A Love Letter to Neskowin Village
Dear Neskowin,
You had me at “Go Whaley Slow” and “Welcome to Turtle Town.”
As I made my way through your narrow streets filled with colorful cottages and saw more of these hand-painted signs, I fell deeper in love. You’re punny and artistic, Neskowin. Humble and historic. Quirky to the core. A calming antidote when life gets too chaotic. The signs don’t just remind me to drive slowly; they also offer life advice. Sometimes we just need to drift along. Your personality is perfect. Don’t ever change to be like those touristy towns along the coast.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
I can always count on you, Neskowin, for your serenity and scenery. I long for the sound of the crashing waves to quiet my mind as I fall asleep. I want to wake up and feel your soft sand between my toes as I practice yoga poses. Your smooth beach is always pristine — perfect for an energetic morning run or a romantic moonlight stroll. Either way, I never get tired of the views you offer of Proposal Rock and Cascade Head on the south end and Pacific City’s Haystack Rock to the north.
Haystack Rock and Cape Kiwanda as seen from the deck of Breakers Beach House #10.
Like me, you’re moody and mystical. Your fog moves in a slow, seductive dance, revealing only what it wants. It makes the pine trees on the hillside seem greener, the stumps in the ghost forest darker. But I know that the sun will always return. When it does your azure sky appears even brighter, your sea stars more vibrant.
Proposal Rock, named after a sea captain proposed to his sweetheart there sometime around the 1900 turn of the century.
And the way you smell? So. Good. Your tree-lined streets provide woodsy base notes and fresh floral scents enhanced by the rain. The aroma of salty sea spray keeps things light, relaxing my mind with every inhale.
I constantly count down the days until I can be with you again, Neskowin. I crave the food offered at Hawk Creek Cafe and Beach Club Bistro when I’m not there. Salmon pasta. Woodfired pizza. Fresh fish and chips. Everything marionberry.
I am forever yours.
Want to stay in Neskowin Village? You won’t find any chain hotels here, but there are lots of charming vacation rentals to choose from. Check out The Breakers Beach Houses. Breakers #10 pictured below is my personal fave!
