April 2025 Newsletter

Happy Spring from Shibagau Creek.

By now we hope you are hearing the birds twittering and green shoots appearing through the soil.  We have returned from our incredible adventures in Europe and are busy opening-up SCFF for a new season.

Now, as we move towards May, we are excited to announce our 2025 line-up.

• Spring Bird Count - May 11
  
• Still Center Men's Retreat at SCFF - May 23-25
• Women's Biking & DreamBuilding Weekend - June 27-29
• Bookbinding: Boxmaking Techniques - July 5-6
• Photography: Seeing Black and White: The Zone System - July 21-23
• Bookbinding: Artist Book Explorations - July 25-27
• Self-nurturing: Transformation in Nature Retreat 1 - August 2-4
• Self-nurturing: Transformation in Nature Retreat 2 - August 9-10
  
• Assemblage: Conjunctions -  Art, science & nature - August 23-26
• Photography: Natural Inventions: Staging in the Landscape - September 5-7
• AWEC Wellness Retreat - September 20

May Events

The Spring Bird Count on May 11th kicks off our season in Tamworth. Please join us at SCFF for this annual count of birds. Yes it's Mother's day and you are welcome to bring your mum, and you can wander the property keeping your eyes and ears open for all you may see and hear. Then share the birds you find with the eBird app. We will also be collecting the list for the day and uploading it. Please register by emailing us at admin@scff.ca so that we know to expect you. This is a free and fun event.

Happy For No Reason (Online) - Please join or share this ongoing class, starting this Thursday April 24th at 12:30 and running for 8 weeks on Zoom. Please register:  https://coachkarenmaze.com/brighter-days-an-8-week-journey-to-lasting-happiness

Vision Workshop with Victoria
Saturday May 3rd - Noon-2pm - in-person
Symphony Spa and Yoga, 295 Brock St, Kingston
FREE but please register @symphonyspa.ca (click on book/yoga and find the workshop on May 3)
Workshop includes: movement, meditation, a downloadable workbook and journaling.

Summer Retreats (follow links to further details)

Summer Creative Workshops (follow links to further details)

Bookbinding and photography workshops will focus on both creativity and techniques in an inspiring, natural environment. The barn studio acts as a base for explorations on the land, gathering materials and images for the workshop activities. Small groups allow for individually-focused support and learning for all levels of participant.

Shinrin Yoku aka Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy

Please reach out to Victoria directly for your very own Shinrin Yoku session. Experiences can be tailored to individuals, small groups and corporate teams. This is a perfect gift to give to yourself, a loved one, and those close to you, granting permission and acknowledgment to slow down, meditate and enjoy a sensory experience in nature. There is no right or wrong way to do it, and its health benefits last far beyond the 2.5 hr session.

For convenience Victoria can also travel to you so that you can enjoy a Shinrin Yoku session in a park or garden of your choosing. Endorsed by the NHS in the UK and many countries around the world, Forest Bathing is about a mindful connection to the world around you.

Rates are very reasonable and include a tea ceremony. Contact victoria@scff.ca directly for bookings.

SCFF Location Rental

The pioneer style farmhouse is the perfect place for family reunions, rustic weekends and glamping fun. We welcome rentals when there are no events and appreciate you sharing the links and information. Bookings can be made at rentals.scff.ca