Rooting Resilience Retreat

Root yourself in nature and gain tools to guide others.


Hope Reimagined
Hope Reimagined
5.0 (7)

3 x 8 hours Location Occidental Experience size 5 to 40 guests   $500 - $1,200 ($500 for Commuter Ticket; $950 for Shared Accommodations & Meals; $1,200 for Single Accommodations)

Step into a two-day immersive retreat at the stunning Alliance Redwoods Conference Center in Northern California, where you’ll experience the science and practice of nature connection firsthand. This training and retreat offers practical tools grounded in neuroscience, somatic awareness, and environmental psychology—but more importantly, it offers space to reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the natural world.
Whether you're an educator, healer, leader, or simply someone looking to bring more nature and resiliency into your life or work, you’ll leave with renewed clarity, tangible skills, and a deeper sense of connection. Join us in one of the most beautiful places in Northern California and return grounded, inspired, and ready to support well-being through nature.
Retreat Flow
We begin our journey in the afternoon, arriving at the beautiful Alliance Redwoods Conference Center and coming together to build an intentional community. Surrounded by towering trees and tranquil trails, we’ll connect with the land and one another, setting the foundation for a meaningful shared experience.
Each morning begins with an optional sunrise movement or meditation practice, followed by a nourishing, healthy breakfast. Mornings are dedicated to grounding in theory and exploring the science behind nature connection. After a wholesome lunch, we shift into experiential practice—engaging with the land through guided invitations and sensory-based activities.
Evenings offer spaciousness: enjoy creative arts sessions, connect in small groups, or take quiet time alone to reflect and recharge amid the beauty of the redwoods. On our final morning, we gather once more to integrate our experience, share insights, and close the retreat with intention and care.
You’ll leave with a deeper connection to yourself, to nature, and to a community of others on a similar path—renewed, inspired, and equipped with practices to carry forward.
What you'll get
Forest Therapy Hub Nature Connection Certification
CEUs for MFT, MSW & LPCC
Both theory and practice
Community
Knowledge required
Open to all skill levels
What to bring
Curiosity
Linens for accommodations (linens are available for an additional fee)
Layers for all weather
Notebook
Session repeats

This experience series runs over 3 consecutive days.

Location

Alliance Redwood Conference Center - Alliance Redwoods Conference, Bohemian Highway, Occidental, CA

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Hope Reimagined
Hope Reimagined

5.0 (7)
female Women-owned

Nature has always been a place of healing and wellness for me. From the very start of my career as a school-based mental health clinician, I brought nature into my work with youth and families—whether through outdoor sessions, sensory exploration, or simply creating space to pause and breathe outside. During the most intense parts of the COVID-19 lockdown, I turned to nature daily to ground myself, and that’s when I discovered the Forest Therapy Hub. I trained with people from around the world and, in 2022, was invited to become a trainer myself. That experience deepened my belief in the power of nature to connect us—not only to the best parts of ourselves but also to one another. It’s that connection that fuels my passion every day.
Teaching is an act of hope. I love creating spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with their senses, and remember that they belong—both to the natural world and to a larger human story of resilience and care. Watching people light up when they feel that sense of connection is what keeps me coming back.
Most people don’t realize that nature connection doesn’t require a remote forest or hours of free time. Some of the most profound shifts happen in just 15 minutes under a tree in your neighborhood or noticing the wind on your skin between meetings. I also bring a trauma-informed lens to this work, which means our experiences are always rooted in safety, choice, and compassion. And a fun fact? I’ve guided walks in the middle of busy urban schoolyards and still seen kids drop into deep presence—proof that nature connection can happen anywhere.

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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