Nordic Journey: Nature and Forest Therapy Walk with Nordic Flavors
***Event postponed until further notice***
Location:
Holly Hill Farm, Cohasset, MA
Are you curious about getting a sense of the Nordic lifestyle? Have you heard about “Forest Bathing” and want to know how you can experience nature using all your senses? Live Nordic, Blue Stone Journeys and Mettä Nordic are teaming up to bring you an afternoon outdoors combining the practice of nature and forest therapy with the flavors of a Nordic palette.
One of the fundamental parts of Living Nordic is spending a great deal of time outdoors connecting with nature. In the North, where winters are long and summers short, people have learnt to embrace each season. Likewise, Nordic people share a unique connection with forest. Throughout history, forests have offered shelter, food and medicine. Berry and mushroom picking are common Nordic cultural traditions that are enjoyed together as a family or with friends.
Nature and Forest Therapy offers the opportunity to slow down the pace, tune in to all one’s senses connecting with nature, self and others in the group. The health benefits of spending time in nature have been well documented and include, to name a few: reducing stress levels, lowering blood pressure and heart rate while building the immune system.
Join Henna Capone, founder of Live Nordic, and certified nature and forest therapy guide, Kirsten Snow, for a gentle walk in nature, experiencing the grounding elements of nature. We’ll walk about one mile with stops along the way, and you’ll have time to spend together in the group as well as on your own.
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Event Details
Fee $75 – includes guided walk, snack and a portion will be donated to preserving the natural setting where we walk.
Space is limited to 20. Registration closes Wednesday, March 25. Pre-registration and payment reserves your spot.
The walk follows a structure so it’s important you plan to be part of the experience from start to finish. If the timing is not convenient for you, we invite you to join us another time.
Although we love kids and dogs, this walk is not designed for our canine friends. The experience is geared for those over the age of 14.
You will receive an e-mail within three days of the walk providing location information and other details. However, should you have any questions, please let us know.
Kirsten: info@bluestonejourneys.com or Henna: henna@livenordicusa.com
Cancellation policy: We gladly offer a full refund if we cancel the experience due to weather or when you notify us at least 72 hours/three days before the day of the walk, if your plans change. No refund or credit is given if you do not show up on the day of the walk or cancel less than 72 hours/three days before the experience.
Nordic Himmeli Workshop
Nordic himmeli workshop
Date And Time:
Wed, December 4, 2019
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Location:
eSpace Scituate
50 Country Way
Suite 203
Scituate, MA 02066
United States
Description
Join us for an evening of Nordic coziness and holiday crafting as we learn to make a traditional Nordic himmeli. Finnish ceramicist and jewelry designer Mia Suni, will guide us through different methods and styles to create a geometric himmeli using flax straws and other materials.
Originating from the Swedish word for sky or heaven, himmel, Himmeli is a traditional Finnish ornament, a mobile decoration that is traditionally made out of straw, or reeds in Finland. They are typically suspended above the dinner table during the holiday season. The old belief is that the larger the Himmeli, the larger the rye crop will be in the coming year.
Don't miss this opportunity to meet local artist Mia Suni and immerse yourself in this Nordic holiday tradition. Wine and light refreshments will be served. Mia's designs and jewelry will also be on display.
Register here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nordic-himmeli-workshop-tickets-82376489297
Nordic Design Exploration
Live Nordic's first event, Nordic Design Exploration, was a success. We want to thank everyone who was able to join us and showed so much enthusiasm for Nordic life. Special thanks to our wonderful organizational partners, the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce of New England, Marimekko and Aamodt/ Plumb Architects, for supporting our mission and making Live Nordic's first event a reality.
The speaker of the night, Mette Aamodt, helped us explore the principles of Nordic Design. We learnt that Nordic Design is very much a reflection of Nordic values such as equality, openness, social responsibility and domesticity. Things are not necessarily designed to be pretty, but rather functional, timeless and durable pieces that fit the Northern lifestyle and values.
We can't wait to bring more Nordic life your way. Live Nordic - Live Happier. Stay tuned for more!