Forest Bathing: A Guided Walk
2026-04-13 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-09-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA, 22807, United States
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 of preventative medicine with many scientific studies confirming its beneficial impacts on our sense of well-being and physical health.
Call 540.568.3194 to register

Backyard Foraging Class
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Emerald Mountain Sanctuary, Monterey, VA, United States
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. Spending individual time with your chosen plant(s) and learning from them.
4. Harvesting the plant(s) you’ll be preparing.
5. Preparing/cooking your foraged foods.
6. Sharing your dish/beverage with the rest of the group.
2026 Foraging Classes are scheduled for April 25 (Spring), August 8 (Summer) and October 10 (Fall).
You can take only one class or follow the seasonal plant cycles from spring through fall by attending all three classes.
Each class costs $125 or all three classes for $300
Call or text 540-290-4033 for more info and to register.

Nature Reconnection Retreat/Yogaville
2026-06-12 15:00 - 2026-06-14 12:00 | Yogaville, 108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, VA, 23921, United States
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), and walking forest trails on the 800-acre property including along the James River. Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville is a serene oasis in the heartland of Virginia.
Participants will:

Gain a deeper understanding of their role in the natural world and forge a renewed kinship with Nature
Learn to observe, deeply listen, and open up all of their senses during guided nature walks
Discover the abundance of wild food, nature’s edible pantry and medicine chest. We will identify, harvest, and prepare a few wild plants to enjoy as a delicious dish or beverage.
Explore their own wild essence beneath the surface of modern domestic life by tapping into their intuitive connection to the wild.
Explore how they can give back to nature in a respectful, mindful way.
Craft their own personalized sustainable practices to nourish themselves and the Earth long after this workshop ends.

*Students should bring a notebook for journaling and clothing and shoes appropriate for being outside (hat, walking shoes, insect repellent).
For more info and to register:
Yoga Programs | Yogaville

Backyard Foraging Class
2026-08-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Emerald Mountain Sanctuary, Monterey, VA, United States
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. Spending individual time with your chosen plant(s) and learning from them.
4. Harvesting the plant(s) you’ll be preparing.
5. Preparing/cooking your foraged foods.
6. Sharing your dish/beverage with the rest of the group.
2026 Foraging Classes are scheduled for April 25 (Spring), August 8 (Summer) and October 10 (Fall).
You can take only one class or follow the seasonal plant cycles from spring through fall by attending all three classes.
Each class costs $125 or all three classes for $300
Call or text 540-290-4033 for more info and to register.

Women's Summer Spiritual Retreat w/ Kalunyahawi Traveler
2026-08-28 08:00 - 2026-08-30 17:00 | Emerald Mountain Sanctuary, Monterey, VA, United States
Our Women’s Summer Spiritual Retreat with Kalunyahawi Traveler is a unique opportunity for women to go deep into nature and themselves with K’s Native American practices. Author Annette Naber will host the retreat and facilitate one of the workshops.

“I invite you to come Journey with me and the Spirit of Summer. Rise to the Ancient call WithIN you. Remember your Mother Earth Instinct, Heart Intuition, and Third eye Insight. Embody your Sacred Feminine Design. As we Journey deep within ourselves we will be lead by the Beauty of Grandmother Moon Ceremony and the Sacred Fire, the Heart Beat of Mother Earth.” – Kalunyahawi Traveler

For more information or to REGISTER for the event:

https://kalunyahawi.my.canva.site/coming-home-2-self-retreat

Backyard Foraging Class
2026-09-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Emerald Mountain Sanctuary, Monterey, VA, United States
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. Spending individual time with your chosen plant(s) and learning from them.
4. Harvesting the plant(s) you’ll be preparing.
5. Preparing/cooking your foraged foods.
6. Sharing your dish/beverage with the rest of the group.
2026 Foraging Classes are scheduled for April 25 (Spring), August 8 (Summer) and September 26 (Fall).
You can take only one class or follow the seasonal plant cycles from spring through fall by attending all three classes.
Each class costs $125 or all three classes for $300
Call or text 540-290-4033 for more info and to register.

Between Tides: Nature, Creativity & Renewal
2026-10-08 08:00 - 2026-10-11 17:00 | Chincoteague Island, Virginia, Chincoteague, Virginia
This four-day retreat on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, invites you to cross the water into the embrace of nature and creative expression. Join Annette Naber and LA Bourgeois for a long weekend gathering to rest, breathe, and remember who we are. We will leave this space reinvigorated, uplifted, and inspired.

For more information: https://emeraldmountainsanctuary.com/nature-retreats/#betweentides
