The Hilltending Ecosystem:

Hilltending is not confined to the written word; it is deeply rooted in a belief that holistic wellness requires the integration of the mind, the body, and the Earth. My work in ecopsychology has invited me to live the principles I write and teach about, turning the abstract idea of the ecological psyche into tangible, sensory reality. The below projects are the living laboratories and extensions of my own practice of Hilltending, where the ancient wisdom of the land is actively applied to the modern psyche.

Tending Psyche With the Earth

Hilltending Consultations

Hilltending is a unified, Jungian-based framework for wholeness, but its application is twofold - as Jungian ecopsychology or as coaching. While both methodologies aim for wholeness, HIlltending as Jungian Coaching prioritizes the transformation of your internal landscape (better decisions, clearer purpose), while Hilltending as Ecopsychology directly tends to the reciprocal relationship with the external living natural world.

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Workshops and Seminars

Hilltending workshops and seminars are experiential deep dives dedicated to bridging the gap between psychological theory and practical, embodied living. These sessions are designed to equip participants with tools for tending Psyche and tending the Earth. Each workshop leverages the serenity of nature and the wisdom of Jungian concepts to guide attendees through the essential process of ecological individuation and the cultivation of authentic, integrated wellness.

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Cloudscape Hill:

Lavender Farm and Regenerative Campus

Cloudscape Hill is more than a lavender farm; it is the physical incarnation of the Hilltending ethos. The act of cultivating and processing lavender—a plant that is well known for calming the nervous system—is an example of an ancient form of ecotherapy. Amidst the lavender fields, Cloudscape Hill serves as a vital regenerative campus, offering ecotherapy spaces, a diverse range of workshops, and guided experiences that anchor participants in the healing rhythms of the Earth.

cloudscapehill.com

Lavender & Leaf:

The Holistic Wellness Apothecary

Lavender & Leaf is a retail shop in the Grand Rapids Holistic Health Collective and is the bridge between the land and your daily life. It is where the calming properties of the lavender and other natural elements are crafted into tangible products that actively support the conscious tending of the psyche. Every product is an invitation to engage a moment of sensory wellness, helping you resist the external chaos of the modern world and restore your internal balance.

lavenderleafholistic.com

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