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Respite Environment

jeanlake — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:15:16 GMT

After living at a quiet beach town (except summer months were busy) for 25 years, a friend and wife are moving to Colorado. He's developed health problems where hot climate is not good for him. He's more excited than she is, but his comment was - Mountains have always been my natural environment for respite.

What type(s) of natural environment is your place of respite? If you can, post a pic -- or even copy and paste. Hubs loves lake living. He'd also like to have a mountain cabin in Asheville area. Right now he's grateful to have a metal cabin on the Plaines with strip pits out his front door. His happy place. I like a quiet beach town near amenities and conveniences. Two favorite trips were Maui and Key West. What about you?

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DREAMON — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:32:33 GMT

This is not my house but we do live on the Bay and that is where I love to be.

I am a true Pisces....water is my serene happy place.

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wilma — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:34:35 GMT

@jeanlake

Definitely a beach setting for me. Love taking a walk on the beach. Just sitting on a balcony or deck and looking at the colors of the water and listening to the sound of the waves is very relaxing for me.

We used to rent a place on the Florida Gulf Coast every year, but now we only do it every other year. If we ever won the lottery I would definitely want to get a place in that area.

Here’s a photo of the deck of the house we rented in 2019.

Here’s a beach photo.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:38:01 GMT

I don't have any pix but I think my choice would be the "high" desert in AZ or NM. Lived in Henderson, NV which was too hot but do like being near moutains and the desert. Definitely NOT near water--too many problems, too damp.

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jeanlake — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:47:40 GMT

@DREAMON Wow -- living on the dock by the bay. So happy for you. Your happy place.

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jeanlake — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:49:58 GMT

@wilma Sure looks like the white sands of the Florida gulf. We spent a month in Rosemary Beach, FL in January. When it wasn't windy -- I loved walking the beach. Going to Seagrove Beach in February. Off season. Laid back. Not too hot. Thanks for sharing.

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Catiele — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:02:08 GMT

For years we spent winters in Florida and always enjoyed our time in Florida. Our home is in the country. We are actually in the woods at the end of a dirt road. We both love it.

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ECBG — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:24:52 GMT

My area is the mountains. I also love the beach, and could be there for several months.

When I go to work, ( pic taken from the road) I drive next to this:

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Kachina624 — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:35:19 GMT

I love Colorado and the high Rockies but from a practical standpoint, it's not the best place to retire. The weather is severe with snow to shovel and drive in, and lots of cold in winter heat in summer. Then there's the altitude which in not good for those with or who may develop heart or respiratory issues.

New Mexico is a good compromise: we have mountains...I'm looking at a 10,300 footer right now. We have some snow but not enough to inconvenience anyone. It's a little too hot in summer but nights are cool and everything is air conditioned.

I have no mosquitoes, fleas or cockroaches as it's too dry. There is so much to see and do with beautiful scenery and not hoards of people. I love the three cultures we have; Anglo, Hispanic and Native American, as they make life so interesting .

Deliver me from ever having to live near an ocean. Not my thing.

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spiderw — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:55:16 GMT

Since I was a young girl I went to a summer house in the mountains with a lake close by. I loved it, the tranquility, the peace and quiet, all the friends I made, the fun and enjoyment. I wouldn't have traded it for anything else.

With that being said I also love the ocean and am fortunate to live not far from the shore. I love the mountains and the shore and found both vacationing in Maine.

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RedTop — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:14:00 GMT

Family vacations meant taking our girls to amusement parks, the zoo, and the beach.

I liked the environment at the beach, but never got in the water or sat in the sun. Mainly I liked being somewhere I wasn’t likely to meet anyone I knew.

I absolutely love my part of this farm, and the view from my front porch. I don’t need to spend money or waste time looking for the perfect place to be; I came home to it from the hospital over 64 years ago.

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Oznell — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:45:30 GMT

Oh, boy, I have so many fantasy escapes, ha. A remote seaside cottage in Cornwall...

But failing that, I love the idea of combining mountains and crystalline lakes, with lots of woods. My favorite landscapes are places like that, in central and northern Arizona, North Carolina, and in the Canadian and American Rockies.

The "Hooked on Houses" blogger showed a darling cabin that fits the above description in Lieper's Fork, Tennessee--

Fun thread, thanks, @jeanlake .

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feline groovy — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:54:29 GMT

Surrounded by forests, mountains, lakes, and animals.

Plus excellent Wi-Fi. ;-)

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jeanlake — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:58:22 GMT

@feline groovy Good point -- I don't have to have posh or fancy -- but I do love my comfort creatures, WIFI, cell phone reception, good TV reception and washer/dryer.

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insomniac2 — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:20:20 GMT

I would love living near a really good used book store.

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jeanlake — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:22:41 GMT

I've gone over photos and words a few times. So lovely. It's apparent many know exactly where to go to get refreshed or they're living in their happy places. So nice for you.

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haddon9 — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:32:56 GMT

I'll take a cabin on a scenic lake (with a dock of course) and a beach side bungalow with a big wraparound porch right on the private beach....I can dream!

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jeanlake — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 02:23:32 GMT

Lane leading to the simple cabin. This is my hub's happy place, land we've owned with 4 other families since 1994. Nothing upscale. It's rugged, an hour drive from home and 160 acres of strip pit land. Slightly hilly but great hiking land. Metal cabin, solar powered with a big, bunk room. The guys work hard to keep it basic and simple. Our kids and now grandkids are enjoying this land.

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lOVETOSHOP — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 05:34:20 GMT

My dream would be to split half the year in Sedona, AZ and half the year in Cape May, New Jersey.

We've vacationed in Sedona twice, but I immediately fell in love with its beautiful coral mountains reaching into the beautiful blue skies! The town has a haunting Native American spirit, along with much of its culture. I truly felt a connection with this area.

Yet, I'm also drawn to the ocean, its always been a calming and soulful place for me We've vacationed there almost every year for close to 20 years. It's a quaint little town with lovely Victorian inns and architecture and a charming lighthouse that you can climb to the top of and have a marvelous view of the entire area. You don't even need a car while there, you can walk everywhere, or bike like we love to do. It's a very relaxing and homey place to be.

I couldn't choose between these two places, so decided I'd need to split my time between the two!

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jubilant — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:25:49 GMT

The ocean doesn't draw me in but lakes (like the Great Lakes) and mountains do.