How to Make Your 2026 Getaway Real
Melissa Hessney Masters Melissa Hessney Masters

How to Make Your 2026 Getaway Real

Here’s the big news: Thursday 10/16 at 7:00 PM ET, our 2026 calendar opens exclusively for email subscribers. You’ll have 24 hours of early access before we announce to our 10K+ Instagram followers.

With only May–October available, and weekends + holidays going first, this is your chance to make it real.
Instead of hoping for rest “someday,” you’ll know it’s already on the calendar.

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From Overbooked → Already Breathing Easier
Melissa Hessney Masters Melissa Hessney Masters

From Overbooked → Already Breathing Easier

In my last post, I shared how important it is to put rest on the calendar before life fills up. Today, I want to show you what happens the moment you do.

👉 The shift is this: you go from being stressed, overscheduled, and wishing you had more time… to knowing that in 2026 you already have a nature retreat waiting for you.

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Why Book Your 2026 Stay Now
Melissa Hessney Masters Melissa Hessney Masters

Why Book Your 2026 Stay Now

Life fills up fast, doesn’t it? Weekends, holidays, even your own schedule seem to vanish before you’ve had a chance to catch your breath.

That’s exactly why I’m opening bookings for Tanglebloom Cabin 2026 stays early — just for this community.

Because when you choose a date now, you’re not just locking in a getaway… you’re giving your future self permission to pause.

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Off the Beaten Path: The Best Time to Visit Vermont for Quiet, Scenic Beauty
Melissa Hessney Masters Melissa Hessney Masters

Off the Beaten Path: The Best Time to Visit Vermont for Quiet, Scenic Beauty

If you’re planning a trip to Vermont and wondering when to visit, here’s a little local tip:
Come in September—but not during peak foliage. Come just before.

The sweet spot between Labor Day and the last week of the month is one of Vermont’s best-kept secrets. The weather is dreamy, the trails are quiet, the farmers’ markets are overflowing, and the crowds haven’t yet arrived for leaf-peeping season.

It’s the perfect time for a solo travel getaway in New England or a cozy cabin escape that feels like a deep exhale before the world rushes in again.

Here’s why this peaceful September window is one of our favorite times to welcome guests to Tanglebloom Cabin.

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How to Plan Your Own Digital Detox Weekend: Rituals, Journal Prompts, and the Gift of Slowing Down
Melissa Hessney Masters Melissa Hessney Masters

How to Plan Your Own Digital Detox Weekend: Rituals, Journal Prompts, and the Gift of Slowing Down

If the idea of doing nothing sounds dreamy, but you’re not sure how to actually make it happen—you’re not alone.

We’re so used to filling every moment with content, tasks, and background noise that the idea of spending a whole weekend unplugged can feel… strange. Or maybe even impossible.

But you don’t need to be a forest-dwelling monk to feel the benefits of a digital detox weekend. All it takes is a little intention, a few simple rituals, and a willingness to slow down.

Here’s how to create your own unplug retreat, whether you’re heading to Tanglebloom Cabin or carving out quiet time closer to home.

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