July’s journal holds a quiet kind of relief. In these entries, couples describe setting aside the noise of busy lives and finding their way back to the moment they share.

Making room for each other

The words here return to a simple need: time together, without the usual demands.

Life can get so busy that you can easily forget to take time for each other. The Hinata Retreat was the perfect place for us to reconnect, unwind and really be present. — A guest, guest journal, July 2026

Exactly what we needed to completely disconnect and just be! The stars were so brilliant. Thank you! We will be back! — A guest, guest journal, July 2026

Time away from our busy lives of young teenagers and full time jobs was over due. We visited Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters while here and enjoyed it. The atmosphere and vibe all around are perfection. — R & J, guest journal, July 2026

This truly has been such a relaxing + incredible special place for me + my husband to unwind + reconnect! The VIP experience is the best! For future guests - the Ribeye at the Perch is AMAZING!! — Laila & Steve from the Berkshires MA, guest journal, July 2026

Letting the day soften

Some guests write about the feeling they came for: rest, and the space to pause.

We came seeking rest, relaxation, and peace - and we found it. Time away from our busy lives of young teenagers and full time jobs was over due. — R & J, guest journal, July 2026

The peaceful ambiance here serves as a gentle reminder to pause and savor life’s simple pleasures. ♡ Until next time! — Jeff + Jojo, guest journal, July 2026

We had an amazing stay, and loved every detail put into the cabin. We are leaving relaxed and revived. Thank you so much. — A guest, guest journal, July 2026

The care in the details

A thoughtful welcome can stay with you. So can the sense that someone cared for the space.

My husband and I stayed for our 5th wedding anniversary and it was perfect in every way possible. To arriving with a written note welcoming us to the top notch massages. It was truly the getaway reconnection we needed. — Justin & Britt, guest journal, July 2026

La paz y el cariño con el que cuidan este espacio hicieron que todo fuera magico. Nos vamos con el corazon lleno y con ganas de volver en nuestro aniversario. — Geovanni and Darlyn, guest journal, July 2026

We are even inspired to build our dream home with some of the features! Thank you again! — The Lynch’s, guest journal, July 2026

Carrying the feeling home

A few entries look ahead, holding onto the ease they found here.

make memories we’ll cherish for years to come. We’ll be talking about this getaway for a long time & we can’t wait to return. The Perch was absolutely fantastic, delicious food, wonderful atmosphere & perfect addition to an already amazing stay. — James & Erika E., guest journal, July 2026

We celebrated a birthday here over the weekend and I couldn’t imagine a nicer place with such thoughtful service. Thank you so very much. — A guest, guest journal, July 2026

We could not have asked for a more beautiful place to spend our 12th year wedding Anniversary! This space you created here is truly beautiful. We will be back♡♡ — Amy + Ryan, guest journal, July 2026

For a little while, nothing needs you. Let that be enough.