There’s something special about that first moment you sit down and start planning a new trip.

The maps come out (digital or paper, we love both), coffee in hand, and suddenly you’re daydreaming again. Routes, sunsets, mountains, coastlines. The promise of new places and old favorites. The quiet joy of knowing you’ll get to hit the road soon, even if it’s just for a weekend.

This time of year always brings that little buzz of excitement for us — not just for where we’re going, but for how we’ll feel when we get there. We’re already picturing early mornings with the back doors open to a misty forest view, cooking barefoot on the stove with a golden evening light wrapping around the van, and the kind of silence that only exists when you’re miles away from the world.

These moments don’t just recharge our batteries — they spark something deeper. We come back from every trip with new ideas, more clarity, and more energy to pour into our work. It’s as if being in motion fuels the creativity. Nature has a way of reminding us of what matters, and somehow, we always come back a little more ourselves.

And maybe that’s the best part. Planning a trip isn’t just about the destination — it’s about returning to what lights you up. The excitement of the unknown. The joy of reconnecting with friends, sharing meals, having deep conversations by the fire. The long drives where you dream out loud. The sunsets you didn’t expect. The landscapes that make you pull over just to take it all in.

This spring, we’re doing just that. We’ve got a few short escapes lined up — time to see loved ones, time to get inspired, and time to just be. We’ll be soaking up ideas, collecting memories, and getting filled with all the good stuff that finds its way into everything we create.

We’ll share more soon. For now, we hope this season brings you your own kind of magic — whether it’s a trip already in the works, a spontaneous detour, or just that little spark that reminds you adventure is never too far away.

Here’s to open roads, good company, and inspiration around every corner.

With love,
The Lavender Campers Team
(aka us – two dreamers with a van and a big soft spot for lavender fields)