Weekend Design & Wellness Project

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This weekend, plan a dream vacation anywhere in the world. Then create a more realistic vacation or staycation including versions to your dream vacation adventures. For example, if you dream of visiting a European city, but you live on the east coast of the US, you could plan a road trip or book a 1 hour flight to Montreal, Canada. Old Montreal looks and feels like a quaint European city and is a heck of a lot closer than Europe. Another example is if you enjoy camping, but not the preparation involved then create a retreat in your own backyard. Set up tents, build a bonfire and throw up some twinkle lights for a backyard glamping trip. Whatever your dream vacation looks like, enjoy the planning process and stay present for those special moments whether alone or with loved ones.

Camping & Glamping Gear

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SUMMER CAMPING OR GLAMPING TIME!

Whether your an avid back country explorer with wilderness training or a self described “indoor cat” that requires a few home comforts to enjoy the outdoors, there are products and locations for any style of camper. First, think about how you’d like to experience the great outdoors. Decide if you’ll be hiking, rafting or climbing on this trip to determine the appropriate gear that will be needed. Try to borrow as much as possible from friends and family as outdoor equipment can add up quickly if your camping on a budget. If other campers will be joining you, be sure to find out if they are looking for back country camping or just off the road camp sites. Once all of the details of planning, coordinating and stocking up safety supplies, you can relax and enjoy the adventure and reap the many health benefits from being in nature.

Here are some well-designed camping and glamping products:

Kelty 2 person backpack tent has 5 start reviews for durability and ease of use.

Osprey Hikelite 32 Backpack

++COT W/AIRBED QUEEN

Camp Chef Propane Camp Oven and Stove

Bass Pro Shops Eclipse XL Padded Club Chair

A-Frame Architecture

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An A-frame structure consists of two similarly sized beams arranged in a 45 degree angle or less, meeting at the top creating a peak. This style of home has been surging over the past few years as vacation rentals and “glamping” spots around the world. There are many kits for sale to create your own A-frame home or retreat in sizes ranging from shed to chalet.

Photo by: Karsten Wingert @karsten116This is not a photo of the Lokal A-Frame Cabin

Photo by: Karsten Wingert @karsten116

This is not a photo of the Lokal A-Frame Cabin

If you’re interest is “peaked” (sorry) and you’d like to stay in an A-frame structure, check out the Lokal A-Frame Cabin in Maurice River, New Jersey

Chad and Courtney Ludeman, husband-and-wife team and creators of Lokal Hotels have poured their hearts into each property making Philadelphia and New Jersey more attractive travel destinations. Each location is filled with locally sourced furniture, accessories and amenities, from coffee and soap to knives and mugs. If you can’t make it to the east coast this year visit the stay lokal website to bring Lokal Hotels to your home.

The description below is directly from the Lokal Hotel site.

“For our first foray into boutique vacation homes, we chose an A-Frame cabin located on 2.5 quiet acres in South Jersey with frontage on the Maurice River. The cabin is located about 50 minutes from Philly and 20-30 minutes to many of the popular shore towns of Southern Jersey.

This cabin was built in the 60’s from California Redwood and we completely overhauled it with a Scandinavian Modern interior design. The building was also fully insulated and had all mechanicals updated for modern comfort.

The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeps a maximum of 8 fine folks. Perfect for two families or a group of friends. There is a commercial kitchen, 2 fire pits, a huge rear deck with wood-fired hot tub and a makeshift private beach along the river.”

Weekend Design & Wellness Project

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This weekend attend a social event! Visit a local winery, live music, or go on a food tasting tour. If none of those interest you, then make a picnic of your favorite healthy snack and head to a local park or the closest beach. Spend time outside with friends or go alone and make some new friends.

May your weekend be filled with laughter, joy and new experiences!

Design Tours

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Photo by: Kirk Thornton @kirkthornton

Photo by: Kirk Thornton @kirkthornton

Architecture, structures and statues with many stories to tell can be found throughout the United States. From Amish country, to the Garden District in New Orleans, the Flat Iron building in Manhattan, The Kissing Sailor Statue in San Diego, The Alamo, Independence Hall in Philadelphia to family run farms and covered bridges. This beautiful country has so much to offer on a road trip, especially the people met along the way. Bring home the collected stories and share them around a campfire to make priceless new memories.