The Moment It All Clicked
There wasn't one grand moment. It happened in two places, years apart.
The first was Del Mar. Erik and I stayed at L'Auberge Del Mar, a place we loved so much we naturally slowed down. I slept better, I felt better, and I had more to give every single day. How rested I was made a massive difference, and it's what I look for in nearly every property now.
The second was Moab. That's where it really clicked.
In June 2026, still deep in grief, I spent just a few short days in Moab. I went BASE jumping. I went whitewater rafting. I did two rope swings on two different days, and I held on through an intense 4x4 rock-crawling adventure.
And I chose to stay at Hoodoo Moab on purpose.
Having the energy for all of that while grieving came down to real rest. My room had a soaking tub. There was the spa, the pool, and the kind of five-star staff you only find at places like that. Every night I came back to somewhere that took care of me. Every morning I was ready to go again.
That's when it all came together.
Extreme Adventure. Ultimate R&R.
That's the balance I build every trip around now, for myself and for you.
You can do every one of these adventures and stay somewhere moderately priced. You can even tent camp. But imagine this: after a three-day camping and rafting trip, you spend two or three days somewhere luxurious. You rest, your body recovers, and you arrive home feeling accomplished, renewed, and ready to tackle life until the next adventure.
You bring the courage. I'll make sure there's a soaking tub waiting at the end of the day.
Adventure by day. Five stars by night.