Do you ever notice how just for a bit, while you are on vacation, your mind slows down and you forget about the long To Do List that’s waiting for you at home. Just for a moment…all that’s waiting for you back at home….can wait. Because right now, you are living in the moment. Your tasks can wait, your job can wait, maybe even your diet can wait a little! Ah, yes….we need more time like that. Here are five ways that you can relax and relieve stress when you stay with us at Four Fillies Lodge.
1. Immerse yourself in nature
Imagine this: You are sitting outside listening to the babbling creek, whistling of birds and whispering of wind through the trees. You dip your hand in the water and feel the rush of cool water trickle across your hand. You decide to go for a walk through the cleared paths that take you a little deeper into the woods, looking for forest animals on your way such as deer, squirrels, and groundhogs. Maybe you schedule an off site hike at Cascade Falls in Pembroke, VA where you end up at a beautiful waterfall after a rewarding two mile hike one way. Or maybe, your style is riding a UTV through the 40 miles of wilderness that Kairos offers. Either way, get outside and get connected with nature!
2. Disconnect from the outside world
Put your phones away! Unless it’s an emergency, those texts, calls, voicemails, and certainly social media posts can wait. In this day and age, we are way too connected to every little thing going on around the world. Take this time to detox from your smart phones, tablets, computers, etc. Your mental health really needs it. And you’ll have the option to connect with your loved ones back home if you need to.
3. Book a massage
I think a massage as a way of a stress reliever goes without saying! At Four Fillies Lodge, we offer both In Spa and In Cabin Massages with a licensed and insured professional Massage Therapist. Enjoy one hour (or longer if you wish!) of tension relieving massages by yourself or back to back with your loved one.
4. Soak your muscles in a hot tub
Stress relief, muscle relaxation, a serene environment and improved sleep are all reasons why a hot tub may reduce stress. The warm water and jets may relieve the tension you’ve been holding. It’s a little escape you didn’t know you needed. When you stay at Four Fillies Lodge, you can choose from a selection of cabins with private hot tubs including our Kenya Safari Lodge, Vista Glass Cabin, Wilderness Lodge, Cowboy Cabin, Boathouse, Scarlet Gypsy or Gypsy Jade. Whether you are enjoying a soak in the hot tub with a view of the creek or surrounded by woods, you will feel relaxed and at peace.
5. Fishing Opportunities
We all need to take time to do the activities that we love, and often times, we are too busy to do that during our normal schedules. If fishing is something you love, we offer Catch and Release fishing in our Rainbow Trout stocked creek at Four Fillies Lodge. It is $25 for a single day pass which gives you fishing along our 3/4 mile of creek that runs through the property. Step right out of your cabin and enjoy time spent in nature doing what you love! For off site options in the New River, book a Guided Fishing Trip with Tangent Outfitters.
We are all in need of a little stress reliever, and we want to offer that to you at Four Fillies Lodge. Pick your preferred cabin, a time period you can sneak away, and your favorite stress relieving activities and schedule it in your calendar! Let us know how we can help make your trip as memorable and relaxing as possible. You deserve it!
