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.

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.

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

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 caught up with Janna Harris from @Barreinyourbedroom after she made her escape to Getaway Piney Woods for a few days. She found she was able to disconnect on a…

Ade Ogbomo, is by day an elementary school teacher, but by night she’s a photographer, designer and digital creator. She’s the owner of GabeJade, an African accessory store. In June,…

Leah Kelley is a Youth Garden Educator with a passion for embroidery. In July she stayed at Getaway Chattahoochee outside of Atlanta as part of our Artist Fellowship Program. She…

Day to day, Zak works in advertising, but he notes, "at any given moment, I’m looking for an excuse to escape the city and head outdoors."