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Nature Rx | Rooted & Blooming Retreat

August 13 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A two-day immersive experience in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with DiscovHer Wellbeing and YouBloom!

This grounding and invigorating Nature Rx experience is a two-day journey designed to nourish your inner world and awaken your sense of connection—with yourself, with others, and with the natural world.

Led by experienced forest bathing guides, yoga instructors, and nature connection specialists, this women-only retreat will invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and grow through guided mindfulness practices, creative exploration, and grounding time in one of Ohio’s most beautiful natural settings.

Dates & Time:

📅Two days: August 13 & 14

⏰ 3 Hours each day: 6:00-9:00pm

What to Expect:

  • Mindfulness in Nature: Grounding meditations, breathwork, and gentle forest bathing walks to deepen awareness and calm the nervous system.
  • Creative Exploration: Nature-inspired creative activities to awaken joy and spark insight.
  • Connection & Community: Authentic sharing circles and supportive group experiences to build meaningful bonds.
  • Growth & Fulfillment: Space to reflect, re-center, and rediscover what brings you fulfillment.

Who This Retreat is For:

  • Women of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels
  • Those curious about mindfulness, nature connection, and intentional self-care
  • Anyone ready to step into a more grounded, inspired version of themselves

 

Space is limited to ensure a deeply personal and connected experience. Reserve your spot today and give yourself the gift of presence.

Exact meeting location and what to bring will be emailed after registration.

If you are joining us as a group and are interested in overnight accommodations, reach out to [email protected].

 

Register

 

About Jessica M. Jurcak, MS, MPH, RD, LD
Founder of DiscovHer Wellbeing LLC

Jessica, based in northeast Ohio, has earned master’s degrees in nutrition and public health. She is a registered dietitian, a Level 1 Reiki practitioner, and a Certified Forest Bathing Guide through the international Forest Therapy Hub (FTHub).

Jessica is a co-leader for the North American FTHub Seedlings Network and an FTHub trainer for new Forest Bathing Guides and Nature Connection Specialists. She finds the greatest sense of peace and well-being when out in nature, and she aims to connect people with the science, the beauty, and the healing of the natural environment.

With her business, DiscovHer Wellbeing, she aims to guide women and girls to discover their inner confidence and improve their wellbeing using nature as a guide. She is also a Wellbeing Manager at a healthcare system in northeast Ohio, and is working to integrate nature-based solutions into the world of modern healthcare for optimal patient outcomes.

 

About Sarah Waite, 200 hr RYT, Founder of YouBloom:

YouBloom LLC, founded by Sarah Waite, is a trauma-informed wellness business with the mission of helping You Bloom. YouBloom was created out of the belief that growth and healing requires several key factors- community, movement, nature, and education. In order to encourage this well-rounded growth, YouBloom offers a variety of programs, including hike+yoga adventures, nature educational programs, in-studio yoga classes, bodywork, and community outreach. Sarah herself is a 200-hour yoga practitioner, forest bathing guide, and Thai Massage practitioner.

This event is part of the Nature Rx program. For more details on the program, please visit www.forcvnp.org/naturerx.

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Organizer

  • The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park