Embrace Your Inner Warrior:
Wellness Retreat for Women

A weekend dedicated to nurturing your confidence, courage, and feminine power. Join Zelda Hotaling and Ami Jean Aubin as we explore the essence of the female warrior archetype through engaging activities and deep self-discovery. This exclusive experience is designed for women who seek to reconnect with their higher selves and explore their inner strength.

May 29-31, 2026

Berkshire Mountains in Hawley, MA

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Nature Medicine Foundation in partnership with Adventure East

FOREST BATHING: MINDFULNESS IN NATURE

Unplug for a few hours and take a rejuvenating stroll through the forest. This is a gentle and mindful outdoor experience that will allow you to connect deeply to the healing powers of nature.

NATURE MEDICINE: FOREST RETREAT AT TEMENOS

Join us for some much-needed rest and time spent connecting in nature. Gather with like-minded community at the magical Temenos Retreat Center, where the spirit is able to unfold. Some much-needed tree time may be just what your soul is searching for. This experience can bring rejuvenation, healing, and insight. Become better acquainted with the natural world and allow the healing powers of the forest into your heart.

YOGA IN NATURE

This is an all-levels restorative yoga experience in a beautiful and serene location. Enjoy the sounds, sights, and smells of nature through an embodied exploration of mindfulness, movement, breath, and the senses. Immerse yourself in the flower-filled gardens and natural surroundings as your guide takes you through a reflective exploration of both internal and external landscape. This experience will include 75 min restorative yoga class and conclude with a mindful walk in nature. Immersion in the natural world or Forest Bathing practice is known to boost your immune system and lower stress hormones. You will build strength, flexibility, and self-awareness while deepening your appreciation for our local forests and reaping the mind-body health benefits of nature and community.

ARCHERY EXPERIENCES

Discover the art of archery in a beginner-friendly course. These two-hour programs will begin with the fundamentals of archery practice. Learn a bit about the historical significance of archery through the ages and how mindfulness can become a part of this practice. Begin to feel how you might draw up your warrior spirit!

INDIGENOUS BARK BASKET MAKING WORKSHOP

The culture of the indigenous people of the Northeast Woodlands is a culture influenced by bark (much like the culture of indigenous people of the Western Plains is a culture influenced by the bison).  In the Northeast Woodlands region, bark was used to make a diverse range of items such as canoes, wigwams, baby carriers and memory scrolls as well as harvesting and storing containers. In this half day course, you will create your own indigenous container using harvested ash bark, that you will sew together with spruce root and finish with a red willow rim. This authentic indigenous experience will be led by Jennifer Lee, an independent student of the history and culture of the indigenous people of the Northeast Woodlands.  Jennifer is a member of the Northern Narragansets – a tribe yet to be recognized by state and federal authorities.

2025-26 Mindful Outdoor Programming in collaboration with
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health

Exploring Your True Nature:
Breathwork and the Outdoors
October 29-31

The Rewilding Summit:
Livestream Experience
November 6-9

Deep Nature Connection:
Hiking, Yoga and Mindfulness
December 26-28

Kripalu Outdoors:
Snowshoeing and Yoga
January 23-25
February 13-16

Featured Programming
The Art of Mindful Wildlife Tracking
February 5-8

Yoga Summer Camp
June 14-19

Kripalu Outdoors:
Summer Solstice Retreat
June 19-21

Kripalu Faculty Bio and Registration

Mindful Wildlife Tracking

Explore the outdoors while getting better acquainted with the beings we share the land with. This tracking program will teach you the basics of identifying wildlife track and sign. We will sharpen our nature awareness and mindfulness practice, learning how to read animal clues. Interpreting the stories left behind by the more than human world can lead to a deeper understanding of our interconnected nature. Join us on a gentle exploration of the wild world.

The Mindful Art of Winter Wildlife Tracking at Kripalu:
with Ami Jean Aubin and Micah Mortali
February 5-8

Mindful Winter Tracking:
Intro to Wildlife Tracking for Adults
January 11
February 1

Trustees Notchview: Family Wildlife Tracking
January 18
February 18

Eco-therapy

small group or private sessions:

Eco-therapy offers a deeply personalized approach to reconnecting with nature for healing and growth. Whether it’s mindful walks through the forest, grounding exercises by the water, or guided reflections under the open sky, these sessions help cultivate resilience, clarity, and emotional balance. By immersing yourself in the natural world, you tap into its wisdom—finding restoration, insight, and a renewed sense of belonging.

Eco-therapy offers a range of benefits that nurture both

mental and physical well-being:

Reduced stress & anxiety – Time in nature helps lower cortisol levels, promoting relaxation and emotional balance.

Improved mood – Natural environments have been shown to enhance feelings of happiness and reduce symptoms of depression.

Enhanced focus & clarity – Connecting with nature can sharpen cognitive function and improve problem-solving skills.

Increased resilience – Spending time outdoors fosters adaptability, patience, and a stronger sense of self.

Strengthened connection to self & community – Eco-therapy nurtures a sense of belonging, deepening relationships with nature and others.

Boosted physical health – Gentle movement, fresh air, and sunlight contribute to better overall health and vitality.

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Eco-Therapy

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