Slow Stories12 Jul 2022

Jon Staff — ”Our words matter, and our lack of words matter.”

This is your sign to take a break. Step outside, and feel the delicate earth beneath your feet. Stretch your arms towards the sky, and put your phone in your pocket. Whether you're a city dweller or beach-goer, the great outdoors is closer than you think—but no matter where you are, one idea endures: when we disconnect from our devices, the world opens itself up to us in magical ways. For Getaway Founder and CEO Jon Staff, this idea has gradually become second nature.

Founded with the belief that "free time should be a right and a ritual for everyone," Getaway cabins offer visitors the chance to escape, replenish, and slow down. But as the leader of a business whose mission is to help others ultimately do nothing, Jon is putting everything into creating a brand that embodies its values—inside and out, online and off.

In this interview, Jon shared more about redefining escape, his relationship with writing, what technology gives and takes from us, and the magic of doing nothing. This episode also opens with a story by today's partner (Pablo Carrascal of) Ostrichpillow.

Episode Transcript: https://slowstoriespodcast.com/jon-staff

Learn more about Getaway: https://getaway.house/

Purchase Jon's book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/getting-away-75-everyday-practices-for-finding-balance-in-our-always-on-world-jon-staff/13584980

Follow Getaway: https://www.instagram.com/getawayhouse/

Learn more about Ostrichpillow: https://ostrichpillow.com/

Follow Ostrichpillow: https://www.instagram.com/ostrichpillowofficial/

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