Offerings

Come rest in silence

For anyone tired, overstimulated, or screen-worn. Deep Listening Retreats and guided silence walks. No signing experience needed.

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Guided Sessions

Guided silence, one walk at a time.

A session runs two to three hours and rarely covers more than a quarter mile. Your guide offers simple invitations (notice what moves, follow a scent, rest a hand on bark) and holds the silence so you don’t have to.

Sessions come in three shapes: private one-on-one walks, community sessions open to anyone who signs up, and group experiences booked for an existing circle of people.

Rates Private one-on-one: $175 · Private group (up to 5): from $500 · Community walk (up to 10): $45 per person, with a sliding scale of $25–$60

Held at Wildflowers Meadows and in Gainesville and St. Augustine, and we travel to retreat centers, schools, and organizations that invite us.

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Deep Listening Retreat

Time away, in good company.

Silence speaks. Nature listens.

A retreat on the land where talking pauses and connection doesn’t. Through forest walks, gesture, simple signs, play, and long stretches of shared quiet, you’ll learn what it feels like to be understood without words. No signing experience needed.

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In their words.

“It was just what I needed to get back what I’d lost years ago, in my relationship with nature. I highly recommend Summer’s services to anyone who needs to reconnect with nature or just needs that immersive spiritual experience.”

— Kathleen R.

“After my first time, when life became stressful, I could reflect on my forest bathing mindset and instantly feel calm… We hiked and camped often yet I didn’t learn how to really take in nature until I had Summer guiding me. In particular, she taught me to really SEE the intricacies of the ecosystem and to take it in with all senses.”

— Susan E., two-time participant

“It was exactly what we needed, to walk aimlessly and slowly, while taking in the aromatherapy of phytoncides around us. Summer is a kind and gentle soul who made us feel like we were taken care of.”

— Diedre T., walked with her husband

“Summer facilitated an amazing Forest Bathing experience for our family. We found the activities to be both soothing and rejuvenating… Due to a stubborn weather pattern, she also was flexible and proactive to make last minute adjustments the day we did the bathing experience.”

— Sylvia M., family walk

“This was a very enlightening experience for me! Very educational mentally, emotionally and physically. I love it! Thank you, Summer!”

— Amy L.