At The Threshold: A Forest MeditationRetreat
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. Tracey 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.
A return to your own rhythm
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.
Notice what is emerging in this seasonal shift—in the forest, in yourself, in the circle, and in the more-than-human world. Come rest in a genuinely inclusive space that welcomes all ways of being, without asking you to perform or arrive a certain way.
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.
Shared meals. Tea on the porch. The sound of wind through the trees and sheep moving across the fields.
Time alone in the forest, and time together—gathered without expectation. Conversations that unfold naturally, or not at all.
Tam and Tracy facilitate an expansive, intersectional, and intergenerational meditation circle rooted in presence, reflection, and shared inquiry.
At Casa Portal, their work is shaped by the land as much as by their guidance—bringing together meditation, nature-based awareness, and community in a way that feels grounded, accessible, and deeply human.
Walk slowly, notice more
Daily Meditation practices
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 
farm hospitality
Every decision is shaped by our attention to the little details for that home away from home experience. This retreat is designed with intention and inspiration from the land, with thoughtfulness to the atmosphere we create to the way each session flows to the shared meals.
Everything is included. Just come as you are.
Expert & Supportive Facilitation
All-Inclusive Accommodations
Chef Prepared Farm to Table Community Meals
"“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