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The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees:
Insights from Our Elders

Save 10% on our Guided Program during our Equinox Sale!

You've heard that the trees are speaking to each other...

but what are they
saying to us?

Examine the science and Spirit of the forest to explore the ancient wisdom trees offer us for deep connections with each other and Earth.

Explore lessons from our tree elders, such as: 

  • How to survive and thrive
     

  • The importance of living in community
     

  • Loss, resilience, renewal, and gratitude
     

  • Living in the light, dark and in-between times

See more details and register below. 

Such a wonderful class! Thank you, everyone at The Center for Spirituality in Nature for making the past six weeks on Thursday evenings sacred for me. Jane Pittman's filmmaking was stupendous. The thought-provoking study guides will keep me pondering for years to come.

- Sarah

OVERVIEW

The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees is offered in Guided and Self-Guided formats.

Both include 6 sessions containing a beautifully-filmed 15-20 minute video and a spiritual practice around a specific theme. In the Guided version, participants are invited to meet weekly to engage with guides Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy, as well as each other, to further explore each session. ​

Cracking Open

Collaboration & Communion

Light & Dark

Bearing Witness

Hope & Healing

Gratitude & Reciprocity

Session Themes

Self-Guided

Open Now

 

  • Engage with the six themed sessions, with videos and spiritual practices, at your own pace.

  • All materials, including closing and additional resources, are available to you immediately and remain open to you for 12 weeks.

  • Course fee: $95 

Please contact us with any sign-up issues. 

Guided

Sept 29 - Nov 9, 2023

  • Add the experience of community and guided discussions with the course authors in this structured 6-week format.

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  • Join an online discussion each Thursday evening with Beth, Leah and other participants to engage in deep communal reflection on the week's material. (Held 7 - 8:30pm ET. Recordings available.)

  • See the program registration page for more schedule details.​​​​

  • Course fee: $145 - Save 10% with code Trees10

Please contact us with any sign-up issues. 

Special group rates are available upon request.

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It is always the Center's goal to make our programming accessible. If you find that finances are a barrier please contact us for scholarship information.

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YOUR GUIDES

Bringing decades of spiritual and ecological training, leadership, and beautiful filmmaking to this provocative course. 

Guides
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Beth is educated in forestry, eco-theology and spirituality and is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Spirituality in Nature, where she has led numerous spiritual deepening programs in nature. Find her at TEDxWoodinville this fall!

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Leah brings extensive experience in leading contemplative programs, retreats and pilgrimages; she is the founder of and guide for Church of the Wild Two Rivers. 

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Jane is an award-winning director, cinematographer and editor based in Washington, D.C. Her films have appeared on PBS and in film festivals throughout the world.

MORE SPIRITUALITY IN NATURE

The Center offers many more ways to deepen your experience in nature. Learn more about our other programs, events, and offerings. 

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