Emerald Mountain Sanctuary: a small Retreat & Conference Center.
Sanctuary
Emerald Mountain Sanctuary is a protected place for animals, plants, and people. Our 58-acre property is sacred space: a cathedral of green tree tops overhead, a soft carpet of grasses, wildflowers, and mosses to walk and lie on, the eternal symphony of birds and insects, wind rustling through leaves; the hay scent of grasses warmed…
Offerings
Annette offers: • Workshops (self-care and stress management, simplifying your life, forest bathing, nature quests, journaling as a self-therapy and creative exploration tool) Guided Tours upon request: Forest Bathing Backyard Foraging • Retreats (Women’s Midlife Retreat; Artist’s retreat) Testimonial • Individual and group coaching sessions. Life Coaching Dan and Annette offer: • “Clear Visioning:” Conceptualizing…
Transformation in the Woods
Originally posted on The Beauty Along the Road:
I saw the standing deadwood from a distance. It was a giant tree trunk jutting high into the air. Something was dangling from it, swaying lightly in the breeze. Too soft and fabric-like to be peeling bark, I decided. Walking closer now, my breath caught and I…
“I learned more than I expected to. I had forgotten how deliberate reflection could feed my soul. I’d forgotten the company of good, strong women, in a soft structure like Annette provided, could be so invigorating. With Annette’s tender coaching, I left with a concrete sense of where I wanted to go next. I could not have made my goals that clear without the tools she provided. And they were simple tools — nothing complicated or obtuse. Annette gave us down-to-earth, practical ways to loosen up, think quietly, and get in touch with ourselves.”
Anna L., Virginia
“At a time in my life when I felt stuck, partnering with Annette as my coach was exactly what I needed to move my life forward. I use the skills and resources that I learned from her on a daily basis to create the life I want to live. As a coach, Annette is not only insightful and supportive but she has an innate ability to hone in on the challenges her client faces and to offer suggestions for growth. I am very grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Annette as my coach!”
