"Reading about nature is fine, but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully,
he/she can learn more than what is in books, for they speak with the voice of God."
(George Washington Carver)
StillScape Journeys was founded by Lisa Detwiler after many years of weaving together her life passions which include her love of nature, travelling, studies in spirituality, gestalt therapy and meditation. The name StillScape Journeys was created to capture that magical feeling of being at peace while in nature.
Lisa also became inspired by several people including Eckhart Tolle, the author of "A New Earth", Joanna Macy, David Suzuki, many of the teachers on the Sweet Medicine SunDance Path, and the teachers of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto. For years Lisa looked to the teachings of Eckhart Tolle to guide her to her own place of inner stillness, and personal healing. StillScape Journeys provides workshops and retreats for people who long to deepen their connection to self, nature and life. These nature based journeys are about creating a sacred space for people to gain peace of mind, through nature. It is about shifting your inner world, regaining personal freedom and waking up to the power and beauty of Nature.
Most of our one day programs are currently being held at the Pacific Health Centre in Toronto, Ontario and in High Park in Toronto. High Park is a 399 acre park, in a beautiful natural setting in the city. It has an unusal sense of wilderness within a huge urbane centre. One third of High Park is in it’s natural state, and it is beaming with wildlife, animals, birds, fish, a large pond and many wooded areas and walking trails. The amazing thing is that High Park is easily accessible by the Toronto Transit System. Please note that although parts of some of these workshops are held in High Park, they are not affiliated with any organization within the Park.
Future workshops and retreats will be held at the Ecology Retreat Centre in Hockley Valley near Orangeville, Ontario. The Ecology Retreat Centre is located about 50 km North of Toronto and they have 200 acres of a beautiful nature setting. This includes a natural forest, open meadows, a pond, hiking trails, lots of flora and fauna, a labyrinth, outdoor pool and healthy meals and clean accommodation. To learn more about this centre go to their website at: www.ecologyretreatcentre.com
If you would like to find out more about how to get StillScape Journeys to run workshops in your area give us a call!
To register or find out more about how you can experience one of our Nature retreats, please call at 416-769-0380 or email us at: lisa@stillscapejourneys.com