With the shops filling up with already anxious shoppers, not to mention the parking spaces, we’re taking the time to unwind and unplug here in Stanford. After all, we’re a Heritage Village nestled between a gorgeous mountain range and a tranquil river – what else would we be doing? But what does it mean to unplug?

Well, we’re suggesting taking the time to unplug from the busy. From that white noise constantly buzzing in your ear telling you there’s still too much to do on the ‘to do’ list. Here it’s about taking it slow, about doing more of what you love, and less of the grindstone stuff. Walk more instead of driving. Ride your bike. Paddle along the river or go on a river cruise. And if you want to use tech, use it to capture beautiful moments with friends and family, or send someone a “wish you were here, let’s do this together next year” message.

And if you need more inspiration, pop into the Tourism Office, where we love to offer some suggestions and help you make the most of your stay.

Whatever you do, and however you choose to spend your time in Stanford these holidays, do it at your pace, or even better, at ours. Let us rub off on you a little bit as you connect to country life and go home with some Stanford’s magic and a heart (and memory card) filled with memories.