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Deepening Oneness with  Earth and the Divine

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New Release!

Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees by Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy is now available! 

Order your copy to explore the wisdom, grounding, and companionship of our tree elders.
OUR MISSION

The Center for Spirituality in Nature provides opportunities for deepening spirituality through nature, and for nurturing loving relationships with the Earth.

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Explore

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Join an Event

We offer outdoor programs, walks and gatherings designed to give participants the space and the tools to explore mindful attentiveness to the Divine in nature.

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Book a Talk

Trained in theology, spirituality and ecology, Founder Beth Norcross is available for keynote talks, workshops or retreats.

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Find Spiritual
Practices

We offer books, articles, helpful hints and specific practices to help you, and your community, integrate spirituality in nature into busy lifestyles.

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Start a Spirituality in Nature Group

Forming a Spirituality in Nature Group (SING) is a great way to explore spirituality in nature and learn about your local sacred ground with others. 

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Upcoming Events

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Monday Meditations

Online

A monthly series for communal nature-based meditation and reflection, led by Center program director Payton Hoegh.

Registration is free. Donations always welcome.

Aug 11 - Two Sessions

12 pm & 7pm ET

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Slowing Down in the Wild: Women's Backpacking Trip

Join guide Beth Jones and fellow sojourners for a weekend of rest, renewal, contemplation, and good fun in the beautiful Michaux State Forest. 

Oct. 10 - 12

Near Waynesboro, PA

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The Spiritual Wisdom

of Trees

Six-week self-paced online program exploring the science and spirit of the forest. 

Explore the ancient wisdom of trees during this powerful program. Each session explores a theme, such as "Cracking Open," through a beautiful film and spiritual practice. Our Guided online program comes together on Wednesday evenings for a discussion with program authors Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy and other participants.

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Join our mailing list to receive regular inspiration for spiritual deepening in nature and updates on how to get involved.

Monday

Note from Nature

Have you ever seen

anything

in your life

more wonderful

than the way the sun,

every evening,

relaxed and easy,

floats toward the horizon

and into the clouds or the hills,

or the rumpled sea,

and is gone--

and how it slides again

out of the blackness,

every morning,

on the other side of the world,

like a red flower

streaming upward on its heavenly oils,

say, on a morning in early summer,

at its perfect imperial distance--

and have you ever felt for anything

such wild love--

do you think there is anywhere, in any language,

a word billowing enough

for the pleasure

that fills you,

as the sun

reaches out,

as it warms you

as you stand there,

empty-handed--

or have you too

turned from this world…

–"The Sun" by Mary Oliver

Testimonials

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As many have said, [The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees] course was so enlightening in so many ways! It lifted spirit, it allowed us to wonder, connected us physically and spiritually to the natural world, it engaged us in a community and more.  Thank you for all those who led in front and behind the screen!  It is a course I will carry with me for a lifetime.
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Carolyn P.
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