My little family unit was able to get away for Easter weekend. Â It was also The Boy’s birthday weekend. Â Directions University clients Dale and Kay, of Cabins of Birch Hollow, found us some space in one of their 10 cabins in a wild, awesome piece of Kentucky.
I was long overdue for some peace and quiet. Â (And to rediscover what it’s like to have little to no cell service. Â I believe that’s becoming a very rare thing these days.)
Cabins of Birch Hollow is surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest and very close to Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge. Â In short, beautiful country and geology. Â And a very hot spot for rock climbers.
The Cabin

The Mane Stay is a horse-themed cabin with decks wrapping around half of the structure. Â Very spacious, very clean and warm. Â The cabin has all the stuff you need to have a great time including charcoal grill, hot tub, full kitchen, 2 baths and 2 bedrooms. Â More than enough for a family of 3. Â Actually enough to sleep 6 people.
On Saturday, my son’s birthday, we were greeted with a birthday cake and a brand new bunny, now lovingly named Bun Bun. Â All arranged by the staff and owners. Â They really made the trip special, and Sammy’s birthday one to remember.
Sights
We took a tour of the area and there is much more to see and do than a family can conquer in a long weekend. Â From rock climbing to hiking to zip lining, canoeing, and seeing sites like the Natural Bridge rock formation, it would be good to spend a full week to get into everything.






Spring is just getting started in earnest this time of year. Â It was nice to be able to see through the trees and really get a feel for the landscape without foliage blocking the view. Â Most people surely only see the Hollow when it’s leafed out – and they miss a lot!
Sounds
I recorded an orchestra of birds on two mornings in different places around the Hollow with my phone (the best use of a phone in such situations). Â A sample of what could be heard from our deck at breakfast time, and near a stream talking with a Pileated Woodpecker, is below…
Are we going back?
Oh yeah! Â Now that the area has been properly scouted, we’ll be going back to Birch Hollow and staying nowhere else but in this quiet, special place. Â Special thanks to Dale and Kay, as well as Mary and Judy, for great service, accommodations, and very special touches that made this a trip to remember!
To make a reservation and “meet” the super kind folks running Cabins of Birch Hollow, check out the Cabins of Birch Hollow website. Â There are tons of resources for planning a trip in a spectacular part of America that’s an absolute must-see.