way a case of “sucking up” for my comments should reveal I am anything but one while at the same time being one who could never do the other.

I salute you on being innovative and toward the common good

[Erdgeist]

12:22 AM on 08/27/2008

I hope there were colonic specialists there, too, for the conservative media.

[Enid]

10:50 PM on 08/26/2008

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO McCAIN

[NorthernCross]

12:38 AM on 08/27/2008

Wow, millions of dollars spent to rally the Democratic base, and that's the best they can come up with? I doubt the American People are impressed

[mimsnpips]

09:43 PM on 08/26/2008

The Oasis? there's a Rage Against the Machine line about just such a place.
The GOP will ROTFL even though it's a good idea.

[indypete]

11:40 PM on 08/26/2008

You ain't whistlin' Dixie... I can hear the baying of the fox yappy dogs already! They'll be puooing out their favorite word again, "elitist".

[indypete]

12:17 AM on 08/27/2008

"O" is too close to "L" on my keyboard!

[cricket]

09:31 PM on 08/26/2008

not just talk but showing in work is excellent. it is a brilliant idea by huffposters. if you do yoga, you can certainly know how important it is to be green. lets see how gopers are going to answer this. i am sure there will be enlisting the help of the new dc madam for all massages.

[gretchenart]

09:23 PM on 08/26/2008

Ahhh the Dems are truly the mellow feel good party!
But we have to be fierce at the same time to fight of the GOP's constant lying and thieving and show-/swiftboating!