” … names, good names, well used – can help us see and they help us care. We find it hard to love what we cannot give a name to. And what we do not love we will not save.”
– Robert Macfarlane, author of The Lost Words
How do we remain joyfully engaged with nature while living with the realities of the climate crisis? How do we take stock of our roles, and see our way forward, when the actions of one person seem so small against a global task? Consider joining us for Wildness, Enchantment, and Hope as we invite these and other questions. This online weekend retreat explores ways to enrich our relationship with nature. To discover the enchantment of speaking aloud the names of creatures, plants, and landscapes in danger of being lost forever. To revel in the gifts of small things.
Bringing an open-hearted love of nature back to life through the power of small and whole group conversation, poetry, images, and music. We will offer time for personal reflection, and encourage participants to spend time outside. We’ll follow the Courage & Renewal® approach to create a welcoming, caring, and trustworthy space.
We hope this retreat gives us a space to examine our roles in both ecological breakdown and renewal. Wildness, Enchantment, and Hope: Deepening our Engagement with Nature holds an opportunity to navigate a shifting landscape with renewed energy and joy. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Center for Courage & Renewal and its facilitators do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
