“I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree” wrote the poet Joyce Kilmer. We will spend a contemplative day with the trees, beginning with gratitude for the trees, some QiGong, and then spending the day with them. So as not to interrupt the peace of this time, please bring your own bag lunch and water bottle. Folding chairs are available. In closing we will share some tea and talk about the blessings received. This retreat is led by Louise Mitchell, author and nature Shaman, and Sue Dilbeck, nature communicator, who have both spent time with trees at Mountain Light and will share their experience of trees, and Debbie Scott, Franciscan Companion and eco spiritual director. Together we hope to delight in forest bathing and finding our own connections with trees by tapping into our senses and experience of them.

To register for this event, please contact Debbie@mountainlightretreatva.com. Cost is $20, payable at event by check or Venmo.