A contemplative introduction to shinrin-yoku, sometimes translated as “forest bathing,” including practicing being outdoors in open and alert attention to our interconnectedness with great trees and their biomes. Participants should be comfortable walking short to moderate distances as we open ourselves to wisdom from the forest.
Suggested offering: $375 (includes meals and overnight accommodations)
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Jim Wiant is a long-time member of the Episcopal House of Prayer community and a frequent leader of retreats at the House, including the Come Away Weekends and Advent retreats. After a lifelong affinity for the natural outdoors, he enjoys caring for the forest along Luxemburg Creek in which he and his wife, Kathy, now make their home.
Dr. Christine Luna Munger, Obl SB has been the director of the Episcopal House of Prayer since 2019. She served as Coordinator of the Spiritual Direction Certificate at St. Catherine University and has taught theology at University of St. Thomas and College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University. Christine writes regularly about prayer and composes chants which can be found on the EHoP Website. Christine has also published numerous articles, videos, and spiritual direction resources. She is an oblate of St. Benedict’s monastery. Christine is a mother of two and stewards a family farm with her husband. She is bilingual (English & Spanish) and enjoys all forms of dance and being outdoors.
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