Seven years ago, while living on the Sunshine Coast, BC, I dreamed of creating an opportunity for other women to experience the magic I discovered sleeping under the stars on the Pacific Crest Trail. This past weekend, that dream became reality.
I’m feeling that soft, fuzzy, relaxed feeling I only ever experience after achieving something I wasn’t sure was possible.
Back then, it felt impossible to bring that dream into reality because I had a lot of work to do on myself before I could put my energy into building a business.
Over the course of this weekend, I watched women set up their tents, light a campfire for the first time, drink fresh water from the creek, and sleep out under the night sky. I lay there under the stars, thinking back to the first moment I had done this 13 years ago, and reflected on just how far I have come.
The biggest difference between this year and seven years ago is that I had a greater sense of self-belief and wasn’t going to stop trying until I made it happen. I was not short of doubts, late-night crying sessions, or moments of wanting to throw it all away and return to the safety of the known path. But I couldn’t. Like 13 years ago when I hiked the PCT, I knew I needed to make it to the finish to become the new version of myself I was meant to be.
My cup is overflowing with pride, amazement, satisfaction, and joy. It’s like reaching the end of the Pacific Crest Trail, knowing I’d walked every one of those 2,650 miles under my own steam.
I have a million and one things to tend to this week that have fallen by the wayside while I focused on getting Under the Stars off the ground. Loads of washing, unanswered emails, bills to pay, phone calls to make, floors to vacuum, receipts to reconcile. But right now, I’m drinking a warm cup of tea and simply appreciating what can be achieved when you set your mind to it.
Like Billy Goat told me on the trail, “If the mind can think it, the body will follow.” This can be applied to almost anything in life.
Here’s a glimpse of what the weekend entailed. Happy camping to all! 🏕️
Serial Nomad 
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Thank you!!! 🙏🏻☺️🏕️
Bravo! I’m thrilled to see you’re off the ground! Well, metaphorically. jejeje
Haha! Thank you so much!! It still feels a little dream-like quite honestly! ☺️
Just wonderful. Congratulations! That’s got to bring a lot of satisfaction to you, using your personal experience to benefit others. Well done. Love,Joan and Dave
Thanks Joan and Dave for being two of my biggest supporters! The satisfaction is immense. I keep catching myself smiling from the knowledge that I made it happen! ☺️✨
“Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” That’s you to a tee. The quote is from A.A. Milne (author and playwright – Winnie the Pooh among his works).
What a beautiful quote and such thoughtful words. Thanks Dad, that means a lot to me. I’m so grateful for your support in this new endeavour! 🩷
Dear Pilbeam,
Congratulations. This is such a brilliant idea and to see it come to fruition is wonderful.
I wish you all the best with it as it is so much of what you are about
Neville P
Thank you, Neville! That makes me feel so seen and understood. What a gift! 🙏🏻
Hi darling, how fantastic that your dream has become reality. This is all due to your determination. It is amazing how the right time has arrived and that you are taking this step. No doubts anymore and more self assured. I am so proud of you. Your experience and confidence will benefit the women who come with you and experience their time “under the stars”.
Success and lots of love. Mutti xx
Thanks Mutti! What a beautiful note of encouragement! You’ve always been my biggest supporter and I can’t thank you enough for always believing in me! I’m so happy to be able to share this milestone with you! Love you heaps!! 🥰🩷