Reconnecting with Nature as Medicine
September 4-6, 2021
September 4-6, 2021
Drop in to experiential medicine with us at a rural autumn retreat! Join us in the quiet of the woods and on the water on the Canadian shield, and explore your reciprocal relationship with nature in a deeply personal way. Be guided through a weekend of workshops designed to reconnect us to the land, the water, and the air. Remember how to use nature immersion to activate your vis, and reawaken your commitment to steward the most foundational medicine.
When: Labour Day long weekend (Saturday, September 4 to Monday, September 6)
Where: On a 10-acre wilderness setting north of Gananoque (3 hours from Toronto) with space for hiking in a mature forest, herb walks, swimming, etc.
How much: Thrive is generously sponsoring this program; the cost to each participant is $75.
How many: In order to walk gently on the land, we will be capping this weekend at 15 participants. If there is sufficient interest, we will explore the possibility of offering a second opportunity this fall.
Why: Time in nature has been shown to benefit many domains of health:
One of the main tenets of the weekend is relationship building, which yields benefits in terms of social connection, trust, and a sense of purpose and place, all critical to well-being. We strive to create a harmonious, safe, and open environment for learning and growing as a cohesive group. Living the principles of health is an important part of being an effective healer, and we encourage students to explore what that means for them on the retreat, as individuals, and as a group.
When: Labour Day long weekend (Saturday, September 4 to Monday, September 6)
Where: On a 10-acre wilderness setting north of Gananoque (3 hours from Toronto) with space for hiking in a mature forest, herb walks, swimming, etc.
How much: Thrive is generously sponsoring this program; the cost to each participant is $75.
How many: In order to walk gently on the land, we will be capping this weekend at 15 participants. If there is sufficient interest, we will explore the possibility of offering a second opportunity this fall.
Why: Time in nature has been shown to benefit many domains of health:
- Psycho-emotional relaxation and reduced stress.
- Improved mood.
- Increased focus and cognition.
- Greater physical movement.
One of the main tenets of the weekend is relationship building, which yields benefits in terms of social connection, trust, and a sense of purpose and place, all critical to well-being. We strive to create a harmonious, safe, and open environment for learning and growing as a cohesive group. Living the principles of health is an important part of being an effective healer, and we encourage students to explore what that means for them on the retreat, as individuals, and as a group.
