Personal Retreat Needed

[arguchik]

I think I need to arrange a retreat for myself--to take some much needed "time away" from the distractions of my life. What I would really like is to find a low-tech cabin or inn somewhere, and to go there without any of my technological distractions--no phone, no computer (the temptation of searching out wi-fi would be too great), no i-Pod. Just me, my books, perhaps a knitting project, pens, and notebooks, plus a draft of my current dissertation chapter in hard copy.

If I were to do this, the place would need to be quiet, secluded, and cheap, preferably cheap enough for me to stay there for 4-5 nights. I can't afford a lot, but I think I can afford something, particularly if it's bus- or train-able from home. Oh, and it would need to be available during my spring break, which starts March 23rd (or when I get my grades done, which could be earlier). Classes start up again on March 30th. So that's my time frame.

Suggestions? I'm all ears. I need me some serenity, man.

Comments

[xtingu]

There's a place between you and PDX called Wellspring, and from what I hear it's what you seek. It's in WA.

I'll get you more info as soon as I'm at a PC and not typing on my cell phone. :-)

[xtingu]

Here ya go:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60907-d115199-Reviews-Wellspring-Ashford_Washington.html

[xtingu]

Oh wait. Nevermind. Not cheap. Dang.

[arguchik.livejournal.com]

OOf, I guess not. Thanks anyway--maybe sometime when I'm a bit more flush. Or sometime between when the apocalypse hits and when the serious looters hit it. :-P

[drjohn.livejournal.com]

I found a cabin on a creek in Longmire that was pretty dang reasonable. Those vacation rentals are probably more reasonable during the week.

Perhaps vrbo.com can put you in touch with lodging providers once you find a region to visit. They have too many places that sleep parties of twelve, but you may just find a cottage for reasonable.