Reflections
Thoughtful pieces from our founder and pioneers making the great outdoors more inclusive.
July Reflections: On Staying Attune to the Pace of Nature
Observing a single tree over the course of a year is more than just a botany experiment. It’s an exercise in sustained attention. To...
June Reflections: Reclaiming Free Time This Summer
In my eagerness to make up for all the time and togetherness we’ve lost since March 2020, I’ve neglected to make space for the summer...
April Reflections: Cherrelle Shorter, LCSW On Nature As Therapy
Therapy Juice Bar creator Cherrelle on the therapeutic benefits of nature.
March Reflections: Rethinking Work
A few weeks ago, Kim Kardashian ignited a firestorm of outrage after declaring that she had “the best advice for women in business” in...
February Reflections: Bethaney Wilkinson On A Safe Space
I chose to Getaway back in October 2021, after the release of my first book. I was exhausted and needed a moment to breathe.
January Reflections: On Winter
There are plenty of things I love about this season: the first snowfall, glittering frost patterns on windows, Christmas sweaters, hot...
“Exactly what I needed: peace and quiet in nature with my pup. I loved sitting at the large window with hot cider, watching the rain in the morning, and cooking s’mores by the fire at night.”
Courtney K., Getaway Guest
November Reflections: On Gratitude
I’ve always counted Thanksgiving as one of my favorite holidays, but I didn’t fully appreciate how much I treasure its familiar...
October Reflections: On Feeling Nostalgic
As a kid, I loved Halloween for all the obvious reasons—the costumes, the candy, the thrill of roaming around after dark with my friends....
September Reflections: On Intentional Rest
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, our founder, Jon Staff, passes the mic to Krystle Ramos, a volunteer with Latinx-led organization...