Join us for a calming and insightful evening with local author Annette Naber, as she guides us through the practice of forest bathing—an immersive, restorative way to connect with nature. Drawing from her experiences as a forest therapy guide and the stories in her book Seasons of a Wild Life, Annette will share how time […]
Embark on a transformative journey that will deepen your connection to the natural world. Through nature activities, reflective practices, and hands-on learning, you will reconnect with the wisdom of the land and your own intuitive self. This four-part series will help you gain a deeper sense of purpose, a renewed kinship with Nature, and a […]
A guided walk through the gardens, meadows, and woodlands at Emerald Mountain Sanctuary in Highland County, Virginia. Time: 10 am - 4 pm Rain dates held the following day. Discover the abundance of edible and medicinal plants that grow in the lush bio-diverse region of the Virginia Western Highlands. Visit with 30-40 edible/medicinal plants in […]
Experience some of the mindful and multi-sensory exercises that make forest bathing an enjoyable and beneficial nature therapy. Join Annette Naber, Ph.D. of Emerald Mountain Sanctuary and author of Seasons of a Wild Life on this guided walk through the Arboretum grounds. Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, was developed in Japan in the 1980s as a form […]
"Reconnect. Rewild. Rediscover. Engage with nature through outdoor activities, wild edibles, foraging, hunting, and outdoor skills." Annette will be giving a foraging talk/walk and have a book table at this event. "Foraging for Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants - Learn about the wild food and medicine that is growing all around us. After a brief lecture, we […]
Embark on a transformative journey that will deepen your connection to the natural world. Through nature activities, reflective practices, and hands-on learning, you will reconnect with the wisdom of the land and your own intuitive self. This four-part series will help you gain a deeper sense of purpose, a renewed kinship with Nature, and a […]
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Experience some of the mindful and multi-sensory exercises that make forest bathing an enjoyable and beneficial nature therapy. Join Annette Naber, Ph.D. of Emerald Mountain Sanctuary and author of Seasons of a Wild Life on this guided walk through the Arboretum grounds. Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, was developed in Japan in the 1980s as a form […]
Backyard Foraging Classes Discover the abundance of edible and medicinal plants that grow in the lush bio-diverse region of Virginia's Western Highlands. Full-day classes are held from 10 am – 4 pm and cover the following: 1. The importance and ethics of foraging wild foods. 2. Finding and identifying the plants in their habitat. 3. […]
Embark on a transformative journey that will deepen your connection to the natural world. Through nature activities, reflective practices, journaling, creative art making and hands-on learning, you will reconnect with the wisdom of the land and your own intuitive self. Participants will: Gain a deeper understanding of your role in the natural world and […]
Embark on a transformative journey that will deepen your connection to the natural world. Through nature activities, reflective practices, journaling, creative art making and hands-on learning, you will reconnect with the wisdom of the land and your own intuitive self. Coupled with the nature activities enjoy complimentary yoga and meditation classes, inspirational spiritual talks, organic vegetarian food (vegan options), […]