Mindfulness in Nature at Chester Woods (Outdoor Program)

July 19, 9:30-11:30am (Central Time)

Donations welcomed. Preregistration is required.

Registration Deadline: July 17

Location: Chester Woods Park – 8378 Highway 14 East, Eyota, MN.

Awaken all your senses by mindfully walking in nature. You will experience profound restoration effect by aligning to the rhythms of nature. This awareness will allow you to find balance, joy and serenity within yourself. By slowing down and pacing yourself to the rhythm of nature will expand and deepen your knowledge of the healing powers of nature.

Assisi Heights Spirituality Center is collaborating with Chester Woods offering an alternative natural space to experience the goodness and gifts of nature. Meet in Chester Woods Park at the Fishing Pier Parking Lot. 8378 Highway 14 East, Eyota, MN.  Please refrain from attending if experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or other illness or have been exposed to any persons infected with COVID-19.

Loretta Mogan, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, is herself a steward of our natural environment, and teacher and guide for others. A certified Shinrin Yoku Guide from Whitewater State Park has trained her. This Japanese Practice is a process of deep relaxation amongst trees in order to de-stress and boost health and wellbeing in a natural way. Loretta serves on the park board at Chester Woods and is a longtime dedicated volunteer at Chester Woods, working on such projects as buckthorn removal and prairie seed collecting and many others.