The main lodge at Lakedale Resort offers a prominent lakefront view. Below, there’s no better
place to tackle a fun tie dye project than outdoors, surrounded by nature and the tide pools in the
San Juans offer any number of treasures, including starfish, tiny purple crabs, and bright green
anemones.
NOW MORE THAN EVER
WE crave a change of
scenery. From long and
sometimes isolating days
of working from home, to
wrangling children, whipping up countless
meals and everything in between.
Over these past few months our homes
hastily transformed into schools and
gyms to offices, restaurants and libraries.
With all this time spent at home you
wouldn’t think we would need a break,
but we do!
There is something so invigorating
about visiting the San Juan Islands. I
cannot think of anything quite like the
thrill of salt air rushing through your
hair or seeing all manner of watercraft
cruise by to make you enthusiastic
about where you are fortunate enough
to call home. And if you are insanely
lucky you might even spot an orca, seal,
sea lion or bald eagle on your journey.
After a short, forty-minute flight, you
might as well be a world away.
When I think of life’s simple pleasures,
I immediately think of delicious
food, breathtaking scenery and invigorating
company. During this unprecedented
time in our country there is
nothing quite like stepping away from
the endless barrage of news, a weekend
of fresh air and partaking in some much
needed self-care. After enjoying a little
rest and relaxation you will savor with
every fiber of your being the change of
scenery.
With greater flexibility for mid-week
travel, we are finding ourselves less constrained
by a typical work week. After
taking back all those precious hours we
used to spend commuting we are finding
more time to not only do the things
we love, but cultivate our relationships
with the ones we love.
With all this rushing around momentarily
paused we have established
a new sense of belonging amongst
the close-knit ranks of our family and
most trusted friends. After months of
our lives being boiled down to the bare
essentials of eat, sleep, work, repeat; we
are thrilled at the possibility of traveling
not so far from home these days. When
we decide the time is right for us to go
away, we do so seeking the comforts of
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