Creative Escapes
For writers, artists, readers, and anyone who occasionally needs a little distance from their daily routine. These are the places I return to when I need quiet, perspective, or a few uninterrupted hours with my own thoughts.
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The Little Farmhouse
"My favorite creative getaway. I've been coming here since the pandemic. It's a tiny farmhouse on open land in Kansas with the most glorious bathtub. The owner, Andrea, is lovely and sometimes leaves fresh eggs from her chickens. It feels secluded enough to think big thoughts but not so secluded that you'll end up starring in a true crime documentary."
Prairieside Cottage
"This artist-owned cottage sits in the Flint Hills near Matfield Green, Kansas. The artwork alone is worth the trip. It feels like borrowing someone else's creative life for a weekend. The owner also runs artist residencies here, which tells you everything you need to know about the spirit of the place."
The Treehouse
"If your dream writing retreat involves trees, frogs, and a hot tub, this is your spot. The treehouse is tucked away in the woods outside Perryville, Missouri, and somehow feels like another world. Fair warning: it books out way in advance for good reason."
Canyon Grove - Secluded lake retreat
"The tile deserves its own Instagram account. The silence deserves an award."
April in Paris Tea
"My favorite tea in the world. If I'm escaping to write for a few days, this is coming with me.
$11.00
The Little Farmhouse
"My favorite creative getaway. I've been coming here since the pandemic. It's a tiny farmhouse on open land in Kansas with the most glorious bathtub. The owner, Andrea, is lovely and sometimes leaves fresh eggs from her chickens. It feels secluded enough to think big thoughts but not so secluded that you'll end up starring in a true crime documentary."
Canyon Grove - Secluded lake retreat
"The tile deserves its own Instagram account. The silence deserves an award."
Prairieside Cottage
"This artist-owned cottage sits in the Flint Hills near Matfield Green, Kansas. The artwork alone is worth the trip. It feels like borrowing someone else's creative life for a weekend. The owner also runs artist residencies here, which tells you everything you need to know about the spirit of the place."
April in Paris Tea
"My favorite tea in the world. If I'm escaping to write for a few days, this is coming with me.
$11.00
The Treehouse
"If your dream writing retreat involves trees, frogs, and a hot tub, this is your spot. The treehouse is tucked away in the woods outside Perryville, Missouri, and somehow feels like another world. Fair warning: it books out way in advance for good reason."
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