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My passion is to bring humans and nature together for personal and planetary well-being.

14/12/2025

Good blessed morning. What a gift to wake to the snow, an invitation for this to be a day of rest, of quiet, of insulation from the noise.

As I step outside, I wonder what the squirrels think of the snow… do they delight in it the way that we do?

Or the birds, puffing their feathers to twice their size, or so it seems.

And what about the deer that just crossed the road in front of me? Its hooves meeting the hard surface of snow on pavement back into the soft surface of brush.

What does the deer make of the snow? Does it feel refreshing? Does it feel vulnerable against the white landscape?

Somehow, the animals of the land find a way to forage and take refuge.

And as for the snow—for now, the magic of its embrace. For later, the magic of its melting. Like time on a branch, drip for drop, finding its way to sky again. Or so the cycle goes.

Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow.

07/12/2025

Good morning. When you wake up to the glittering grass and feel the sun rising over your shoulder as you look up at the moon setting – realizing it is the sun reflecting back on itself.

29/11/2025

Lovely forest bathing session at the Florence Griswold Museum this morning. Chilly and breezy, the beech leaves shushed with the wind, the crows called from the bend in the river inviting us to see where we could not see, the sun shined through the fallen leaves aglow—the many shades of brown revealing many shades of green and the slight scent of a magnolia leaf. 🍂

Roses holding tight to their buds, a few fully flushed and blushed against the otherwise dormant splendor of the garden. What's holding on and what's letting go, what is already in waiting below. 🌸

We enjoyed a forest tea by the river where the water flows and the ducks follow over in formation. A serendipitous send off. 💚

Stay tuned for more walks at Flo Gris in 2026!

26/11/2025

May we pause in gratitude for all that we have been given—earth, sky, sea, friends, and family—this day, and everyday. 🍂

Happy Thanksgiving to those of you who celebrate. 🍁

23/11/2025

When you reach down to pick up a leaf, hold it to the sky, and discover there’s a heart just waiting for you. 💚

Sending forest love your way. Happy Sunday. ☀️

16/11/2025

Good morning. The geese are quiet here as the fog hangs low in the valley-the breath of the pond made visible as the sun presses through the blanket of clouds, this waking up, this waking up.

Happy Sunday! ☀️

02/11/2025

In all her glory! Happy Sunday everyone. 🍁☀️

24/10/2025

Now. 🌈😍

21/10/2025

When you know you've found home. Nearly missed by a delivery truck and hugging the yellow line, I scooped up what looked like a small stone with ridges on its back. Upon closer inspection, it was a baby snapping turtle. The pond was only a few more feet away, so with the "hand of God" as I call it, I walked it over to the edge, not sure how to secure my footing in the soft dense plants and lower it down.

Turtle's little head came out at the same speed as its feet - slow and steady, checking for safety. As I held it in my hand, it took a look around, then turned around, walked up my hand and peered over the edge. Home!

A strong instinct for water once they hatch, this little one was so excited it leapt off my hand faster than I could catch it. I can only hope it is swimming free, getting ready to hunker down for winter and emerge next spring. Another beautiful life in this world. 🐢💚

22/09/2025

Today marks the autumn equinox, a time of cosmic equanimity, a pause, a balance point between the light and dark, between day and night.

A time when we welcome in the earth element, all this solid and stable, all that is grounding. We know this in our bodies as our bones, muscle, flesh, teeth…and through the earth as trees, mountains, rocks, and soil.

Take in a deep breath and release a slow exhale, allowing your body to be held by the earth, supported through the earth element. To know that you are held in the balance of this day and everyday.

If you are looking for ways to celebrate, here are a few ideas:

🍁Walk Among the Turning Leaves: Step outside and notice what is changing—the leaves above and below, the cooler air, the angle of light, the birds in the sky. Let nature’s rhythm guide you into a slower pace, a pause, and a being with.

🕯️Light and Shadow: As night falls, light a candle to mark the transition of the seasons. A reminder of the necessary balance of things—an invitation to let go of what is finished and welcome what is to come—a light to carry forward for the darker months ahead.

🍎Gather the Harvest: Prepare your favorite foods that carry the richness of the earth— apples, grains, or squash. Savor the meal slowly, honoring the abundance and nourishment for mind, body, and spirit.

Equinox blessing to you dear one! 🌎 🙏☀️

21/09/2025

In honor of the upcoming autumn equinox, we celebrated among the fields and forests of Pleasant Valley Preserve, taking in the warmth of the sun, leaning into the trees, watching the many dragonflies flit about the meadow like glitter in the sky, listening to the song of insects and the beat of a woodpecker, these rhythms of the land that so often fall to the background, we brought forward through attention, curiosity, and joy. 🌼

So close to the stillpoint of the equinox tomorrow, the meadow felt as if time had stopped as the breeze gently rustled the leaves of trees. We listened as we wove wreaths of goldenrod, sumac, and aster, abundant and fading blooms in the balance, grateful for it all. 🍁 🙏☀️

16/09/2025

Gorgeous forest bathing session over the weekend at the Florence Griswold Museum. The weather doesn't get much better than this. The light is beginning to soften across the land and river; a few leaves, now fallen, speckle the paths as we watch the golden colors drift to the ground. The squirrels are busy gathering, hiding, and eating nuts. The garden is releasing a heavenly aroma that moves from earthy to floral all in the turn of a corner, and a few apples remain on the orchard trees—bright red gems, a reminder of summer's blossom and the magic of pollination. 🐝 🍎🐿️

We enjoyed tea under the Pepperidge tree while two cormorants hung out sunning themselves on a nearby log along the river's shore. Life is good. 💚

Next walk at Flo Gris: November 29 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Please see website for details.

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Awaken the Forest Within is a nature-connection practice that reconnects humans to nature. Founded in 2019 by Regan Stacey, an environmentalist and artist, the practice offers transformational nature-connected experiences designed to help individuals discover their inner nature as a pathway to healing.

Forest Bathing: As a Forest Therapy Guide certified through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, Regan facilitates public forest bathing walks as well as private sessions for individuals and groups. Designed to tap into the restorative health benefits of being in nature, forest bathing offers a respite from the demands of modern life, while deepening our connection with the natural world.

Nature-based Life Coaching: Regan’s foundation in forest therapy carries over to her work as a nature-based life coach. She deeply believes in the power of nature and the power we have within ourselves to heal– mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually– and the power to awaken to our purpose in this life.

Retreats: Awaken the Forest Within periodically hosts retreats from Soul Day get-a-ways to Art and Nature immersions and more. Please check the website for upcoming offerings.