The new year arrived and we retreated. It was an impulse decision. I called my grandpa (who has owned the lakehouse for 26 years) and he had a neighbor turn up the heat before we left.
We called it The Wonder Jam’s corporate retreat. All of our employees went (ahem…me and Adam…and our dog) and decided to get a grasp on 2014. We set some pretty intense goals. Goals surrounding finances, how much money we want to make, what kind of clients do we want, travel plans and even side projects.
Sometimes the internet went out. The fire was constantly lit. We ate a lot of pizza. I didn’t do my hair or wear makeup. And best of all: we got really excited for this year.
How’s 2014 treating you so far?
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25 Comments
January 6, 2014
sounds so wonderful and peaceful!
January 7, 2014
It was! We had to leave earlier than we wanted due to the weather but we love being there!
January 6, 2014
That sounds ideal! I can already tell 2014 is full of wonderful things.
January 7, 2014
It sure is! :)
January 6, 2014
Sounds like a perfect retreat to me! If only all corporate retreats were like this!
January 7, 2014
Seriously!! Although it’s much more relaxing with your husband vs a random co-worker haha
January 6, 2014
This sounds lovely! The first week of 2014 was a little rocky, but yesterday felt like the first real day of the new year and I’m excited.
January 7, 2014
Aw I bet. I’ve been thinking of you Jess!
January 6, 2014
Your retreat sounds awesome! 2014 is off to an okay start but I managed to get a lot done. Hopefully this continues through the new year.
January 7, 2014
I hope it does too! Good luck!
January 6, 2014
Oh, man. I sooooo want/need to do this with Nate. And I need to see what renting a lakehouse up there would cost…or maybe something in Hocking Hills.
January 7, 2014
You really should! Hocking is nice because it’s so close. And a weekday night rate isn’t as much if you can get a family member to babysit the kiddos!
January 8, 2014
Hocking Hills represent (I’m from there)! The annual winter hike is coming up on the 18th, so that’d be a great time to have a mini-retreat.
Another great affordable place in the area is the Ravenwood castle in New Plymouth. You can stay in a gypsy wagon!
January 6, 2014
How very corporate! I hope it was restorative :)
January 7, 2014
So corporate :) And yes it was!
January 6, 2014
Nice! I’d love a retreat!!
2014 has been sweet- the newborn haze is beginning to clear (or I’m getting used to being exhausted) & I feel ready to make some (small but) concise goals.
January 7, 2014
I’m glad to hear the haze has lifted but can’t imagine how tired you must be!! My best friend just had her 3rd and I’ve been wanting to make a weekend where I go and help with the kiddos…
January 6, 2014
Sounds like such a wonderful way to start the new year! Good luck with all of your projects this year!
January 7, 2014
Thanks Natalia! It was grand!
January 6, 2014
Sounds like a peaceful, fun, and creative way to start the new year!
January 7, 2014
Sure was. We want to make a tradition of it from now on!
January 6, 2014
So glad you guys were able to take some time away! Sounds productive & relaxing!
January 7, 2014
Thanks Dani :) It was very wonderful.
January 7, 2014
That sounds so nice! That’s exactly the kind of thing I’d like to have the opportunity to do. I’m still a university student and so even when it’s my Winter break I’m working basically full-time hours at my part-time retail job – which is of course crazier during Christmas time. Next thing I know, the school year has started again. When do I get a chance to buckle down and plan even the next week?
Hope your year goes as planned! Keep up the great blog posts :)
January 7, 2014
Oh gosh yes – retail is INSANE this time of year. I used to work retail and I was always exhausted so I totally feel ya. Thanks for the comment Whitney!! xo