Winter wheat fields, Dufur OR

Is Something New Springing to Life in You?

BY: CLAIRE SIERRA Spring Blessings! Finally. After weeks of winter wonderland, the skies are lifting, sun is out, green is evident and snow is becoming a memory. Spring is on Her way. This Spring feels like a blessing after a long winter’s nap. A promise of more…but what? Hammock time and spring flings are wishful …

Winter out the front door at the Balch Hotel, Mt Hood in the background

Tips & Tricks to Beat the Winter Blahs – Part 2!

BY: CLAIRE SIERRA Howdy Claire Buried. It feels like we are inundated with snow right now. Josiah is on the roof, shoveling snow—its heavy and we don’t want it to break through the 3rd floor. I know it’s not savvy of me to write this—after all we want you to want to come here… Despite …

hazy evening wheat field, Dufur OR

Tips & Tricks to Beat the Winter Blahs – Part 1

BY: CLAIRE SIERRA Howdy After the flurry of holiday cheer and New Year’s reveling, the deep dark of winter can often feel like a long travail. It’s a time to go deep, self-nurture, and receive the year ahead. Getting outside into fresh air—hiking, skiing, snowboarding, or snowshoeing—are great antidotes to an otherwise sluggish mood. (Tip: …

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