It’s allowed me to step into nature connection that I was so hungry for in such a deep, gentle way. It’s helped me to grow and blossom into the person I am becoming in this world. I found my courage, and what I’ve been trying to cultivate. Stepping into things that are scary and can be difficult but learning to moving through them and get on the other side... And the other side is so beautiful.

- Maria Fernandez, body worker

I’m taking with me the animal and plant allies that I met through this journey and how to bring ritual to them to bring strength and guidance into my own life. It’s been amazing to live through the cycles of the month and the year and going through that cycle of blossoming, seeding and harvesting in my own life.

~ Grace Blakeslee, mother of three and Sant Cruz Rail Trail Planner

I feel more competent in the wild. How to care for myself and be responsible and self aware. I’ve been on a big journey of finding safety within myself and in the wild and growing into feeling more at ease and trusting myself more.

~ Theresa Martin (they/them), singer-songwriter, organizer of THRIVE Street Choir

The slowing down has been really healing and enabled me to hear the voice of the rocks that I’m sitting on and the trees. Whereas previously I had a lot of confusion about what to do or what not to do, what direction to go in, what's my work, where do I fit in. Now I know how to be in a place of clarity and ease and deeply know myself.

~ Amy Lamendella, Organic Certifier

This experience has given me the realization about what is really important in life. It taught me what is life really about. It was very transformative and made me realize that my choices in life really matter.

~ Carol Greider, Nobel Laureate

It’s been profound to see the participants change and grow and dance and free themselves. They’ve gone through challenges but through that the breakthroughs and insights are nothing that can be found without quieting and setting and being with the natural world.

~ Elder Michelle Vesser, gardener/herbalist/counselor

You are beautiful models of leadership and how to hold sacred space thank you for your hearts!

~ anonymous