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cowboy way of life. Their experiences through life have prepared them for the journey at hand and equipped them to be true caregivers and servants to others. Jason was in the Marines for fourteen years and his travels have taken him to sixteen different countries. In addition, his repertoire includes: frefghter, paramedic and history major who loves to study about the Old West. This combination sets the stage for the perfect trail boss and overseer of The Hideaway! Traci, with her country charm and sweet spirit, oozes hospitality and has a true servant's heart! You can see the joy and warmth in her eyes and the sincerity in her voice as she welcomes her guests and caters to their every need. Traci has a background in human resources and teaching. She, too, has traveled abroad, experiencing seventeen countries through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. “When Jason and I met, we recognized the commonality between us - the love to serve and sensitivity to different cultures,” shares Traci.

When the Niedzielas bought the property there were only fve cabins. They have made many additions and modifcations to the property and cabins since then and established an array of features and activities for their guests to enjoy. “We don’t want our business to go stale. When people come we want them to see something new and different, so we keep changing or updating the look and keeping things fresh and new,” says Traci. “I prepare each cabin like my grandmother did, with attention to detail and a lot of love,” Traci shares. The cabins are each individually decorated with a different theme. When you walk into one of the cabins, you immediately feel the warm and tranquility as you are taken in by its rustic charm. There is such a cozy feeling about the cabins and