Deepen into the practice and philosophy of forest therapy!

September 10th - September 14th, 2023



Join Nadine Mazzola and Tam Willey for four days and four nights of slowing down and leaning into the practice and philosophy of forest therapy with structured guided time together as a group, prompted solo explorations on the land, and time for yourself to do whatever feels good for you. With facilitated brainstorming and visioning sessions, there will be space held for personal and collective explorations as well as a chance to dig into the business of forest therapy.  The Rowe Center has lots of places to relax both inside and out so bring a book, a journal, maybe a game, and anything that will support you during your personal retreat time. 




Program

Guided Forest Therapy Walks with ANFT Trainers
Guided Solo Wander
Working With Scrolls
Creative Integration
Personal Retreat Time
Facilitated Brainstorming and Visioning
The Business of Forest Therapy
Fireside Story Circles


DETAILED SCHEDULE



About The Rowe Center 
(22 Kings Hwy, Rowe, MA 01367)

The Rowe Center is an unusual and magical place. Nestled in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and surrounded by wooded hiking trails, lakes, and trickling streams, the wonder of nature is everywhere. The 1400 acres of town forest land surrounding the property are held in trust “forever wild.” Rowe is just north of the Mohawk Trail (Route 2), one of the region’s most scenic and famous highways. 




Accommodations (https://rowecenter.org/accommodations/)

Accommodation pricing Includes all meals for 4 days and 4 nights starting with refreshments and dinner upon arrival and ending with lunch on the day of departure.


  • Camping, Cabin, or Dorm Housing - $390.00

  • Single Twin Bed Housing - $603.00
  • (2) Twin Beds Housing - $603.00 + $390.00 (2nd  person books separately and pays the upgrade fee of $390.00 to cover both people. You need to find your roommate ahead of time before booking the room.)

  • Double/Queen Bed - $753.00

  •  Ensuite Double/Queen Bed - $828.00


Once you have received the confirmation from ANFT, please contact Tam and Nadine at [email protected] for the reservation of your accommodation


Meals

All meals are included in lodging prices, starting with refreshments and dinner upon arrival and ending with lunch on the day of departure.


Transportation

The Rowe Center is located in western Massachusetts close to New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Connecticut.

  • 1.5 hrs (83 miles) from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT

  • 2 hrs (64 miles) from Albany International Airport in Albany, NY

  • 2.5 hrs (130 miles) from Logan International Airport in Boston, MA 

  • 2.5 hrs (110 miles) from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, NH

  • 3.5 hrs (190 miles) from LaGuardia Airport in Queens, NY

Instructor(s)

Mentor, Trainer

Nadine Mazzola

Nadine Mazzola (she/her) is a senior ANFT trainer, certified forest therapy guide, and founder of New England Nature and Forest Therapy Consulting. Trained with ANFT in 2015, she became a guide following her 2013 breast cancer diagnosis, a turning point shaping her teaching and mentoring ever since. Her work integrates forest therapy, expressive arts, somatics, and embodied leadership. She authored the award-winning "Forest Bathing with Your Dog" and brings lived experience to work with cancer-affected populations across wellness, education, and healthcare settings. Featured on PBS, ABC's Chronicle, and in the Boston Globe, Nadine stays grounded in current research while teaching. A former professional billiards player on the WBBA tour, she brings discipline, strategy, and heart to training the next generation of guides.

Mentor, Trainer

Tam Willey

Tam Willey (they/them) is an international trainer and mentor of guides with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, certified with ANFT in 2017. Informed by their background as an artist, musician, woodworking instructor, skateboarder, LGBTQIA+ youth advisor, and community advocate, Tam is passionate about relational health, bioregional herbalism, community supported agriculture, fermentation, and rites of passage. They explore themes of belonging and attention through story and immersive ways of being together, tending community partnerships across Turtle Island and locally in Jamaica Plain, Boston, where they've lived since 1998. From half-day outings to multi-day retreats, Tam guides across urban and wilder bioregions. They hold CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and Nature Therapy Guide certifications. Learn more: ToadstoolWalks.com

FAQ

  • Who is this for?

    This immersion welcomes anyone who is looking to experience and immerse themselves into the practice of forest therapy. That includes nature lovers, seekers, new and experienced guides of all training schools looking to deepen their practice, and anyone who wants to slow down, unplug, and connect.

  • Does attending this immersion replace the 4-day training immersion to become a fully certified guide?

    No, this is not a certification training immersion. This Forest Therapy Professional Immersion is open to all.

  • What can I expect from this immersion?

    This immersion is a combination practice, learning, community, connection, envisioning and personal retreat time

  • Am I required to stay onsite?

    Yes. In an effort to create a strong container for this immersion, we ask that all participants start onsite.

  • Is this immersion catered?

    Yes! All meals are included in the accommodation prices. The Rowe Center can accommodate all dietary restrictions that are shared in advance in the registration process.

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