Hiking through the woods on private trails was a new experience for us. The sense of solitude, serenity, and peacefulness of being truly alone in the woods was a very welcome surprise. The rain kept us in the cabin more than we foresaw, but sessions of uno, chess, hat knitting, and storytelling kept us easily entertained. Another pleasant surprise was the sense of civilization gained by taking warm showers from the hot pot set on the wood stove. I believe the experience will be transformative for my elementary school children and it was a very welcome retreat from all of our screens. Thank you Dave for making this experience possible for us!