Summer can make the world feel wide open. At Hinata, guests describe a different kind of summer: a few unhurried days, and the ease of staying where you are.

Letting the day slow down

Sometimes the best part of summer is having no need to fill it.

We completely disconnected from reality and never saw another human for two full days and that’s exactly what we needed. — Dawn W., Google review

Kudos to creating a RETREAT that you don’t have to think about anything and you just enjoying being in the moment. — Robyn & Barron Jnelli, guest journal, July 2026

Handwritten guest journal page: TY Jen + Jeff - nice meeting you Well. I'm on facebook and this place came across my feed. I was int — A page from the guest journal

Watching the light change

Guests remember small shifts in the view: moonrise, morning mist, and the world outside moving at its own pace.

We watched the moon rise last night and were both reminded of the beauty of nature. Waking up and seeing the mist on the mountains was so simple and blissful. — Ryan & Kelly, guest journal, July 2026

The views are incredible (watching the moon rise through the pink, puffy clouds was so cool!)! — Frances A., Google review

Our favorite part of the whole trip was the views, we could not get enough! — Meg & Chris, guest journal, June 2026

Handwritten guest journal page: 7/29-7/31/26 Cabin 18 - you're the best! This place is magical. We had such a good time. We watched — A page from the guest journal

Choosing to stay close

For some couples, the days feel fullest when they stay in and let the hours unfold.

Our only regret was that we didn’t spend even more time enjoying the cabin—we tend to explore the areas we visit, but Hinata made us want to stay put! — Christine C., Google review

Had another amazing stay at the retreat, this time in the summer. It was really nice to see the grounds in an alternate season. This is our ultimate escape for relaxation. — Gregory H., Google review

Handwritten guest journal page: 8.7.2026 - 8.9.2026 Jen & Jeff & The Hinata Family, Truly AMAZING, there really are no words to expr — A page from the guest journal

Finding each other again

A slower stretch of time can make room for the things that matter between two people.

Chris & I were able to leave the world behind reconnect and fall deeper in love. Sometime with our crazy lives important little things get forgotten. — Lori & Chris, guest journal, August 2026

What an absolutely fabulous place! When I found Hinata online months ago, while searching for a special honeymoon destination that offered quiet, privacy, mountain views, breakfast brought to our place, and an onsite restaurant- there it was! — Susan W., Google review

Handwritten guest journal page: August 28-30, 2026 My husband surprised me with a trip here for our 11th anniversary. What a perfect — A page from the guest journal

Maybe summer is enough when you can let the day be yours, and give each other your attention.