💙 Finding Home Away from Home: A Weekend at Colington Creek Inn

Sometimes you stumble upon a place so peaceful, so soulful, that it lingers in your heart long after you leave. That’s exactly what happened when I took a weekend getaway with my mama to the Outer Banks of North Carolina—and discovered the magic of Colington Creek Inn.

Tucked away just off the coast, this charming bed and breakfast felt like stepping into a dream. From the moment we pulled up, we were welcomed like family by the kindest hosts you could ever meet. The front porch wrapped around the inn like a warm embrace, and the views of Colington Creek were nothing short of breathtaking—especially in the early morning light.

I came to the Outer Banks to take a break, to slow down, to reconnect—and ended up writing a song. That’s how deeply this place touched me. "Colington Creek Inn", both the song and the video, were born from that weekend. I wanted to capture the stillness, the beauty, and the way it felt to be surrounded by nature and love—without the noise of the world creeping in.

My mama and I explored the local gems, flying high with Kitty Hawk Kites, soaking in the spirit of aviation at the Wright Brothers’ First Flight Monument, and watching the waves roll in with a kind of calm I hadn’t felt in ages. There’s something about the Outer Banks that slows your heartbeat in the best way possible.

We laughed, we cried, and we let the salt air and sunsets work their quiet kind of magic. And in the quiet moments—watching the light dance on the water, hearing the wind in the trees—I started writing lyrics that felt like a prayer of gratitude.

The music video for “Colington Creek Inn” was filmed right there on the property and across the surrounding landscape, capturing the heart of this special place. But more than anything, it captures how this inn—this simple, beautiful, soulful spot—became a part of me.

If you're ever in need of a reset, a breath of fresh air, or just a reminder of what matters most, take a trip to Colington Creek Inn. You might leave with more than a souvenir. You might leave with a song in your heart, too.

With love & sunshine,
– Erica