Mindfulness in Nature Retreat

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June 27, 2020 | Self-care, self-care, self-care! Peel away layers of stress as this holistic wellness retreat helps unravel the best version you. Benefit from a full-day experience at Magnolia Bluff County Park that will invigorate, inspire and leave you feeling whole. Connect safely in community upon arrival, practice Yoga, ground in nature on a guided Forest Therapy walk, reflect during lunch with beautiful views on top of the bluff, and end with a sound healing concert. See below for details on this comprehensive retreat experience. 100% of profits from this retreat will be donated to the Madison chapter of NAACP.

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The Important Details

Dates: June 27 with rain date of June 28
***Please keep both dates free in case of bad weather
Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Magnolia Bluff County Park (40 minute drive from Madison)
***Currently, bathrooms are not open in most parks. In the event that bathrooms are still not open at Magnolia Bluff by June 20th, all registrants will be notified of a location change to Olson Oak Woods State Natural Area, also known as The Madison School Forest. Perks of this location are pit toilets (who would ever think this would be a perk, hahaha) with an open air shelter to use in case of rain. There are also a number of different trailheads to use for socially distant forest therapy. 

What's Included in the Price?

• Yoga, Forest Therapy, Sound Healing, Reiki, Community Wellness
• All park fees
• Digital Reference Guides & Handouts
• Registering with someone else? Both of you can use coupon code "healingpal" at checkout to receive a $15 discount.

HouseKeeping / Welcome Packet:
One week prior to the retreat you will receive an email with the following information: 

• electronic waiver forms to complete prior to the retreat
• wellness survey based on your current circumstances & needs
• items to bring/wear list (like your own food due to COVID-19)
• weather update
• agenda
• COVID-19 safety plan
• ​directions & travel information 

Health & Cancellation Policy (updated May, 2020)

Please reserve Sunday, June 28th in case of inclement weather. If we cannot meet in person due to local or state regulated mandates, there will be no virtual retreat, and you will receive a full-refund. Due to COVID-19, all guest-initiated cancellations will result in a credit for a 2020-2021 event for the full amount paid. 

Cell Phone / Device Policy

Plan to turn off your phone upon arrival and leave in your car to fully benefit from a digital unplug. Your guides and instructors will take pictures and send them to the group free of charge afterwards. There will be a point during the retreat, due to social distancing recommendations from the CDC, that we may ask you to retrieve your phone in order to deliver some guided invitations to help further our connection to nature. ​

Confirmation Email

After registering online above, you should receive a receipt of payment in your email. If you do not see this confirmation, please check your spam or other folders. If you still don't see a confirmation email, please contact Moira to let her know! 

Black Lives Matter + COVID-19
How will our current events impact this retreat?

It is of no surprise that many humans of all races are sitting with heavy feelings of discomfort, loss, confusion, sadness and anger in the midst of Black Lives Matter protests and the COVID-19 pandemic. It is being demonstrated across the globe that human rights outweigh the fear of the Coronavirus spreading.

We cannot disregard the fact that we have been disconnected physically from others for the past 3-4 months. Virtual conversations cannot be compared to an in-person interaction. It lacks the sensory input our nervous systems depend on and have evolved with to maintain our health and development. 

A lack of human connection, prolonged periods of chronic stress, uncertainty and visual negativity (as seen in mass media) takes a toll on the entire body - mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. That is why the time is now to focus on our health so that we can understand to the fullest what this all means for us and how we can best cope. 
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How will our current events impact this retreat?
This retreat has been created to support YOUR well-being, and you will help design what that looks & feels like. We do not presume to know people's current circumstances or feelings. Each of our present moments vary. We will acknowledge that all humans need space right now to reflect and go inward to really comprehend how our own races, families, communities, society and nation needs to move forward given our current events. Because of all that was written above, your responses to a group survey (sent out a week prior) will help us thoughtfully tailor & provide space for the entire group's wants & needs.

We will create space for the group to: 

1. safely connect with others on mental, emotional and spiritual levels
2. boost our immune system with extensive time in nature
3. laugh, breathe, smile and grow with others in person
4. enjoy time alone & time together
5. learn new ways to take care of self & others

COVID-19 Safety Plan

While we will be encouraging a group of willing people to physically meet, we need you to know that our safety plan will adhere to all up-to-date CDC guidelines during the retreat regarding spacing, group size, sanitation practices and more. You will be emailed our plan one week prior to the retreat as guidelines are continuously​ changing.  

FAQ Quick Links

• ​​Science & Research for Time in Nature​
• ​What is Forest Therapy / Forest Bathing?
• More on Sound Healing
• What type of Yoga will we be doing? We inventory the group of their experience & needs prior to attending, and decide after seeing responses. Typically it ends up being a mix of hatha (flow) & restorative or Nidra.  
• Other questions? Email Moira!