How much does the session cost?

Meditation gatherings are offered freely; donations are gladly accepted to support Crabtree Farms and the facilitator.

Do I need prior meditation experience?

No—sessions are designed for beginners and experienced practitioners and focus on simple, accessible techniques.

What is the meeting location?

Meet at Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga • 1000 E 30th Street Chattanooga, TN 37407; arrive a few minutes early to orient.

Is the program suitable for children?

Yes—participants age 10 and up are welcome; caregivers should judge readiness for quiet group practice.

Who leads the meditation?

Nature-Based Mindfulness Meditation is led by Holli Richey, an eco-therapist and nature-based meditation practitioner.

Who can I contact with questions?

Please contact Chloe Watts at 423-493-9155 or email: cwatts@crabtreefarms.org for questions or accessibility needs.

Nature as Teacher Mindfulness at Crabtree Farms: One-Hour Outdoor Meditation in Chattanooga | Workshop | Guided Tour

Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga offers a monthly Nature as Teacher meditation that brings city visitors and neighbors into close, practical relationship with living soil, plants, and weather. Held at Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga • 1000 E 30th Street Chattanooga, TN 37407, the one-hour gathering blends gentle guided meditation, mindful walking, and quiet reflection outdoors or under cover when the weather requires. Holli Richey, an eco-therapist and nature-based meditation practitioner who trained with Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield and Susan Reviere, leads sessions that welcome beginners and experienced meditators alike. The site's key features are intentionally human-scaled: garden beds, demonstration plots, specimen trees, and small pollinator plantings create tactile anchors for attention. Instead of a remote wilderness, you practice amid cultivated ecology—feeling loam underfoot, noticing the scent of herbs, watching bees and small birds move through native plantings. That combination of cultivated land and wildlife makes the practice distinctly Chattanooga: an urban farm that models stewardship and seasonal rhythms. Sessions last approximately 1 Hour and are open to participants age 10 and up. No previous meditation experience or special equipment is required; gatherings are offered freely with donations accepted to support Crabtree Farms and the teacher. For practical questions or accessibility concerns, contact Chloe Watts at 423-493-9155 or email: [email protected]. This direct contact links visitors to local caretaking efforts and occasional program updates. Why include this in a Chattanooga itinerary? It functions as a reset between active outings—kayaking the Tennessee River, climbing nearby sandstone bluffs, or touring urban parks—by teaching simple presence skills that travel well. The setting's unusual mix of cultivated plots and pollinator habitat gives visitors an immediate lesson in urban ecology and community food systems. You will leave with bite-sized practices for breath, walking, and sensory noticing you can use on noisy travel days. Practical tips: dress for variable weather, bring a sit pad or small blanket, and plan to arrive a few minutes early to find the meeting spot. These sessions are particularly resonant in spring and fall when plant growth or decline provides vivid, teachable moments. Because the program is community-centered and donation-based, it is an accessible way to connect with Chattanooga's network of land stewards and educators. Whether you are a traveler needing calm or a local seeking a regular practice, Nature as Teacher offers a grounded, low-cost path into outdoor mindfulness. Expect a friendly, unhurried tone at each meeting: facilitators encourage gentle curiosity rather than performance. Sessions may include short breath practices, guided body scans, and slow walking while attending to tactile details. The practices translate easily to sidewalks, trailheads, or busy transit hubs, helping you bring steadiness into a full travel day. Donations support programming and the farm's educational mission and local outreach programs.