Everyone said, “Try to get out of the house when the baby comes.” So, naturally I got out of the house, packed up the car, and drove to the woods in upstate New York to spend a few days with my girls. I don’t think that’s what everyone meant by their “get out of the house” advice, but it sure was just what I needed!

As I mentioned last week, I was invited by Glamping Hub to spend a couple of nights in one of their locations. They offer luxury tents, yurts, trailers, vans, and even tipis. But since the weather is unpredictable this time of year, I settled on this location, and I’m so glad I did! Not only because it was rainy most of the trip, but also because the location was so charming and the interior of the treehouse style cabin made me feel 100% cooler than I actually am. We had such a fun time!

It’s always been a dream of mine to have a home with a sunken living room. While I haven’t actually owned a home like this (yet), I was able to experience it at the treehouse. Now I’m even more convinced that I’d like this feature in a home someday. So cozy! The perfect conversation pit with a wood burning stove and projector system for movie watching.

The cabin also houses a collection of 250 records for guests to enjoy. Well, 252 records now, since my friends and I pitched in to add a couple to their collection- The Black Keys’ Rubber Factory (sharing some local Ohio love) and Wilco’s Star Wars. We enjoyed selecting different albums to create a soundtrack to our trip.

We enjoyed visiting the cute little town of Beacon, NY during our stay, and brought back Thai food one night, and Mexican another. The kitchen did come equipped with plenty of pots, pans, and whatnot to make our own food, but it was nice to not have to worry about it for a couple of days.

My friends and I had a really nice time just spending time together with no agenda. We encouraged each other, loved on each other, and just had fun playing games and laughing. It was an inspiring time. And I’m not just talking about how I’m now inspired to find these exact chairs for my dining room at home, and am even more obsessed with the sunken living room idea. It’s just good to get away, away from computers and the daily grind, and feel recharged spiritually and creatively.

Thanks Glamping Hub, and thanks to the owners of the Lovenest! I hope we were able to send some positive energy into your space during our stay.