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Nature’s Healing Embrace — Women Connecting Through Nature 🌿
Nature’s Healing Embrace is a welcoming community for women ages 18+ who want to slow down, reconnect with themselves, build meaningful friendships, and experience the healing and restorative benefits of nature.
Our group brings women together through hiking, nature walks, outdoor adventures, forest therapy-inspired experiences, wellness activities, creative reflection, nature journaling, retreats, community gatherings, and opportunities to simply spend time outdoors together.
You do not need to be an experienced hiker or outdoorswoman to belong here. Our activities are designed to offer different ways to experience nature, from peaceful and reflective programs to more adventurous outdoor experiences.
Nature’s Healing Embrace is especially for women who may be navigating change, grief, loss, stress, life transitions, or simply a season when they are ready to choose themselves again. It is also a place for women who want more connection, more time outdoors, and a supportive community to share the journey with.
Our gatherings are centered around connection, wellness, personal growth, encouragement, and nature.
Come as you are. Take a walk. Try something new. Meet other women. Spend time in nature. And give yourself permission to make space for you. 🌿
Nature’s Healing Embrace
Connecting women, communities, and nature through healing, education, and outdoor experiences.
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🌿 WOMEN IN NATURE – DAY 1 | Outdoor Adventure Day 🌿
Seven Bends State Park, 1191 Lupton Rd, Woodstock, VA, US🌿 WOMEN IN NATURE – DAY 1 | Outdoor Adventure Day 🌿
I’m excited to be volunteering with Seven Bends State Park to help host their Women in Nature Program!
Day 1 is all about discovering the beauty and adventure of the Shenandoah River while building confidence in the outdoors.
🎣 Fly Fishing
🛶 Kayaking
🌿 Outdoor Adventure💚 Connection & Community
Through hands-on instruction in fly fishing and kayaking, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, challenge yourself in a supportive environment, and experience the joy of exploring one of Virginia's beautiful natural resources.Whether you're trying these activities for the first time or expanding your outdoor experience, today is about learning, building confidence, connecting with other women, and having fun!
### 🎣 IMPORTANT – REQUIRED FOR FLY FISHING
For your safety and participation in the fly-fishing portion of the program, the following are required:
🕶️ Polarized sunglasses
🥾 Closed-toe, lace-up shoes suitable for wadingPlease note: Clogs, beach shoes, pool shoes, or sandals are not appropriate for wading. The exception is rigid-sole fishing sandals with secure straps or buckles.
### 🎒 WHAT ELSE TO BRING
Please be prepared to spend the entire day outdoors and dress appropriately for the weather and activities.
💧 Plenty of water
🥪 Picnic lunch and snacks
🛶 Water shoes or appropriate footwear for kayaking
👕 Change of clothes in case you get wet
🧺 Towel
🧢 Hat
☀️ Sunscreen
🦟 Insect repellent
🎒 Small daypack
🌧️ Lightweight rain jacket, depending on the forecast
📱 Waterproof or dry bag for your phone, keys, and other personal items### 🎟️ REGISTRATION
You must register for Day 1 through Eventbrite:
REGISTER HERE – Women in Nature Day 1💚 The fee is $15 for one day or $25 for both days.
After registering, please call the Seven Bends State Park office at 540-630-4718 to pay and reserve your spot.🌿 Want to make it a full Women in Nature weekend?
Join us again Sunday for Day 2 – Nature Wellness Day, centered around nature, wellness, movement, creativity, reflection, and connection.
If attending both days, you must register for each day separately.
Space is limited—reserve your spot and join us for Women in Nature!
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🌿 WOMEN IN NATURE – DAY 2 | NATURE WELLNESS DAY 🌿
Seven Bends State Park, 1191 Lupton Rd, Woodstock, VA, US🌿 WOMEN IN NATURE – DAY 2 | NATURE WELLNESS DAY 🌿
I’m excited to be volunteering with the park to help host Day 2 of their Women in Nature Program, a day created for women to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy meaningful time outdoors together.
Join us for a restorative day in nature at Seven Bends State Park! Sunday is all about wellness, nature connection, creativity, reflection, and community. No special experience is needed—just come as you are and give yourself a day to breathe, move, create, and connect.
🌿 OUR DAY WILL INCLUDE:
☯️ Tai Chi & Qigong
🌳 Rooted in Nature: Connect, Create & Reflect
Experience a guided Forest Therapy walk designed to help you slow down, engage your senses, and deepen your connection with the natural world.
🎨 Nature Mandala
Create a nature-inspired mandala to take home as a reminder of your experience.
📓 Guided Nature Journaling
Spend time reflecting and putting your thoughts, observations, and experiences onto paper.
✨ Mini Vision Board
Create a small vision board focused on where you are now and what you would like to carry forward.
💚 Community Connection & Sharing
Throughout the day, we'll have opportunities to connect with other women, share experiences, and simply enjoy being together in nature.### 🎒 COME PREPARED FOR THE DAY
We will be outdoors all day, so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes suitable for spending time outside.
🥪 Bring a picnic lunch and snacks
💧 Bring plenty of water
☀️ Sunscreen
🦟 Insect repellent
🧢 Hat
🎒 Small daypack
🌧️ Rain jacket or extra layer, depending on the forecast### 💚 PROGRAM FEE & REGISTRATION
The fee for the program is $15 per day or $25 for both days.
🎟️ Registration is required.
REGISTER HERE – Women in Nature Day 2After registering, please call the Seven Bends State Park office at 540-630-4718 to pay and reserve your spot.
🌿 Interested in the full Women in Nature weekend?
If you are interested in attending both days of WIN, you must register for both days separately.Come spend the day surrounded by nature and other women while giving yourself permission to slow down, reconnect, create, reflect, and simply be. 🌿💚
Space is limited—reserve your spot and join us for Women in Nature!
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