Women in the Wild

About the Program:

Why in the Wild?

  Our wild is entirely interconnected with nature, and with each other as animals in that system. We are nature. We are meant to spend time to connect deeply and comfortably with the never-ending supply of creativity, the flow of cycles, to access the medical benefits* that are so readily available to us if we just give them our time, attention, and intention. Being in a group brings us support, we grow together, we mirror each other for deeper growth than we can experience alone.

 About me as your guide:

·      I am a trained guide, specializing in somatic ecotherapy.

> some exercises are from my workbook The Art of Falling in Love with Nature

 How it works:

·      We will meet once a month for half a day in the wild, then go on an overnight camping trip together. As a group, we will decide the ‘wildness” level of our camping and backpacking trip.

·      I will bring you to my favorite places in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each location has special and different qualities, but each has privacy, and is wild and natural… just as you are!

.       Level of hiking /camping /fitness and equipment: Our focus is on connection with nature rather than exercise. We walk slowly and support each other, but the trails can be rocky and weather can vary. We sometimes cross shallow rivers on a warm day, or short steep climbs to a special view. You must feel comfortable hiking two and a half miles each way with an approximately 20 lb backpack for the overnight. Day trips are usually a mile or less with a small daypack.

·   Falling in love with nature requires intention and practice in the same way as our the other relationships in our lives. Learn research in the health benefits of spending direct & regular time in nature.

Shinrin Yoku (Japanese Forest Bathing) and Mindfulness in the wild.

Empower yourself to hike, backpack and primitive camp. Learn what to bring and where to go.

   Ancient practices that bring out our primal nature: making mandalas, campfires, drumming, getting dirty, use your voice, movement, and explore creative arts in beautiful places.