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.

We hosted Callie Saldana and her family at Getaway Piney Woods earlier this year for a quick family escape. Callie brought her camera along for the ride to capture her favorite memories from their stay, and shared her gorgeous shots and a reflection on her experience with us.

Today we’re featuring Brittany Leavitt. She's a backpacker, climber, and educator, as well as an Outdoor Afro Leader, and the Regional Director of Brown Girls Climb. Here’s what she had to say about nature, her work, and activism.

We hosted Mariko Sandico-Lee at Getaway Mount Adams at the start of the new year where she took some time to reflect, reset, and set intentions for 2021.

Earlier this year, we hosted illustrator, Ava Puckett, at Getaway Chattahoochee outside of Atlanta. Here’s what she had to say about her creative process, her relationship to nature, and her Getaway:

Toni Smalls, one of our Recipients of Rest, a black, nonbinary, queer activist, photographer, and poet living in Queens, NYC. Here is Toni's thoughtful reflection on their work, their connection to nature, and using their creativity as a form of resistance.

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

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.

Hear from sisters, Maci and Taylee, about their at Getaway in Mount Adams in January.