Gift of Ease There’s a beauty in embracing simplicity above the rush of the holiday season. Often, the best gifts are the quiet moments shared with loved ones. Consider simplifying traditions, focusing on meaningful connections and establishing the pace you want to maintain. Let simplicity amplify the warmth of your connection. Gift of Connection In…
Finding fun With the sharp turn of the weather, we say goodbye to the colored leaves and fall festivities. Did you get all of the fun out of fall? The arrival of snowflakes marks the next season and new opportunities for creating fun. Make memories When we are at play, we feel the most alive…
An osprey fledge doesn’t topple out of the nest and soar. They begin floating above the perch, catching a feel for the wind. As strength and stamina grow, the bird can increase the duration and height of their test flights. At this point, they still require a parent to deliver food to the nest tower. …
Ready or not! The signs of transition are showing up here at Charlson Meadows. Our team is looking forward to cooler temperatures for working on the land. How about you? Maybe you are like me and not in a rush to move to the next season. Held When transitions and the pace of life get…
Just like a skilled gardener tends to the soil, nourishing our minds, bodies, and spirits is essential if we want to see personal growth. Consider your needs and desires in this season. How can you invest your time and energy in activities that fuel your personal growth? Whether learning a new skill, pursuing a passion,…
Life Journey Series Featured site: Council Point sits on a peninsula in Lake Zumbra. A campfire ring with a wide circle of 21 seats honors the tradition of storytellers and tribal councils. Have you considered who makes up your circle of influence? It could be family, mentors, friends, community leaders, or fictional characters. Today, access to…
Playful Exploration When was the last time you got lost in a creative and fun activity? The Fairy Glade offers an invitation to remember the playfulness of childhood and gives permission to play again. Play is serious business! Play is easy to spot in a neighborhood park or beach, but what does play look like…
by Nicole Rasmussen As Spring arrives, Nature’s Chapel in the woods is a favorite spot for our guests and worth the trek. With benches and a set-apart feel, this place offers an invitation to linger. The sound-absorbing snow is gone; the acoustics of the woods shift as growth and new life awaken. Debris from the…
Featured site: Serenity Path is a half-mile round trip foot path off the trail loop that follows the southern shoreline of Stone Lake. Life Journey Series*Nicole Rasmussen Maybe we brace for winter, but what can we embrace before it leaves?PauseWinter is on its way out. (For many, this can not come soon enough!) But before the snow melts and we…
Life Journey Series Featured site: Our Bridge is located on an isthmus surrounded by wildlife and wetlands. See the Life Journey Map for more details about our Life Journey Program and how you can come to see it for yourself. The Bridge A bridge has a clear purpose. It allows us to get where we need to go…