"Sleep is not just restful; it's an active, transformative state for the brain."

Let’s pretend you just had a restful night’s sleep in your tent in your favorite campground, and as the sun’s rays start to peek through the pines, you think, “Mmm, coffee.”

One of its strongest features is its wind-down music, 10 minutes of calming sounds designed to get us into a more restful state.

Now the backyard feels like a series of outdoor spaces, with the deck leading to the raised bed garden leading to the restful seating area shaded by the mature — and very productive — fig and avocado.

I’m not sure if there was construction or something else going on, but we were woken up really early due to noise, so if you’re easily woken, consider bringing earplugs to ensure a restful sleep.