Forest Therapy Guide Certification Training Retreat
June 19 - June 23, 2024
Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia
Forest Therapy Guide Certification Training Retreat
Elohee Retreat Center
Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia
In the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Wednesday, June 19 through Sunday, June 23, 2024
Your retreat experience includes:
The Forest Therapy Guide Certification Program
A 6-week mentored practicum
4 nights accommodations
All meals prepared by in-house culinary team
Several scenic nature trails throughout the center’s 220 acres
Gentle yoga
Campfire circle
Lifetime access to our program’s course content upon certification
The Location
The Elohee Retreat Center at Landsong was created to provide a space in Nature to allow for self-exploration, individual growth, and mind/body healing. It is a place where Earth and Air, Fire and Water nurture wisdom both ancient and new.
Elohee and its trail system rests on 220 acres of undeveloped land and is lush with several different ecosystems of the Blue Ridge Mountains. They range from moist, deep-soiled forested valleys to exposed ridges and mountain tops.
This retreat will take place at Elohee's Bald Mountain: Three communal spaces, a spa and gift shop, dining hall, tea house, and large fire pit surround a natural pond with 360 degree mountain views plus modern cottages house nestled amongst the trees. All of Elohee’s structures are built to embrace the specific eco-niche of its surroundings.
The Curriculum
Whether you are taking this training for personal growth or to share the life-changing benefits of forest therapy with others, the curriculum is thoughtfully designed to give you a deeper understanding of the emerging field of forest therapy. You’ll walk away with the skills and confidence to guide participants in meaningful and restorative forest bathing experiences.
Over the course of this 4-night retreat, you will learn:
What it means to be a forest therapy guide
The history of forest therapy and forest bathing
The holistic benefits of the practice along with the science to back it up
Mindfulness in nature and embodiment practices
How to offer guided nature meditations
The importance of the senses in connecting to nature and ourselves
A reliable and trusted walk sequence for guiding your clients
How to craft nature-based invitations for client engagement
How to personally style a forest bathing walk
Group facilitation and effective communication skills
The psycho-spiritual dimension of the human-nature connection
Following the in-person training, you will enter into a 6-week mentored practicum where you will participate in weekly Zoom meet-ups, complete assignments, guide 2 forest therapy walks and receive 2 small group mentor calls.
The weekly meetups will be held on Tuesdays (June 25 - July 30) at 7:00pm - 8:15pm EST. The meetups are recorded, so if you have to miss one, you can watch the recording.
Join like-hearted people committed to reconnecting humans to nature.
The Details
The Forest Therapy Guide Certification Program at Elohee Retreat Center
Arrive: Wednesday, June 19th between 3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
Depart: Sunday, June, 23 by 12:00pm EST
Your retreat experience includes:
The Forest Therapy Guide Certification Program
A 6-week mentored practicum
4 nights accommodations
All meals prepared by in-house culinary team
Nature trails
Gentle yoga
Campfire circle
Lifetime access to our program’s course content upon certification
Your Investment:
Tuition:
$2400 (+ accommodations)
Accommodations Options:
Accommodations include all meals. Prices listed are per person.
Private Room (Twin Bed) & Shared Bath - $814.44 +tax
Single Occupancy (1 King Bed) & Private Bath - $1218.44 +tax
Double Occupancy (1 King Bed) & Private Bath - $814.44 +tax
Double Occupancy (2 Twin Beds) & Private Bath - $814.44+tax
Email Elohee at info@elohee.org for more information.
Registration closes June 10th.
We offer 27 CE credits through the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching.
Getting Here
Please Note: Transportation is not included in the cost of the retreat.
Elohee Retreat Center | 251 Elohee Drive, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
By Car:
Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia is:
90 miles from Atlanta, GA
95 miles from Greenville, SC
120 miles from Asheville, NC
155 miles from Knoxville, TN
195 miles from Charlotte, NC
By Air:
Elohee Retreat Center is located near:
Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonAirport, GA (2 hours)
Greenville-Spartanburg Int’l Airport, SC (2 hours)
“Regan and Julie are inspirational, knowledgeable and care deeply about our connection to nature. Their guidance during my in-person retreat awakened a confident nature connected leader. I left with abundant knowledge and skills to use on my journey as a forest therapy guide. The Forest Therapy School enriched my life so that I may do the same for others. ”
— Gerald Vance, Coach