we actually got to talk on the ride, minus interruptions from our littles.
we stopped at a fantastic coffee shop on the way- verve in capitola
(thought of you, jennifer!)
2 cappucinos (for me) later, i was happy as can be
the fun spot we were staying was called treebones resort...and we stayed in a yurt!
husband had also secretly arranged a massage appointment for me when we got there.
suffice it to say, i was thrilled.
(especially when she accidentally went for an hour an a half instead of an hour)
husband had also secretly arranged a massage appointment for me when we got there.
suffice it to say, i was thrilled.
(especially when she accidentally went for an hour an a half instead of an hour)
our yurt with an amazing view of the pacific
they also had a great organic garden overlooking the ocean
that supplied their restaurant with fresh deliciousness
our yurt
woodstove and all!
our view from our deck
we stopped at a few places along the way,
including nepenthe's to check out the view and the architecture
calling to check in on our kidlets
please go to the big sur bakery & restaurant. it is so.freaking.good.
this pizza slayed me. butternut squash with proscuitto and brown butter? um, yes please.
we caught the sunset as we drove home to our yurt
this made me happy-hot tub plus sitting and reading a book.
my reflection as we look out at the ocean
and then, we drive home to our munchkins!
the result of our secret vacation- very happy me.
and guess what? i slept so much. 11 hours both nights, and then a big fat nap.
more consecutive sleep than i've had in probably three years.
sleep, glorious sleep.
my poor husband kidnaps me without children, and all i want to do is sleep.
(oh, and in breaking news, ruby took her first steps yesterday!)
we love verve in capitola! we're there every time we're in santa cruz. and i love the word 'yurt'. and the views from your yurt are beautiful. and a hot tub and a yurt. and naps in the yurt. it all looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteoh, that's my dream holiday complete with yurt! fantastic and i'm green with envy! but good for you-thankful you're rested, sweet one.
ReplyDeletethat sounds fantastic! yay for Ruby!!
ReplyDeleteyou lucky, i mean blessed girl, you!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so nice and the pictures are beautiful! That yurt looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteIs verve that little coffee shop in an old garage where we'd go when we were at Mt. Hermon?
She accidentally went for 1 1/2 hours? That would be awesome!!
What a glorious vacation - the view from the yurt is just spectacular! I love Big Sur - we used to camp up there when I was a kid. It is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations to little Ruby! She'll never stop walking (running) now!
Everything about this makes me happy (especially the yurt) (and especially that pizza) (oh, and the view of the sea). So happy for your respite.
ReplyDeleteGo Ruby go!
xo
What a lovely treat! Beautiful pictures. And Verve - that's a must through the Santa Cruz region. :)
ReplyDelete"we caught the sunset as we drove home to our yurt"
ReplyDeleteThat may be the singlemost profoundly Californian line I've ever heard. And since I lived there for nine years, I heard plenty of competition.
Glad you had such a great time! Your idea of a perfect getaway sounds a lot like mine.
This all sounds so glorious-- the SLEEP!, the view, the pizza, the coffee, the time away from kids with your hubby. Lots of needed rest before coming home to a toddler. Nice.
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