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Saturday, May 30, 2015

My Fave Vacation Spot! Plus a vacay blogfest. What's yours?


 I'm taking part in this weekend's "My Favorite Summer Vacation Spot" blogfest. So, I tell you what mine is. My yearly writing retreat in Cape Cod! By the way, you don't have to be an official blogfest participant to comment, so comment away, and tell us yours.
This Blog Hop is sponsored by Summer Reads that Thrill & Chill.
For the Linky List and Book Giveaways visit the 6 Co-Hosts go to: Lexa Cain, Melanie Karsak, T.F. Walsh, Vanessa Morgan, Jolie Du Pre & Stuart R. West.

Now, to the subject at hand... Why do I like this place so much? I'm vacationing, yet mingling with friends; I'm getting LOTS of writing done and talking about writing. Most of my novels were started here. I get to swim in the ocean, be surrounded by pines and waterways, lounge on a rose-covered porch in my PJs, and every night someone cooks a great dinner, followed by fun writers' games. Here are some pictures that tell the story over the years.
My writing station near a pal
path to the inlet
morning coffee
writing ladies

porch roses

Emily's homecooked meal
me lounging on the porch
Emily, the evening's chef


One of my writing stations

Tell us all, what's one of your fave vacation spots?
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20 comments:

  1. Stuart R. WestMay 30, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Looks very nice and tranquil, Catherine. And more importantly, dry!

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    1. Catherine StineMay 30, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      Yes, it's tranquil, though sometimes there are some mosquitoes.

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  2. Sherry EllisMay 30, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    That looks like such a relaxing place. Perfect for getting writing done. My favorite place is Cozumel, Mexico.

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    1. Catherine StineMay 30, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      I have never been to Mexico, or South America for that matter. One day... but I have been mostly everywhere else, including China, India, Russia, Turkey and Europe.

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  3. Meradeth HoustonMay 30, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    This looks like a fabulous spot and retreat! So fun! My favorite summer vacation is just to go home and see my family in Cali (and do some shopping and see SF and Carmel with them). Though I'd take anywhere warm with a beach, too!

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    1. Catherine StineMay 30, 2015 at 11:47 AM

      Meradeth, I love Cali too, though I'm not from the west coast. I have many friends out there. Northern Cali is my fave part.

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  4. UnknownMay 30, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Look like an absolutely divine place, and filled with friends to boot.

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    1. Catherine StineMay 30, 2015 at 2:13 PM

      Marilyn, yes, it would not be the same without my great writing buddies.

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  5. UnknownMay 30, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Cape Cod is wonderful, and your writing retreat looks incredible peaceful and beautiful. The perfect place to clear your mind of city stress and get some major writing done. I'm not surprised all your books were started here. The place looks magical! Thanks for joining the hop!

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    1. Catherine StineMay 30, 2015 at 2:13 PM

      Thanks, Lexa, this is fun, and I'm getting more travel ideas.

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  6. cleemckenzieMay 30, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Cape Cod does sound delightful, and since you were surrounded by writers and inspiration, I can see why you chose this to post about.

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  7. Rhonda AlbomMay 30, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    I can easily see why you like that Cape Cod so much from your photos, plus it's that rare combination of relaxation and productive time.

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  8. Kelly HashwayMay 30, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    Mine is Aruba. I haven't been there in a long time though.

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    1. Catherine StineMay 30, 2015 at 6:48 PM

      Ooh, another good idea. I've never been to Aruba.

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  9. kimlajevardi.comMay 30, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Sounds like a writer's heaven.

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  10. T.F. WalshMay 30, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    I'm impressed... yep, could spend my time there writing too. Loved your photos.

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  11. UnknownMay 30, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    That looks like the perfect writing haven. Very nice!

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  12. Denise Covey May 30, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    I would love to visit Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket...now you've tweaked my interest again! Thanks!

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  13. alexiaJune 1, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Looks very pretty! I'm thinking of doing an east coast road trip next year.

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  14. Jolie du PreJune 2, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    It's been like forever since I've been to Cape Cod. Yes, a lovely place!

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