We Belong Here…
among crickets, bird calls, and babbling streams,
weaving our voices and breath into
…the Song of Aliveness
Join us for an Eco-Somatic Song Retreat to remember our aliveness and kinship with Earth.
Weaving
Eco-Somatics & Song
Imagine unplugging from bright-lit screens and the ticking clock. Immersing yourself fully in nature and community.
Think blankets spread on grass, sun warming your skin, butterflies on bright flower blossoms, light dancing across the pond.
Hearing the sound of song birds and wind rustling leaves. Joining our breath and voices with nature’s song. Singing with joy and reverence. Our song an offering to the land, our hearts, our aliveness.
This immersive experience helps you remember your belonging, here in the aliveness of nature.
Reawakened in joyful relation with our Earth kin, bringing our embodied vision for the flourishing of life with us as we sing into being a brighter world.
Song of Aliveness
July 2026 Eco-Somatic Group Retreat
A circle of souls gifted a full day to unplug, immersed in nature and song. Connect with each other and Earth. Rediscover your aliveness - in body, mind, spirit, and soul.
We will sense into joy, play, voice, quiet, wisdom, and rootedness. Bring your unique intentions and see how the experience nourishes and transforms you.
No experience with singing is required. Our style of song circle is about weaving our voices together and embracing co-creativity in the moment. It is not a performance. At any time, you can choose to not sing and instead lean back and listen.
This experience is open to all genders and is a LGBTQIA+ affirming space
Date: Sunday July 26, 10am - 4:30pm
Please note, there is no rain date for this event. July is usually a pretty good weather month; in the case of thunderstorms or rain, we’ll get cozy inside Thorpewood’s beautiful barn retreat space, and adventure into nature for certain parts of the day.
Location: Thorpewood Learning & Nature Center (about 30 min north of Frederick, MD)
What’s Included:
During:
Guided eco-somatic practices such as meditations, breathwork, sensory exercises, nature mandala building, nature-inspired art, sensory nature walks, group somatic practices, and sharing circles
Guided and co-creative song circles woven throughout the day across magical locations within the landscape
Opening & closing ritual
Quiet time to just be, reflect, journal
Delicious local lunch, snacks (happy to accommodate unique dietary needs)
Before: Guided somatic audio practice + journaling prompts to set the stage
After: Guided integration practice + journaling prompts, access to eco-somatic practice collection to weave back into life
Investment: Sliding scale $225-475. Payment plans available. Pay any amount within that range, using this tiered system for guidance as needed. This work is how we make a living, so the income is needed and supportive. AND, we honor your needs and would love to have you.
Receiver
($225 or 3 payments of $75)
if you need financial support
Sustainer
($350 or 3 payments of $117)
this is the rate that supports us well for our time & expertise
Supporter
($475 or 3 payments of $159)
this rate provides us extra support and creates more accessibility for those with less socioeconomic stability
Meet your Facilitators
Nicole Robinson
Somatic Coach, Tender, Teacher
they/she
Nicole supports authentic reconnection with the body, ourselves, each other, and the Earth through somatic healing, creative exploration, and ritual. Through learning to resource our nervous systems, feel our emotions, trust our bodies, & connect and attune with each other, Nicole roots us together in community and kinship with all of life. They offer eco-somatic retreats, group work, a self-paced Somatic Journey Toolkit, and 1:1 work. Learn more about Nicole’s work.
Amanda Lucia
Song Leader, Embodiment Photographer, Facilitator
she/they
Amanda Lucia is an embodiment photographer, song leader, and space holder devoted to guiding humans into their fullest, most liberated expression. She is passionate about cultivating belonging through co-creative ritual, nature immersion, song and sacred play. She offers a monthly song circle called Rhythm of Belonging and 1:1 and group photography experiences. Learn more about Amanda’s work.
Testimonials from Group Eco-Somatic Retreats
“From the moment I signed up, I was looking forward to the eco-somatic retreat. Spending a full day immersed in nature, in community, and in quiet connection with myself was deeply nourishing. The retreat was beautifully held and thoughtfully structured by Nicole, who created a safe, welcoming space for exploration, healing, and even play.
We moved at a really wonderful pace and flowed through the day. We walked the land, shared reflections, and engaged in practices that helped us reconnect with our bodies and the earth. Nicole provided everything we needed to feel supported, including a delicious lunch, nourishing snacks, and space for all of our feelings- big and small.
Over a week later, I’m still carrying a sense of wonder from the experience. The insights and shifts that came from simply slowing down and listening to nature, to my body, to others, and to the moment have stayed with me. I’m so grateful to Nicole and the group for such a transformative and heart-opening day.”
— Theresa R.
“Nicole’s Eco Retreat was an incredible experience that I cannot recommend enough. Held intimately in community and surrounded by nature’s gifts, Nicole led us on a day of remembering and reconnection. Through meditation, movement, song, altar making, creek playing, laughter and tears, we remembered. We remembered our sacred connection to each other and Mother Earth. As I sat in a circle of beautiful humans surrounded by Dawn Redwoods, I was reminded of my belonging and connection to all of the beautiful parts of myself that I often forget. This experience was a reminder that I all need to do is come home to nature and I will find myself. Thank you, Nicole for helping me remember. 💜”
— Amanda P.
“The Remember retreat is a portal into the present moment with Mother Earth. It’s an opportunity to deepen your connection with nature. To leave the musings of your busy mind at the door and step into the timelessness of the present moment. Connecting to our bodies through experiencing the bare earth under our feet is the medicine our lineages yearn for. Let yourself be transported into an afternoon of interconnectedness with the living ecosystems that remind us of our place within the web of life.”
— Dominique L.
I highly recommend this retreat for those who need to leave the electronics behind and immerse yourself in nature for a brief period of time. To remember that we are part of this earth and that resources for thriving are everywhere - so close to our hands. All we have to do is stop, reach out, and touch the trees.
— Sherry M.
How We Remember, How Eco-Somatic Retreats Work
Somatic Re-Connection
Our bodies and nervous systems breathe with the wisdom of nature’s ancient lineage. We use somatic practice to listen to our nervous system’s experience and let our bodies lead. We listen to the birds and feel the sun on our skin. Our nervous systems co-regulate with Mother Earth. We are remembering what our bodies already know.
We reach out to touch the textures of the land, engage our senses of sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste. Alight the inner child with play and exploration. Reignite the wild within. Harvest the calm of a still and quiet pond.
Intention
From visioning practices, to Earth offerings, and opening and closing rituals, this experience will give you ways to practice the art of intention, creating presence around what you are cultivating and releasing, and staying open to possibility.
By slowing down and connecting, we can learn a paradigm of relating with Earth rooted in reciprocity, love, and interbeing, one that also supports us in accessing our own power, healing, and manifestation of our dreams.
Weaving
With Eco-Somatics, we are weaving our lives back home into nature. As you return to your daily life, your deeper connection to the nature within and around you weaves into your work, relationships, & community. You take in more of the vibrant, breathing world to which we belong.
This offering is designed both to be an in-the-moment gift of an experience. And, may it support you in growing closer to your true nature as you continue on your journey.
Interested in an Eco-Somatic Retreat, but looking for individualized one-on-one support? Check out my 1:1 Eco-Somatic Retreats.