RambleRill Farm Retreat
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RambleRill Farm Retreat Details
This page serves as a home base for the RambleRill Retreat and will be updated with everything you need to know between now and the first day of the training retreat. If you have questions at any time between now and the retreat, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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#1 – Mark Your Calendar
Following the retreat, you will enter into a 6-week practicum period. During this time, we will have weekly meetup calls on Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm–8:15 pm ET, beginning September 23 through October 28. The calls will be recorded so if you need to miss a call, you are welcome to catch the recording.
#2 – Sign Program Agreement
You should have received an email giving you access to our online course platform called Kajabi.
Please use your email and the password you create to log in and make sure you have access.
Note: You are always welcome to log-in to the course platform through our website. Go to www.theforesttherapyschool.com and click on the ‘Log In’ button on the navigation menu at the top of the website.
Once inside the course platform, please review the program syllabus in the Orientation module and sign the form below. (Please note: This form includes emergency contact information and dietary needs.)
If you have any trouble accessing the course platform, please email us at hello@theforesttherapyschool.com.
Your Instructors:
Regan Stacey | Lead Instructor | regan@theforesttherapyschool.com |(860) 227-9627
Lara Laskowski | Instructor | lara@theforesttherapyschool.com | (401) 559-8056
When:
Arrive: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 between 3:00–4:00 pm ET at RambleRill Farm
Depart: Saturday, September 19, 2026 following the harvest dinner
Where:
RambleRill Farm
913 Arthur Minnis Rd.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
https://www.ramblerillfarm.com/
Getting Here:
RambleRill Farm is:
10 miles from Chapel Hill
16 miles from Durham
36 miles from Raleigh
45 miles from Greensboro
134 miles from Charlotte
The nearest airports are:
Raleigh-Durham Airport (25 miles)
Greensboro Airport (52 miles)
Charlotte Int’l Airport (136 miles)
Weather:
The weather in Hillsborough, NC during September is typically warm and pleasant, with average high temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low-80s °F. This time of year is often referred to as a "second summer" by locals.
What to Bring:
The most important thing you can bring is a flexible attitude, ready to accept and adjust cheerfully to the surprises that weather and circumstances may present. It helps a lot, too, if your clothing and equipment are suitable. We recommend packing layers for shifts in temperature. If you are unsure what to take with you, ask us.
Please bring:
Water bottle
Personal toiletries
Unscented sunscreen
Unscented insect repellent
Flashlight or headlamp
Long pants for forest walks
Close toe shoes for forest walks
Rain gear (jacket, pants, umbrella)
Notebook and pens
Optional Items:
Hat (wide brim, for the sun)
Sunglasses
Yoga clothes and mat for optional yoga session
Daypack for short hikes
Schedule:
A detailed schedule will be given to you about 2 weeks prior to the retreat. You can expect our days to start around 8:30 am and end around 5:00 - 6:00 pm ET or later depending on whether you are participating in the special activities and/or the evenings when dinner is served.
Practicum:
Following the retreat, you will enter into a 6-week practicum period. During this time, we will have weekly meet-up calls on Zoom on Wednesdays (September 23 - October 28) from 7:00 pm–8:15 pm ET. Graduation will be held on Wednesday, October 28 from 7:00 pm–7:45 pm ET. Please mark your calendars. The calls will be recorded. If you need to miss a call, you are welcome to catch the recording.
Frequently Asked Questions: