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Kessi World

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Practical ways to reconnect with the Natural World — and soulful travel through the Pacific Northwest.

I’m Matthew Kessi — author of The Wild Cure, nature travel writer, and guide to deeper experiences in the Natural World.

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A view down a gravel roadway while Forest Bathing in Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum in February. The trees are dormant but the rhododendrons show off their twisted trunks holding their canopy of leaves up toward the gray sky.

Guided Forest Bathing in Seattle — Book a Private Mystic Walk

July 20, 2026

Unique two-hour mystic experience in Seattle’s flagship Arboretum | Quiet your mind | Manage emotions for better outcomes | Trust your intuition more | Face your fears with support | $90 per person until March 31, 2025 |

Forest bathing in Seattle is a delight when the light shines through the collection of fir trees like in this photo with a spruce and younger hemlock tree with moss dangling from the branches.

Seattle Forest Bathing in the Rain: 27 Mystical Places to Go

July 20, 2026

There is no better time to commune with nature spirits than in the rain — when the unseen realm is effervescent. 27 best mystical places in and around Seattle for forest bathing in the rain. Healing and well-being are closer than you think.

A person walks on a trail, beginning a forest bathing experience amongst giant Douglas fir trees. The moss lined trail winds through trees of all sizes, with moss-drenched branches rising up to the gray sky.

Forest Bathing for Beginners: How to Start (No Experience Needed)

July 20, 2026

Are you interested in Forest Bathing (known as Shinrin Yoku) but unsure how to begin unlocking a deeper connection to the Natural World? This comprehensive guide, written by a Pacific Northwest mystic, offers simple and proven techniques for leaning into your own wild Nature and enjoying all its healing, wellness, and empowerment benefits.

A hiker using the techniques outlined in The Wild Cure looks over a plank platform down toward a skunk cabbage while pondering ways to heal in Nature using the inspiration of the rich textures of the plants below, including the sprinkling fronds of cattails next to the dark black of pond water.

The Wild Cure: Healing in the Heart of Nature

May 20, 2026

Discover Wild Cure healing—how Nature inspires true self-connection, growth, and gentle transformation for lasting well-being.

Sunset on the OREGON COAST.

How to plan an epic Oregon Coast road trip

August 12, 2025

Local hints to plan an epic Oregon Coast Road Trip. Includes 3 itineraries, interactive map, videos, beaches, lighthouses, Nature Connection.

This photo is used to tell the story of Stimseed on a wild mystical adventure into the fountain of a garden during summer. The green leaves protrude into the circular concrete fountain that is full of water and reflects the canopy of trees above under blue sky.

Stimseed’s Nature Connection — Garden Fountain Journey

July 17, 2025

Meet Stimseed, a curious adventurer who stumbled upon a mysterious garden fountain. As she approached the water’s edge, it whispered, “Join me where creativity and emotions meet.” What secrets lie beneath the surface? Dive in to discover…

A favorite thing to do in Yachats Oregon is wander along the rocky coastline. Here we see a bunch of purple flowers with the surf crashing on the rocks in the background. The sky is blue.

The best things to do in Yachats Oregon

May 6, 2025

A Pacific Northwest local’s recommendation on things to do in Yachats, Oregon. Includes an interactive map and videos: best views, beaches, nature, and food & drink. Long weekend itinerary and things to do if just passing through.

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I would like to acknowledge that much of my inspiration comes from living on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

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