WHAT’S SO SCARY ABOUT THE WOODS?

Why have the woods traditionally been portrayed as a dark and scary place? Timeless fairytales of old often feature the deep, dark forest where who only knows what is lurking […]

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 […]

WALKING AS A SACRED PATH WILDERNESS WEEKEND RETREAT

Walking as a Sacred Path Wilderness Retreat: Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1, 2022. The pure beauty of wilderness blended with sacred movement, magical rituals, and personal transformation…   […]

FINDING THE ORDER IN CHAOS!

I just returned from a three-day backpacking trip in my all-time favorite wilderness area. The weather was absolutely stellar, I got to hike with a dear, old friend, and I […]

BACKPACKING AS A SACRED PRACTICE RETREAT: (BOOKED)

SORRY, THIS EVENT IS BOOKED You are cordially invited to a most magical and transformational backpacking adventure…. Backpacking as a Sacred Practice 7-day Retreat  Everything you need to know to […]

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 […]

NEW BOOK LAUNCH: WILDWOOD MAGIC!

I have no doubt that WildWood Magic: A Guide to Walking as Sacred Path will help many people find the magic of walking in nature. The launch and publication date is Wednesday, […]

A WALK IN THE WILDWOOD (Coastal NC 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 […]

LEAVE NO TRACE: BE A KEEPER OF THE LAND

The “Leave No Trace” Center for Outdoor Ethics has a mission to protect the outdoors by educating and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. Leave No Trace (LNT) promotes low-impact […]

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 […]

THE BLESSING WITHIN CHAOS…

Go outside and take a walk!

“EVERYTHING IS CANCELLED.” I have been hearing myself say this repeatedly, in awe actually, as I process what is actually going on in the world… Or at least my perception […]

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 […]

BACKPACKING ON THE COOSA BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL

This was a really intense hike for me!  Of course I would probably say that after every backpacking trip, but rarely do I walk away from a backpacking trip… in […]