Origin Forest Bathing

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Desert bathing in Tucson was nothing short of incredible. 🌵✨

Instead of rushing through the landscape like we often do on a hike, we slowed down enough to really meet the desert. The saguaros became our teachers—reminding us that it’s possible to keep our hearts open to the sun while also protecting what is tender within us.

Together we explored what it means to slow down and become conscious of where we place our energy. Just like the desert plants, life flourishes when we conserve what matters and move with intention.

To close our time, we created music together dedicating the merit of our practice. A reminder that what we receive from nature can be shared outward in gratitude and care.

Grateful to guide this beautiful group here in Tucson. The desert has a quiet way of reminding us who we are when we finally take the time to listen.

03/06/2026

Desert bathing in Tucson was nothing short of incredible. 🌵✨

Instead of rushing through the landscape like we often do on a hike, we slowed down enough to really meet the desert. The saguaros became our teachers—reminding us that it’s possible to keep our hearts open to the sun while also protecting what is tender within us.

Together we explored what it means to slow down and become conscious of where we place our energy. Just like the desert plants, life flourishes when we conserve what matters and move with intention.

To close our time, we created music together dedicating the merit of our practice. A reminder that what we receive from nature can be shared outward in gratitude and care.

Grateful to guide this beautiful group here in Tucson. The desert has a quiet way of reminding us who we are when we finally take the time to listen.

03/06/2026

Amazing Mexican and Tucson Botanic Gardens

03/04/2026

Listening to desert beings

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

Bird song takes you out of fight or flight. Take this time to listen with your whole body. What are you noticing?

02/25/2026

So excited for this! Mark your calendars 📅

We are very excited to share this new initiative with our communities! WanderWild is a free, family friendly series of Trail+Art connections coming to the Black Hills this summer! Save the dates early and stay tuned for more information. Watch for the event page to go live!

Thank you to our instructors, Kiah Crowley, Madison Shoop-Ferguson, Chelsie Bauer, Callie Stainbrook and Cary A. Thrall.

We are truly grateful to our community partners and sponsors! Coeur Wharf Mining Co., Sturgis Public Library, Christ Church Episcopal, I Care for the Black Hills and CAT Scratch Studios

We are pleased to offer our programming at low or no-cost. Please consider making a donation to support the artist leaders or for materials! creative-explorations.org/donate

02/17/2026

I’m a notorious over-packer.
Rainforest hikes with green monkeys 🐒
Beach days 🌊
Airport travel ✈️
Morning runs 🏃‍♀️
A fancy Valentine’s dinner 💃

And somehow… one pair of shoes did it all.

These Earth Runners came with me everywhere in Barbados—from jungle trails to saltwater strolls to dressed-up dinners—without missing a beat. Minimal, beautiful, wildly versatile… and the bonus I love most?
✨ Earthing while I move, explore, rest, and recharge.

When travel is about freedom, presence, and grounding into the moment—packing lighter feels like part of the practice.
If I could only bring one pair of shoes on vacation… this would be it. 🌍

Barefoot energy. Go-anywhere design.
Less luggage. More living. Link in bio.

02/09/2026

What would “perfect peace” feel like in my body?

02/08/2026