Meet 10 more of our Recipients of Rest.

Mariane Leon, one of our Recipients of Rest, is body justice advocate and photographer. We hosted Mariane at Getaway Brazos Valley in October. Here is Mariane's thoughtful reflection on her work, their connection to nature, and what they've learned about grief, community, and rest in the last few years.

Dr. Courtney Gilliam, one of our Recipients of Rest, is a pediatrician in Seattle who does research on diversity, equity and inclusion focused on medical education. Here’s what Courtney had to…

In partnership with Rachel Cargle, The Nellie Mae Education Foundation, and Miir we’re giving away A Year of Rest, 365 nights in total, to those fighting for change. We’ll be sharing our…

In partnership with Rachel Cargle, The Nellie Mae Education Foundation, and Miir we’re giving away A Year of Rest, 365 nights in total, to those fighting for change. We’ll be sharing our recipients’ stories in the hopes of amplifying their voices and inspiring meaningful action in our community and beyond.

It is my hope that the more intentional we are in co-creating access to those moments that are fully resourced and supported, the closer we are to being in a consistent healing practice that is an extension of care, grounded in social justice.

Prior to the trip, I felt that what I was doing to take care of my own needs was enough, but the time away brought about the realization that I deserved so much more in terms of self-care.

Here are this week’s recipients of rest as described by those who nominated them.