St. Petersburg native Dr. Vikki T. Gaskin-Butler and Dr. Stephanie Z. Reed have officially launched Rest and Re-create LLC, a new wellness organization dedicated to helping women reclaim their peace. The organization arrives at a critical moment, providing a sanctuary for women navigating the heavy demands of caregiving and high-pressure careers.
Rest and Re-create is built on the belief that rest is a fundamental right rather than something that needs to be “worked for”.
“Rest isn’t something we earn after everything else is done; it’s something we deserve simply because we’re human,” says Dr. Vikki.
They offer professional coaching, retreats, and community structure; one of the organization’s main goals is to empower women to move beyond what feels like survival mode and prioritize their own well-being.
Rest and Re-create is kicking off its programming with two major inaugural offerings:
Stillness by the Shore: A signature three-day coastal retreat held October 9–11, 2026, at the Innisbrook Golf Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida. This experience invites Black women to step away from daily stressors and have a weekend of restoration.
Healing Conversations: A six-week virtual series running from August 11 through September 15, 2026. This online sanctuary is designed specifically for women of African descent, creating an intimate space for coaching, support, and building meaningful bonds.
Beyond these events, Rest and Re-create provides a broad range of services including specialized workshops, speaking engagements, and corporate and nonprofit training. For more information on upcoming programs and registration, visit www.restandre-create.com.
