What actually happens out there A woman I walked with last winter stopped in front of a hemlock about forty minutes in. Nothing dramatic — she just stopped, and stayed stopped, longer than people usually do. When she spoke, it was about her father, who had been dead eleven years. She hadn't come to talk about her father. She'd come because work was crushing her and … [Read more...] about Guided Forest Bathing in Seattle — Book a Private Mystic Walk
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Seattle Forest Bathing in the Rain: 27 Mystical Places to Go
The wet season in Seattle can feel oppressive. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest and connecting with nature from an early age, I enjoy the healing and well-being that comes from forest bathing – rain or shine. But sometimes, this glee for mud puddles and wet cedar branches feels unique. Now you might be looking outside your window, watching vast droplets of … [Read more...] about Seattle Forest Bathing in the Rain: 27 Mystical Places to Go
The Wild Cure: Healing in the Heart of Nature
Before we begin: This writing is accompanied by photos of a nature walk through the stunning Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island (near Seattle). I spent almost four hours wandering the beautiful spring version of the two-mile trail that weaves through 17 different botanical zones, using the Kinship Questions featured in my recent book, The Wild Cure: The Forgotten Medicine to … [Read more...] about The Wild Cure: Healing in the Heart of Nature
Oregon Coast Road Trip — A Local’s Slow, Nature-First Guide
This article about planning an Oregon Coast road trip is for you if: An Oregon Coast road trip can be sublime when the connection with the natural world aligns just right. But putting together the right itinerary to capture the essence of a pristine 363-mile coastline can be tricky -- especially for those who earnestly appreciate all the healing properties nature provides. … [Read more...] about Oregon Coast Road Trip — A Local’s Slow, Nature-First Guide
The best things to do in Yachats Oregon
Lighthouse to Sealions, this guide -- from a Pacific Northwest local -- delivers all the best things to do in Yachats, Oregon. You'll get as many answers if you ask long-time Pacific Northwest locals about the best Oregon Coast Towns to visit. The scenic 363-mile outline that follows the Pacific Ocean is as varied as the varieties of moss in the coastal forests. Click here … [Read more...] about The best things to do in Yachats Oregon
