Winter draws us inward, and the trees do the same. In this season, evergreens become especially potent— their energy condensed, vibrant, and deeply palpable. In this workshop, we’ll explore these winter currents through gentle Qigong, Tree Transformation Cards, and direct connection with three tree species: Douglas-fir, cedar (deodar, western red, and incense), and redwood.
Each tree has a distinctly different energy. You will receive simple guidance on how to meet a tree and experience the first moments when your energy naturally tunes to the tree’s steady, present frequency. We’ll also touch on plant neuroscience—tree intelligence, sensory perception, and how trees respond to our presence. During your time with the trees, you may feel an energetic or physical shift, gain clarity, or receive a message. These insights can be fleeting, so bring a way to record them. Trees are aware of us, and many people experience profound exchanges.
Please dress warmly and bring layers so you can enjoy being outdoors in winter. Afterward, we’ll return to the Hoyt office library for tea and optional sharing of experiences.
Class size is limited; online registration is required
Registration will close February 28th at 10am
Tree Transformation Oracle Cards are available for purchase inside the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center for $38.00
About the Instructor: Flora Rudolph was an artist, designer, realtor, and spiritual explorer. In 2007, she was captivated by the powerful presence from a Doug-fir and became passionate about meeting trees. After a life-changing experience, she visited the Arboretum trees again asking for healing. Settling in the hornbeam grove she was given the direction and peace needed and over the next several years received the Tree Cards. She gives workshops on Forest Bathing + Meeting Trees, most recently at Skamania and Sitka, creates Self-Guided Forest Bathing Walks, gives readings, personal sessions in the trees, podcasts, and created an on-line course that is now available called Tree Speak! More at www.meetingtrees.com.
You may also like the following events from Hoyt Arboretum:
- Next Sunday, 22nd February, 01:00 pm, Winter Maple Sugaring in Portland
- Next month, 14th March, 10:30 am, PNW Conifer Tree ID Walk in Portland
- Next month, 15th March, 10:30 am, Spring Equinox: Balance, Symbolism, & Renewal in Portland
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