Mindful Meanderings

… Around me the trees stir in their leaves
and call out, “Stay awhile.”
The light flows from their branches.

And they call again, “It’s simple,” they say,
“and you too have come
into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled
with light, and to shine.”

~ excerpt from Mary Oliver’s poem,
“When I am among the trees”

CONNECT WITH WONDER, AWE, AND GRATITUDE…
These nature-based mindfulness meditation practices help us attune our senses to the simple delights and serenity of the natural world using various sensory awareness practices and guided mindfulness-based meditations. I am certified by Mark Coleman as an Awake in the Wild meditation teacher.

THIS PAGE IS FOR IN-PERSON EVENTS. If you are looking for online nature-based meditations, I have two offerings on my Online Meditation page.

Upcoming events

  • Rufous Hummingbird - by Julia Siporin

    Bird Walk at Mt. Pisgah

    2nd Sundays of each month

    These monthly bird walks are intended for people with all levels of birding experience. We’ll use vocalizations, habitat, physical and behavior clues to help identify and appreciate our year-round residents and breeding population. Bring binoculars if you have them.

    Registration is recommended

    Register
  • Lichen Love for a broken tree

    Mt. Pisgah Special Mindful Meandering: "Meandering from Grief Into Beauty"

    May 5, 2024 9:00 - 2:00pm

    This winter’s devastating ice storm took a toll not only on the heart of Howard Buford Park, but also on our hearts. We will spend a few hours walking in silence, sitting in guided meditation, making simple 3-minute Earth offerings, participating in a silent “Gratitude Walk”, and taking time for some journaling and short creative writing to share and soothe not only our grieving hearts but the many nature beings around us. Bring a snack and a journal or notebook if you have one; otherwise paper & pencil will be provided.

    $5 for non-members. All donations support the ongoing work at the arboretum.

    Register here

“How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterwards.”

- Spanish proverb

Gift yourself a luxurious retreat
to rejuvenate, realign, and relax in an exquisite natural setting.

Previous Ahhh-inspiring Retreats

  • AHKi, Nosara area, Costa Rica

    Costa Rica 2020

    The last retrea just before the pandemic. We started our day with meditation, dharma talks, yoga practice, then the day was open for field trips - zip lining, horseback riding, kayaking, birdwatching, massage, hanging by the pool with friends or time to journal. Evenings had special yoga treats to deeply relax and realign using techniques not offered in typical yoga classes.

  • Yoga Shala in Yelapa overlooking the ocean

    Yelapa, Mexico 2018

    THe small village of Yelapa is only accessible by boat. Mornings were filled with dharma talks, yoga practice, meditation while late afternoons offered gentle yoga and yoga Nidra to end the day. Various field trips were available during the day unless one preferred to hang on the beach and read, write, chat with friends, or just nap.

  • Yoga at Sunset in Maui 2017 with Julia Siporin

    Maui, Hawaii 2017

    Embodying the spirit of Aloha during our morning and evening yoga practices along the beach. During the days, there were opportunities to go on excursions to the Bamboo Forest, snorkeling along the reefs, and visiting various highland villages.

  • Since the pandemic, retreats have been suspended. Check back for updates!

    Let’s dream! Where would you like to go on retreat for a week? Greece? Colorado? Mountains? Oceans, What environment refreshes your spirit and brings joy to your heart? Send me your thoughts; I’d love to hear if you have places or ideas in mind.

    Drop me a note!

Musings…