{british columbia wilderness...}

Now that the Olympic Games have come to a close, I imagine tourism in the host province is going to flourish. I can't think of any place better to celebrate BC's gorgeous wilderness than the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort.
Just a 30 minute boat ride from Tofino and tucked away aside the Bedwell River, the 20 white canvas tents are just as serene and beauitful as the surrounding wilderness. No wonder Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds got married here ;)

{an august getaway with coco+kelley...}

In pouring over Cassandra's beautiful blog at Coco+Kelley, I discovered her wonderful plan to gather August vacation ideas from her readers.
As a Trip Planner for a high-end travel company, I spend my year designing cycling and hiking trips in Asia - from the exotic beaches of Vietnam to the peaceful backwaters of Southern India. When August rolls around, things are quiet in my work life, so I get to spend a little time planning a trip just for me. No place beckons an August getaway quite like Canada, British Columbia's cabin country in particular.

So, my day begins waking up in a rustic log cabin much like this one...

... and a jog through the morning grass (maybe with that dog I've been dreaming about getting ;)...

... a post-lunch game of cards is a must with folksy tunes in the background...

... a little alone time to stroll the nearby trails on horseback...

... and finally a sunset cruise on the water before getting cozy at the campfire... hello august!
*log cabin photo via countryliving.com
*remaining photos via dace clothing