Tired of Adulting? Create Your Own Adult Summer Camp!

By:

Tamra Christiansen, Director of Fitness and Wellness

Recently, I had a few hours to hang out on the back porch with my younger son and dog. It was a beautiful day and I decided to pull out a couple of canvas boards and paint. My son and I painted for almost three hours! I felt refreshed, rewarded and rejuvenated. I reminded myself that I need to incorporate creativity and free time more often into my busy life. We have so many fun kids’ summer camps with so many themes and activities … it makes you wish you were a kid again, right? What if you created an adult summer camp? Or even a fun day while the kids are away?

Doing creative things keeps us excited and going strong. These activities can be by yourself or with your friends. May I suggest a planned week of your own “Adult Summer Camp” activities? Here’s what yours might look like:

Day One

• Go for a trail walk, jog or run

• Paddle board on the river or pond

• Do yoga under a tree to your favorite music

• Go fishing at Swede Park

• Finish with a picnic lunch

Day Two

• Start your day with a quiet meditation, yoga or a good stretch

• Grab a pen and paper and use a journal prompt while listening to your favorite playlist

• Attend an art class

• Go to your favorite restaurant (or a new one!)

Day Three

• Get a group together for a new-to-you class (water boot camp, Pilates, yoga, etc.)

• Go for a Trail Ride at the Equestrian Center

• Meet at the pool for a few drinks and some sunshine!

Day Four

• Meet friends for a workout or attend a fitness class

• Have breakfast at the Club

• Get a mani-pedi

• Pick up the kids or grandkids refreshed and ready for the weekend!

There are so many possibilities, right? As I wrote this, I thought of the ladies who do the Cordillerathon and how much variety they have here at Cordillera Ranch. Even if you only have time for one outing here and there, make it happen! Making the most of every day and finding things to look forward to bring out the inner child in us. Your ideas can be free or something you splurge on! The biggest goal is to give your life that vivacious touch to everyday.

At Cordillera Ranch, we have seven Clubs: Golf, Social & Dining, Spa & Athletic, Tennis & Swim, Rod & Gun, River and Equestrian Clubs. Make your adventure come alive by incorporating your favorite sports and activities. Our staff is in love with making your member experience the best of the best, so feel free to request ideas from us to make a spectacular day for you!

Tamra Christiansen is the Fitness and Wellness Director at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch. She can be reached at tchristiansen@cordilleraranch.com and 830.336.9184.

You Might Also Enjoy....

Member Services

Get Away To It All

Set directly in the heart of Cordillera Ranch, a peaceful distance from the Clubhouse, The Lodges at Cordillera Ranch provide a nearby sanctuary for an exceptional getaway. The Lodges offer a luxurious residence for any guest. Whether you need to impress a colleague or provide for family coming in on holiday, no detail has been skipped when making sure each guest has a pleasurable experience that is unique to every individual.

Cordillera Ranch POA

Amenity Reservations on the Ranch

Cordillera Ranch offers a variety of amenities for property owners and the new POA website allows online reservations for those amenities. To place a reservation request, simply log into the Cordillera Ranch POA website at www.cordilleraranchpoa.com, use the drop down on the For Residents tab and select Reservations, which lists the multiple amenities available. Property owners will then need to select which amenity they wish to reserve, and fill out the online form. The completed form is sent to the POA to review, at which time the POA will approve or deny the request. Once a decision has been made by the POA, the property owner is notified.

Signature Vacations

Los Sueños Resort in Costa Rica

Join our Club staff as we visit beautiful Costa Rica and its outstanding Los Sueños Resort and Marina. Costa Rica is really a wonderful vacation destination. With one of the oldest and most stable democracies in the Americas, Costa Rica is relatively close to the U.S. and includes clean, uncrowded beaches; a happy, friendly population; and beautiful scenery. If you’re looking for a great fall vacation getaway, Costa Rica is the perfect choice. With ideal accommodations, adventure experiences and relaxation, what more could you ask for?

Manager's Message

Where Do You Spend Your Time?

I recently read a story retold by the father of a young family of three that included himself, his wife and their young daughter. According to his recounting, after dinner they were each challenged to share an object symbolic of how they would describe one another to a stranger. When it was the daughter’s turn to share the item she thought to be representative of her father, she produced a cell phone. At her young age, she wasn’t taking a sarcastic “shot” at her dad, rather, it was how she truly saw him when he was home.