The WIld Cypress

07/14/2026

Tomorrow's the last day to register for the Holistic Nature Retreat happening September 3-7th at Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - link to register:

Find your balance — body, mind, and soul — through intentional movement, guided meditation, forest bathing, and nature-based healing practices. This immersive retreat invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover your connection to the earth, your inner wisdom, and a supportive commun...

06/30/2026

Celebrating Diversity: Neurodivergence and Queerness — a short reflection on belonging, forests, and how nature teaches us to thrive together. Read it now: https://wix.to/XNeANu0

What does belonging feel like to you? Share a thought or a moment below.

06/24/2026

Check out the National Association of the Deaf - NAD list of presenters, aside from mine... there's so many great presentations I can't wait to watch/support.

06/24/2026

🎉 Exciting news! I’ll be presenting at the National Assoc. of the Deaf Conference next week!

🌿 Nature, Relationships, and Wellbeing: Connecting through Forest Bathing 🌿

Come learn how nature therapy can support self-care, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships in our workplaces, homes, and communities. Together, we’ll explore how reconnecting with nature can help us reconnect with ourselves and each other. 💚

Hope to see you there! 🤟🌲✨



[Transcript: I will present on Nature, Relationships, and Wellbeing at the NAD Conference. Come watch and learn how we can use nature therapy in our workplaces, personal homes, and families as an essential form of self-care.]

06/15/2026

IG Live about the Retreat. It’s happening tonight at 7pm EST/6pm CST/ 5pm MST/ 4pm PST! Join us live to learn more about the retreat and FAQ!

06/09/2026

🌿 What is Families in Nature?
Families in Nature is a space where families come together — not just to learn, but to feel, slow down, and re-connect.

It is a nature-based, accessible retreat where communication goes beyond words.

Here, nature, movement, and presence create space for connection — within ourselves, with our families, and with each other.
Created for families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children, this retreat invites children and caregivers to experience nature, sign language, Deaf culture, community, and belonging together.

🌱 Learn more through the program link in our bio — and please share with a family who may benefit.



https://www.thewildcypress.com/event-details/families-in-nature-day-retreat

06/05/2026

This fall, The Giving Cypress Foundation and Wild Cypress will host our very first Families in Nature Day Retreat — a first-year pilot program for families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Families in Nature was created because we believe children and families need:
🌿 more time outdoors,
🌿more opportunities to slow down,
🌿and more spaces where they can feel connected and supported.
Many Deaf and hard-of-hearing children are often the only one in their mainstream school, neighborhood, or community. This retreat is designed to bring them together — through nature, sign language, Deaf culture, family connection, and shared outdoor experiences.
For me, this is personal.
I know what it feels like to be isolated in the mainstream, and I remember how powerful it was to meet other kids like me at family retreats and camps.
That feeling of connection and belonging is what we hope to create through Families in Nature.
Please share this video with families who have Deaf or hard-of-hearing children, especially those who are the only Deaf child in their schools.

06/05/2026

Our Families in Nature Day Retreat announcement is out!!!
Check it out!
https://youtu.be/cyT9YTxkRnk

This fall, the Wild Cypress will host our very first Families in Nature Day Retreat — a first-year pilot program for families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

Families in Nature was created because we believe children and families need:
🌿 more time outdoors,
🌿more opportunities to slow down,
🌿and more spaces where they can feel connected and supported.
Many Deaf and hard-of-hearing children are often the only one in their mainstream school, neighborhood, or community. This retreat is designed to bring them together — through nature, sign language, Deaf culture, family connection, and shared outdoor experiences.

www.thewildcypress.com/event

This fall, Wild Cypress will host our very first Families in Nature...

06/04/2026

What if the thing you’re longing for isn’t another productivity hack, another app, or another thing to add to your to-do list?

What if what you need is opportunity?

Opportunity to breathe.
Opportunity to learn.
Opportunity to connect, to remember who you are beneath the noise.

We know that investing in yourself can feel vulnerable. A retreat isn’t an impulse purchase. It’s a choice. A commitment to your wellbeing, your growth, and your future.
For many of us in the Deaf and signing community, opportunities like this are rare. To gather in an accessible space. To learn from Deaf facilitators. To be immersed in nature alongside people who understand your lived experience.

The value of this retreat isn’t just in the workshops, meals, or beautiful mountain setting.

It’s in the conversations around the campfire.
The friendships that continue long after the retreat ends.
The moments of clarity beneath the trees.
The feeling of belonging.
The reminder that you don’t have to navigate life alone.

If you’ve been craving connection, healing, community, or simply a chance to reset, we hope you’ll join us.

🌿 Holistic Nature Retreat📍 Aspen Camp, Snowmass, Colorado📅 September 3–7, 2026

Invest in yourself.
Invest in community.
Invest in your wellbeing.

Because some things are difficult to put a price on.
https://aspencamp.org/nature-holistic-retreat/

💚 We’d love to welcome you into the circle.