Annual Provider Gathering
Connection to Self Connection to Other Connection to Nature
Connection is at the center of all Heartwood programming. While disconnection is the source of much human suffering, it is through connection that we can engage in a meaningful life.
What?
Join us for our annual weekend provider gathering June of 2025! We welcome all mental health and human services providers who enjoy nature, and who are interested to learn, practice, and share group-work activities and knowledge. Saturday will include a variety of somatic and mindfulness practices, nature-based therapeutic experiences, dinner and fire. Saturday night campout is optional. Sunday participants are welcome to stick around for a casual breakfast, with optional "sauna" and cold plunge.
Where?
Set in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains along the West Branch Mill River, Heartwood Expeditions headquarters is basecamp for all retreat activities. At 1,200 feet, our site is home to abundant wildlife, wetlands, hemlock forests, and rolling terrain, making it a prime location to learn about and connect more deeply with nature.
Why?
In our busy lives it is often easy to forget the importance of connection and community, and the value of returning to experiences that foster joy and play. Our hope is create the opportunity for participants to connect in meaningful ways, learn new skills, and have some wholehearted fun! We are excited for the opportunity to spend time with old and new friends, share our collective wisdom, and enjoy a restorative day (or two) together.
Who & When?
June 2025 (Date TBD)
Goshen, MA
Arrive between 9:40-9:50am Saturday for an official start at 10:00am. All participants are asked to stay from 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday for a cohesive group experience.
Participants who want to stay for optional dinner, fire, campout, or Sunday morning sauna/splash are welcome to stay as long as they would like. The event will end at 11:00am Sunday.
Group: adults only (18+), maximum 16 participants
Sara Kunz
LMHC Intern
Certified Meditation and Yoga Teacher & Primitive Survivalist
Mathew Apeseche, LICSW
Heartwood Expeditions Founder & Director
REGISTRATION & COST
Registration for our annual gathering will open February 2025. Registration will open first to individuals on the Heartwood mailing list. If you would like to be added to the mailing list click the "CONTACT US" button at the bottom of this page.