Calming and thought-provoking activity which brings people closer to nature

Arrange a visit to a local natural place (such as the coast) or natural event (such as sunset/sunrise/new moon).  Scout the area first and find an accessible but secluded area with enough room for people to spread out and not be disturbed.

Try to ensure there any no pressing activities on people's minds (housekeeping, etc. all dealt with), preferably in a previous session so you can go straight into this session without fuss.

Explain that participants are to spend an hour alone in nature.

In today's society, just being in nature is a surprisingly rare event and most people will be relieved to participate.

Often may think they spend quiet time along in nature, but we usually distract ourselves in the outdoors with physical or social activity.

Rabbi Moshe Leib put it this way: "A human being who has not a single to own every day is no human being."

As long as the group is on-side, avoid giving much up front information about the experience, so that it is more "raw" and "natural".

Allow each person to find a place on their own.

After approx. 1 hour, walk around and indicate for the group to come back together.

Form a circle and facilitate the group in sharing their experiences and thoughts about spending time in nature.

Try different times, e.g., nighttime, moonrise, sunrise, sunset