Focus on your wellness and spend the day immersed in nature on the peaceful grounds of The Morton Arboretum. During this one-day retreat, attend to your mind and body with gentle movement, meditation, and reflection.
Research shows that time spent among the trees has clear benefits for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Set aside the rigors of your daily routine and take time for yourself with tai chi, meditation, yoga, and mindfulness workshops.
Registration closes Monday, June 23, 2025. Register early to reserve your spot. Light morning refreshments and lunch are included.
Retreat Sessions
Arboretum Yoga
Yoga can help release stress and improve your health and well-being. Participants will practice poses, breathing, and meditation while connecting to nature in the tranquil setting of The Morton Arboretum.
Forest Therapy
Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of shinrin-yoku, the practice of bathing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. During this mindful walk, experience a series of guided, gentle invitations to open the senses, cultivate presence, and invite healing interactions between people and the natural world. End with a ceremonial tea made from plants foraged from the forest.
Dream Building
Everyone has a dream inside of them that either needs to be uncovered, dusted off, or refined. Through a series of interactive activities, connect with your vision for the future and begin to bridge the gap between where you are now and a life you love. A good way to work through burnout or stagnation, this session will energize you to reconnect with your goals and dreams in a way that is refreshing, memorable and renewing.
Releasing Stress Through Breath and Shifting Thoughts
Explore how intentional breathing and reframing thoughts can ease stress and create inner balance. You’ll practice simple, effective techniques to shift away from stress-inducing patterns and embrace a more grounded, empowered mindset. Perfect for cultivating calm and resilience in everyday life.
Guided Elemental Art
Find a creative outlet in an inspiring, nature-guided, intuitive art session, where you’ll explore the transformative power of the four elements—earth, air, fire, and water. Through guided meditation and intuitive drawing, discover how these natural forces can support and enhance your personal growth and transformation.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructors: Bridget Grey, transformational life coach; Laura Jamarillo, licensed clinical professional counselor, Laura Listens, LLC; Natalie Schilke, certified yoga instructor; Cheryl Rausch, artist
Age: 16 and older
Course number: WELL300
