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North Saanich British Columbia V8L 5V2 Canada
I’m Maria Verdicchio, and I’ve been a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide since 2018. I've always lived close to Nature, and having moved recently out of the City, and I now get to spend my time immersed in the natural world on a daily basis. I've found this to be an important part of my own self care, and it keeps me grounded.
My experience as a guide started in 1986 when I was a horseback trail guide in the Rocky Mountains and then Australia. I felt so lucky to be able to work with animals and be in nature on a daily basis. My experiences during that time left an indelible mark on me. It's hard to put into words, but I remember riding through the forest one morning and thinking about how many people were sitting at their desks in office buildings in the City. I felt so grateful to be immersed in nature - especially as it was part of my job.
I went on to be a walking tour guide in Italy, for Butterfield and Robinson, and to witness the effect that walking through the nature had on my clients - no matter where they came from - was always positive. I became even more curious about the relationship between humans and the rest of nature.
I also offer End of Life Education and Life Transition Ceremonies. I meet you at whatever stage of life you’re at, to explore, discuss, and plan for the reality of your mortality in a way that’s meaningful for you. Exploring your beliefs and feelings about death, as well as your values and priorities in life, can help you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and what matters most to you.
This knowledge can then inform your end-of-life planning and ensure that your wishes are respected and fulfilled. You’ll become clear in your priorities, so that you can live fully, now. So whether you have days or years to live, this inquiry led exploration may leave you feeling lighter and more open to embrace your life and live to the fullest.
I offer guided Forest Bathing for family groups and employees, and for people who are experiencing a transition in their life - death, job loss, menopause, divorce, retirement, etc.
Are you going through a life transition you'd like to honour with friends, family or just yourself?
Ask me about my guided in person or online Forest Bathing, nature-led Ceremonies and workshops.
I look forward to guiding you!
