Welcome to our Journal. Here you can find our notes, thoughts, and ideas meant to help us build counterbalance in our busy lives. Our stories are meant to be enjoyed at a slow and considerate pace; no clickbait here but rather thoughtful pieces designed for reflection. Take your time, and enjoy.
If you feel inspired to join our movement for simplicity and balance and want to contribute, reach out to us [email protected]
Companionship is vital for the human experience. Human interaction, whether it’s chatting, sharing laughs, or hugging, has been shown to increase happiness and lengthen lifespans. That’s why disconnection is so important- for enjoying time with…
We all could benefit from bringing more balance into our lives. Our busy work and social calendars can burn us out and tire us out easily. That’s why we’re bringing you a series of recommendations…
Registered dietitian Melissa Rifkin believes in both healthy eating and healthy living. That’s why she recently took to our New York Outpost to build some balance into her own life. Now she’s sharing with us,…
Holistic health consultant and healthy lifestyle designer Paola Atlason doesn’t believe in just taking vacations for balance. She practices self-care every day and incorporates balance into her daily routine. Paola will soon be unplugging and de-stressing in…
We know that with the hustle and bustle of city life, it can be hard for artists to carve out time to create. That’s why we started our Artist Fellowship Program, to give creatives uninterrupted…
Jeri Choi has stayed at Getaway DC a number of times and we love how she’s made a new tradition for her family of four (soon to be five). We asked Jeri to share more about…
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re taking a moment to highlight a few of the incredible women who make Getaway possible. From our field team at our Outposts, to our headquartered team in Brooklyn,…
One of our favorite parts about Getaway is being out in nature. We believe being outdoors is the perfect way to recharge and recenter before returning to the craziness of everyday life. That’s why we’re…
I’ve long thought we should have more holidays. Why isn’t there, at least, one holiday every month? If we were to add more holidays, what things would you want us to carve out time for?…
Our cozy, minimalist cabins are designed to give you the perfect space to recharge. Our cabins have everything you need and nothing you don’t, so you don’t have to think too hard about what you…
If you are the creative-type, say an artist, writer, photographer, musician, DJ, etc. and you are interested in curating content that is inspired during a stay in our houses, we’d love to hear from you to be considered for our artist fellowship.
