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Well, solo-ish. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On Friday, Nate and I decided to do a last-minute trip somewhere in the mountains where he could go snowboarding, and I could have a retreat to myself. I craved time to write, read, seek the LORD, and be. We ended up deciding on Buena Vista, so he could go to Ski Cooper. It\u2019s an affordable, smaller mountain, and actually the first, and last, place I ever skied. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These days, I dabble in snowboarding with the hopes of\nbecoming decent. I didn\u2019t show much promise with skis seeing as four-year-old\nme primarily only cared about the M&M\u2019S, my mom told me. \u201cThat\u2019s right,\nmister ski instructor man, just keep the little chocolates coming, and we won\u2019t\nhave problems \u2026.\u201d Sounds like me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Whipple<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On Friday evening, we left behind a snow-covered Colorado Springs to find Buena Vista with nothing on the ground, but plenty to see on the surrounding, snowy peaks. We\u2019d found an Airbnb <\/a>called Camp Elevation<\/a> that offered a large breakfast spread, hot tub and incredible views in a perfectly tucked away location. You could still see the town of BV and get there by 15-minute drive or a beautiful, 45-minute hike. Plus, our host, Ruth, provided great conversation, helpful instruction on the area, a delicious breakfast, and overall, a simply delightful stay. We\u2019d found the perfect place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday morning, we woke up bright and early to gobble down waffles, eggs, bacon, granola, yogurt, strawberries, orange juice, and coffee in time for Nate\u2019s 7 a.m. departure; he still needed to buy bindings for his board. I can\u2019t remember the last time I ate such a wonderfully large breakfast spread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was nearly as magical as the banquet scene in Hook<\/em> with John William\u2019s glorious instrumental<\/a> resounding in the background. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Nate scooted off to the mountain, I made my way back\nto our room to spend the rest of the morning reading and journaling. I\u2019ve had\nsome changes come up in my life recently and have really wondered what 2020\nwill hold. I typically create a goals list at the start of each new year, and\nwhile I did, I found this year\u2019s list more challenging. I desired direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bible<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

And, whether the Lord would see fit to give me some or not, I sure planned to find the space to ask and listen. Thankfully, He provided me with three clear instructions<\/a>. The first will probably make you laugh, but I really found, and still find, each one truly inspiring and am committed to the mission. I\u2019m kind of scared for you to read them because then I\u2019ll really be held accountable \u2026. Well, I suppose that depends if anyone reads this post. Mom, Nana, I know I can count on you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directions in journal, research done and ready for a break,\nI went on a hike that Ruth recommended. Near the end of the BnB\u2019s driveway, there\u2019s\na trail map with multiple routes; I took the Camp Elevation Trail to town. I\npacked a bag with books planning to go to the Buena Vista Roastery on Main\nStreet and enjoy the rest of the evening, until Nate\u2019s return, reading. Nate\nended up getting back to town just as I made it to the bridge crossing the Arkansas\nriver to the new, trendy quarter on South Main. I highly recommend visiting;\nit\u2019s fun, unique and keeps growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time for dinner.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While his arrival foiled my reading plans, the timing was\nperfect for us to grab dinner. I ended up foregoing lunch earlier in the day; a\ncouple small snacks sounded best after all the waffles, bacon and such. All\nthat to say, I was very ready to eat. We both enjoyed burgers at House Rock\nKitchen. It\u2019s a little pricier, but everything we\u2019ve had tastes great; we\u2019ve\nbeen there a couple times. It offers a healthier menu featuring local, seasonal\ningredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday, Nate found his body less sore than expected and decided to board a half-day at Monarch Mountain, another more affordable, ski spot. It’s about 45 minutes from Buena Vista. I enjoyed another marvelous day of reading and journaling, and finally managed to accomplish some more substantial writing. Plus, it snowed! The views encircling the adobe home\u2019s 11 large windows and two glass doors perfected what I\u2019d imagined a writer\u2019s weekend might entail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking back, I have a couple final thoughts from the weekend. Firstly, I HIGHLY recommend making time for a solo(ish) retreat. You don\u2019t have to go far, and really, you could do it at your house or apartment. Personally, I think there is some benefit to getting away from the normalcy of your home; so, if money\u2019s tight, look at Airbnb, and if that\u2019s still a stress, consider finding a quiet place near a trail. As someone who falls near the center between introverts and extroverts, I thoroughly enjoy and need time to myself, but I think it benefits everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time alone can be rejuvenating … in Buena Vista or your backyard. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, in the midst of all the handwriting and typing, I consumed what seems like gallons of hot tea. I\u2019ve been drinking a LOT of tea lately. I\u2019ll tell you why in an upcoming post. That said, if you have any tea recommendations, please comment below or send me a message on Instagram<\/a> or Facebook<\/a>. I\u2019m eager to discover new, delicious teas to fill my days with warmth and joyous taste buds as I hope to spend many more hours writing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to see more pictures from our trip? Check out this album <\/a>or my personal Instagram<\/a> account.  <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column]\n\t\t\t[\/et_pb_row]\n\t\t[\/et_pb_section]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Well, solo-ish. On Friday, Nate and I decided to do a last-minute trip somewhere in the mountains where he could go snowboarding, and I could have a retreat to myself. I craved time to write, read, seek the LORD, and be. We ended up deciding on Buena Vista, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1270,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

Well, solo-ish. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On Friday, Nate and I decided to do a last-minute trip somewhere in the mountains where he could go snowboarding, and I could have a retreat to myself. I craved time to write, read, seek the LORD, and be. We ended up deciding on Buena Vista, so he could go to Ski Cooper. It\u2019s an affordable, smaller mountain, and actually the first, and last, place I ever skied. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These days, I dabble in snowboarding with the hopes of\nbecoming decent. I didn\u2019t show much promise with skis seeing as four-year-old\nme primarily only cared about the M&M\u2019S, my mom told me. \u201cThat\u2019s right,\nmister ski instructor man, just keep the little chocolates coming, and we won\u2019t\nhave problems \u2026.\u201d Sounds like me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Whipple<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On Friday evening, we left behind a snow-covered Colorado Springs to find Buena Vista with nothing on the ground, but plenty to see on the surrounding, snowy peaks. We\u2019d found an Airbnb <\/a>called Camp Elevation<\/a> that offered a large breakfast spread, hot tub and incredible views in a perfectly tucked away location. You could still see the town of BV and get there by 15-minute drive or a beautiful, 45-minute hike. Plus, our host, Ruth, provided great conversation, helpful instruction on the area, a delicious breakfast, and overall, a simply delightful stay. We\u2019d found the perfect place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday morning, we woke up bright and early to gobble down waffles, eggs, bacon, granola, yogurt, strawberries, orange juice, and coffee in time for Nate\u2019s 7 a.m. departure; he still needed to buy bindings for his board. I can\u2019t remember the last time I ate such a wonderfully large breakfast spread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was nearly as magical as the banquet scene in Hook<\/em> with John William\u2019s glorious instrumental<\/a> resounding in the background. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Nate scooted off to the mountain, I made my way back\nto our room to spend the rest of the morning reading and journaling. I\u2019ve had\nsome changes come up in my life recently and have really wondered what 2020\nwill hold. I typically create a goals list at the start of each new year, and\nwhile I did, I found this year\u2019s list more challenging. I desired direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bible<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

And, whether the Lord would see fit to give me some or not, I sure planned to find the space to ask and listen. Thankfully, He provided me with three clear instructions<\/a>. The first will probably make you laugh, but I really found, and still find, each one truly inspiring and am committed to the mission. I\u2019m kind of scared for you to read them because then I\u2019ll really be held accountable \u2026. Well, I suppose that depends if anyone reads this post. Mom, Nana, I know I can count on you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directions in journal, research done and ready for a break,\nI went on a hike that Ruth recommended. Near the end of the BnB\u2019s driveway, there\u2019s\na trail map with multiple routes; I took the Camp Elevation Trail to town. I\npacked a bag with books planning to go to the Buena Vista Roastery on Main\nStreet and enjoy the rest of the evening, until Nate\u2019s return, reading. Nate\nended up getting back to town just as I made it to the bridge crossing the Arkansas\nriver to the new, trendy quarter on South Main. I highly recommend visiting;\nit\u2019s fun, unique and keeps growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time for dinner.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While his arrival foiled my reading plans, the timing was\nperfect for us to grab dinner. I ended up foregoing lunch earlier in the day; a\ncouple small snacks sounded best after all the waffles, bacon and such. All\nthat to say, I was very ready to eat. We both enjoyed burgers at House Rock\nKitchen. It\u2019s a little pricier, but everything we\u2019ve had tastes great; we\u2019ve\nbeen there a couple times. It offers a healthier menu featuring local, seasonal\ningredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday, Nate found his body less sore than expected and decided to board a half-day at Monarch Mountain, another more affordable, ski spot. It's about 45 minutes from Buena Vista. I enjoyed another marvelous day of reading and journaling, and finally managed to accomplish some more substantial writing. Plus, it snowed! The views encircling the adobe home\u2019s 11 large windows and two glass doors perfected what I\u2019d imagined a writer\u2019s weekend might entail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking back, I have a couple final thoughts from the weekend. Firstly, I HIGHLY recommend making time for a solo(ish) retreat. You don\u2019t have to go far, and really, you could do it at your house or apartment. Personally, I think there is some benefit to getting away from the normalcy of your home; so, if money\u2019s tight, look at Airbnb, and if that\u2019s still a stress, consider finding a quiet place near a trail. As someone who falls near the center between introverts and extroverts, I thoroughly enjoy and need time to myself, but I think it benefits everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time alone can be rejuvenating ... in Buena Vista or your backyard. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, in the midst of all the handwriting and typing, I consumed what seems like gallons of hot tea. I\u2019ve been drinking a LOT of tea lately. I\u2019ll tell you why in an upcoming post. That said, if you have any tea recommendations, please comment below or send me a message on Instagram<\/a> or Facebook<\/a>. I\u2019m eager to discover new, delicious teas to fill my days with warmth and joyous taste buds as I hope to spend many more hours writing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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