WALKING IN THE WONDER OF AUTUMN…
There is a delight in every step when you walk in autumn's wonder... As the world transitions from the warm embrace of summer to the gentle chill of fall, the beauty that unfolds beneath your [...]
DEER MAGIC IN THE WILDWOOD…
I startled a large deer on the trail today. He didn’t scamper very far away, maybe fifteen feet, and for a few moments, we just sat there and stared at each other. Luckily, I had [...]
HAVE YOU HEARD THE PHRASE “HIKE YOUR OWN HIKE?”
Walking as a Sacred Path… Have you heard the phrase “Hike your own hike?” It is one of those phrases that make a lot of sense when you first hear it, and then it becomes [...]
WALKING AS A SACRED PRACTICE IS A MAGICAL PORTAL
Walking as a Sacred Practice… The Art of Slowing Down My pace quickens as I make my way to the trailhead. And the very moment I step one foot into the forest… whoosh! I am [...]
MAGIC IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS!
There is something so magical about walking through the Great Smoky Mountains in early Spring... The crisp, clear streams, endless views, amazing wildflower displays, dark skies, and a special last night at Mt. LeConte Lodge. [...]
THE MAGICAL CURE FOR SEASONAL “MULLIGRUBS!”
Do you ever get the “mulligrubs” on the gray, dismal days of late fall and winter? This was a word my grandmother used to say. Even without defining it, I think the word mulligrubs perfectly expresses [...]
40 MAGICAL MILES IN THE UWHARRIE MOUNTAINS!
The Three Rivers Land Trust, the Uwharrie Mountain Trail Club, and many wonderful volunteers make this 4-day backpacking "thruhike" a truly spectacular event! They truly spoil us with cookouts, snacks, cold drinks, [...]
YAY! I AM OFFICIALLY A LEAVE NO TRACE MASTER EDUCATOR!
I am delighted to announce the completion of my Leave No Trace Master Educator Course! Since finishing my trainer course several years ago, I have contemplated furthering my Leave No Trace (LNT) education, and I [...]
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME REAL PERUVIAN MAGIC???
If you’re a nature lover drawn to the Magic and Mystery of life who is ready to discover new and amazing sacred tools to confidently step into your power, join us for a unique [...]
THE ART OF SLOWING DOWN
The Art of Slowing Down People ask me all the time, “What is WildWood Magic?” And although I have at least a thousand things to say about it, the phrase “The Art of Slowing [...]
THE WALKING AS A SACRED PATH WILDERNESS RETREAT WAS A HUGE HIT!!
Combining the Magic of the WildWood and practical skills has been my goal for as long as I can remember. I have created my own version of "Leave No [...]
LET’S TAKE A WALK AND CELEBRATE EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY!
Let's take a Walk... and celebrate Earth Day every day! Here are some of the gorgeous waterfalls at Stone Mountain State Park in Roaring Gap, NC. Enjoy! xoCollin https://vimeo.com/702686102
HONORING MOTHER EARTH ON “EARTH DAY!”
On Earth Day (this Friday, April 22nd), many think of groups coming together to clean up trails, pick up trash along the roadside, and participate in a myriad of other environmental service projects. (Yay!! Thank [...]
WALKING AS A SACRED PATH WILDERNESS RETREAT!
Walking as a Sacred Path Wilderness Retreat: The pure beauty of wilderness blended with sacred movement, magical rituals, and personal transformation… Is your soul calling for a profoundly healing, spiritual experience in nature, in [...]
UWHARRIE TRAIL, HERE I COME!
I am heading out in a few days to hike the 40-mile Uwharrie National Recreational Trail (UNRT). I am thrilled to be exploring a new trail in a completely unfamiliar area! Investigating new places is [...]
MEANDERING DOWN THE PATH…
Lately, I have been examining my {nearly default} state of feeling like I’m in a hurry. This feels like a learned pattern/habit from times when it felt appropriate ...or even desirable to always be in [...]
WHAT IS WILDWOOD MAGIC?
What is Wildwood Magic? The Wild Wood is an enchanted place where we take our physical body for a simple walk in the woods and are, in turn, gifted with nothing less than a most [...]
A WALK IN THE WILDWOOD… [A COASTAL N.C. EVENT]
A Walk in the WildWood is an intimate, wilderness adventure complete with a powerful Fire Ceremony and homemade Chai in the enchanted forest… $47 per person *A half-day, Guided Walk in the WildWood, [...]
IMBOLC MEDITATION: MIDWAY FROM WINTER SOLSTICE TO SPRING EQUINOX
Happy Imbolc 2021! Imbolc, February 2nd, represents the time midway between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Other names for Imbolc include Candlemas and St. Brigit’s Day, a celebration of the Celtic Goddess. It has [...]
3 STEPS TO BEING FULLY CALM & RELAXED WHILE HIKING ALONE
Have you wanted to experience the peace and solitude of an enchanted forest but have been too afraid to go by yourself? Many people are conflicted about this, but there are simple ways to move [...]
HIKING THE 288-MILE BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL!
I did a thing! I just completed a 288-mile hike on the Benton MacKaye Trail! My journey on the BMT has been a full and magical lifetime, in and of itself. A lifetime filled with [...]
BACKPACKING ON THE BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL
Hello Friends! I am getting so excited about my next backpacking adventure! I am currently preparing for a hike through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), on the Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT). It is [...]
A MEDITATION EXPERIMENT: WALKING WITH AWARENESS
Would you like to participate in a meditation experiment? I have created a variety of fun and healing sacred meditation practices that I would love to share with you as "Mystery Meditations." If you [...]
WHAT MAGIC HAVE YOU SEEN TODAY?
It all begins with intention. If our intention is to become more aware, we will begin to notice things we may not have otherwise seen. We are receiving guidance through signs, symbols, and occurrences all [...]
WHAT IS WALKING AS A SACRED PRACTICE?
So, what is Walking as a Sacred Practice, anyway? Truly being present in nature is opening to receive all of the healing, all of the answers, and all the guidance we need at any given [...]
BRIGHT BLUE SKIES AND COLORFUL LEAVES MAKE FOR LOVELY WALKS!
HIking in the Blue Ridge Mountains Although there are things about every season I love and look forward to, there is something about fall that just thrills me beyond measure...Every. Single. Year. When [...]
ARE YOU READY TO FEEL LIKE YOU CAN DO ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING??
Many people are looking for ways to add more self-confidence, self-reliance, and better health to their lives. Although there are many ways to do this, few are as rewarding as spending time in nature scratching [...]
Stress Is A Killer! Here Is The Cure…🥾
STRESS!!! It is truly a killer these days! I believe it is super important to find tools to help us when we feel overwhelmed. When I am stressed...I go for a walk. Seriously. It truly [...]
SHINRIN-YOKU: THE JAPANESE ART AND SCIENCE OF FOREST BATHING
Have you heard of Forest Bathing? Shinrin-yoku means “taking in the forest through our senses,” according to Dr. Qing Li, Chairman of the Japanese Society for Forest Medicine. He goes on to say that, [...]