“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.” John.Muir Why is it that so many humans are [...]
Nature Practices for Self-Discovery Retreat Tools to help you access a greater sense of ease and reconnect with your life’s journey Have you lost yourself in the shuffle and chaos of modern life? Need some time for yourself to decompress and sort out your priorities and direction? Please join us in this half-day retreat on [...]
Giving Thanks & End of the Year Blessings We know how extraordinary has been this year Viruses, wildfires, global protests fuel the fears We seem more divided, leaders out of line This certainly won’t be the same ol’ rhyme! Not so easy through these times we go Time passes so fast, don’t you know? Challenges [...]
Since the beginning of time, nature has been used for its restorative value. Taoist created gardens to improve human health, a 17th century guide advises readers to ‘spare time in the garden…there is no better way to preserve your health’, and there were the ancient gardens of Mesopotamia. Of course, there is John Muir’s observation,‘Thousands [...]
Nature Heals Since the beginning of time, nature has provided much to humans, not just for survival, but also in restorative value. Contemporary studies show that nature has many positive impacts on humans. One study showed patients in a hospital healed faster on the side which overlooked a natural space. Findings are so convincing [...]
