i got there late and everything already looked curated. snow everywhere, perfectly quiet, like the world knew to behave. i checked into the lodge, dropped my bags, and went straight outside. there was a fire pit glowing in the snow, so obviously i sat there in a brown knit dress and a coat that was more aesthetic than helpful. legs toward the heat, snow landing wherever it wanted. it felt calm, but the expensive kind of calm.
the next day was spa-only energy. warm water, steam, mountains framed perfectly through glass like they were part of the decor. white bikini, sheer layers, zero intention of going outside if i didnāt have to. winter is much cuter when youāre warm and slightly smug about it.
eventually i did step out. pink layers, fur hat, snow so bright it almost felt rude. walking around the lodge, balcony moments, pretending i was outdoorsy while absolutely not being outdoorsy. later it turned playful. christmas vibes lingering, velvet dress, faux fur, reindeer headband, mirror selfies that existed purely for my own amusement.
then we drove through the hills. stopped on the side of the road because it looked like a postcard and i was already dressed for one. pink coat, plaid skirt, cold fingers, zero complaints. some places just let you feel pretty without trying.
But I definitely needed to warm up with a nice bubble bath. Best bath tub ever with a view.. so relaxing!
the last day I did the most amazing hot yoga in amazing space. I was sweating so fast, it was crazy.
And at night shopping, snow piled along the sidewalks, little shops that felt like they belonged in a storybook. warm lights, wooden doors, soft scarves and handmade things i didnāt need but obviously wanted. i walked around with rosy cheeks, and nowhere else to be. it felt gentle and feminine and quietly indulgent, like ending winter on a whisper instead of a goodbye.
vermont didnāt ask anything from me. it didnāt need effort or explanations. it just let me be soft, warm, cold, playful, and a little bit spoiled all at once.
iāll think about it every time it snows š¤āļø
