Sometimes, it is great to just get away for a day or two... Life and our daily routines can become very busy!
In order to rejuvenate and refresh...
It is great to take a mini-holiday....
Time to relax and unwind....
and give our bodies and mind a rest from daily routine.
Weekends can be a great time to steal away...
and find some time just for you....
Sometimes, you do not have to travel very far to find a wonderful place to relax.
Your retreat might be as close as your own backyard.
Maybe you like to sit out under a beautiful shade tree and read...
You might like to take a lovely drive in the country...
Perhaps, you love to walk along the beach and collect seashells...
Your relaxing day could be simply going for a walk or riding your bike...
Some people find rest and relaxation in doing the hobbies they love. Maybe you love to bake deserts, paint or work in your garden...
Sometimes, my husband and I visit a local bed and breakfast to unwind. We enjoy finding little places to go that are not far from where we live. I love seeing the beautiful decor of the bed and breakfasts or inns. I also love to enjoy the delicious breakfast or dinner specialties they serve. Some inn keepers are happy to share a recipe with you and many even have recipe books for sale. Most bed and breakfasts are located near little quaint shopping areas. Some Inns are situated near beautiful scenic areas such as lakes, beaches or maybe the mountains. If you are not familiar with the area you are visiting, the innkeepers can be very helpful on suggesting things to do in the close vicinity. My husband and I have been to many wonderful bed and breakfasts and have met some very interesting people in the process. Staying at some of these great places is a very nice way to unwind and to have a special weekend. If the Inn is close to where you live...even better! You won't have far to drive when it is time to return home, and you will have many nice memories of your special get-a-way.
What are the special things that you like to do to relax? No matter whether you are taking a drive, going to the beach, heading to your favorite inn, baking a special pie, taking in a play or simply having a nice cup of tea and propping your feet up.... I wish you a special time this weekend just for you! Take a little moment to relax, refresh and enjoy your day.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! xoxo Kim
p.s. The photos in this posting were all taken at the Seven Sisters Inn in Ocala, Florida. My husband and I stayed at this beautiful Inn when we lived in Florida a few years ago. At the time we stayed there, the Innkeepers were pilots who had brought back many of the things you see in the rooms from their many travels. Each room was beautifully decorated and represented a different country. The Innkeepers prepared a beautiful candlelight dinner the night we stayed there. The Seven Sisters Inn is in the heart of the older downtown area of Ocala. We have some wonderful memories of our time at the Inn. The room we stayed in was the Egyptian room. Seven Sisters Inn has been listed one of the top ten Inns of Florida. At this time, it appears the Inn is up for sale. It is one of my favorite Inns in Florida and I hope that it reopens soon! I would love to visit this beautiful Inn again....
