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[jeanlake]

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?

 

[DREAMON]

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.

[wilma]

@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. 

[kaydee50]

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.  

[jeanlake]

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

[jeanlake]

@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. 

[Catiele]

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. 

[ECBG]

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:

[Kachina624]

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.

[spiderw]

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.