We arrived to our escape after driving through miles of beautiful forested highway, and the photos don't do it justice. The inside of the cottage was cozy, smelling of freshly cut wood, and we spent that first evening just enjoying the cabin and making ourselves at home.

We grilled steak and balsamic veggies on the grill, planned our adventures for the day ahead, and listened to the peaceful sounds of the crickets and the creek. We began our first full day enjoying French press coffee on the cottage's porch, breathing in the fresh, cool air and the calm energy of the cabin. Then it was off for our first adventure at Washburne Cafe, followed by an afternoon swim in the McKenzie River, dinner at Fins Drive-In, and an evening spent swinging in the hammock, making smore's and stargazing.

We said our goodbyes to the cabin on our final day, but still managed to sneak in a couple more adventures – Honey Paddle Farms for flower picking, and Mount Pisgah Arboretum for a nature walk.