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In The Company of Trees

Upcoming Retreat

8/31 - 9/2/2026

Join Motz Studios for a three-day forest bathing retreat at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, Minnesota — one of the North Shore’s most breathtaking natural settings. From August 31–Sept 2, you’ll slow down, step off the grid, and reconnect with the living world through guided forest bathing walks, fire circle reflections, a twilight wander under the waning moon, and quiet time among old trees.

 

Woven throughout is the grounding wisdom of Stoic philosophy — not as lecture, but as a lens for noticing what the forest already knows: that stillness clarifies, impermanence teaches, and presence is enough. Whether you’re carrying exhaustion, transition, or simply the weight of too much noise, this retreat offers something rare — unrushed time in good company, with the trees doing most of the talking.

Upcoming Public Experiences

Registration for all walks with our collaborative partners adhere to schedules set by each partner.  

Motz Studios-only forest bathing walk registration closes the evening prior to scheduled walk.
Walks require 4 person min. to proceed.


All guests must complete release waiver below prior to joining A walk.

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Ancient Maples & Ravines: Forest Bathing in Long Lake
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Forest Bathing - Cleary Lake Regional Park
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Forest Bathing @ The Arb
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Ancient Maples & Ravines: Forest Bathing in Long Lake
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Slow Ground, Soft Light in Spring Lake Regional Park
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Forest Bathing @ The Arb
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Full Moon Walk
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Full Moon Immersion Walk
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In The Company of Trees: A Retreat at Wolf Ridge
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Ancient Maples & Ravines: Forest Bathing in Long Lake
  • Ancient Maples & Ravines: Forest Bathing in Long Lake
    Ancient Maples & Ravines: Forest Bathing in Long Lake
    Sat, Aug 08
    2060 County Rd 6, Long Lake, MN 55356, USA
    9am Follow winding ravine trails beneath century-old maples, where dappled light and rustling canopy invite you to slow down and simply breathe. The kind of quiet that resets a busy mind.
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  • Forest Bathing - Cleary Lake Regional Park
    Forest Bathing - Cleary Lake Regional Park
    Sun, Aug 09
    Cleary Lake Regional Park
    2pm Join us for a sensory-rich wander through the maple glades at Cleary Lake.
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  • Forest Bathing @ The Arb
    Forest Bathing @ The Arb
    Fri, Aug 14
    University of MN Landscape Arboretum
    9am Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the calming embrace of the forest. Limited spots available – reserve yours today and let nature rejuvenate you!
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  • Ancient Maples & Ravines: Forest Bathing in Long Lake
    Ancient Maples & Ravines: Forest Bathing in Long Lake
    Sat, Aug 22
    2060 County Rd 6, Long Lake, MN 55356, USA
    9am Follow winding ravine trails beneath century-old maples, where dappled light and rustling canopy invite you to slow down and simply breathe. The kind of quiet that resets a busy mind.
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  • Slow Ground, Soft Light in Spring Lake Regional Park
    Slow Ground, Soft Light in Spring Lake Regional Park
    Sun, Aug 23
    Spring Lake Regional Park - North Entran
    9am Where dappled light filters through maple leaves and the ground rolls beneath your feet, this walk through Spring Lake Regional Park asks nothing more of you than to slow down.
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  • Forest Bathing @ The Arb
    Forest Bathing @ The Arb
    Thu, Aug 27
    University of MN Landscape Arboretum
    6pm Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the calming embrace of the forest. Limited spots available – reserve yours today and let nature rejuvenate you!
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  • Full Moon Walk
    Full Moon Walk
    Fri, Aug 28
    Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area (S
    8pm Get outside under the full moon and notice how the night comes alive by tuning in all of your senses.
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  • Full Moon Immersion Walk
    Full Moon Immersion Walk
    Sat, Aug 29
    Nottingham Park
    9pm Experience the details of nature in a whole new way - at night under the light of the full moon.
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  • In The Company of Trees: A Retreat at Wolf Ridge
    In The Company of Trees: A Retreat at Wolf Ridge
    Mon, Aug 31
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
    Registration is now open!! Join us up north for a memorable retreat at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. We will deepen our connection with self through the living world, and cultivate stillness.
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  • Forest Bathing @ Lone Lake Park
    Forest Bathing @ Lone Lake Park
    Sat, Sep 05
    Lone Lake Park
    9am Step away from the noise and slip into the quiet wisdom of the woods. Join our guided Forest Bathing Walks and feel stress dissolve as nature recalibrates your mind, body, and spirit. Slow down. Breathe deeply. Come home to yourself. Limited spots available—reserve yours today.
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  • Ancient Maples & Ravines: Forest Bathing in Long Lake
    Ancient Maples & Ravines: Forest Bathing in Long Lake
    Sun, Sep 06
    Long Lake
    9am Follow winding ravine trails beneath century-old maples, where dappled light and rustling canopy invite you to slow down and simply breathe. The kind of quiet that resets a busy mind.
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  • Forest Bathing @ The Arb
    Forest Bathing @ The Arb
    Fri, Sep 11
    University of MN Landscape Arboretum
    9am Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the calming embrace of the forest. Limited spots available – reserve yours today and let nature rejuvenate you!
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  • Fall Equinox Walk - Eastman Nature Center
    Fall Equinox Walk - Eastman Nature Center
    Sat, Sep 19
    Eastman Nature Center
    Join us for a sensory-rich wander in the woods to ease your mind, body, and spirit.
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  • Fall Equinox Walk - Cottage Grove Ravine
    Fall Equinox Walk - Cottage Grove Ravine
    Sun, Sep 20
    Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
    2pm Join us for a sensory-rich stroll through the hills and forests of this stunning park.
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  • Forest Bathing @ The Arb
    Forest Bathing @ The Arb
    Fri, Sep 25
    University of MN Landscape Arboretum
    9am Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the calming embrace of the forest. Limited spots available – reserve yours today and let nature rejuvenate you!
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  • Prairie Moon Walk
    Prairie Moon Walk
    Fri, Sep 25
    Riverbend Group Campsite - Crow Hassan P
    Join us in the midst of the prairie to experience the full moon.
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  • Forest Bathing - Cottage Grove Ravine
    Forest Bathing - Cottage Grove Ravine
    Sat, Sep 26
    Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
    9am Join us for a sensory-rich stroll through the hills and forests of this stunning park.
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  • Forest Bathing at Spring Lake Regional Park
    Forest Bathing at Spring Lake Regional Park
    Sun, Sep 27
    Spring Lake Regional Park
    Join us for an early fall foray into the woods.
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