Richmond’s Wellness Movement, Rest Culture & Community Spaces: Inside RVA's Rest Fest #43

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereRSVP for Richmond's Rest Fest:https://www.rvarestfest.comIn today's episode we’re joined by Rick Plautz and Lindsay Hess, the team behind Rest Fest—a Richmond-based wellness festival bringing together yoga, breathwork, sound healing, and recovery-focused experiences into one open, community-driven environment.We talk through what Rest Fest actually is, why it operates on a pay-what-you-can model, the intention behind creating a sober space, and why more people are starting to look for experiences that offer something deeper than the typical social scene.This isn’t just about wellness.It’s about where the culture is heading—and what Richmond might be starting to need more of.In this episode:What Rest Fest is and how the event is structuredThe rise of wellness culture in RichmondWhy the festival is fully soberPay-what-you-can and making wellness more accessibleThe types of practitioners and experiences involvedWhy people struggle to slow down and restCreating social spaces that aren’t centered around alcoholThe role of community in building events like thisWhat’s next for Rest FestQuick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.Support the showGet more info about our studio here.This podcast is produced by Vera House — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.Follow the movement:instagram.com/verahouse.coyoutube.com/@verahousepodverahouse.coHosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young:instagram.com/mykemetzgerinstagram.com/planetperri