MAVEN'S FORGE

A mystical haven where nature, fantasy, and self-discovery converge.

Meet Alissa

I'm Alissa, a kind-hearted individual who discovered healing in the beauty of nature. My journey has inspired me to enroll with The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy to become a certified Forest Therapy Guide.

Forest Bathing

Forest bathing, known as Shinrin-yoku in Japan, is a mindful practice of immersing oneself in the atmosphere of the forest. It is not about hiking or exercising but about slowing down, awakening the senses, and forming a deep connection with the natural world around you. As described by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT), forest bathing invites you to walk through the forest with no agenda other than to simply be—listening, observing, breathing, and allowing the forest to engage with you.

Nature. Fantasy. Self-Discovery.

Driven by a love for the wild and the stories that fuel our imaginations, Maven’s Forge is a space where nature, fantasy, and self-discovery intertwine.

The path to restoration extends from our heart to the heart of sentient beings,and that path will be different for every person.

Paul Hawken

Mission

To invite individuals to experience the healing power of nature through forest therapy, forging a bridge that reconnects them with the wild world—and, ultimately, with themselves.

COMING SOON

Guided Forest Therapy Walks!

Soon, Maven’s Forge will offer Guided Forest Therapy walks—an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and immerse yourself in the calming embrace of the natural world. As your guide, I’ll simply open the door, inviting you to slow down, connect with your senses, and let the forest do what it does best—offer its quiet wisdom and healing presence.

Nature is not just a backdrop to our lives—it is an active participant in our story, whispering truths, offering solace, and grounding us in the present.

In its quiet wisdom, the forest reminds us to slow down, to breathe deeply, and to see ourselves as part of something infinitely larger and profoundly interconnected.

Maven's Forge

Chronicles

What is a Guided Forest Therapy Walk?

A Guided Forest Therapy Walk is a gentle, sensory-based experience designed to deepen your connection with nature. Over 2-3 hours, you’ll...

The Lore of Maven’s Forge

Maven’s Forge is born from a life marked by hardship, trauma and healing. As a child, my world was filled with struggles that included...

Self-Discovery Practices

Self-discovery is an ancient practice, rooted in the rhythm of the earth, the wisdom of the cosmos, and the wild spirit that dwells...

Forest Therapy, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, is about presence—not pace. It invites you to engage your senses, breathe deeply, and embrace the wild world within and around you.
#foresttherapy

Tree-huggers might be onto something… 🌳✨ Go outside, breathe deeply, and maybe give a tree a little pat (or a full embrace, no judgment). Nature’s got your back—literally. Tag a friend who needs this reminder! #forestbathing

Trust your intuition. If you have a sense of warning or danger, give it your full attention. If you feel a sense of hesitation, hesitate longer, so your awareness has time to process the intuition you are having. In this way, the “knowing” of intuition may transform into conscious understanding. You may remember the odd way that man was standing near the map at the trailhead, the beat-up car you noticed at the far end of the lot, or the broken beer bottle you saw without noticing as you drove up the road—all caught in the net of your subconscious awareness. Intuitively you recognize a pattern that is important. The inner voice of intuition always speaks for your best interests. Give it heed.

Amos Clifford
Your Guide to Forest Bathing

Relational Forest Therapy is about rekindling our deep connection with the More-Than-Human World. It’s a practice of reciprocity—of remembering that we are not separate from nature, but intertwined with it. It’s about closing the gap between us and the land, and healing that sense of separation many of us feel in the hustle of modern life. #foresttherapy

Reconnecting with old friends through Forest Therapy!! Love you @wileyrosealchemy Thank you for letting me guide you today! #foresttherapy #forestbathing #foresttherapyguide

Barefoot steps on moss-clad ground,
The pulse of earth, a rhythmic sound.
Each tree a keeper of stories untold,
Each river a path through memories old.

I touch the bark, I taste the rain,
I breathe in green, release my pain.
The sky unravels its endless art,
As roots take hold within my heart.

No walls, no chains, no need to roam,
For in the wild, I am home.

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