Get Your Juices Flowing; Plan Your Creative Retreat

Is it any surprise that creative inspiration and being at the ocean go hand in hand? Not for us! The power of our wonderful surroundings is a daily inspiration, and we know that going on an ocean retreat is the PERFECT way to get your mind in a relaxed state and unlock its creative potential. Writers, artists, thinkers, entrepreneurs – we are here for you, and we’ve got ideas!

• Breathe in the ocean air. Lucky to stand adjacent to the 804 Trail, The Fireside Motel is a great jump-off point for thinkers to think on foot. Head north on the trail to reach an open stretch of beach. All that open space and fresh ocean air is sure to get your thoughts flowing.
• View the work of local artists. Yachats is full of creative people who produce amazing artwork, sometimes painting the ocean en plein air right on our bluffs! Here to paint or sketch? Perhaps local artwork will inspire you. Here at The Fireside, handblown glass floats by Bob Meyer are in the Village Gift Gallery inside our lobby. Next door, as part of Polly Plumb Productions’ Little Art Museums of Yachats, Overleaf Lodge is showcasing the work of three artists for a full year: David Baldwin, Victoria Kwasinski and Debbie Aken; plus, the amazing glasswork of Andy Nichols is inside their lobby. There are also several galleries in Yachats open for visitors.
• Pick your favorite beverage to get you going. Whether you prefer coffee or wine, Yachats has it all. When you head out for that perfect cup of coffee, don’t forget your notebook or journal to jot down your ideas! When inspiration comes you have to be ready! Yachats is also home to Wildcraft Cider & Pantry, makers of delicious hard ciders that you can sip seated outdoors to do some sketching. For wine, you won’t have to go far: the Village Gift Gallery has a special selection of wines produced by local makers, and we sell logo glasses, too! Sit in your room and savor the wine as your ideas percolate.
• Forest bathe in a place for reflection. The Fireside Motel is nestled within a beautiful stand of coastal fir trees. Guests may walk around the grounds to take in the sights and sounds as they ponder their creative projects. Find even more solitude along the Amanda Trail, a memorial to the forced relocation of Native Americans to the Siletz Reservation. Reflect. Remember.
• Cleanse your mind next door at Overleaf Spa. Allow your mind to fully release any stresses or creative blocks. Get your spa day pass to submerge in the warm water soaking tubs that overlook the ocean and let go of distractions. Try the sauna or steam room! Or schedule a full treatment, such as a signature massage or facial. You’ll emerge restored, with your mind reset and ready to focus.
• Read or puzzle. If you forgot a book or want to book browse, visit the cozy Books and More in Yachats. We also have a small selection of books inside the Village Gift Gallery.
• Gift the gift of a creative retreat. Know someone who would love a getaway to get inspired? Purchase them a gift certificate and tell them they’re in for an inspired treat!