Dear Nature Enthusiasts, Friends, and Family of Healing Souls,
Here's a heartwarming recap of our recent Solstice Nature Retreat! The photos we've shared capture the essence of our transformative experience, showcasing the beauty of our connection with nature and each other.
For 6 remarkable days, we:
- Transitioned to Nature's slower, more mindful rhythm
- Tapped into our inner child, playing with farm animals
- Stretched, danced, and drummed to awaken our bodies and spirits
- Connected through storytelling around the fire
- Embarked on solo walks to deepen our spiritual connection
- Learned about nutritional healing and plant medicine
- Explored somatic healing through reiki and shamanic energy practices
These activities brought us closer to nature, ourselves, and each other in profound ways.
On the final day, we asked participants to describe their experience in one word. The responses touched our hearts deeply:
Love. Belonging. Community. Passion. Hope. Healing.
These powerful words not only lift our spirits but also restore our faith in the world and the work we're doing. They've inspired us to dream bigger and reach further.
With this renewed energy, we're thrilled to announce our next adventure:
the Rewilding Nature Retreat!
The Giving Cypress and Bouquet of Basil herbals (Michelle Mansfield-Hom) will be hosting this retreat at the newly built Lost River Vacations, a tiny house retreat center created by members of our own deaf community. This location perfectly aligns with our vision of supporting the deaf ecosystem while immersing ourselves in nature's beauty.
Here's why we're excited about Lost River Vacations:
- Nestled in the Shenandoah mountains, offering breathtaking fall foliage
- Amenities for relaxation: access to sauna, hot tub, miles of trails, playground
- Cozy cabins and farm-to-table options
- A testament to manifesting dreams within our community
Ready to join us on this adventure? Click the registration button below!
Stay tuned for more announcements about our activities and our team of expert guides. We can't wait to share this experience with you!
Summer Crider
Calling All Sponsors Who Share Our Vision:
Sponsors helped make Solstice Retreat possible. We still need more sponsors to
We believe that the transformative power of nature should be accessible to all. to make our retreats a reality for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened individuals in need, we're actively seeking sponsors who share our commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and well-being of both humans and the planet.
Visit our Sponsor page to learn more how your can help us make this dream a reality:https://www.thegivingcypress.com/sponsorshttps://www.thegivingcypress.com/sponsors