Sometimes the best vacations are the ones closest to home. Traveling without an international boarding pass, hours in TSA lines, or an exhausting cross-country drive feels just right. As soon as the sun comes up, we’re off. With our destination only 40 minutes away, we’re going to turn a regular weeknight into a rejuvenating, soul-filling escape.
This isn’t your average staycation, but a quick jaunt from the front door to a place that feels like it’s a world away. With overnight bags and a feeling of freedom, I’m not looking back as the gardens of Winterpast fade in the rearview mirror. Even retirees need to take a break sometimes. The tomatoes. The plums. The zuchinni. It’s all just too much!!
Whether sipping wine on a terrace, hiking down to the pool, or sleeping in, we’ll be reminded that beauty and fun aren’t only found on the high seas. With our next oceanic adventure a little less than two months away, this is the next best thing.
Nestled where the high desert meets alpine peaks, resorts at the base of the Eastern Sierra Nevada’s offer an unforgettable blend of rugged beauty and sophisticated comfort. Not just pit stops for skiers or hikers, these are full-service retreats with hot tubs, farm-to-table dining, and coffee shops that take their espresso as seriously as we take our vine-ripened tomatoes. With dramatic mountain backdrops, we’re not just stepping out of our routine but into nature’s majesty.
Even the dogs need a break. Oliver and Wookie will go to puppy camp to visit their friends. Shhhhh… Don’t tell them. It’s a secret until the car starts. They won’t be moping at home but romping through fields, playing tug-of-war with new friends, getting belly rubs from people who call themselves “counselors,” and passing out in cozy kennels after full days of doggie adventures. We’ll get to recharge our batteries, and they’ll come home cleaner, happier, and somehow more socialized than when they left. It’s a win-win when the dogs get their own “camp story,” while we’ll enjoy an uninterrupted sunset soak in a mountain-view hot tub.
So here’s to the stay-cay, the underappreciated gem of vacationing. Just minutes from our little town of industry, we’ll find the kind of peace, beauty, and perspective that people fly thousands of miles trying to find. When we return, the dogs will greet us like we’ve been gone for years with wagging tails and sparkling eyes. What a great weekend for a reset.
Ill be back on Monday! Have a great weekend!
