Nature Immersion and Sunset Mini Retreat at Sandy Hook
Sun, May 18
|Sandy Hook Gateway Recreational Area
Join certified nature therapy guides, Liubou and Sky, for an awe-inspiring mini retreat. Imagine immersing yourself in the atmosphere of an old-growth coastal forest, and enjoying the ocean waves, watching the sunset overlooking the bay while sipping a nourishing herbal tea. ;-)
Time & Location
May 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
Sandy Hook Gateway Recreational Area, 128 S Hartshorne Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA
About the event
Experiencing awe in nature adds to our vitality and wellbeing. Sandy Hook is one of the few places in New Jersey with an old-growth forest, and it's on the beach! A truly special combination. During this event, we will hold space and create opportunities for connections between your nature and the nature around you.
Event flow:
Warm Welcomes
Introductions:
Learn about nature therapy and forest bathing and what makes old-growth forests special.
Forest bathing and Sensory meditation:
Experience forest bathing as we make our way through the old-growth forest. Immerse yourself in "forest time". Connect with your senses and nature outside and within.
Ocean time:
Learn about the benefits of grounding and being immersed in ocean ambiance. Experience the shore with your senses.
Guided movement:
Flow through a sequence of poses on the beach.
Sharing circles:
Share your thoughts and observations in a supportive group setting or share with silence. Everything is welcome.
Sunset gazing and tea ceremony:
Make your way to the bay to watch the sunset and enjoy a mindful tea ceremony and refreshments.
Goodbyes
Event facilitators:
Liubou Shefarevich:
founder and owner of Nature-hearted LLC; a certified nature & forest therapy guide, EcoNIDRA meditation teacher, mindful eating practitioner, and a linguist. Liubou enjoys gardening, crafting herbal products, reading and writing poetry. She is also learning the art of herbalism at the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine.
Sky Schenkel:
founder and owner of Sky Hawk Walks on a mission to connect people from all walks of life to the healing and wondrous power of nature. Sky is a certified nature & forest therapy guide, a yoga teacher, photographer and artist. Sky also holds a Level I certification in Ecotherapy from Earthbody Institute. Learn more about Sky here .