A Friday evening session & Saturday workshop with Josh Lane, author of the book Conscious Nature: The Art and Neuroscience of Meditating In Nature. 

March 29: Friday Evening Session (630pm-830pm) at THE NEST, Woodstock (FREE)

March 20: Saturday Session (10am-2pm)

We are each the Visionary Leaders of our own lives. The path of Purpose brings many moments of initiation as we follow the heart’s calling. Initiation simply means “to begin.” Every step on a Visionary journey is a new beginning – with new lessons and opportunities that empower insight, healing, and sharing one’s gifts. 

Each of these steps also requires different things from us, calling us forth to grow into our fullness of Being, just as the oak tree emerges from the acorn. When we invite the consciousness of Nature into our lives in an intentional and rhythmic way, we find a dynamic support network of Visionary guidance and spiritual nutrition helping us forward in manifesting the deep wishes of the Soul. We find lessons of Initiation into who we really are at the deepest levels, what our guiding purpose is, and how we can intuitively navigate our paths of Purpose. This is Wild Wisdom in action.

In this evening session and daylong workshop, we will begin exploring these Visionary themes through storytelling and an introduction to a powerful set of deep sensory practices that connect us with Nature both within and around us. This is a chance to be with the mysteries of the living landscape, inviting curiosity and awe as we nourish and ground into our embodied connections with Earth and Soul. 

This special event is also the kickoff for an ongoing monthly series of Wild Wisdom talks and workshops (see below for topic - dates TBA, more info coming soon), in which we will gather regularly as a group to deepen these practices. Monthly gatherings allow a space in which we rhythmically attune to the unfolding seasons and the transformative lessons in Nature, building a community of practice around deep nature connection and the Visionary work supported through these connections. Private Coaching is also available as an add-on for supported depth work between sessions.

Participants are responsible for arranging their own food and lodging. We recommend bringing a bagged lunch for Saturday, something simple and easy to eat on the trail.

Things to Bring: water bottle, notebook, clothing suitable for all outdoor weather conditions. We will be sitting to meditate at times outdoors, so a small groundpad may be desirable.

Required Course Reading: Conscious Nature: The Art and Neuroscience of Meditating In Nature (signed copies will be available for purchase at the event)

Future Weekend Topics (10 sessions, April - January)

• April - Learning the Secret Language of the Birds

• May - Nature as Visionary Muse & Soul Initiator

• June - How Tracking Brings Us to Life: Animal Teachings for Activating Enlivenment and Wonder In Our Daily Life

• July - Nature as Teacher & Guide

• August - The Wondering Wanderer: Inviting Awe, Curiosity & Flow 

• September - Nature as Healer & Change Catalyst

• October -  Kindling Connections: Mentoring Natural Awareness

• Mid November - Tracking the Inner Landscape Part 1

• Mid December - Tracking the Inner Landscape Part 2

• January - Introduction to the Holistic Art of Wildlife Tracking