when was the last time you welcomed
deep rest?

For most, the answer is…well, it’s hard to remember. That’s why we invite you to a daylong, immersive experience of rest in the foothills of the Cascade mountains.

Join us for gentle practices that nourish the spirit—lighthearted play, warm connection, outdoor movement, and, of course, restorative relaxation.

Sunday, September 6, 2024 | 10am - 4:30pm
Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center | North Bend, WA

savor the experience of being

an invitation to pause

As the world grows ever faster, louder, and more demanding of our attention, we must protect our human right to rest. But what does that even mean?

From our perspective, rest is a practice of noticing. That’s Rest Fest in a nutshell: your chance to slow down and pay attention to the world around and inside you. We’ll move gently in nature, reflect and dream, commune, create. All without judgement or goals of achievement.

You’re invited. To sink into this present, miraculous moment. To seek solace in the wilderness that nourishes and sustains us, find joy in imperfection, expand your sweet and wild soul.

you can expect to:

SCHEDULE of events rest

1oam                                     ARRIVe

10-10:30         journal practice: grounding

                                                                                                                                                                  led by Anna Sullivan of Pidge Post

10:30-11:30               restorative movement

                                                                                                                                                        led by Inga Rouches of River Tree Yoga

11:30-12                 pick your meditatiOn:

                               silent forest walk or meadow sound bath

                                                                                                     led by Anna Sullivan (Pidge Post) or Inga Rouches (River Tree Yoga), respectively,

12-12:45                   COMMUNITY LUNCH

1-3                 NATURE + ART JOURNALING

                                                                                                                                         led by Ashley James of works from the heART

3:10-3:50           journal practice: rest + digest

                                                                                                                                                             led by Anna Sullivan of Pidge Post 

3:50-4:30pm          dream your wild dreams

                                                                                                           cloud watching, forest walking, sketching, communing. This time is yours!

4:30pm                                 depart

retreat pass |$190

access to the expansive private grounds of rainbow lodge

+ lunch

+ all workshops: Gentle Yoga Sound bath meditation journaling silent walk
nature art manifesting magic

the RETREAT PASS is deep nourishment for the soul. Treat yourself to a slow, restful day of yoga, sound healing, forest bathing, meditation, journaling, art, and daydreaming. PLUS: we’ll send you home with a few gifts to support ongoing, sustainable rest. All workshops included.

SOLD OUT

No matter your path, we want you to leave Rest Fest feeling nurtured and connected—to yourself, each other, and the earth.
All attendees receive lunch (+ snacks and beverages all day!), can choose to participate silently or “out loud,” and

Note: this is a PHONE-FREE event. We’ll ask that you leave your phones at the door (and will provide a number/landline for emergency calls.)

Still have questions?

We’ve got answers! Check the FAQ section below or email us for anything you wish to discuss

FAQs

  • Screens take us out of the present moment in myriad ways. We want this event to be slow, sacred, and offline, which is best accomplished sans phone.

    We know some people just don't feel able to release their device(s). If that's you, send us a note and we'll see how we can navigate together.

    A note: if emergency reachability is your concern, we'll publish a landline number in advance of the event. Please share with your partner, babysitter, or whomever may need it.

  • We're doing everything possible to make Rest Fest accessible to all who crave it. Our current pricing reflects our costs: for the facility and food, onsite support, fair pay for teaching artists, materials, and more. We're waiting to hear on a grant from 4Culture that would lower prices AND open space for subsidized/scholarship tickets. If you're interested in the latter, please send an email to anna@pidgepost.com!

  • We sure will! When you sign up, we'll ask for any needs, restrictions, adjustments, etc. Please let us know how we can make Rest Fest comfortable for you.

  • We know that sometimes the pressure to chat/share can induce discomfort or anxiety. For some of us, silence is an important form of rest! At the same time, some thrive off the chance to connect, and feel restored when talking, sharing, and/or making new friends.

    That's why we offer the option to participate silently OR "out loud."

    Simply indicate your preference during signup knowing you can change your mind day-of (or mid-day!), allowing yourself the deepest and most comfortable form of interaction.

  • Part of our grant request with 4Culture includes paid-for, offsite childcare at The Village Project North Bend. If we don't get that grant, we're still planning to subsidize childcare costs as much as possible. Please indicate that you need/want childcare during signup.

  • If you have them, please bring your yoga mat and a water bottle. We'll provide journals and pens, but if you have your own well-loved journal, please bring that too!

    We'll send a more comprehensive list as the event approaches

  • Rest Fest is not intended as an act of self-care in the commercial, consumptive sense. Our work is based in the science of Positive Psychology (see: UC Berkley's Greater Good Science Center) and focused on tiny, sustainable practices that can be nurtured daily.

    Some resources we love, if you want to dive in:

    • Real Self-Care | Psychiatrist Pooja Lakshmin's book on redefining wellness

    • How to Do Nothing | Jenny Odell's field guide to resisting the attention economy (Rest Fest giveaway!)

    • The Idler | Tom Hodgkinson's magazine and academy dedicated to fun, freedom and fulfillment)

    • The Nap Ministry | Artist and activist Tricia Hersey's work on rest as resistance (including her book, Rest is Resistance!)

    • Daily Rest Studio | Emmie Rae, yoga instructor and rest advocate, offers gentle ways for doing hard things

  • Let's chat about it! Send an email to anna@pidgepost.com and we'll figure something out :)

  • Nope! We'll have all sorts of non-alc beverages available, but this is a dry event.

  • Yay! We're happy you're thinking about this! Send an email to anna@pidgepost.com and we'll be sure to answer them!