Gatherings of guides are an important part of the work of ANFT. Often they are organized when a training or immersion team is in the area, and we invited all guides who are in the region at the time to attend. The agenda usually includes: an update on developments in ANFT and forest therapy in general; some council sharing time together; a casual walk in a forest or botanic garden; and a shared meal. On a longer gathering (1 to 3 days) there may be specific workshops offered, including "invitation clinics" given by guides in attendance. These gatherings are nurturing, connective, and informative.
This is an ASL video by Deaf certified ANFT guide, Summer Crider, explaining the details of this retreat, including some video clips of the Aspen Camp location.
This event begins on June 15 at 5:00 pm, and ends on June 17 at noon. Participants are welcome to extend the schedule and arrange other activities on their own after the end of the event; however after noon on June 17 this will no longer be an "official" and will not be staff by ANFT or Forest Bathing International personnel.
The Mountain Retreat Center (MRC) is in the small Bavarian village Sachrang, right at the border to Tyrol/Austria. It is only a 15 minute drive from highway A8 connecting Munich to Salzburg. Tranquil and modest it is situated in a hillside overlooking the little village with only a few restaurants, one shop, church and some housing. The view of the surrounding mountains is breathtaking. Silence.
If you want to exercise in fresh air you can hike right from the house winter and summer. The most popular peaks nearby are Spitzstein, Geigerstein, Kampenwand. The next little towns are Aschau im Chiemgau (13km) or Kufstein in Tyrol (15km) away. The famous lake Chiemsee is about 23 kilometers from Sachrang. Visits to Salzburg or Tyrol are also worthwhile.
Anything is possible. Nothing is a must.
Register per email for food and accommodation directly with the Mountain Retreat Center. The Center assigns the rooms to the clients based on the sequence of incoming registration.
Booking: mrc@indigourlaub.com
The rates are per person and night, in Euro and include tax, full board, tea/water and wifi.
The tariffs include full board (100%vegetarian, mainly organic) consisting of breakfast buffet with different breads, jams, butter, cheeses, porridge or muesli, fruits, vegetables, coffee,tea, juice. For lunch we serve soup and different dips with breads. The dinner buffet contains salads, main dishes and desert.
Upon advance notice we can also consider gluten free, lactose free, vegan.
All day guests can take tea or energized water in the lounge (included in price).
The included catering starts with dinner on day of arrival and ends with breakfast on day of departure. Further meals on arrival or departure day can be ordered for an extra fee.
For guests not staying at the Center we charge € 40 per person/day for lunch, dinner,tea/water and seminar room use.
The international airport of Munich is approximately 1.5 hours (depending on traffic) away. The airport in Salzburg is about an hour away. Airport shuttle service can be arranged for a fee.
A train can be taken to Aschau im Cheimgau or Oberaudorf. From there you can either take the public bus or a Taxi to Sachrang. It's only a 12 to 15 minutes drive away from the center.
The retreat center can arrange airport shuttle services for approximately EUR 95 per person both ways. This shuttle travels from the Munich airport to the Center, then back to airport. This is a collective shuttle. Please ask Mountain Retreat Staff for details when you are booking lodging.
Pets
Pets are not allowed at the Center.
Belongings
The Center cannot be held liable for damage or loss of any belongings brought by guests.
House rules
The house rules apply and have to be considered. Guests are asked to respect silence at nights and wear house shoes.
Summer , as a certified Nature and Forest Therapy guide, works in partnership with Nature to provide opportunities to help humans re-connect with the Earth and themselves.
Born and raised in the cypress swamp of North Florida, Summer has navigated through various life experiences as a human being who happens to be deaf. After getting their degrees in Expressive Art Therapy and Deaf Cultural Studies, and certified in American Sign Language, Summer taught ASL, Spanish, and Deaf Culture in various high schools and colleges/universities for 15+ years. They also established a media consulting business, making educational films accessible to the sign language community.
After they experienced some challenges with severe anxiety, Summer found Mother Nature calling them back home. Summer decided to study Nature and Forest Therapy through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and eventually found a new purpose- assisting humans from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and languages to rediscover their connection with the Natural world through the healing practice of forest bathing.
Tamberly Kerr - Conway - PhD
Tamberly serves as an ANFT Certified Guide and ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Trail Consultant. Tamberly holds an MS and PhD in Forestry, with a focus upon Human Dimensions in Natural Resources, focusing upon diversity engagement, health and nature connections, forest health/human health relationships, and community empowerment in conservation.
Tahia Devischer - PhD
Tahia is a research and teaching fellow at the University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD in ecosystems science from the University of Oxford, and is a certified forest therapy guide with ANFT. She works at the nexus of urban forests, human well-being and climate resilience.
Tamberly Kerr - Conway - PhD
Tamberly serves as an ANFT Certified Guide and ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Trail Consultant. Tamberly holds an MS and PhD in Forestry, with a focus upon Human Dimensions in Natural Resources, focusing upon diversity engagement, health and nature connections, forest health/human health relationships, and community empowerment in conservation.
Tahia Devischer - PhD
Tahia is a research and teaching fellow at the University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD in ecosystems science from the University of Oxford, and is a certified forest therapy guide with ANFT. She works at the nexus of urban forests, human well-being and climate resilience.
Tamberly Kerr - Conway - PhD
Tamberly serves as an ANFT Certified Guide and ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Trail Consultant. Tamberly holds an MS and PhD in Forestry, with a focus upon Human Dimensions in Natural Resources, focusing upon diversity engagement, health and nature connections, forest health/human health relationships, and community empowerment in conservation.
Tahia Devischer - PhD
Tahia is a research and teaching fellow at the University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD in ecosystems science from the University of Oxford, and is a certified forest therapy guide with ANFT. She works at the nexus of urban forests, human well-being and climate resilience.
Tamberly Kerr - Conway - PhD
Tamberly serves as an ANFT Certified Guide and ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Trail Consultant. Tamberly holds an MS and PhD in Forestry, with a focus upon Human Dimensions in Natural Resources, focusing upon diversity engagement, health and nature connections, forest health/human health relationships, and community empowerment in conservation.
Tahia Devischer - PhD
Tahia is a research and teaching fellow at the University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD in ecosystems science from the University of Oxford, and is a certified forest therapy guide with ANFT. She works at the nexus of urban forests, human well-being and climate resilience.
Our Mission: Support planetary health by nurturing heart-centered relationships between all peoples and the More-Than-Human World of Nature.
