Real Housewives of Orange County's Vicki Gunvalson Goes on "Detox Retreat" Amid Brooks Ayers' Cancer Drama

Reality show star takes vacation while ex-boyfriend battles illness

By Samantha Schnurr Oct 05, 2015 12:38 PMTags
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It looks like Vicki Gunvalson has had enough Real Housewives drama—she's going on a detox.

The 53-year-old Real Housewives of Orange County long-time cast member booked a luxurious weekend getaway to Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, Calif. With three friends in tow, including designer Marisa Kenson, Gunvalson basked in the detox destination while dressed in a little black dress. 

"The start of our detox retreat at @bacararesortsb with @skyranchfitness and @clubdetox_oc. Yoga, meditation, hiking, massage and healthy eating is what's in store for me this weekend," Gunvalson captioned the photo posted to her Instagram account. Thankfully, she continued to document the entire weekend of wellness. 

The insurance mogul continued to publicize her newfound lifestyle the following morning with a quick snap of a bowl of berries and bottle of green tea. 

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"I love detoxing and spending this weekend with people that inspire me and believe in me," Gunvalson wrote. "Thank you ladies for allowing me a stress free day. #clubdetoxoc #juicing #cleansingyourmindandbody."

First comes juicing, then comes the spa. Gunvalson got cozy in a robe as she took selfies with her gal pal. 

"Better picture in our new robes. Thank you Sandra. @bacararesortsb spa"

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Gunvalson's caption appears to be a subtle dig at some of her RHOC cast mates, particularly Meghan King Edmonds, who have been less than supportive of her in the midst of her ex-boyfriend Brooks Ayers' cancer battle.

Ayers has said he is currently suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma—a claim Edmonds has questioned repeatedly on the show, igniting further drama between her and Gunvalson and driving a rift between the housewives. Ayers has threatened legal action in response to the constant prying. 

"Meghan has scoffed that, 'Oh my God, Brooks is threatening to sue me.' I have significant grounds if she doesn't change her ways. This is defamation," he told Us Weekly

While Brooks privately handles his health issues, it looks like Gunvalson is publicly tackling her own.