The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees:
Insights from Our Elders

You've heard that the trees are speaking to each other...

but what are they saying to us?

Examine the science and Spirit of the forest to explore the ancient wisdom trees offer us for deep connections with each other and Earth.

Explore lessons from our tree elders, such as:

How to survive and thrive
The importance of living in community
Loss, resilience, renewal, and gratitude
Living in the light, dark and in-between times

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From the first week of this program, not only have I noticed trees, I have noticed and been more aware of the other beings in nature. Similar to the favorite book, Braiding Sweetgrass, this program braids together the knowledge of science, spiritual teachings, and personal experience.

- Evie W.

OVERVIEW

The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees is offered in Guided and Self-Guided formats.

Both include 6 sessions containing a beautifully-filmed 15-20 minute video and a spiritual practice around a specific theme. In the Guided version, typically offered each fall, participants are invited to meet weekly to engage with guides Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy, as well as each other, to further explore each session.

Cracking Open

Collaboration & Communion

Light & Dark

Bearing Witness

Hope & Healing

Gratitude & Reciprocity

Session Themes

Special Event

In addition to our online options this year, this program will be offered as a weekend retreat October 10 - 13, 2024 at Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina! Learn More

Self-Guided

Open Now

Engage with the six themed sessions, with videos and spiritual practices, at your own pace.

All materials, including closing and additional resources, are available to you immediately and remain open to you for 12 weeks.

Course fee: $95

Please contact us with any sign-up issues.

Guided

Oct 16 - Nov 20, 2024

Add the experience of community and guided discussions with the course authors in this structured 6-week format.

Join an online discussion each Wednesday evening with Beth, Leah and other participants to engage in deep communal reflection on the week's material. (Held 7 - 8:30pm ET. Recordings available.)

Course fee: $145

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We would love to help you offer a special experience to your community.

It is always the Center's goal to make our programming accessible. If you find that finances are a barrier please contact us for scholarship information.

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YOUR GUIDES

Bringing decades of spiritual and ecological training, leadership, and beautiful filmmaking to this provocative course.

Guides

Beth Norcross

Beth is educated in forestry, eco-theology and spirituality and is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Spirituality in Nature, where she has led numerous spiritual deepening programs in nature.

Leah Rampy

Leah brings extensive experience in leading contemplative programs, retreats and pilgrimages; she is the founder of and guide for Church of the Wild Two Rivers.

Jane Pittman

Jane is an award-winning director, cinematographer and editor based in Washington, D.C. Her films have appeared on PBS and in film festivals throughout the world.