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On a crisp autumn evening, surrounded by friends old and new, gather with us for an evening of nature-inspired reflection, local seasonal food, and fellowship to honor ten years of connection and community.

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Celebrate with Us!

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THURSDAY

6 pm - 9 pm

Nov. 13, 2025

Friends Meeting House of Washington

About the Event

For the past decade, The Center for Spirituality in Nature has helped individuals and communities deepen their spirituality through nature and nurture their connection with the Earth.

 

On this milestone night, we invite you to gather with us for Rooted to Rise: An Evening Retreat & Celebration to mark this special time with inspiration, reflection, and community as we honor the stories and growth of the past ten years, and look forward together.

Tickets are limited!

Don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate with our founder, Beth Norcross, current and former board members, and staff. 

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Evening Snapshot

A variety of indoor and outdoor spaces at the Meeting House will set the stage for a rich evening of connection and celebration:

6pm - 7pm

  • Choose your nature-attuned experience: guided garden walk, meditation, or other grounding practices.

7pm - 9pm 

  • Seasonal food & drinks · Joyful community · Silent auction

  • Celebration of our journey and vision for the future 

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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Ashburn Family Sponsor
Maestri Sponsor
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Become a Sponsor

Help us make Rooted to Rise a truly unforgettable celebration by partnering as an event sponsor. Your support will honor our ten years of impact, help us carry this work into the future, and weave your name with a mission dedicated to nurturing connection and loving relationship with spirit, community, and Earth.

Call for Nominations

In honor of our 10th anniversary and in celebration of those who walk this journey with us, we have created the Heartwood Award

 

The Heartwood Award will highlight a leader who works creatively to elevate spiritual ecology and build on our founder Beth Norcross's vision to deepen relationships between Earth and Spirit.​

Visit the submission form to see the full criteria and make nominations by Sept. 30, 2025.

Nominations Closed

QUESTIONS

Please see our FAQs or contact Meighan Fraga with any questions about the event or tickets. 

ACCESSIBILITY

Primary event spaces at the Friends Meeting House are wheelchair accessible.

ADDRESS

Friends Meeting House
of Washington
2111 Decatur Pl NW Washington, DC 20008

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