Natural Retreats Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 4

owner’s Vision G rowing up in the rural Yorkshire Dales, UK, I was raised to appreciate simple moments in life. The daily variables associated with raising sheep on an 80-acre family farm were plentiful, if not unrelenting. The occasions when all of the elements would align “just so” were exceedingly rare. It was in these fleeting moments that I experienced my favorite childhood memories. Natural Retreats is my steadfast pursuit of a special goal: creating unique vacation destinations where time can stand still. Where interacting with nature captures our entire imagination. Where loved ones can leave their day-to-day lives behind and create memories that will last a lifetime. Is there any better pursuit? Our new quarterly magazine will bring to