Saturday, May 31, 10:00 am

Come explore the natural beauty of the grounds & forests of White Gate Farm as you rediscover the many dimensions of Nature as a Healing Force. 

Through a variety of mindful practices, we’ll learn Rewilding skills, such as forest bathing, sit-spots, & Qi Gong.  As a group, we’ll share our experiences of reconnecting with the natural world via generous listening and reflective journaling.  This essay by leader Mary P Guerrera MD gives a flavor of this class: https://reflectivemeded.org/2021/05/25/the-dahlia-the-mantis-awakening-to-the-healing-beauty-of-nature/. 

The 90 minute class will be experiential and fully outdoors.  Terrain will be gentle grassy/earthen paths.  Dressing appropriately for weather (jacket, sturdy shoes/boots, hat, etc.) will be important, and bringing along a light daypack to carry items (water bottle/snack, journal/pen/pencil, plastic bag/cushion for sit-spot, etc.) is recommended.  The class is limited to 15 people.

Article of interest:    The benefits of ‘awe walks’ as published in the American Psychological Assoc (APA) Journal:

https://doi.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Femo0000876

Mary P. Guerrera, M.D. is Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine and Director of Integrative Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where she enjoys teaching medical students and residents.  A life-long contemplative and explorer of ways of knowing/healing, she has developed and taught Mind-Body-Spirit classes at UConn med school.  Dr. Guerrera’s honorarium to offer this event will be donated to the UConn Foundation to support holistic, nature-based curricula for medical students.

Photo is by Henry Lord