Marriage is hard and nurturing it for the long haul takes effort. You need to know when to buckle down and work hard and when to take a break and enjoy each other. In June, my husband Steve and I celebrated 28 years of marriage at Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa in Pacific City, Oregon. Headlands? motto, ?Head out and enjoy nature?s playground, or stay in and find your sanctuary,? sets the perfect stage for a romantic anniversary weekend.
Heading Out | Pacific City, Oregon, located two hours from Portland, Oregon, rests on the northern coast alongside Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area. The lodge is nestled up to a gigantic dune topped with wooded cliffs.

Adventure abounds near the lodge. Spend the day learning to surf, exploring the tidepools, or hiking the nearby dunes watching for migrating whales. Speak with an adventure coach in the lobby?s Adventure Center and arrange to participate in special excursions including group hikes, stand-up paddleboard yoga, moonlight paddles via kayak and much more.
Staying In | Settle into one of the 33 comfortable and elegantly designed guest rooms or in one of the luxurious cottages. Each room boasts a balcony with an ocean view where you can watch the waves break, or you can stay inside and snuggle up by the fire in your room. Enjoy a drink at the Meridian Bar, or visit Tidepools Spa & Wellness, a great place to relax in the hot tub, join in a yoga class, or work out on the equipment.   

Rekindling the Romanc...