In addition to Wild Heart’s therapy services and personalized ceremony and retreat offerings, we also invite you to join us for group retreats and community events at Wild Heart Preserve. These events allow us to connect to nature and explore topics of renewal and regrowth in a safe and sacred setting, both in depth and in person. We hope you join us!
Come experience the transformative power of eco-therapy at Wild Heart's beautiful nature sanctuary. Whether you’re a therapist curious about ecotherapy and nature-based healing, or simply seeking time away from the busyness of life and want to enjoy time in nature, this event is for you!
What to Expect:
Whether you are seeking healing, reflection, or simply an opportunity to spend time in a peaceful, nature-filled environment, this day will leave you feeling rejuvenated, grounded, and inspired.
We gather on the land of Wild Heart Preserve on the second Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm to slow down, tune into our hearts and the heart of nature, marvel at the beauty around us and together honor the ancient webs of interconnectedness. All ages are welcome.
These open community gatherings are perfect for those seeking an eco-spiritual journey, regardless of their specific religious background, and those who value or are seeking community and shared experiences. Those who are open to exploring spirituality beyond traditional religious frameworks and individuals who appreciate ritual and ceremony as a means of connecting with the sacred may find the symbolic activities and Earth based ceremonies at Wild Heart Sanctuary to be meaningful and spiritually enriching.
Every gathering is unique and centered around a theme. We begin by meeting in a circle and sharing a time of poetry, stories, song, nature practices and ceremony fitting to the month's theme. At each gathering, we also make time for solo wandering on the land. This gives each of us a time to slow down, to venture out to our own sacred quiet time and to listen and connect to the sounds of nature and our own hearts. We return again to our circle for a time of group reflection, blessing and closing ceremony. Learn more about these events below.
Spending time in nature has been linked to improved mental well-being, reduced stress and increased overall happiness. Wild Earth Sanctuary gatherings provide a monthly opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in the healing and grounding energies of the Earth and the sacred land of Wild Heart Preserve.
The rituals and ceremonies performed in Wild Earth gatherings can be deeply symbolic and meaningful. These practices often provide a sense of purpose, marking transitions, honoring the seasons, finding inspiration in the cycles of nature and the interconnectedness of all living things and acknowledging the sacred in everyday life.
The tranquil setting of a Wild Earth Sanctuary provides an opportunity for personal reflection and introspection. Participants may use this time to reflect on their values, life goals and the ways in which they can contribute to the well-being of the Earth.
Spending time outdoors and engaging in activities like walking, hiking or practicing yoga in a natural setting can contribute to physical health. Fresh air, sunlight and physical activity all play a role in promoting a healthy lifestyle.
We often gather to celebrate the changing seasons and life's natural rhythms. This cyclical observance can bring a sense of continuity and meaning.
The natural environment serves as a conducive space for mindfulness and being present in the moment as you tune into your heart and your senses. Practices such as mindfulness meditation, contemplation, honoring and observation of nature can cultivate a deeper sense of awareness and presence.
Engaging in Earth-based spirituality often leads to a heightened awareness of environmental issues and a commitment to sustainable practices. Participants may develop a sense of responsibility for the Earth and take actions to minimize their ecological impact.
Wild Earth gatherings often create a sense of community and shared experience. Participants can build meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, fostering a supportive network that extends beyond the regular gatherings.
We embrace a diversity of spiritual beliefs, practice, and people, creating an inclusive space where individuals from various life, cultural and religious backgrounds can come together in a spirit of openness and acceptance.
Important Notes: Wild Heart Preserve is about a 1.5-hour drive from San Antonio and a 2-hour drive from Austin. We encourage you to make a day or half day of the journey. We welcome you to bring your lunch and take time afterwards to explore the landscape. Fredericksburg is about a 30-minute drive away and is home to many restaurants, local shops and Texas wine tasting.
We will be meeting outdoors in (light) rain or shine, unless driving conditions are unsafe. Hiking shoes or sneakers are necessary for the terrain. Please wear clothing based on the weather. We suggest long pants and dressing in layers.
Bring snacks and/or your lunch. We will take pause to share a meal together under the majestic Cedar Elms.
Bring snacks and/or your lunch. We will take pause to share a meal together under the majestic Cedar Elms.
We are Nature. We too are creatures who long for our natural environment, who long to feel deeply connected to the natural world around us.
This is an experiential event incorporating concepts and practices of transpersonal and eco-psychology and nature-based spirituality. In "The Way of the Natural Mystic" we explore what it means to feel a deep spiritual connection with nature, life and each other. We return to nature for spiritual renewal, insight, and inspiration.
We celebrate the seasons, art, poetry, modern and ancient legends and mythologies through ritual and ceremony. We come together to practice ways to dive mindfully into the emerging present moment, to awaken the senses, our vitality, beauty and celebration of being alive!
We explore the common benevolent root thread that is at the core of most religions. That common root is birthed out of our humanness and our universal connection to the Earth. It is free of dogma and belief in ways you or it "should" be. We honor this sacred root, this shared thread, that is the base of all the traditions. Together we seek a path of wholeheartedness.
We hope you join us.
Are you ready to rediscover the untamed spirit within you? This eco-spiritual two-day retreat, we take a deeper step in and into the harder to reach places at Wild Heart Preserve, and step into the embrace of nature and your own being. Together as a community, and solo in the serene quiet of the Preserve, unburden your soul and reclaim your Wild Heart.
With the natural and mystical features of nature and the land as our guiding map, we will work together to shed the old layers of heaviness, pain and trauma and clear out what is no longer needed in order to gain renewed energy in our most true, nature-connected self. Facilitated by Rachael Fisher, we will incorporate breathwork, guided meditations, sensory experience and exercise to grow your intuition and ability to hear the voice of nature though earth, water and fire ceremony.
Guests will also have the opportunity for an optional introductory Wild Heart Quest experience you can bring your deepest intentions, along with an open heart, into a quiet and undisturbed place on the land. With the support of the community, you will have time and space to be solo in nature, free of regular life distractions and better able to open up and listen in a new way.
This is a small group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Text 512-567-9002 for a complementary intro call and to register.
This is a small group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Text 512-567-9002 for a complementary intro call and to register.
