Let In The Light

At Gather Costa Rica, every room contains a full moving glass wall system

When Chris and Lauren first met, they had a small rental in Encinitas they felt needed *something* to create the kind of environment that felt right to them. Without bothering to ask the landlords permission, they installed French doors on one of the walls to literally, let the light in. It made all the difference, and when they moved out, the landlord was surprised but ultimately agreed it was an improvement.

Anyone familiar with the Gather Collection properties can be sure of one element that remains consistent throughout each of the spaces… French doors and glass walls that open up the entire room to the outdoors. There is natural light, and a lot of it, streaming in through every side of the house, glowing the interior with beautiful highlights and shadows as the sunlight changes throughout the day.

The view at the View House is invited inside

This element of natural light and open windows (we’re not a fan of shades, really) creates a sense of living within the environment that surrounds you. What kind of difference does it make to be able to note the time of day by the direction of the sunlight, to hear birds and watch their patterns, to experience the landscape from within the comfort of home. Day by day, year by year? The difference is connection with something greater than ourselves, by which we can see ourselves better and with more clarity when supported by the rhythms of nature. Maybe you’ll get better sleep as your circadian schedule recalibrates to the season, or you’ll notice your mental heath regenerate when away from punishing overhead lights.

This Mammoth wake-up is in support of windows with shades up

I’m not implying we can all renovate our rentals. However, I am saying, try opening the shades to let the light in... Try leaving the doors open during mornings and evenings, and listen.