the gaige house

After dropping Lyons off

at the Sacramento airport

to catch his bus to camp,

we drove east to 

Sonoma.

John had found a quaint inn

in Glen Ellen

and booked a room 

for several nights.

I thought it looked "nice"

and would be "fine."

I had no idea 

that we would

fall in love 

with this place.

Upon arrival,

we were told we had been upgraded to the

"Zen Suite"

and zen it was.

We followed a little path to a building

next to the main house

where we were shown to

our room.

The suite consisted of

an entryway

with a hallway 

leading to the bedroom

and sitting area.

There was a central

courtyard

off the hallway

with a soothing

fountain.

The bathroom

was divine ~
a slate and granite
heaven.

We loved how it 

 opened to the 

private courtyard.

Another cloistered patio
was located off
the main room.

The pool was

relaxing,

secluded,

and quiet.

Cocktails were served

in the main house

 every afternoon 

at 5:00.

Each evening,

  an assortment of 

fresh baked cookies

was placed in the foyer.

a little tin of happiness

There are so many places to see
in the world
and
so many things to do,
that it is rare
that we want to
return to a previous destination.
However,
this is one place
we look forward to
visiting again.

It is my new favorite place

to relax, rejuvenate,

and restore

~

mind, body,

and soul.

Zen