Oak Forest – New Hampshire

June 12, 2027 – June 18, 2027

Start your certification with a 7-day hands-on experiential training on the land, followed by four months of online integration and consolidation.

Become an ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Six months online, with weekly live calls.

7 Day in-Person

Woodbound Inn

Rindge, New Hampshire, USA

Located in the heart of the Monadnock Region in Southern New Hampshire, Woodbound Inn is a beautiful family-owned property with a warm and cozy atmosphere and delicious restaurant and lounge. Just 1 hour from Manchester Airport and 1 hour and 45 minutes from Boston Airport, its 76 acres are surrounded by eastern hemlock, white pine, beech, birch, and oak forest, and a private lake beach. With both cabins on the lakefront, and quaint Inn and hotel-style rooms. Woodbound sits just by Lake Contoocook with a spectacular view of Mount Monadnock. The land is just 15 minutes from Monadnock State Park, 20 minutes from Miller State Park and Rhododendron State Park, and 30 minutes from Willard Brook State Forest. During free time participants can also enjoy the lake, swim or kayak. If you have your own kayak you are welcome to bring it.

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PRICING for 6 nights of lodging from Saturday, June 12th until Friday, June 18th, with all meals starting with dinner on Saturday and ending with breakfast on Friday. Tax is included in the prices below.

Accessibility Note:

There are no elevators at this venue and some guestrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

Participants may stay at Woodbound Inn, camp or book an Airbnb.*

*NOTE: If staying off-site, participants are required to purchase one of the meal plans.

**Also, please consider how the extra time and energy of commuting may affect you.

Option 1: Queen Single – Private room with Queen bed and private bathroom. Rooms have internet, phone, TV and AC. Price TBA

Option 2: Queen Double – Shared room with queen beds and private bathroom. Rooms have internet, phone, TV and AC. **PLEASE NOTE when booking this double room that the price is based on 2 separate people booking this room. If a second person does not book this room you will be asked to pay an additional $351 for this room since only one person will be occupying the room or you may switch to a single room if one is available. Price TBA

Option 3: Twin Double – Shared room with two twin beds and private bathroom. This room is cozy but small. Rooms have internet, phone, TV and AC. **PLEASE NOTE when booking this double room that the price is based on 2 separate people booking this room. If a second person does not book this room you will be asked to pay an additional $428 for this room since only one person will be occupying the room or you may switch to a single room if one is available. Price TBA

Option 4: Private Rustic Lakeview Cabin – Private cabin with King bed and private bathroom at lakefront or lakeview with fireplace sitting areas with bay window. No internet, phone or TV in the cabins. The cabins also have propane heat as well as mini fridges, microwaves and coffee makers. Price TBA

Option 5: Shared Rustic Lakeview Cabin – A Private room and shared bathroom (with one other person) along the lake, with fireplace and sitting area overlooking the lake. No internet, phone or TV in the cabins. The cabins also have propane heat as well as mini fridges, microwaves and coffee makers. **PLEASE NOTE when booking this option that the price is based on a 2nd person booking this cabin. If a second person does not book this room you will be asked to pay an additional $492 for this room since only one person will be occupying the room or you may switch to a single cabin if one is available. Price TBA

Option 6: Day package Lunch and Dinner only if staying off site (6 dinners and 5 lunches. Also includes Day Use Fee for all 6-days) NOTE: If you are staying off-site you must purchase one of the meal plans. Price TBA

Option 7: Day package Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner if staying off site (6 dinners, 5 lunches and 6 breakfasts. Also includes Day Use Fee for all 6-days.) NOTE: If you are staying off-site you must purchase one of the meal plans. Price TBA

Participants may stay at Woodbound Inn, camp or book an Airbnb.*

*NOTE: If staying off-site, participants are required to purchase one of the meal plans.

**Also, please consider how the extra time and energy of commuting may affect you.

Camping*: Participants are also welcome to stay in the camping site (www.woodmorecampground.com) just 1.3 miles from the venue and only pay for meals at the Woodbound Inn. Other campsites are at Monadnock State Park about 20 minutes away. *NOTE: If staying off-site participants are required to purchase one of the meal plans (See option 6 and 7 above)

View Woodmore campsite map here. (https://www.woodmorecampground.com/sites.html)

Airbnb*: Several Airbnb options are also available in the surrounding area for participants that prefer that style of accommodation, and only pay for meals at the Woodbound Inn. *NOTE: If staying off-site participants are required to purchase one of the meal plans (See option 6 and 7 above)

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free can be accommodated. The Woodbound Inn kitchen may not be able to accommodate all dietary needs such as special food needs or restrictions. Please email service@woodbound.com to inquire about your specific situation. Food costs and taxes are included in the total fee.

Airports:

Manchester Regional Airport, Manchester, NH

Travel time by car to Woodbound Inn is approximately 1 hour

Directions: Woodbound Inn to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport – Google Maps

Boston Logan Airport

Travel time by car to Woodbound Inn is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes

Directions: Woodbound Inn to Logan Airport (BOS), Boston, MA – Google Maps

Distance by car from other major cities:

1 hour and 50 minutes – Hartford, CT

3 hours and 15 minutes – Augusta, ME

4 hours – New York City, NY

There is no shuttle or public transportation service to Woodbound Inn. Participants must drive, rent a car, Uber or coordinate a ride with other participants after registration.

ARRIVAL
June 12, 2027
Arrival: Saturday, June 12th, 2027

Check-in is between 4-5pm

Dinner 6-7

Program begins with an Orientation circle 7-8:30pm

DEPARTURE
June 18, 2027
Departure: Friday June 18th, 2027

Program ends by 1pm

*If you are booking flights, please make sure your departing flight leaves no earlier than 5pm.

Connectivity and Business Services

Wifi is available in the main building as well in the additional buildings, however there is no internet, phone or TV in the cabins. Cell phone service can be spotty depending on your carrier.

VENUE POLICIES:

31 days or more prior to the start of your course you may request a full refund of your accommodations minus a $50 administrative fee.

30 days or less prior to the start of the immersion, refunds are no longer possible unless your rooming reservation is refilled, in which case you may request a refund minus a $100 administrative fee

Accessibility Note:

Venue: There are no elevators at this venue and some guestrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

Trails: The trails are generally level with some slight grades.

4 Months Online

28 June 2027 to 18 October 2027

Live calls will always be on Mondays at 3:00 pm Pacific Time for the duration of the training.
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Language: English

Training Team

May 17, 2027 at 3:00 pm (PST)

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Nadine Mazzola

Nadine Mazzola

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Darlene Rooney Keller

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