At The Threshold: A Forest Meditation Retreat
October 1 -4
At The Threshold: A Forest Meditation Retreat
Date : October 1-4, 2026
Retreat type: Meditation & Forest Immersion
Hosted by: Tam Willey & Rev. Tracy Rich
Length: 3 nights / 4 days
Bring your whole self to the forest and the circle as we explore the often messy and confusing pathways of being human through non-dogmatic invitational practices of presence, time in nature, pausing, and meditation. See what is emerging in this seasonal shift, in the forest, in yourself, in the circle and in the beyond human world. Come rest in a genuinely inclusive community space that warmly welcomes and celebrates all beings and all ways of being.
Tam and Tracy have been collaborating since 2008, creating rituals, ceremonies and community events that explore and honor the mysteries of being human. They currently facilitate an expansive, intersectional, intergenerational, and multicultural Community Meditation Circle that meets weekly at the Jamaica Plain branch of the Boston Public library. They are passionate about pausing and creating spaces for honest reflection and expansive ways of being.
Place-Based Meditations
Designated Noble Silence Times & Spaces
Meditation Circles
Incorporation Circles
Solo Forest Meditation Prompts
Seasonal, chef-prepared meals shared communally
Forest Wanders
Silent Meals
our time together
your hosts
Tam willey
Tam Willey (they/them) is a nature-based guide and mentor exploring themes of belonging and attention through story and immersive, relational experiences. Their work supports a culture of reciprocity and kinship with the more-than-human world. Tam trains guides globally through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and holds certifications in Wilderness First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, and Wilderness Mental Health First Responder. To learn more, check out Toadstool Walks.
Toadstool Walks 
Rev. Tracy Rich (she/her) is an ordained interspiritual Minister of Walking Prayer and certified Chanting and Meditation Leader. She accompanies individuals and groups in spiritual exploration with a focus on mindfulness, integration and healing and has been hosting and facilitating meditation circles for over twenty years. To learn more, check out Welcoming Journey.
rev. tracy rich
welcoming journey 
A return to your own rhythm
Tam and Tracy facilitate an expansive, intersectional, and intergenerational meditation circle rooted in presence, reflection, and shared inquiry.
Set on the private land of Casa Portal, this experience is held within forests, meadows, and quiet spaces that naturally support attention and reflection. Rooted in traditions of silent meditation and contemplative practice, the land itself becomes part of the work—offering both structure and spaciousness, solitude and shared experience.
This forest-immersive meditation retreat weaves together facilitated circles, place-based practices, and open time to let what arises settle and unfold—both in stillness and in movement across the land.
farm hospitality
While each retreat is unique, every stay at Casa Portal is shaped by the same rhythm of shared meals, comfortable accommodations, time in nature, and thoughtful hospitality.
We take care of the details so you can settle in, connect, and fully experience the retreat you've come for.
Everything is included. Just come as you are.
Expert & Supportive Facilitation
All-Inclusive Accommodations
3 Chef-Prepared Farm to Table Community Meals Daily
Exclusive Use of all amenities
Onsite Hospitality Support
"“Tam created a safe, warm and welcoming space for my first experience of forest bathing. Their quiet, deep connection to the process helped me settle in to experiment with different ways of being with the environment…
— Tams' Community Walk Participant What People Are Saying
““During the forest bathing walk with Tam, I felt like I was discovering an entirely new part of the world around me. The experience was one of peaceful calm and exploration.”
— Tam's Community Walk Participant Melissa and Pete's hospitality is top notch, as is the food, as is the decor, as is the way they tend this incredible land.
— Client Casa Portal Facilitator