Reflections
Thoughtful pieces from our founder and pioneers making the great outdoors more inclusive.
November Reflections: On Creating New Traditions
For my partner Michael and I—along with many of our peers who live far from the places they grew up—it can be easy to get bogged down...
What’s New At Getaway
Has it been a while since your last escape to nature? Here's what you might have missed.
September Reflection: On Reclaiming Space In Nature
This month, our founder, Jon Staff, passes the mic for this month's Reflection to the founder of Reclama, Cindy Y Rodriguez.
August Reflections: On The Joy of Missing Out
This month, our founder, Jon Staff, passes the mic for this month's Reflection to Social Strategist, Writer, Producer, and Year of Rest...
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...
“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
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.