Hey, I’m Lori. I live in Tidnish Bridge in the beautiful province of Nova Scotia in Canada. After living most of my life in Ontario, I finally moved to Nova Scotia in the spring of 2020 after 12 years of visiting almost every year. I now live on the river, five minutes from the ocean, surrounded by forests and I couldn’t feel more at home. This is my natural habitat.

I love to sit on the vast rock formations at Peggy’s Cove and feel the thundering crash of the water as it’s pulled by the moon, back and forth. The rhythm of the tides have become part of my soul, their surrendered flowing a reminder of release and acceptance. But as much as I love rocks and water, trees are closest to my heart. I grew up climbing trees, mostly the red maple beside our driveway. I can still feel the movements in my body…grab on, left leg, right leg, swing up, scamper to the other side and rest in the Y. We ate sandwiches in that tree, planned projects, told secrets and processed life. It held me and my words and thoughts as I grew up. These days, I am enamoured with the strength of the quaking aspen at my sit spot, the luscious aliveness of the white spruce, the gnarled arms of the paradise apple, and the towering birch. These trees show me what it means to be strong, flexible, playful, patient, persistent and still.

In April of 2023, I became a certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. I am so thrilled to be able to share my passion for the natural world with you as we head into the forest. Come join me as we find wellness in the woods!