retreat

a safe, quiet place.

a period of seclusion, esp. for spiritual renewal.

This is how our birches look today.  I've escaped to our place in VT to have some time without the distraction of TV or internet (right now I'm at a cafe w/ wireless).

Reading to do for meetings next week,  another coffee cup challenge, and catching up on some kitchen freshening that Peter started last time he was up...

It's cold, but clear and beautiful.  Had to shovel @ 3 feet of snow between the plowed driveway and the front porch.  Good cardio workout!  How blessed we are to have this oasis.....