The Joy of Doing Nothing: Why Unplugging in Nature Feels So Good
When was the last time you did... nothing?
No notifications. No schedules. No tabs open.
Just trees, fresh air, and the simple rhythm of your own breath.
In a world that constantly nudges us to do more, be more, and keep up, choosing to unplug isn’t lazy—it’s radical. At Tanglebloom Cabin, tucked away in the hills of southern Vermont, we believe in the beauty of quiet days, open space, and time that unfolds slowly.
Here’s why a few days of doing less in nature might be exactly what you need.
photo Jess Amich & Ethan Abitz
1. Your Nervous System Needs a Break
Constant pings, scrolling, and decision-making wear us down more than we realize. Stepping into a quiet, natural setting—where the loudest sound might be the breeze or birdsong—gives your body and brain a chance to recalibrate.
You might notice:
Deeper sleep
Softer thoughts
A feeling of grounded calm that stays with you
A digital detox doesn’t have to be rigid or forced. It just starts with stepping away from the noise long enough to hear yourself again.
2. Nature Knows the Right Pace
Everything at Tanglebloom Cabin is designed to support slowness and presence. There’s no TV. No always-on WiFi. No curated Instagram moments to chase. Just:
An outdoor kitchen with birdsong for background music
A campfire to tend, a hot tub to soak in, a book you finally have time to finish
Wildflowers swaying in the breeze, and stars that actually show up at night
This is off-grid glamping in New England the way it should be: simple, beautiful, and in tune with the land.
3. You Remember What Actually Fills You Up
When you unplug, you give yourself the chance to notice small pleasures again:
Coffee sipped slowly on the porch
A nap in the shade after a swim in the river
The smell of woodsmoke
The way your shoulders soften without even realizing it
You might bring a journal. Or you might just lie back and watch the clouds. Either way, you’ll likely leave with a clearer head and a full heart.
4. Stillness Creates Space for Ideas, Healing, or Just… Being
Sometimes guests come here to process a life transition. Other times, they just need a quiet place to catch up with themselves.
There’s no pressure to be productive here. But often, in the stillness, clarity shows up anyway—in the form of a fresh idea, a deep breath, or simply a moment that reminds you what it feels like to be instead of do.
5. The World Will Still Be There When You Return (But You’ll Be Different)
You don’t have to move to the woods or toss your phone into the river (tempting as it may be). But even just a few days of off-grid glamping—with no agenda beyond resting, wandering, and eating when you’re hungry—can shift something.
You might go back to your life with:
A more rested body
A more open mind
A little more space between the noise and your response
Ready for Your Own Unplugged Retreat?
If you’re craving fewer tabs and more trees, fewer alerts and more stars, Tanglebloom Cabin might be just what you need.
We’re open seasonally, May through October, and intentionally designed for slowness, rest, and the deep joy of doing nothing at all.
✨ Check availability here and give yourself permission to unplug.
