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Apple Picking Adventures

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Make it a perfect fall escape and go apple picking on your way to Getaway.

It’s the ideal pitstop for your escape to nature – at an apple farm where you can pick your favorite delicious treats, grab some cider donuts to go, and maybe even a cup of hot apple cider as the temperatures drop.

We compiled a list of our favorite spots to stop near or on the way to our Outposts. Happy apple picking.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Beaver Creek

Dillon Fruit Farm is open Monday through Saturday for a pick your own fruit adventure. At just 20 minutes from our Outpost, enjoy apples and their specialty – fresh berries.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Big Bear

Snow-Line Orchard will take you about 45 minutes to get to from the Outpost, but it’s well worth the detour. This gorgeous apple farm also has raspberry picking and a winery/cidery for tasty beverages to take back with you.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Kettle River

Just 15 minutes from Getaway Kettle River, you can make a pitstop at Maple Run Orchard to get some crisp apples on the perfect Fall day. The orchard is on the banks of Pine Creek and they’re also known for their maple syrup and honey.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Skagit Valley

About half an hour North of Getaway Skagit Valley, Jones Creek Farms specializes in a variety of U-pick produce. Make sure to check their website to see what will be ready to harvest at the time of your Fall escape.

apple picking

Apple Picking Near Getaway Blake Brook

Mack’s Apples is about an hour and 25 minutes from Boston and 50 minutes from our Outpost. It’s a family-owned farm complete with orchards full of apples and pumpkins, baked goods, jams, and cider.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Machimoodus

Drazen Orchards is just under an hour from Getaway Machimoodus in Cheshire, CT. Once you visit, you’ll find a Farm Store with lots of local goods and a variety of apples, and you can pick your own on their orchard as well. They’re open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Eastern Catskills and Getaway Western Catskills

Head to Fix Bros Fruit Farm, about 15 minutes from our Getaway Western Catskills and Getaway Eastern Catskills, complete with hayrides, fresh honey, a full pumpkin patch, and of course, apples galore.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Chattahoochee

Mercier Orchards is about a 40 minute scenic drive from our Outpost in Georgia, with pick your own fruit across its 300 acres. Bonus – you can pick up some of their delicious peach pancake mix to make for breakfast, and of course some apple cider donuts.

Apple Picking Near Getaway The Thumb

On your way towards Getaway The Thumb from Detroit, make a stop at Big Red Orchard. It is one of the oldest cider mills and U-pick orchards in Michigan.

apple picking

Apple Picking Near Getaway Mount Adams

Hood River U-Pick Organic is a short detour on the drive from Portland, about halfway between the city and our Outpost. Pick your own cherries and apples, and even partake in their adorable petting zoo.

Berry Picking Near Getaway Piney Woods

You’ll have to grab some apples close to home, as berries are the name of the game in East Texas. Still, if you’re up for a pick-your-own kind of day, be prepared for some of the best blueberries and blackberries you’ll ever taste at Blueberry Basket Farm – just ten minutes from our Outpost.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Shenandoah

Less than an hour out from the Outpost, you’ll find Carter Mountain Orchards with apples for the picking, or pre-picked pumpkins to take home with you.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Shenandoah North

Just 20 minutes from Getaway Shenandoah North, Showalter’s Orchard and Greenhouse is the perfect spot to make some family memories picking some fresh apples for your escape.

bag full of apples

Apple Picking Near Getaway Hill Country

Apple Valley Orchard, about an hour and twenty minutes from the Outpost, is the best place in the Hill Country to find all of your favorite apple-themed treats to enjoy during or after your Getaway.

Berry Picking Near Getaway Brazos Valley

If you’re heading to our Houston Outpost, it’s best to grab your apples and cider in Houston to bring with you, but if you’re looking for a fruit-picking adventure, there is some excellent berry picking about 20 minutes from the Outpost at Neal’s Berry Farm.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Asheboro

Near our Charlotte and Raleigh Outpost, Millstone Creek Orchards has their own Apple Pickin’ Adventure for you to reserve, which includes picking your own apples, a hayride, an apple tasting and mini apple cider slushies. Make sure to check out their website and call ahead to reserve your spot.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Hocking Hills

On your way to Getaway Hocking Hills, Laurelville Fruit Co. is the perfect stop to pick your own apples to enjoy during your escape to nature. This is a third-generation-run orchard that was established in 1912. They grow apples, peaches, cherries and plums.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Barber Creek

In nearby South Haven, MI, check out the scenic Overhiser Orchards to pick apples, cherries, peaches, plums and pears.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Lake Hartwell

If you’re heading out to Getaway Lake Hartwell, carve out some time to stop at Gnat Hill Orchard Farms just 16 minutes from the Outpost to grab some apples and local treats.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Dale Hollow

Once you leave Nashville, make a stop at Breeden’s Orchard before you roadtrip out to the Outpost in Celina, TN to ensure you have the perfect fresh ingredients for all your favorite campfire apple treats.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Chattahoochee

On your way to Getaway Chattahoochee, Penland’s Apple House, is a five-generation-run orchard with lots of local treats and the best variety of apples in the area.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Starved Rock

If you’re headed to Getaway Starved Rock in early Fall, head on over to Applejack Acres just 10 minutes from the Outpost, to catch their U-pick season.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Talladega Valley

Just around the corner from Talladega Valley, Old Baker Farm is the perfect stop for every season—in the Fall, head on over to pick some apples or find your Halloween pumpkin, in the Winter, cut down your own Christmas tree, and grab some sweet treats and flowers in the Summer.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Brown County

Just under an hour from Getaway Brown County, you’ll find The Apple Works. This is a local, family owned, apple orchard where you can peruse their variety of apples and local treats on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays.

Apple Picking Near Getaway St. Francois

Head over to Pierce Century Farm near Getaway St. Francois to pick your own apples and pumpkins, visit their local market, and make some family memories. This farm was started in 1826 and has been family run ever since.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Ozark Highlands

Gordon’s Orchard is just around the corner from Getaway Ozark Highlands, and it’s the perfect U-pick spot for apples and peaches.

Apple Picking Near Getaway Wild Rose

Just half an hour North of Getaway Wild Rose, Christensen’s Orchard is the best U-pick spot to spend a Fall afternoon enjoying some time out in nature.

Want to head to the perfect post-picking destination? Book a Getaway today.

Featured image from Vegan Liftz.

Campfire Cooking

Campfire Cocktails: Celebrating Citrus

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If you’ve bitten into a juicy grapefruit or grabbed a cara cara orange from the produce section, you know we’re in the throes of citrus season.

There’s nothing better than grabbing your favorite fruit, heading up to a tiny cabin, and making a delicious concoction of your own to pair with some disconnected time away.

We tapped Getaway friend and mixologist Maggie Mae Dale to use citrus as her inspiration – blood oranges, specifically – to craft some campfire cocktails for us. Enjoy these by the campfire, in your tiny cabin, or even when you return back home.

Negroni

A simple riff to spice up your negroni. Add fresh blood orange juice. Blood orange juice will add a gorgeous ruby color, and lovely sweet acidity to your negroni.

1 oz London Dry gin
1 oz Campari
1 oz sweet vermouth
.5 oz fresh blood orange juice

Stir gin, Campari sweet vermouth, and orange juice in mixing glass with ice for 15-20 seconds. Strain over fresh ice or large rock (optional). Garnish with fresh blood orange, or orange twist.

Resting Spritz Face

My ideal spritz, bitter, full of citrus and refreshing! I love to describe Contratto Aperitif as a sexy sophisticated cousin to our girl (Aperol). Blood orange and lemon add a beautiful acidity, and passionfruit liqueur adds a touch of sweetness to round out the bitter aperitifs.

1.5 oz Contratto Aperitif
.5 oz campari
.25 oz Giffard passionfruit liqueur 1 oz blood orange juice
.5 oz lemon juice
2 oz dry Prosecco
1 oz soda

Stir Contratto aperitif, Campari, fresh juice, and Giffard passionfruit liqueur over ice in wine glass. Add Prosecco and splash of soda. Garnish with fresh slice of blood orange or orange slice.

Ready to cheers by the campfire? Book a Getaway today.


Artist Fellowship | Features

Meet an Artist Fellow: Illustrator, Domonique Brown

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This year we hosted illustrator, Domonique Brown, at Getaway Big Bear outside of LA as part of our Artist Fellowship program. We were able to chat with Domonique about her creative practice and to hear more about her escape to nature.

Fill us in on your background—personally and in your creative practice. 

I am a designer and illusrator, based in Los Angeles, who runs DomoINK. The lifestyle brand offers art, home decor, apparel, and gift options in celebration of diversity. Since 2020, DomoINK has partnered with Target, Walmart, Homegoods, and Urban Outfitters, to name a few offering limited edition collections from hair accessories to stationery to bring more reflective products to store shelves. 

As an illustrator, I have collaborated with industry giants like Disney, Dr. Martens, Samung, Procter & Gamble, the Los Angeles Rams, and more. And, I am currently a CNBC contributor, sharing insights with fellow creatives on how to monetize their passions.

Through my artwork, my mission is to speak to the importance of Black Art and push for it to be more visible in campaigns and retail.

How does your connection to nature influence you personally, and how does it influence your art?

I have always considered myself a “city girl.” Growing up, I never experienced camping, or nature walks. However, as I grew up, I made a conscious decision to step out of the city and explore more of the world. Traveling to various places, such as Costa Rica to immerse myself in the jungles and Vancouver for nature hikes, has significantly influenced my artistry.

Recently, I started illustrating landscapes and portraits of people with an outdoor backdrop. My artwork I created at Getaway Big Bear during both stays reflects it with portraits of women enjoying the snow.

How was your Getaway? Did your free time in your cabin influence your process or inspire any new ideas?

My “getaway” was amazing! During the week, I enjoyed disconnecting from the daily stress of everyday life. I stowed my phone in the cabin’s lockbox and savored uninterrupted moments to relax and immerse myself in the beauty of Big Bear. My fiancé and I enjoyed sightseeing at Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. And, we got to slide down the snowy slopes while snowboarding and snow tubing. On the last day, I got to capture a piece of our adventures with a new drawing.

Anything else you’d like to share with us? We’d love to hear your feedback! 

Getaway Big Bear never fails to provide a fun  adventure whenever my fiancé and I visit. We love looking through the large window of our cabin, taking in the stunning mountain views. Moreover, with Big Bear just a short drive from Running Springs, there is so many activities to enjoy. Our days were filled with excitement, from tubing in the morning to cozy campfires at night.

You can keep up with Domonique on her Instagram (@domothecreative) and by checking out her shop (www.domoink.com).

For Your Free Time

Wellness Tip: Volunteer

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Unless you’ve made a habit of volunteering, it can be a challenge to come up with the motivation to get started. Here’s something to motivate you: volunteering isn’t just good for the communities or organizations you serve; it’s one of the best things you can do for yourself. 

Doing good deeds for others can reduce stress and anxiety, alleviate loneliness and depression, and improve your mood. Researchers have found that charitable acts stimulate our brain’s reward center, leading to the “warm glow” we feel when we know we’ve helped someone out. And regular volunteer work with an organization can create an opportunity to forge meaningful relationships and build an enduring support network. As a hands-on learning environment, volunteering is also a great way to acquire new skills, to gain experience in new fields and try out possible careers.

Here’s how to get started volunteering, plus a few ways to find organizations to serve and support.

Determine What You’d Like to Do

Do you want to help out your local community? Learn a new skill? Share a skill you already have? Travel and experience a different culture? Test out a possible career path? Work with a specific population? The best way to volunteer is to find something that matches your personality and interests, according to HelpGuide.

Look for Opportunities

Organizations that regularly provide volunteer opportunities include museums, libraries, theaters, youth organizations, historic sites and state parks, 
animal shelters, senior centers, food banks, and places of worship.

Find the Right Fit 

Volunteer opportunities are practically limitless. You might love an organization’s mission but not quite click with the staff. Or you might adore the team but struggle to make the hours fit with your schedule. As you sort through options, it’s important to learn what a given organization’s needs are and whether they align with your interests and availability. 

Here Are Some Online Resources: 

Need an escape to recharge? Book your Getaway today.

Features | Partnerships

Disconnection Reading List with Books are Magic

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There’s nothing quite like nestling in at one of our tiny cabins, looking out that big glass window, and diving into your next favorite read.

We tapped our friends at Books Are Magic, a Brooklyn institution and frequent pitstop of many members of our New York team, to give their recommendations for what to read on your unplugged Getaway.

Best yet, we’re giving away this full reading list, along with a 2 night Getaway, to one lucky winner. More details on the contest below.

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How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell
 Addressing the tyranny of competing forces vying for our time, our attention, and our “productivity,” Jenny Odell’s How to Do Nothing is part memoir, part activist manual, part field guide for, you guessed it, how to truly turn off (our phones), tune in (to our environments), and drop out (of the capitalist narrative). When work and social schedules and the digital overlords peddling in the guise of entertainment and human connection begin to rule our “off the clock” brains, it is an act of radical preservation to resist these impulses. Odell’s book is hopeful and genuinely instructful, written with a clarity and compassion that are rare to find together. 

Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips
 Set in one of the most remote parts of the planet, Disappearing Earth takes place in the year following the disappearance of two young girls in a far eastern Russian province, weaving together the stories of women from the surrounding community. A finalist for the National Book Award, it’s a gorgeous novel that begs to be read alone, tucked away by a crackling fire somewhere.

Nature Poem by Tommy Pico
 If any of these books need a little explanation, it’s probably this collection of poems by Tommy Pico. Don’t be fooled by the title, it’s clear from the outset these poems are not your average nature poems. In some ways this is actually a great book to include for any adventure into the natural world for its conversations around the idea of “nature poems,” and challenging the stereotypical notions of American Indian people. Pico is an ingeniously funny poet, using pop culture and inventive language to explore queerness and identity that will enrapture and inspire. 

The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
 Keeping in the tradition of contemplative poetry, Ross Gay’s Book of Delights is a spirited cultivation of observations that celebrate the minute, sometimes invisible moments of joy in daily life. These bite size essays are lyrical, wide-ranging, and create an intimacy that poets are so good at creating. Like a gardener tending their plot, this book helps us remember that sometimes the most important and life-giving moments are also the ones that are right beneath our feet. 

How to Get Away by Jon Staff and Pete Davis
Written by Getaway’s Founders, this book considers our troubled relationship with technology, organization, and work. When and why have we become so dependent on our cell phones? How do green spaces – and the lack of them – affect our minds, bodies, and relationships? Why is it so hard for us to set aside our work and take a real vacation? How to Get Away blends cultural history with contemporary research to present a compelling case for restoring balance between technology and disconnection, city and nature, and work and leisure.

One lucky winner will receive all of the books listed above as well as some Books Are Magic goodies. Here’s how to enter:

  1. Follow Getaway and Books are Magic on Instagram
  2. Comment on our post by tagging a friend
  3. One winner will be chosen on October 29

Full terms and conditions are below.

(1) This contest is sponsored by Getaway House, 147 Prince Street, Brooklyn NY 11201.
(2) The retail value of the prize is $500.
(3) No purchase is necessary.
(4) Purchase does not enhance odds of winning.
(5) Entrants submit their entry by following Getaway and Books are Magic on Instagram, and commenting on the Books Are Magic-related Getaway post by tagging a friend.
(6) Winner will receive a free 2 night stay at one of our Outposts as well as the books noted in the reading list.
(7) This contest is affiliated solely with Books Are Magic.
(8) Winners are subject to the reservation terms on our website.
(9) No transportation will be provided.
(10) This contest is open to all persons age 18 and over within the continental United States.

Artist Fellowship

Meet an Artist Fellow: Photographer, Wisteria Warren

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We created our Artist Fellowship Program to help creative people find the space and inspiration they need to bring their ideas to life. Earlier this year, we hosted photographer, Wisteria Warren, at Getaway Mount Adams outside of Portland. Here’s what she had to say about her creative process, her relationship to nature, and her Getaway:

On Photography
I’ve been a photographer for over 10 years, currently I serve as a wedding photographer. My husband and I live in Austin, TX and both have a love for travel and adventure. As a photographer, light is everything. And believe it or not, light is different on the West coast. I felt inspired to play with shadows during the golden light (as you can see in some of my photos). 

On Nature and Recharging
Nature is where I feel most at peace. It’s where I can escape the hustle, and be intentional and recharge. My husband and I even got married in Yosemite so that we could draw away from the hustle to be intimately united. You can’t help but be present when you’re in nature, and you can’t pour out what you don’t have. Making sure I recharge means that I can pour the best parts of me into my art. 

On Disconnecting
Our Getaway was exactly what I needed to feel rested, inspired, and recharged. Getting time in nature away from my phone where there isn’t even cell service forced me to be present.

You can follow Wisteria’s work on her Instagram accounts @wisteriawarren and @wisteriajadephoto, and on her website.

Ready to book your own creative escape? Book your Getaway today.

Campfire Cooking

Campfire Recipes: Cambodian Street Wings

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Disconnecting and recharging can mean different things for different people. For chef and blogger Jacob Trinh for instance, it means concocting new recipes. As part of our Artist Fellowship Program, Jacob escaped to Getaway Boston, where he had the space to think about his culinary creations.

Jacob was kind enough to share his recipe for the Cambodian street wings he made right at his own campfire at Getaway Boston. Jacob says these wings take him back to his childhood when he would wander around a Cambodian open air market in Philadelphia.

Pro-tip: Jacob recommends that these wings are cooked over charcoal. However, if that’s not possible, a gas grill or a grill grate on top of a two-burner will suffice.

Cambodian Street Wings (4 servings)

Barbecuing Street Wings

What you’ll need:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • Wooden skewers

Marinade:

  • 2 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp lemongrass (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp oil

Glaze (optional):

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp annatto seeds (grounded)

What to do:

Remember to preheat the grill either during or after marinating. For a gas or charcoal grill, heat to medium-high heat, with one side at high heat above 400 degrees, and the other side can be left warm. For a grill grate over two burners, heat the grate to medium-high heat. If the wings are larger, you can preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  • Put all marinade ingredients into a bowl and mix until it’s a loose paste.
  • Soak chicken wings in marinade for at least 1 hour. The longer the chicken sits, the more flavor it will soak up.

Marinating Chicken

  • Soak wooden skewers in hot water for 30 minutes so they do not char or fall off.
  • Place skewers into wings.
  • Place wings onto grill and cook 3-5 minutes on each side.
  • Either place the wings on warm side of grill or pop into oven if chicken isn’t fully cooked yet.
  • Make it pretty- throw on some scallions or add a side of pickled carrots and daikon.
  • Enjoy!

Cambodian Street Wings

To follow along with more of Jacob’s cooking, follow his blog or Instagram.

How to Getaway

Tips for the Dog-Friendly Traveler

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City living isn’t always easy on our furry friends. In the stress of our day-to-day, it’s fairly common that we find ourselves craving more time to spend outside, away from our computers or inside our offices. Our pups may be feeling that same hankering.

For many of us who live in cities, our dogs have a pretty set schedule. Walks in the morning, time inside, walks in the afternoon, time inside, walks in the evening, sleep time. One of the best ways to break up that routine and let your dog enjoy a different pace with more outdoor time, is by taking that pup with you on your next great adventure.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

Take your dog on a hike

Dog Hike

There are tons of hikes near our cabins and not too far from the cities you call home. Many of these hikes are dog friendly, so you may run into other dog friends on the trail. There’s a win-win for you both: you can enjoy some incredible views and your pup can get some needed exercise. Not only that, but it’s proven that walking with your pet helps draw you closer together, and strengthens your bond. Best yet – they’ll be all tuckered out and ready for bed by the time you get home.

Know the best way to get you there

Furry Friend

Public transportation has limits on our canine friends. We may have all seen some very adorable photos of people trying to fit their dogs in backpacks. Check the regulations around traveling with your pet, whether it’s looking at Amtrak or your local transit system. It’s important to also be mindful of where your dog is most comfortable. If they experience a lot of anxiety on the subway, you may want to consider a car rental. If a car rental isn’t for them, maybe a train might make it easier. If they tend to be a touch nervous in transit, try feeding them turkey – the tryptophan that makes us all sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner has the same effect on pups. Consider it their natural anxiety reducer.

Spend some quality time with them in nature

Dog in Cabin

Take your dog on a getaway to Postcard Cabins. All of our cabins are dog friendly and ready for you and your pup. Walk around and explore nearby trails, and cozy back in with them. We’ll provide bowls, a lead, and some treats, and you bring the canine you love.