My field trip story.

In November 2020 I drove ~500km North of Vancouver to an off-the-grid cabin for 5 days. At the cabin, I did some reading, breathwork, meditation, journaling, and plain old 'being' (my favourite) in nature. By the end of 5 days alone, I had never felt so connected to myself or to the world. Those close to me noticed a positive shift in me too. After much reflection, I attribute this to two things: 1) self-connection, 2) nature.

At the cabin, I discovered that the most powerful tool I have to navigate life is my connection with myself. With more distractions and demands than ever, many of us (myself included) become disconnected and find it easier to stay that way. Fortunately, self-connection is a skill that can be learned - like riding a bike.

There was also something simple and powerful about being immersed in nature, which I felt deeply but couldn’t explain. Since that trip I’ve learned about the Japanese practice of ‘forest bathing’, read about the many health and wellness benefits of time in nature, and seen governments start to recognize it too.

I want to make Field Trips* a staple in my own life and create connective experiences in nature for others. I don’t know what that looks like yet, but if this sparks your interest please enter your email at the bottom.

*I prefer 'Field Trips' to 'Retreats'. The latter makes it sound like you're shrinking away from something. For me, these experiences are all about expanding toward and discovering something. Also, Field Trips sound more fun, as I want these experiences to be!