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Nature and Forest Therapy
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Immerse Yourself in Nature on 716 Appalachian Acres

Welcome to Just Love Forest, nestled in the serene town of Poetry, Georgia. In a time of deep disconnection, we believe there is no more important work than rekindling our relationship with nature and remembering its wisdom.*Our vibrant forest community is dedicated to sustainability, healing, and fostering a profound connection with the land.

Our 716-acre Appalachian preserve invites you to roam freely, immersing yourself in the beauty and rhythm of the natural world. At the heart of our ethos is forest therapy, inspired by the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku. This gentle practice awakens all your senses, guiding you through the forest with a series of open-ended "invitations" that allow you to experience nature in your own way.

We offer monthly community gatherings, wholesome retreats, and green burial grounds—each designed to help you deepen your connection with the land and yourself. Our private forest is open to the public for short visits, and for those seeking an extended stay, we offer membership options that provide deeper access to this special place.

There is no single path to connection, only the one you walk with presence and curiosity. Whether you seek solitude, renewal, or shared experience, the forest is here, waiting to welcome you home.

Monthly Community Weekends

Beyond forest therapy, Just Love Forest embraces a holistic approach to well-being and environmental stewardship through our monthly community weekends.

• Friday Meditation Overnight: Find inner peace and clarity through our guided meditation sessions, designed to foster mindfulness and connection in the tranquility of the forest. Learn more by clicking here.

• Saturday Service Days: Participate in our community efforts to nurture and preserve the forest, a hands-on opportunity to contribute to sustainability and learn about ecological conservation. Learn more by clicking here.

• Saturday Overnight Sound and Song Circle: Join us under the stars for vibrant drum circles, sounds baths, community singing and instruments of all kinds - a communal celebration of rhythm, music, and the spirit of the forest. Learn more by clicking here.

• Sunday Forest Therapy Days: Experience the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, where we take small groups through the forest. Expect a restorative Sunday slowly connecting to nature using all your senses: touch, taste, sounds and intuition. Learn more by clicking here.

  Wholesome Retreats

We also invite you to explore our array of day experiences and retreats open to the public, each designed to enrich your connection with nature and community. Immerse yourself in nature with retreats designed for deep connection, renewal, and self-discovery. From forest therapy and foraging to intimacy, vision quests, and unique seasonal gatherings, each experience offers space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect.

Join us for a weekend or a day retreat and rediscover the beauty of presence, community, and nature’s wisdom.

Explore all upcoming retreats: www.justloveforest.com/events.

Green Burial Grounds

Honor life’s sacred cycle with natural, eco-friendly burial at Just Love Forest. Our Green Burial Grounds - Bhakti Mountain Summit, the Sacred Forest and Circle of Paws for our beloved pets, offers a peaceful, sustainable way to return to the earth, free from embalming and synthetic materials, allowing the land to remain wild and thriving.

Through our "Becoming the Forest" offering, we provide a meaningful space for remembrance, reflection, and reconnection with nature. Here, burial is not an end, but a return—a seamless merging with the forest, where life continues to grow.

Learn more and join free tours at www.justloveforest.com/greenburial.

Support our Work Through Membership

For those seeking a deeper bond with Just Love Forest, membership opens the door to private forest access, including overnight stays, and the opportunity to join our green burial community memorial garden. This initiative offers members a way to leave a lasting legacy that honors the cycle of life and the beauty of nature.

Whether you're drawn to the forest for a day of calming forest therapy, a meditative retreat, or the joy of building with earth, Just Love Forest offers a sanctuary where you can find peace, joy, and connection. Join us in Poetry, Georgia, and let the forest guide you to a place of renewal and inspiration.