Nature Connections

Nature nourishes body, mind, and spirit and invites us to connect with ourselves and the world around us with freshness and vitality. It helps us reawaken our senses to the wonder and beauty that surrounds us. Through this “awakening” it is possible to see how nature is reflected in our own beings. Joy, awe and a renewed sense of belonging await.

Nature Connections was founded in 2023 following my certification as a Nature-Based Mindfulness Teacher through Awake in the Wild. Through this programming and my affiliation as an Outdoor Leader with the Appalachian Mountain Club,, I extend these nature-infused mindful encounters—an offering of solace and growth—to those who bear the scars of violence, maltreatment, mortality's shadow, or the decline of the physical self. My recent training as an Awake in the Wild Teacher reaffirms my commitment. It aspires to weave mindfulness and meditation with our earthly roots, nurturing love, and reverence for all living beings.

These practices are threads that weave stories through time, stitching together historical fragments to evade the erasure of experience. As I extend these contemplative sessions, I hold firm to the belief that they become sanctuaries—both for those who partake and the diverse tapestry of life they inhabit. In the gentle embrace of nature's arms, we find healing, renewal, and unity.