⛰️ How hiking & nature heals the soul
My world shattered! And then this happened...
Hello my beautiful friends,
That’s me! In 2019 sitting on top of the world at 2500m after I rose out of the ashes.
You see, in 2017 the foundation of my entire world shattered. My home, business, my retreat house, my third acre gardens, my spiritual community, my marriage. Gone. Overnight. Shattered into a million pieces. I had nothing left. I felt utterly worthless. Rock bottom. I didn’t know who I was anymore. I lost the will to live, and experienced a total and absolute dark night of the soul.
So I hiked.
I returned to nature.
And something miraculous happened.
Nature saved me!
In nature, we can be completely ourselves, with all our mess, our brokenness, with all our hearts and there is no judgement whatsoever.
Read my full story here and find out
WHY nature is an excellent therapist
How connecting with nature can help us live a fullfilled and happy life
🌿 How hiking & nature heals the soul full article
My favourite hiking sweet treat recipe
I make these delicious vegan hiking bars all the time. Naturally sweetend with dates. An excellent slow release of energy, perfect as a walking snack…
🌿 Vegan Hiking Bars for the trail
Follow my hiking journey on socials here
Whenever I have free time (and when I am not making delicious plant-based cuisine) you’ll usually find me hiking in breathtaking places haha. I share my hiking journey here…
Did you know I run plant-based hiking retreats?
Inspiring, mindful events. Walk with me on a plant-based hiking retreats (I am a qualified hiking leader and also available for private hire)…
🌿 Gower Peninsula Hiking Retreat June 2025
🌿 Brecon Beacons Hiking Retreat May 2025
🌿 Canary Island Mountains (private, but ask me)
“The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.”
Thich Naht Hahn
Thank you for tuning in. If anything in this newsletter strikes a chord, please feel free to write to me. Nature & hiking are my deepest passions and I’d love to hear from you if you resonate.
NEXT WEEK: I’ll see you with more delicious plant-based recipes.
From my heart to yours
Anastasia x
