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The Hidden Manuscripts
The Hidden Manuscripts Volume Two
The Hidden Manuscripts Volume Two
This month’s volume explores the subtle, shifting nature of March—a time of transition, uncertainty, and quiet movement. Through a collection of nature-rooted stories and reflections, we enter the in-between space where the seasons meet. Here, change is not always visible, but it is always underway. From hidden forest lore to moments of quiet noticing, this volume invites you to slow down and recognize the small shifts that shape what comes next.
The Hidden Manuscripts Volume One
The Hidden Manuscripts Volume One
The Hidden Manuscripts is a literary magazine devoted to original mythic storytelling rooted in nature, memory, and quiet transformation. Volume One, The Hidden World Between the Trees, presents thirty short stories that reimagine the natural world through folklore and poetic narrative. From the origin of Mother Trees to the secret shaping of heart stones, these tales offer imaginative explanations for the unseen threads connecting earth, sky, and human longing. Blending modern myth with timeless voice, this collection invites readers who love lyrical fiction, nature writing, and quiet magic. This is the first in an ongoing series of anthologies.
April 9th | Virtual Class | Exploring Aphrodite, Goddess of Emergence
April 9th | Virtual Class | Exploring Aphrodite, Goddess of Emergence
April brings us into the presence of Aphrodite—not as an ideal of beauty, but as a goddess of the body, the senses, and the living world. Among the ancient Greeks, she was honored at the edges of the sea, in harbors and sanctuaries, through oil, scent, water, and acts of devotion woven into daily li
April 16th | Virtual Class | Sacred Waters, Ancient Wells, and the Quiet Power of the Feminine
April 16th | Virtual Class | Sacred Waters, Ancient Wells, and the Quiet Power of the Feminine
In this gathering we explore the symbolism of wells and their long relationship with women and the feminine. Across ancient landscapes, wells were places where women gathered, drawing not only water but reflection, wisdom, and connection to the deeper rhythms of the earth. Together we will consider
April 17th | In-Person | New Moon Sunset Walk & Women’s Circle
April 17th | In-Person | New Moon Sunset Walk & Women’s Circle
Join us at Milford Point for a guided New Moon sunset walk and women’s circle along the shoreline. This slow, contemplative experience invites connection with the elements, the body, and the natural rhythms of the coast. Participants will have opportunities for reflection, optional sharing, and quie
April 19th | In-person | Women's Spring Brunch Celebrating Beltane
April 19th | In-person | Women's Spring Brunch Celebrating Beltane
After the turning of the season, we gather again in April to reconnect in community and celebrate the growing life of spring. This monthly potluck brunch is a warm, relaxed space for women to share nourishing food, meaningful conversation, and simple moments of togetherness. Rooted in the rhythms of
April 25th | In-Person | Sacred Saunter: A Devotional Walk through Land, Word, and Spirit
April 25th | In-Person | Sacred Saunter: A Devotional Walk through Land, Word, and Spirit
This two-hour contemplative experience invites you to slow down and reconnect through nature, guided walking, and quiet reflection. Beginning in the church’s gardens and woodland path, you’ll be led through a gentle practice of contemplative walking and Lectio Divina in motion. As the evening unfold
All Upcoming Offerings- In Person & Virtual
All Upcoming Offerings- In Person & Virtual
We provide engaging, sensory immersion experiences with the more-than-human world to help women build positive wellness habits through a heart-centered healing relationship with our natural world. Forest Bathing, Nature Walks, Meditation
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The Light Bearer Sisters Pen Pal Exchange
The Light Bearer Sisters Pen Pal Exchange
Join Friends of the Forest Book Club for enchanting monthly gatherings! Explore curated books, enjoy exclusive tea pairings, and connect with like-minded readers in a warm, welcoming community. Whether you're new to literature or a seasoned bibliophile, our diverse group offers engaging discussions,
Understanding the Wheel of the Year
Understanding the Wheel of the Year
Our walks and events are planned with the energy of the seasons, known as the Wheel of the Year. Today, we follow the concept of linear time. However, in the past, when we lived closely with nature, depending on her for survival, time was considered a cyclical journey. The Wheel of the Year is an
Rebloom Initiative: For Cancer Survivors
Rebloom Initiative: For Cancer Survivors
The Rebloom Initiative© is a Friends of the Forest initiative offering women who have completed their cancer treatment the opportunity to reclaim their lives, renew their bodies, and experience healing connections with other women through restorative nature-based wellness workshops and retreats.
Friends of the Forest: Learn More About Us
Friends of the Forest: Learn More About Us
Friends of the Forest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps reconnect women with the Sacred and more-than-human world. We provide engaging, sensory immersion experiences in nature to help women cultivate a healing reconnection with our natural world by incorporating creativity, connection
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