My escape to a cabin just south of Atlin last week was a huge success. I read on the deck in the sun (in my sleeping bag – it’s not quite warm enough for sunbathing yet) by day, and wrote at night; I finished Jonathan Raban’s excellent Passage to Juneau and got a functional 4000-word story draft together. I don’t suppose I can burn half a tank of gas and spend two nights in tourist accommodation every time I have a story to write, but it’s certainly something I’ll plan to do again at some point.
Eva Holland 
I need an escape! Glad yours was a success!
yowza, get me to the mountains
Wicked view! I hope I can be as productive on my escape from the city in a couple of weeks.
I need this too. I am so very behind on writing and while helping to look after a 2 yr old there is precious little time for catching up. A writer’s retreat sounds IDEAL.