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SUMMARY:A Nature and Forest Therapy Retreat
DESCRIPTION:What’s a “Forest Bathing Retreat?” \nOver the years we have found that often\, after the original “Forest Bathing” experience   individuals have expressed a wish for time\,–to linger on\, to have Time and Space just to BE on their own\, or with friends\, in Nature\, deepening what has been opened up within. \nIn fact\, from these initial 2/ ½ hour events at Transfiguration Preserve at Bat Cave\, many other opportunities naturally emerged through participants to extend these:  Fly-fishing as Contemplative Practice; Art in Nature; YOGA in Nature\, Photography in Nature; and more recently what I have been developing (or what has been developing in me) “Writing In Nature”—and has naturally emerged as Writing WITH Nature.  Those participating in these longer events have expressed a growing awareness that Nature has a voice and wants to be heard through our own expression. \nAfter the devastation from Hurricane Helene that has closed our roads at Bat Cave on NC Hwy 9 where the Preserve is located\, I have been able to offer Nature and Forest Therapy retreats at other places in our region: Grandfather Mountain\, Montreat Retreat Center\, and Warren Wilson College. \nThis retreat at Walnut Creek Preserve is special for me\, as it is something of a “home-coming”—where I gave my first presentation in 2019\, just after completion of my Certification Training in Norway\, with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT.EARTH). \nThe Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve provides a beautiful space to gather and share together; the forest there is a perfect spot for the “invitations” offered on the trails. Having the shelter of the Center individuals will be able to\, and encouraged\, to bring any art supplies\, yoga mats\, writing materials\, journals\, musical instruments they wish. There will also be some art and writing materials and instruments available as well. \n\nPlease see the attached documents to sign and return before the event\, or there will be available on site for you.\nBring a Water Bottle\, and a Sack Lunch or any snacks you need.\nBring a Yoga Mat or blanket and feel free to CALL ME for any questions or concerns:\n\nMattie Decker \n828-333-3508 \n 
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/a-nature-and-forest-therapy-retreat/
LOCATION:Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve\, 179 Wood Thrush Lane\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
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