WEDNESDAYS IN THE WOODS, by Woodland Findings

This seven-week summer series gives space for time spent outdoors in a mindful way with nature and wellness inspired activities for relaxation, education and creativity. Disconnect from technology while resting with the land.

Begins July 1st and runs every Wednesday through August 12th – 5:30-8:30pm

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put together.” — John Burroughs

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• Events are held on private land just 25 minutes NE from downtown Ellensburg, address shared upon registration
• Each week a portion of the profits goes to support a local non-profit
• Enjoy Nature Immersion, Forest Bathing, Nature-Inspired Art, Poetry Workshop, Restorative Yoga, Identity and Clarity Journaling, Hiking, Native Plant Identification and Flower Arranging

“I am very pleased to be collaborating this summer with others to deliver unique weekly small group outdoor experiences designed to nurture the body and mind. Opening our awareness into the natural world while coming into the present moment is proven to make us healthier and happier; something we can all use. With the average American spending 95% of their time indoors, these options make it simple and refreshing to get outside for a well-deserved mental and physical boost”, says Dawn Ambrose.

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Email hello@woodlandfindings.com with any questions, thank you!

Join Dawn Ambrose of Woodland Findings and Susan Gregory of Faith Driven Life as we come together for an evening in the woods. This nature immersion experience will invite women to slow down, looking deeply into nature and within our own self while rediscovering the beauty of the natural world and who we truly are. Through Susan’s gentle insight and guided journaling, space is opened for meaningful personal breakthroughs and a renewed sense of self.

Susan Gregory is a transformational teacher, author, and guide who helps women reconnect with their true identity and live with clarity, purpose, and peace. With a warm and practical approach, she leads reflective experiences.

• This is a women-only event
• Journal provided or feel free to bring your own
• Advance registration and payment is required. Expect confirmation via email 
• Participants should be able to walk sturdily on uneven ground for a short distance 
• Suitable for ages 16+
• No pets pls 

REGISTER HERE for Lessons for Unlocking Clarity and Identity

Woodland Findings and Stella’s Western Boutique inside the Ellensburg Central Square are partnering up for an evening of nature inspired art. 

Dawn Ambrose will teach a Zen Rock Tying Class at Stella’s new creative space. Learn how to wrap and tie smooth rocks with rattan and leather creating a natural piece of art.

“Zen rocks symbolize strength, stability and remind us of the enduring power of the mountains”, says Shailja Awasthi of Sublime Spaces and Places..

• Advance registration and payment is required. Expect confirmation via email 
• Includes all materials
• Suitable for ages 16+
• Wine and other beverages available for purchase from WineGirl Wines

REGISTER HERE for Zen Rock Tying

Come into the woods for wellness. Dawn Ambrose of Woodland Findings is partnering up with Nic Armitstead of Simple Indulgence Wellness for a restful evening of Shinrin Yoku & Restorative Yoga Massage. Exchange breath with the trees as we take in the aroma of the forest through our major senses for better health and wellness before Nic provides a slow restorative yoga class where participants will receive gentle, hands-on massage in each completely supported pose. This unique combination of yoga, touch and meditation creates a powerful space for deep relaxation and inner balance.

No hiking involved. No yoga experience necessary.

Nic Armitstead is a massage therapist and yoga instructor based in upper Kittitas County, she focuses on simple ways to reset the nervous system through bodywork and movement.

• This is a women-only event
• Advance registration and payment is required. Expect confirmation via email 
• Participants should be able to walk sturdily on uneven ground for a short distance
• Suitable for ages 18+
• No pets pls 

REGISTER HERE for Wellness in the Woods

Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Dawn Ambrose of Woodland Findings, will lead a sensory forest bathing experience offering a space for quiet reflection, reconnection with the earth, and the healing power of nature as we engage our major senses. Afterwards we will continue our hike up and onto the ridge for an evening view of the sunset. Participants must be able to hike sturdily 4 miles roundtrip on uneven ground with an elevation gain of 700 ft. Hiking poles are welcomed.

Don’t want to hike all the way? There is an option to join the group more than 1/2 way up.

• Advance registration and payment is required. Expect confirmation via email 
• Suitable for ages 12+
• No pets pls 

REGISTER HERE for Hike and Nature Bathe into the Sunset

Join Dawn Ambrose of Woodland Findings and Laura White of Spiritual Awakenings as we come together for better health and intentional observation. This Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) experience will invite participants to slow down, offering space for quiet reconnection and engagement with the natural world. Laura will then lead participants on a scavenger hunt teaching us how to recognize local flora and fauna that grows wild in Kittitas county, examining how forests and flora act as natural healing agents. No heavy hiking. Just a small journey into the healing elements in your own backyard.

Laura White is a master herbalist, aromatherapist and natural healing practitioner. She is based in Ellensburg and enjoys educating people about traditional medicines and how they serve as the foundation for modern drug discovery

• Advance registration and payment is required. Expect confirmation via email
• Participants should be able to walk sturdily on uneven ground for a short distance  
• Suitable for ages 10+
• No pets pls

REGISTER HERE for Shinrin Yoku & Native Plant Recognition

“Experience nature, and in doing so, learn about yourself” –Japanese Proverb.

Join Dawn Ambrose of Woodland Findings for a nod to nature with forest bathing and flower arranging.  By now you know it is not “taking a bath” but rather bathing in the aroma of the forested atmosphere through our sense of sight, smell, sound, touch and taste. Forest bathing and flower arranging are both Japanese-rooted practices that use nature to improve well-being. Flower arranging brings nature’s harmony indoors, bringing the outdoors in, which happens to be the slogan of Woodland Findings and great way to bid farewell to Wednesdays in the Woods summer series as participants take home a vessel with stems that are arranged with their own intentions and purpose. 

• Advance registration and payment is required. Expect confirmation via email
• Participants should be able to walk sturdily on uneven ground for a short distance  
• Suitable for ages 10+
• No pets pls 

REGISTER HERE for Forest Bathing and Flower Arranging

FOREST BATHING FOR-REST at SUNCADIA RESORT

The tranquil Cascade Mountain forest at Suncadia Resort, just outside Roslyn WA, offers an ideal setting to experience the guided Japanese mindfulness practice of Shinrin-yoku—without traveling or walking far. Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Dawn Ambrose, of Woodland Findings, leads weekly private sessions, inviting guests and residents to immerse themselves in the restorative healing power of the trees. This gentle, sensory-based experience requires no hiking and is designed to help participants reconnect with nature while supporting overall well-being and improved health. For more information and to inquire about corporate events, click here

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