Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness

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Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness

Nature based therapy programs for early adolescents, teens and young adults.

01/29/2026

Sunny day hike in our girls’ group after a long weekend inside!

01/23/2026

Winter weather is making its way toward Clayton this week, with colder temps and the possibility of a rain, ice, or snow mix. As always, mountain forecasts can shift, so we’re keeping a close eye on conditions.

In preparation for the cold front, students are safely indoors. Groups came in early to stay warm and comfortable, with plenty of time for movement, games, cooking over the fire, and connection.

We’ll continue to monitor the weather throughout the weekend and adjust plans thoughtfully if anything changes. Safety, care, and comfort remain at the center of everything we do! ❄️

01/20/2026

Sunday night creativity at base!

Before heading back out to the field, Regan’s group spent time together in the bunk room for a collaborative painting initiative. Each person began with a mini canvas and a single paint pen color. With music playing, they painted for two minutes, then passed the canvas to the next person. This continued until everyone received their original canvas back, now shaped by the whole group.

Here are a few of the finished pieces! 🎨

01/15/2026

🌟F i e l d I n s t r u c t o r s !!🌟

Our incredible team of field instructors hike alongside students, share meals, sit through hard moments, celebrate small wins, and model what it looks like to show up with patience, consistency, and care. Field staff are not just outdoor instructors. They are mentors, co-regulators, role models, and trusted adults who help create safety 24/7.

Through long hiking days and quiet moments around camp, our field instructors help students practice communication, build resilience, and experience healthy relationships. Their work is relational, grounded, and deeply human, and it is what makes the Blue Ridge experience so special.

We are endlessly grateful for the skill, heart, and commitment our field instructors bring into the woods every day 💚

01/06/2026

Hi alumni! We are holding our first monthly alumni Zoom call of the year this Thursday, 1/8 at 7pm Eastern. These calls offer space to reconnect with peers, check in with familiar faces, and continue building community beyond the wilderness. We hope to see you there… Register at the link in our bio! 💙

12/31/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back on early mornings, long hikes, quiet breakthroughs, laughter around the fire, and the small moments that changed everything.

This year asked for patience, courage, and trust, and our students, families, and staff met it with heart. Here’s to the lessons the land taught us, the growth we witnessed, and the stories still unfolding.

Thank you for being part of the journey. Happy new year from the woods!🌲

12/30/2025

Staff spotlight: James!! 🏹
James has worked at Blue Ridge for 4 years. He has spent the last year serving as the Field Manager for Emerald Arrow directly managing and training field instructors, and maintaining consistency among staff shifts. He loves to do archery and creative intensives, and backcountry hikes with the group. In his free time, James plays soccer and runs trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Thank you James! 💪

12/15/2025

After nearly 12 years in the field, we are wishing our beloved Andi the very best on her next adventure. 🥾

The role of a mentor field instructor is a demanding one, and Andi’s tenure at Blue Ridge is practically unheard of. She has touched countless lives, sliced countless beef sticks, comforted countless students, trained countless guides, and has spent countless nights in the forest (ok, maybe we could count, but it would be a LOT).

Andi has been a consistent, outstanding pillar of our team for so long, and it’s time for her to enjoy a new chapter. Please help us in wishing her the absolute best season of rest and restoration.

Andi, we are sad to see you go, and we are so happy for whatever you decide to do next. May your cup runneth over after years of service to others.

Until we meet again! 🐌🌲💙

12/12/2025

🤩Staff Highlight: Colby!

Colby studied at Vermont State University and is from Brunswick, Maine. He enjoys basketball (having played in college), skiing, snowboarding, and reading—his most recent book was A River Runs Through It. Thank you Colby for all you do!

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Clayton, GA
30525

Telephone

+18889141050

Website

https://blueridgewilderness.com/

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