Experiences to connect with nature, community, and self in New York's Hudson Valley and online

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Step Away from the Day-to-Day

Guided nature therapy experiences to slow down, reconnect, and experience the living world in a different way

Welcome

I’m glad you’ve stopped by, and now that you’re here, I invite you to join me for a guided nature therapy walk. No outdoor expertise required, just a willingness to step outside and get curious about what’s already here.

Rooted in presence, connection, and shared experience, nature therapy practices offer space to step outside the usual pace of everyday life and reconnect with yourself, others, and the more-than-human world.

Quiet observations, shared laughter, muddy paths, a surprise moment of wonder, a curious squirrel appearance, an unexpectedly emotional encounter with a very, very old tree... you never quite know what might emerge during a nature therapy experience. Are you ready to find out?

Learn More about Nature Therapy
Wooden bridge through tall grasses and trees.
Wooden bridge through tall grasses and trees.

"If you ever find yourself feeling restless or craving novelty and freedom, I would highly recommend participating in a Nature Therapy Walk! It's an excellent way to connect with yourself and open up to your surroundings in a meaningful way, and to see things in a new light. I was lucky enough to do this activity in a beautiful outdoor setting which only added to the experience. I plan to keep practicing some of what I learned in my weekly life if I can!"

- Daniella, Virtual Walk Participant

Woodcut of a leaf.
Woodcut of a leaf.
Woodcut of a flower.
Woodcut of a flower.

Offerings

Whether you are looking for a single opportunity to slow down or hoping to build a more sustained practice of relating more intentionally to the world around you, there are a variety of ways to participate. Join a public walk, take part in an ongoing practice, or bring a custom experience to your group, organization, or gathering.

Explore Ways to Participate
Dirt path through a dark forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Dirt path through a dark forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Public Walks

Nature therapy walks open to anyone and offered both in-person and virtually.

A bench beneath trees in a garden.
A bench beneath trees in a garden.
Ongoing Practices

Opportunities for a repeated, shared nature therapy experiences.

A woman sitting at a bench overlooking a lake at sunset.
A woman sitting at a bench overlooking a lake at sunset.
Custom Experiences

Nature therapy tailored to your group, organization, or event.

"I wholeheartedly recommend this walk, it is a truly welcoming, profound, and transformative experience . . . and the guide knows exactly how to lead and accompany you without ever interfering with your personal journey of discovery. I am extremely satisfied!"

- Mercedes, Virtual Walk Participant (testimonial translated from the original Spanish)

Woodcut of a branch with leaves.
Woodcut of a branch with leaves.
Woodcut of a flower.
Woodcut of a flower.

Upcoming

Ready to jump right in? Wonderful! Explore upcoming walks and ongoing practices to find one that fits your schedule.

Offerings reflect seasonal rhythms, local landscapes, and opportunities for shared practice throughout the year.

Each gathering is an invitation to step outside of the day-to-day and spend intentional time in relationship with yourself, others, and the living world. I look forward to sharing time outdoors with you sometime soon.

Join an Upcoming Experience

Moments

Nature therapy is often made up of small, quiet moments of curiosity and connection that can be difficult to fully capture in words. Here are a few glimpses of guided walks, shared practice, minute details, muddy boots, changing seasons, and time spent outdoors together.

White ball on green concrete
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Woman with flowers in her hair
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Raindrops in blue background
Plant leaves in white background
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White rose in a ping background
White ball on green concrete
Yellow and red gradient background
Plant leaves in white background
Woman with flowers in her hair
White and gray ovals
White rose in a ping background
Raindrops in blue background
Dark blue background with black curves
Sara Danford

Offering experiences to connect with nature, community, and self in New York's Hudson Valley and online worldwide.

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