Ingrid's Mountain Respite

09/12/2023

Fall is in the air

03/19/2023

star

01/04/2023

Frosty morning sun

12/20/2022

Snow pups

12/07/2022

Roadrunner

11/23/2022

Larch

11/17/2022

Morning in the hood

11/10/2022

Yesterday’s river stroll and today’s snow.

11/06/2022

Winter activities

10/23/2022

1st outdoor burn of season.

10/12/2022

Your Respite is waiting… ’smountainrespite

10/12/2022

07/26/2022

Cinderella and clouds

06/07/2022

♥️my spring!

05/29/2022

Spring is really here!

05/28/2022

Spring frolic in the flowers

05/04/2022

The redwing blackbirds are announcing spring!
We are starting to fill up here at the Respite, so don't miss out on booking.

04/06/2022

04/06/2022

Maiden voyage

03/23/2022

Buttercups are up and chickens are sunbathing!

01/05/2022

Winter at the Respite!

11/23/2021

I love this! I hope that the Respite can offer an environment that allows a person to step back and be peaceful.

The winter solstice time is no longer celebrated as it once was, with the understanding that this is a period of descent and rest, of going within our homes, within ourselves and taking in all that we have been through, all that has passed in this full year which is coming to a close... like nature and the animal kingdom around us, this time of hibernation is so necessary for our tired limbs, our burdened minds.

Our modern culture teaches avoidance at a max at this time; alcohol, lights, shopping, overworking, over spending, comfort food and consumerism.
And yet the natural tug to go inwards as nearly all creatures are doing is strong and the weather so bitter that people are left feeling that winter is hard, because for those of us without burning fires and big festive families, it can be lonely and isolating. Whereas in actual fact winter is kind, she points us in her quiet soft way towards our inner self, towards this annual time of peace and reflection, embracing the darkness and forgiving, accepting and loving embracing goodbye the past year.

"Winter takes away the distractions, the buzz, and presents us with the perfect time to rest and withdraw into a womb like love, bringing fire & light to our hearth".
. and then, just around the corner the new year will begin again, and like a seed planted deep in the earth, we will all rise with renewed energy once again to dance in the sunlight

Life is a gift ❤ a Happy winter to you all...

Artwork by Jessica Boehman

11/06/2021

Good news! The Respite is open for short term rentals through the winter months; that means better rates for you!

10/24/2021

Highlights at the Respite! Gorgeous Fall and new puppy❤

10/20/2021

We are getting ready for winter season here!
Hoping for some good snow. The Respite will be warm and cozy for a winter getaway; we got you covered with a wood heat and propane. There is plenty of fun to be had around here in the winter....small local ski slopes ( no standing in lines!), cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and hotsprings! Looking forward to your visit.