About that "running away to the forest" email a few weeks ago...


Hey Reader,

A few weeks ago, I sent an email where I joked about wanting to pack a bag and run away to the forest.

The truth is… it wasn’t entirely a joke.

Lately, I keep coming back to the same idea and desire (one I've had for a few years): creating spaces where people can step away from the noise and busyness of everyday life for a few hours (or maybe even overnight) and simply breathe.

No packed itinerary or pressure to “transform.”

Just cozy places near nature with room to wander, time to write, color, read, or simply hear yourself think about life, your business, whatever it is you need.

A true Unplugged Getaway.

I’m in the early stages of sketching out what this could look like. Eventually, I'd love to take this to other beautiful pockets of the country (like Michigan, Oregon, Washington, California...okay, all the states!), but I'm starting out by focusing on local half-day resets and immersive overnights along the East Coast.

If this is something your soul is craving, click here to get added to the interest list. There's no obligation...I'll simply keep you updated as things come together.

And, if you have a quick second, hit reply and tell me:

  • If you had 4-8 hours completely to yourself in a quiet cabin nestled in nature, what would you actually do with that time?

    Would you sleep? Read? Write? Walk? Or just stare at the wall? I’m genuinely curious what your mind and body need most right now and what sounds delightful to you.

Sending love and cabin in the woods vibes,

Chris

P.S. If the idea of an Unplugged Getaway sounds amazing, but you’d rather just go off and do it entirely on your own timeline, I can help you with that, too. Book a call with me and let's chat!

I can help you identify what kind of space would meet your needs, design the flow of your day, and help you think through everything so you have a solid plan to make the absolute most of your time.

Sundays Unplugged is your weekly reminder to slow down and create space for you. Remember, while your work, your people, and your life matters… so do you.

If this resonated, feel free to forward it to someone who might need this reminder too.

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