Nurtured by Nature: Nature as a Pathway to Growth, Healing and Renewal
August 29 – 31, 2025
with Laura Adrian
People are naturally drawn to the calming presence of nature. It fosters relaxation, sparks creativity, and supports healing. If you’re curious about how nature can help you on your path, this retreat is for you! Through this experience, you’ll learn the foundations of Conscious Nature Connection, a spiritual path guiding you to release limiting patterns, connect with your inner truths, and align your life with intention. You’ll also gain practical tools for integrating the power of nature into your everyday life through experiential nature activities.
The Nurtured by Nature retreat places nature at the center of your journey toward personal growth, wellness, and spiritual renewal.
Through Conscious Nature Connection, a method uniquely developed by Laura Adrian to cultivate agency and empowerment, you will:
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- Build inner strength and creativity.
- Relax your nervous system and find clarity during challenging times.
- Unlearn habits of busyness and embrace mindful presence.
- Discover why nature profoundly nurtures emotional and physical well-being.
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This retreat is an absolute beginner introduction to Conscious Nature Connection and welcomes all levels.
No prior experience is necessary—just an open heart and a willingness to reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Join us for a weekend of mindful practices, nourishing meals, and restorative time in nature.
Let the forest become your teacher, and leave feeling grounded, inspired, and nurtured.
Explore how nature can support your personal growth, wellness, and spiritual renewal in this beginner-friendly retreat. Through the practice of Conscious Nature Connection—developed by Laura Adrian—you’ll engage in guided nature-based activities that calm the nervous system, inspire clarity and creativity, and help you reconnect with your inner self and the natural world.
Schedule
Friday
3:30pm to 6:45pm | Arrival
5:30pm | Dinner
7pm to 8:30pm | Welcome & Orientation
Saturday
8am | Mindful Eating, Silent Breakfast
9am to 11 am | Medicine for. Modern Times: Foundations of Conscious Nature Connection
11 am to noon | Kundalini Yoga
12:30pm | Lunch
1:30pm to 3:30pm | Seeing, Meeting and Healing with Trees
3:30pm to 5pm | Solitude in Nature + free time
5:30pm | Dinner
7pm to 8pm | The Language of Nature
Sunday
8am | Mindful Eating, Silent Breakfast
9am to 10am | Deepening Belonging through Nature
10am-11am | Kundalini yoga
11am to 12pm | Closing
12:30pm | Lunch
1:30pm | Depart
Meet Your Facilitator: Laura Adrian
Laura Adrian is a nature connection facilitator, speaker, writer, and wilderness guide committed to creating supportive experiences that help others explore the transformative benefits of nature.
As the founder of Whole Life Elevation, Laura is a leading voice in the field of nature engagement. Her work is rooted in a lifelong connection to the outdoors, enriched by over 365 cumulative nights spent in the wilderness. She is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher through the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied with luminaries such as Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Laura is celebrated for her profound insights into consciously connecting with nature. She inspires audiences with practical strategies for overcoming challenges and living a creative, intentional, and inspired life. Her expertise and transformative ideas are frequently featured in the media, underscoring her dedication to bridging the gap between people and the natural world.
With a background as a chemist and environmental scientist at 3M, Laura brings a unique perspective that blends scientific knowledge with her passion for nature. She teaches her signature methodology, Conscious Nature Connection, at retreats and immersions, empowering participants to release the stress of modern life and reconnect with the wisdom of the natural world.
Diagnosed with autism at 37, Laura offers a distinctive lens on the healing power of nature, especially for those who feel like outsiders. Her forthcoming book provides actionable steps for navigating life’s challenges by consciously connecting to nature. Under Laura’s guidance, you’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing, all inspired by the beauty and wisdom of the natural world.
Exploring the heart of the wilderness
and the wilderness of the heart.
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