Join us for a nature therapy experience led by Chip Matthews, a certified Forest Therapy Guide. Forest therapy is a guided outdoor healing practice inspired by Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) that invites participants to slow down, open their senses, and experience nature in order to deepen their reciprocal relationship with the forest.  Forest therapy is an opportunity to become reconnected with your senses and your innate creative potential, allowing your imagination to awaken.

"The forest is the therapist. The guide opens the doors."

           ~M. Amos Clifford

Chip will offer open-ended invitations free from any expectation for what participants should experience or receive. The "invitations" to help you rest your mind, slow down, and awaken your senses to each moment unfolding around and within you. After each invitation, participants branch out for short explorations -- spending time in silence, listening and feeling with a quiet and accepting presence.  Then the group comes into circle for an opportunity to share stories before receiving the next invitation.

You can expect:

The group size will be limited to <17 people.

Participants will move slowly and pause often. 

We will be outside even if raining unless it's a thunderstorm or high winds. 

SCHEDULE:

10:30 - 12:25  Guided nature experience

12:30 - 1:15     Sharing and bag lunch (bring your own)

1:15 - 1:30        Closing meditation

REGISTRATION: $15 per person online. Advance tickets are required. Spaces are limited. 

Rain date is Sunday, October 6 only in case of high winds or thunderstorms. Refunds will not be available if you are unable to attend on the rain date.

If you have questions or are unable to pay the full price of a ticket, please email to oleanmeditation@gmail.com. Our policy is that no one should be denied participation due to financial considerations.

WHAT TO BRING:

Wear appropriate shoes and jackets for wandering on trails and through the forest and meadows. The ground may be wet and muddy and dress for rain depending on the forecast.

Bring your own lunch.

Chip Matthews is a certified Forest Therapy Guide and Life Coach who lives in Perry, New York. The outdoors has played a huge role in his own personal healing and health.  Chip has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Masters in Public Administration and 25 years of successful experience in Higher Education.  He is currently the Director of Student Life at SUNY Geneseo. You can learn more about Chip's work and review some of his client testimonials at: www.evergreenlifecoach.com.