MINDFUL NATURE ART DAY

 Rediscover your creativity during forest therapy on 716 pristine acres at Just Love Forest. This special day of accessible nature art will be on Sunday, November 10th, 2024 from 10:30am to 6pm. 

As children, we were given art materials and we created without knowing what the finished product would be. We were free with our creativity. Somewhere along the way, many begin to feel that creating art is not worth their time if it is not a career or a major hobby. Mindfully engaging in art journaling and eco-art can be used for relaxation, self-expression, as a way to navigate through challenging times, to discover insights about yourself, get in touch with your inner child, and to enrich your daily life.                  

Your art guides will demonstrate basic watercolor techniques such as wet on wet, stamping, washes and more. Other art materials will be available and feel free to bring any of your own. In our journey with the beautiful forest, we will set an intention of mindfulness while creating art, embracing the process of art, and returning to a child-like acceptance of our artwork. 

Each person will receive a travel size mixed media art journal, a color watercolor paint set with brushes, reference pages, and a waterproof art pen and other necessities for your travel art kit. At the end of the day, the group will reconvene at the yurt to discuss and create an eco-art mandala. 

What You may Expect

Join us for a full day of enjoying and immersing yourself in part of the 716 acres of Just Love Forest. We work spontaneously in partnership with the forest for each unique journey. There is no right or wrong way to spend a day in the forest.

• 10:30am: Arrive at meeting point

• 11:00am: Introductions, overview of the day and history of the land

• 12:00pm: Lunch

• 1:00 Begin class on art techniques

• 2:00pm: Begin nature art immersion with forest therapy invitations from yurt

• 5:00pm: Creation of nature mandala & closing circle with forged tea

• 6:00pm: Departure

  Sliding scale payment

  We’ll be offering payment for this nature therapy hike and forging experience on a sliding scale basis to help in offering access for everyone. After registering below, you’ll be taken to a payment page where you can choose your amount. Please ensure that you add $27 to your payment for the art supplies provided.

  • Forest Day Retreat Standard Rate: $100 This is the recommended rate, allowing us to provide certified guides, while helping us to steward and protect our 716 acre nature preserve.

  • Forest Day Retreat Sustainer Rate: $150 This is the recommended rate for those who can help support this work and allow us to pay it forward to others.

  • Forest Day Retreat It’s All Good Rate: $75 This is greatly accepted for those who can pay this amount as a show of the value exchanged and your support of the forest.

  • Special Member Rate: $50 This is for members of Just Love Forest: www.justloveforest.com/membership

  Please plan to bring your own lunch. If you would like to inquire about overnight stays for an additional $50, please email bala@justloveforest.com

  Please have each individual RSVP separately. We look forward to seeing you in the forest!

  Feel free to email bala@justloveforest.com with questions or for more information.

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