The Heart of Nature
an eco-somatic wilderness immersion
Join us at our wilderness camp this Fall for self-compassion meditations, gentle yoga, and eco-somatic healing practices. We welcome you to uncover the healed and awakened heart that lives inside each of us – and inside Nature itself. 🙏🌱🧘♀️
What’s included in the retreat
NOTE:
This retreat alternates between noble silence and guided small and large group exercises.
“I attended as a therapist looking for self-care
as well as experience to share with my clients. It was all that and more. You'll leave so nourished!”
- Ashley Merback, retreat participant.
Essential Information
October 9th -12th, 2025
1:00pm, Thursday - 5:00pm, Sunday*
$400 - $600 + Teacher Donation (Dana)
≤ 25 people
Nature's Heart Wilderness CampOutside of Ashland, OR
NOTE:
Follow up Zoom Session: October 29th, 6:30pm
In this one-of-a-kind nature-based retreat, we combine the power of mindfulness meditation, self-compassion practice, and eco-somatic therapy in the Klamath Mountains of Oregon.
Teaching Team:
Attendance Options:
Accommodations:
Organic Meals:
Additional information will be sent upon registration.
What will you need:
What to Bring
Food/Water
Contact us about dietary restrictions/needs - we cook allergen free!
Clothes/Gear
Other
Approximate Hourly Schedule
Thursday Day 1
Friday Day 2
Saturday Day 3
Sunday Day 4
Fees and Donations
4 full days of teaching, organic meals, personalized guidance, follow up session, and more.
A percentage of fees supports Oregon-based Environmental Justice organizations.
Organization Fee
The organization fee is budgeted to cover all administrative costs (e.g. food, rent, insurance, supplies, set-up/clean up, etc.) It does NOT include the main teachers' living wage.
Full 4-day Retreat - $400/500/600
*price raises $50 after Sept. 15th
*Scholarships are always available for low-income and marginalized folks. Email [email protected] to apply.
Teacher Donations (Dana)
Offering mindfulness teachings on a donation basis comes from ancient Buddhist tradition and helps keep the practices accessible for all. "Dana" is offered at the end of each retreat via cash or check.
Suggested donation: $250-500
(truly, any amount is welcome)
Testimonials
“This is a truly incredible retreat experience! I first attended a wilderness meditation retreat with Justin in 2019, only about one year into my personal meditation practice. Being in nature, sleeping outdoors, walking, hiking, eating and swimming mindfully were all experiences that opened my heart to my inner truth, and impacted me greatly. One of Justin's core beliefs is that Nature is our greatest teacher, and he has done a thoughtful job of making nature accessible to all. The site selection and layout, the incredible food and talented cook, the kindness and compassion he offers as a teacher, and the ways he makes the retreat financially accessible to those who need assistance, are all remarkable. I then participated (Aug 2023) in my second retreat with Nature's Heart, something that had been calling to me to return since I first sat in the National Forests of Oregon in 2019. This is a setup that could not be more authentic and loving. I HIGHLY recommend participating in a retreat or day of mindfulness with Justin and the Nature's Heart team if at all possible. Also, I live in Seattle, and yes, it is worth the drive!!”
– Sara Laurino, Past Participant
“This was my first true retreat, and my first experience with insight meditation. I'm super glad I chose this one! The site was beautiful and was the right balance of isolated and accessible. The food was great. I was worried my food allergies would limit how much of it I'd be able to eat, but there were always options for me and every meal was delicious and varied. The timing and order of the schedule felt very thoughtfully planned as we alternated between sitting practice, yoga/movement, dharma talks, going out in the woods, etc. I've read a lot about self-compassion and understand the concept, but it never really clicked for me in practice. Justin's approach and teaching style made it really accessible for me and so much of how he presented stuff was really eye-opening for me. I feel profoundly different than when I went in. I also want to mention that this retreat was comfortable, safe, and affirming for me as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Justin and his crew do an amazing job and I can't wait to return for more!”
– Chase Smith, Past Participant
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