Explorations Enchanted:
Unearth the Soulful Stories of Nature and Self
Spiritual Connection with Nature in a playful journey
Guided by local Bay Area artists Claire Dunn and Judit Navratil
About the Experience:
Connect with nature and land in a somatic and mindful walking journey that reveals the hidden layers of place, space and yourself. Let your inner child lead you on this fantastic trail of tales and listen deeply to the story that the ancient Trees of the Bay are singing to you.
The Journey:
Our adventure begins with a warm welcome in the heart of the Forest. We dive into the wonders of Nature through a magical Portal. As we walk through the lush forest, we will let our senses come alive. Observe, slow down and arrive to be present and receptive. We pause to connect with trees through stretching and mindful movements. We arrive at a circle of offerings: a beautiful co-created group land art piece.
We invite you to join us in this unique journey of self-discovery, nature connection, and creative expression. Are you ready to embark on a memorable adventure with us?
Who Can Join:
This experience is open to all nature enthusiasts, whether you're a seasoned forest bather or a beginner. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to explore and connect with nature. This collective experience is perfect for groups or individuals, team-building, or personal growth.
Event Details:
Location options:
Presidio Park
Golden Gate Park - Strawberry Hill
Redwood Park, Oakland
Marin Headlands
Duration: 2 hours
Activities included: dancing with trees, unconventional meditation, collaborative land-art making, and more playful prompts fostering connection and trust. (No previous experience needed)
Contact: explorationsenchanted@gmail.com
Why Opt for “Explorations Enchanted”?
Team building: Challenge your team to break boundaries, promoting collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking.
Wellness with an Edge: Reduce stress and embrace a sense of connection in and with nature, honoring the land.
Unconventional Wisdom: Immerse yourself in unconventional meditative art making that nurtures connection and discovering new horizons.
Local artists - Claire Dunn and Judit Navratil - known for their approach to life as a creative process, will lead you on an extraordinary journey through a series of experiences that will ignite your team's spirit and teamwork. Whether it's through wildly imaginative land art projects, stretching with trees or tender meditation sessions, you'll leave with a renewed sense of creativity and collaboration.
Customization: We're ready to customize the event to cater to your team's unique desires and aspirations. Whether you're a small team seeking a creative adventure in nature or a larger group yearning for a one-of-a-kind team-building experience, we can make it happen.
Pricing: Please reach out to us for a tailored quote, as costs may vary based on group size and customization.
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Claire Dunn
Claire Dunn is an artist, traveler, psychologist, and curator based in San Francisco. She was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she received her BS in psychology at Universidad del Salvador. She graduated with her MFA at California College of the Arts in 2023. Dunn’s practice begins by grounding her body in her specific location: focusing with heightened awareness on its unique climate, soil, plants, atmosphere, minerals, and people. The resulting constellation of sensations, conditions, and materials brings new insight to her work. Human beings throughout time have been impacted by the land they occupy—Through sensory research, Dunn studies this timeless relationship between body and world.
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About us
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Judit Navratil
Judit Navratil is a transdisciplinary artist working with social VR and extended reality in balance with her embodied practices like somersaulting and tent flying. As an immigrant in various cultures, she explores the potential of phygital care and belonging in compossible spaces.Navratil earned an MFA in Painting at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in 2008 and an MFA at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco in 2019. She has been exhibiting in Hungary, Canada, France, Korea and the Bay Area. Her work has been recognized through awards including the Cadogan Art Award, a residency at Cité Internationale des Arts (Paris) and the Parent Award of Kala Art Institute. She is currently a PhD Candidate at the University of Applied Arts, Vienna, an affiliate artist at the Headlands Center for the Arts, and an Alternative Exposure grantee as the founder-mother of VR Art Camp.