queer of the forest

A morning of mindful healing with deep nature-based connection and a labyrinth experince.

Saturday, Nov 1st - 9:30am - 11:00am

Hidden Falls Regional Park

$22

Let’s get weird in the woods with these gays!

Nature Based Healing
My name is Madelyn Steen and I’m a queer trauma ecotherapist by day and I also have my retreat business, softwildjoy, which I’m extremely passionate about. I created softwildjoy because I found my own healing existed not only in therapy, but also outside its walls, in connection with the natural world and in community with others. I truly found my joy for life when I was hiking in the woods with friends and finding queer community. Why “softwildjoy”? I aim for life to be a combination of soft ease, a bit of wild spontaneity, and joyful moments. My events are a reflection of this and I hope to see you there!

Labyrinth Expert
My name is Jessica Anderson. I love working as a therapist with children, adults and families. I geek out about labyrinths and recently became a Veriditas trained facilitator. A labyrinth is a single meandering path that can help us go inward, quiet the mind, and connect to our body, our wisdoms, and our surroundings. You can walk the labyrinth for contemplation, stress reduction, meditation, prayer, problem solving, or whatever you need. In the 13 years since walking my first labyrinth at a retreat center, labyrinths have been a significant resource to me. I am excited to invite queer folks to experience a labyrinth, whether it's your first time, second time, or you have lost count.

Join us for nature-based healing. no perfection, just connection. all are welcome. expect fresh air and good vibes.

*This is not therapy. Simply a chance to connect & practice healing skills in nature.