here’s louis and me choosing a pumpkin in a pumpkin patch on long island this weekend. beau and louis among the colorful mums. and, of course, louis as a skeleton! can you stand it? loving the fall foliage.

wanna escape into the country for a weekend? join me for a weekend full of yoga and retreating at a beautiful spiritual center 30 minutes outside charlottesville, virginia october 26-28. we’ll explore the interplay of yoga, journal writing, meditation, hiking, soaking in the hot tub, warming in the sauna or simply taking a much needed nap. a perfect escape for the weary soul right before the holiday rush begins. transportation is on your own. saturday and sunday vegetarian meals are included, along with an abundance of healthy snacks.

cost: dorm room $275 per person, double room $325 per person. get the scoop at www.tranquilspace.com or call 202.223.9642.