This would be our first stay at The Chateau We normally stay at Falling Rock. Falling Rock is completely over the top in a quiet and unassuming way. The colors, the music, the light, the art, the hushed voices of everyone. Did I mention you have your own butler at Falling Rock? As we checked into the chateau I couldn't help but wonder how we'd manage without a butler. I imagined it will be just like every other day in our life... we'll get by. The room and all the accoutrements were lovely and perfect and I bubbled over with excitement and anticipation for all that was ahead in these next four days. After unpacking and changing, Big and I were off to our first spa treatment, the Dream Catcher which promised to be 105 minutes of complete bliss. We met in the boutique afterwards and Mr. B was so relaxed he could hardly speak. (Who needs a butler?) We had a late lunch and headed back to our room where there was a lovely surprise waiting for me... a Nemacolin Woodlands Spa Robe...a little slice of heaven. I immediately grabbed my book, Wild, by Cheryl Strayed and curled up in my robe. I spent the remainder or the day and evening reading and napping. We had a lovely dinner by room service and by 9:30 lights were out! I slept so soundly that I don't think I moved until the next morning around 8. We started our day with a leisurely breakfast and then spa treatments, lunch and another afternoon of napping and reading. We had a lovely walk and dinner on Friday evening. This was our routine for our brief but delightful time away. I can't remember when I've last rested and slept so much. It was a beautiful time with a beautiful man in a beautiful place.
Upon returning my bff, AE asked me what my favorite thing about the trip was... I think it was how loved and cared for I felt by Big and the sensation of allowing the weight of our world to be lifted from both of our shoulders. I look forward to our next getaway....OBX over spring break!
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