Need a reset and some time in nature? Let's get outside and slow down...together!
Saturday, May 16th | 9:00–11:00 AM | Stonehouse Pond
One of the most common requests on the Gathering boards have been slowing down in nature. People have asked for someone to go hiking or walking in the woods, a place to meditate and enjoy nature, so this May, we're creating this new offering to solve just that!
Join Brittany Carr, Certified Forest Therapy Guide of Rooting in Nature, in collaboration with Give & Gather, for a peaceful morning outdoors on Saturday, May 16 from 9–11am.
This guided Forest Bathing experience offers a chance to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with nature through gentle, mindful invitations. In a world that often feels busy and overwhelming, taking mindful time outside can reduce stress and gently support your overall well-being. Sharing this experience in community can deepen that sense of connection, reminding us that we’re not alone, and that something shifts when we gather and share space.
We’ll conclude with herbal tea and relaxed time to reflect and chat, creating space to settle and transition back into your day. Whether you’re new to the practice or simply craving time outdoors, this is an opportunity to pause, breathe, and reset in a supportive community setting. No experience needed.
Free to attend but registration is required.
Donations welcome. Suggested donation: $10–$25
Stonehouse Pond Trail
This hike is relatively easy but will be on uneven ground and has a bit of an incline at times. Please ensure that you are comfortable with this terrain before signing up.
Length: 1.4 miles out-and-back
Difficulty: Beginner
Elevation Gain: 190 feet (+50 feet on return)
Elevation: 381' (pond) and 533' (ledge)igning
What to Bring
Dress for the weather in layers
Wear sturdy shoes or boots and long socks
Bring water and something comfortable to sit on
Optional: Backpack, journal, sunglasses, hat, snacks
Community Agreements
Come as you are
Bring your whole self. All of you is welcome here.
Engage how you need
Join in, take a break, or simply observe. Move at your own pace.
Respect the location and each other
Tend to this place & the people with gentleness, gratitude & care.
Make space for all
Come as you are and take this time to do what you need & let others show up as they are and how they need.
Sponsor & Host
This gathering is made possible through the sponsorship of Making Space Consulting, which is honored to help create spaces of connection and care during times of need. We believe that when the world feels heavy, showing up for each other becomes a form of resistance
Thank you for holding space for connection, nourishment, and collective joy.