Hi there, I’m Matthew.
I’m glad you’re here. Welcome to my world.
I’m a Nature travel enthusiast, writer, photographer, recovering android, and reclaiming my inner weirdo. Oh, and I’m a human magic mushroom. More about this below–read the fine print!
01. For the love of Nature Travel.
This website started in 2019 as a way for me to share my local knowledge about traveling around the Pacific Northwest. I was born & raised in Oregon and call Seattle home today. In particular, you can find droves of information about the Oregon Coast & Olympic Peninsula–two of my loves.
02. Photo Journeys & Mystic Tales.
I’ve been hooked on photography since I bought a Kodak Disc camera in the fifth grade. Today, I focus on Nature Photography and writing about mystical Nature Connection experiences. You can find this content on my Substack channel (and much of it here).
03. Human magic mushroom? Yes.
My superpower is helping people tap into the Mystery of Nature’s Wisdom. I can safely and legally take you to remarkable places between worlds. Let me help you uncover a lasting sense of belonging, strengthen your resilience, and reveal a path to your true purpose. Healing, wellness, and awakening are within reach!
Lifelong Mystic.
I’ve resisted my gifts and talents for much of my life! As a child, my mystic sensitivities arrived very early, in the woods near our dairy farm in Oregon. But sexual violence and emotional trauma–by the time I was six–shocked me into choosing to distance myself from the pains of the external world.
I’d spend 25 years traveling to over 60 countries waking up to my true Nature Connection.
Returning to myself.
My spiritual journey has been one of amazing transformation from an android who rushed and succumbed to anxiety and misalignment to a calming acceptance of all the things that make me fascinating, mystic, and, yes, an endearing weirdo. I understand what it’s like to try to move from a hectic daily life to a true Nature Connection—it often feels like a fish swimming upstream.
And, the road to self-clarity is paved with uncomfortable conversations, days in the quicksand of mind contortions, the terror of healing profound trauma and loss, and the triumph of perseverance.
But by returning to Nature I returned to myself. This opens up a world of self-clarity, inner alignment, and a deep sense of purpose.
Human Magic Mushroom
Consider me the human version of ayahuasca, silicibim, or other plant medicine. Except I have a human form. Sounds crazy, right?
Well, it’s true. Walking with me is an authentic mystic experience, where you can plug directly into the Mystery and find your true Nature Connection—the one that uncovers a lasting sense of belonging, strengthens your resilience, and reveals a path to your true purpose.
How can I Help?
It brings me joy to help people find their true Nature Connection. And there are many ways to do this with me:
- Check out my vast content about Nature Connection in travels around the Pacific Northwest–from places to stay to road trips on the Oregon Coast.
- Consider Forest Bathing–either using my free guide or joining me in person.
- Subscribe to my Substack for weekly Photo Journeys where you can pause and allow the beautiful nature photos to help reset your day. You’ll also find short mystic tales that feature real-life shamanic techniques.
- Join me for spiritual coaching and deep integration of the Mystery into your daily life.
Drop me a line!
You can get all my freshest content about Nature’s Wisdom.
Join my Substack to receive new Nature Connection material each week. This includes photo journeys designed to help you spend a few minutes grounding yourself with beautiful, original Nature photos. You’ll also receive weekly Mystic Nature Connection Tales about fictional characters applying shamanic techniques to daily scenarios.
