Danna D. Schmidt
Master Life-Cycle Celebrant®
Ordained Wedding Officiant
Funerals/Memorials Specialist
Certified Grief Educator/Tender
ADEC-Certified Thanatologist®
As though the old quirky tree in the center of the forest had her branches outstretched to you,
inviting you to be enveloped by the forest’s many charms and re-awakened, as if from a long sleep?
This six-week exploration of The Enchanted Forest motif gives you permission to do just that: go out and deep into the woods as a way to journey inwards to the very roots of your own soulful + sovereign Self. It’s an invitation for you to release and renew, and to allow yourself to be re-enchanted by + re-connected to nature herself. Via a weekly array of creative offerings, you’ll let Forest take us by the hand and lead us you into the womb of her ancient wisdom as you explore self & nature through the lenses of:
Story
Poetry
Journaling
Forest Strolls
Foraging
Guided Meditation
Nature Crafts
Sketching/Painting
Collage
Photography
Earth-based Rituals
The Seven Senses
Throughout the six weeks, you’ll be documenting your findings in your Forest Journal (composition book, nature journal, etc.), crafting weekly nature-inspired creations, and optionally, sharing your insights in a private Facebook group. By the end of the class, you’ll have collected an impressive array of resources in “The Forest Files” – which comprises a segment of the class PDF that contains six-themed weeks of musings, articles, audio/visual links, suggested reading lists, spiritual practices, ritual ideas, photos, guided visualizations, writing prompts, simple art lessons, and over two dozen inspiring forest poems.
By the e-journey’s end, you’ll have embarked on a contemplative journey of a thousand miles into the deep woods of your own inner wild and wondrous self.
Have questions about The Enchanted Forest? Send me an email at danna (at) waypointceremonies dot com and I’ll let you know when the next gathering is happening.