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Pausa Properties

Hang up the do not disturb sign. And hit Airplane Mode. It’s time to exhale.

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Pau·sa

/ pau.za/ • noun

The Story Behind the Name

The Silence Is Doing Its Own Kind of Work.

Ted and Ixi are professional musicians, concert producers, and artist coaches whose love of nature and community led them to create Pausa.

Pausa is a musical term, the mark in a score that tells the musicians to hold still. The intentional silence is essential to the music. It's what actually makes the next phrase come alive.

We named this collection of properties after that idea, because we think families and friend groups need the same thing music does: a real pause, held on purpose, in a place built for it. Not another item on the itinerary, but a place where the whole point is to stop rushing, sit around the same table, and stay long after the plates are cleared.

A Place to Step Away — and Move Forward

A small (and growing!) collection of properties in some of the most beautiful, quiet corners of the country. Each one was chosen for space, big sky views, comfort, and a setting that makes gathering easy.

Come for the space. Leave with clarity, connection, and a camera roll you can’t wait to scroll.

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Featured Retreat
📍 Hocking Hills, Ohio • Retreat Destination

Hidden Meadows

A cozy, fully equipped cabin nestled in the forests and hollows of Hocking Hills. Caves, waterfalls, and hiking trails are just outside the door, with a private hot tub and deck for the evenings you'd rather stay in.

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Featured Retreat
📍 Calais, Vermont, United States

Holden House: Vermont Farmhouse

A beautifully restored 1860s farmhouse and classic Vermont barn on 36 acres, with room for up to 12 guests across 8 bedrooms. Gardens, walking paths, and a brook running through the property, plus a barn being restored for celebrations, dinners, and live music. Ask about hosting your event. Woodbury Lake is close by for canoeing and quiet afternoons on the water.

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Why These Spaces Work
for Every Gathering

Designed to help you step away from the everyday noise, slow down together, and create memories that last.

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Make Space

Step away from daily distractions and carve out uninterrupted time for the people and moments that matter most.

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Gather Around

Open, comfortable spaces built for shared meals, honest conversation, and the plans and projects your group brings along.

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Connect & Reconnect

Gather with family, friends, and collaborators in a setting built for genuine connection and shared energy.

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Nourish the Experience

Balance focused planning sessions with good food, nature, quiet rest, and invigorating mountain air.

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Breathe Out

Give yourself room to pause, clear your head, and return home with renewed energy.

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Take It Home

Leave with more than a trip: cherished memories, meaningful conversations, and bonds that last.

• Start Planning Your Retreat For Gatherings & Events

Ready to Make
Some Space?

Whether you’re planning a family reunion, a gathering with friends, hosting a focused retreat, an artist residency or simply looking to bring people together, we’d love to help with what you’re envisioning.

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Multi-bedroom properties built to comfortably host family reunions and multi-generational trips.

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A barn at Holden House being restored for celebrations, dinners, and live music. Ask about hosting your event.

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Full kitchens, ample common space, and grounds made for slowing down together.

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Holden House offers flexible booking for smaller groups at a reduced rate. Reach out directly to talk through your dates.