David and I have long been in the market for outdoor sculpture to beautify and enhance the Copper House grounds. We just hadn’t found the right piece, at the right time, at the right price… until now. Here’s how they came to be. I was looking for nightstands for our bedroom and found just the …
Let There Be Light
When we first built Copper House, we naively thought the contractor would be giving us the keys to a perfect house, complete with at least minimal landscaping, a walkway leading to the main entrance, and finished stairs to all of the outdoor entrances. Instead, we got the barebones house specced in the plans, plopped in …
Copper House Signature Granola Recipe
Yes Chef! A Model Retreat For Any Team
We’ve hosted many retreats here at Copper House, but none quite as restorative, joyful, self reflective, connective, nourishing and fun as the one curated by Elaine Zelker, the self-described heart and voice behind Yes Chef! Behind the Apron, an organization whose mission is to raise awareness about the struggles of chefs–those who often stress out, …
A New Culinary Offering: The Taco Bar
This summer they were booking their sixth Copper House retreat. They always love the pizza experience and had enjoyed it three of their first five visits, but this time they were looking for something equally fun and engaging as the pizza experience, yet different. Which is how the Copper House Taco Bar came to be. …
One Week, Two Different Styles of Copper House Retreats
We offer three different styles of retreats here at Copper House. The first is an all-day program of relaxing, restorative, and pleasurable experiences. Some have the luxury of this choice, but most groups are here to meet, to get better acquainted, to accomplish, and to go deeper as a team. So for this second option, …
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Patricia Johnson’s Flower Power
When I offer Copper House experience opportunities to potential retreat organizers, I’m often at a loss for words to describe a Patricia Johnson floral workshop. I start with, “This is not your average flower arranging experience where you’ll learn to assemble a $39.95 FTD bouquet.” Patricia Johnson’s floral arranging style is at once stunning yet …
A Little Peek Behind the Copper House Curtain
When guests first arrive at Copper House, the biggest FAQ is, “Do you actually live here?” Because the room may be set up for sound bathing, mindfulness movement, a painting experience, or a big meeting room, they don’t immediately recognize the space as a home. The image above is what our living-dining room looks like …
Copper House Strawberry Shortcake
We’re fully into May and quickly approaching strawberry season in the part of the country. You may see strawberries year round at markets and grocery stores, but the local season is short, so we make sure to feature them as much as we can while they’re available. We churn them into sorbets and juice them …
Spring Scenes
Easter week is typically quiet here at Copper House, so we took the opportunity take a little vacation. When we left, plants were pushing hard to see daylight and the forest was just starting to leaf out. Eight days later, we pulled onto the grounds, jaws dropped and eyes popped by all that Mother nature …
A Bridge Diverged Between Two Paths
In last month’s newsletter, we shared our winter work at Copper House clearing new trails. Up until now, unless you’re agile enough to hop across the stream, guests have only been able walk on one side of it. This winter’s big accomplishment is the new log bridge that now connects the land on both sides …
“Alexa, Make Me Laugh!”
We’ve been known to ask our Alexa device to tell us a joke, but she doesn’t compare to Alexa Fong Drubay, an expert in Laughter Yoga and a popular Copper House experience partner. This Alexa has a remarkable ability to get retreat attendees up dancing, miming, singing, and laughing. Laughter, she believes, really is the …