Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees: Connection & Collaboration – A Day Retreat at the Well (In-Person Program)

“Humanity cannot be separated from other beings; there is no ‘other.’ In the sacred kindom, everything belongs…. An awesome, sacred responsibility has been entrusted to us. Our work is to reestablish our soul connections to Earth so that kinship may flourish into the future.”
-Leah Rampy, Earth & Soul: Reconnecting amid Climate Chaos

We live in uncertain times when ecosystems are increasingly at risk. Our souls hunger for sacred relationship with all creation, yet it can be difficult to discern the way forward when relationships to human and nonhuman kin seem fraught. Guidance is close at hand that can point the way to healing and wholeness for our days and the times beyond. Join sought after retreat leader and wisdom teacher, Leah Rampy, for this day-long retreat at the Well where we’ll look to the ancient spiritual and ecological wisdom that trees have to offer. These elders who have graced Earth far longer than the human family demonstrate living in community and collaborating for mutual benefit. They invite us to open more fully to the awe and wonder of this world, allowing our awareness of sacred oneness to deepen.

Through brief teachings, ongoing conversation and reflection, small group discussion, and spacious contemplative practices, we’ll open our hearts to the wonder and resilience of the tree teachers all around us. You will leave with practices that you may choose to continue to further deepen connections with and learn from the spiritual wisdom of trees in your community.

Please bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.

DATE: Saturday, March 22, 2025

TIME: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

COST: $65.

REGISTRATION is required; please register here.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:  Please read our policy, here.

LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093

IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts, location information, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you!

FACILITATOR: Leah Rampy

FACILITATOR BIO: 
Leah Rampy is a retreat leader, writer, and speaker who weaves ecology, spirituality, stories, and practices to invite others to deepen connections to the living world. She is the author of the award-winning book, Earth and Soul: Reconnecting amid Climate Chaos, published by Bold Story Press in 2024. She teaches classes and leads spiritual retreats for Shalem Institute, Friends of Silence, Dayspring Silent Retreat, and other centers. Leah collaborates with the Center for Spirituality in Nature to offer a class on the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees and has co-authored with Beth Norcross Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, to be published in April 2025 by Broadleaf Books. Leah is the founder and leader of Church of the Wild Two Rivers.