get/go back to nature
idiom
: to spend time living in a simple way without modern machines, electricity, etc.
They went on a camping trip to get back to nature.
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Shambala Gatherings, Sweden A lakeside retreat center in the forest of Bergslagen, just a two-hour drive from Stockholm, Shambala Gatherings provides the perfect setting to go offline and get back to nature.
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Maria Eilersen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2023
With lockdowns forcing people out of cities across the country, Americans have been flocking to the outdoors and Vista is one company that has been a beneficiary of the broader movement to get back to nature.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022
If traditional fountains aren't your thing, get back to nature.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
Intrepid travelers can pack a tent and get back to nature on an 11-day jaunt, best undertaken between July and September.
—Joe Minihane, CNN, 25 July 2022
The recreational brand's Cyber Monday sale is now underway, with 25% off sitewide and as much as 70% off select styles, anyone who's been itching to get back to nature—or just have a new fleecy crewneck for chilly mornings—should jump on these discounts.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 29 Nov. 2021
Nestled in a wooded setting at the foot of the Teton Range, the cabins allow guests to get back to nature while enjoying the intimacy of a boutique hotel and the ambiance of their own cozy residence.
—Lea Lane, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021
Abandon Zoom and doomscrolling and get back to nature.
—Zak Jason, Wired, 30 May 2021
Glamping experiences have gained a lot of popularity over the years, especially with people who would love a chance to unplug and get back to nature, but still want to enjoy a comfortable bed at night.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2021
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Maria Eilersen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2023
With lockdowns forcing people out of cities across the country, Americans have been flocking to the outdoors and Vista is one company that has been a beneficiary of the broader movement to get back to nature.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022
If traditional fountains aren't your thing, get back to nature.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
Intrepid travelers can pack a tent and get back to nature on an 11-day jaunt, best undertaken between July and September.
—Joe Minihane, CNN, 25 July 2022
The recreational brand's Cyber Monday sale is now underway, with 25% off sitewide and as much as 70% off select styles, anyone who's been itching to get back to nature—or just have a new fleecy crewneck for chilly mornings—should jump on these discounts.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 29 Nov. 2021
Nestled in a wooded setting at the foot of the Teton Range, the cabins allow guests to get back to nature while enjoying the intimacy of a boutique hotel and the ambiance of their own cozy residence.
—Lea Lane, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021
Abandon Zoom and doomscrolling and get back to nature.
—Zak Jason, Wired, 30 May 2021
Glamping experiences have gained a lot of popularity over the years, especially with people who would love a chance to unplug and get back to nature, but still want to enjoy a comfortable bed at night.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2021
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“Get/go back to nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%2Fgo%20back%20to%20nature. Accessed 3 Jun. 2023.
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