Teaching Outside the Box, Literally!
Teach.Gather.Grow

"Let Nature Be Your Teacher"
- William Wordsworth
The Earth and Water Wellness Institute believes in empowerment through education. We also believe that nature is often our best teacher - so we look to the natural world for solutions. The programs offered are centered around our nature-based G.R.O.W. curriculum, which offers something beyond the traditional approach to health and wellness, beyond the clinical approach to nutrition, and beyond the indoor classroom setting. Our programs not only offer the "WHAT", but also the "HOW" through experiential and hands-on learning and group workshops.  We all may have the “know”, but without the “how” and the help to facilitate that "how", it doesn't do anybody much good.
At the Earth and Water Wellness Institute, we want to make learning affordable, sustainable, flexible and fun. The Institute offers educational and experiential learning and support opportunities for a variety of audiences; from individuals who are undergoing a health challenge to groups who want to reduce their impact on the planet (and in turn, make a positive impact on their health, too).  And, since many of the classes are available as online courses, they can be accessed from anywhere by anyone with phone and computer access, which is particularly beneficial for those who have busy schedules (and who doesn't these days?).  And the real bonus is that the flexible formats allow for more time to cook a home-grown meal, tend to your garden, play with your kids, climb a mountain or take your dogs for a walk in the woods.

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Online Classes & Courses

The Institute is dedicated to the promotion of sustainable health and happiness through the development and facilitation of nature-based nutrition and lifestyle education and support courses, as well as offering hands-on learning opportunities in the form of field trips, demonstrations and retreats based on our G.R.O.W. curriculum with the intention of building a community of sustainable health and happiness.
As busy professionals, we have experienced firsthand the challenges of balancing healthy and eco-friendly lifestyles with the strains of an overloaded schedule.  We've also realized that most people do not actually look forward to adding more appointments and to-do's to their schedules. But, what if the appointment was a fun and interactive event meeting like-minded individuals or a class that you can take from the comfort of your own home? That's why we have developed practical and interactive online courses and opportunities in addition to the nature-based educational experiences that can be customized to your needs to help guide your personal way to wellness!

Maybe online learning isn't your thing - that's OK, because your kitchen or backyard is often the best classroom!  Many of our nutrition and lifestyle support programs can be facilitated in private small group gatherings (see below) that we offer through either in-home gatherings or scheduled workshops throughout the Chicago-land area.

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Group Activities, Experiences & Events
Did you know that  groups and camaraderie increases oxytocin, the neurotransmitter that evokes feelings of contentment, reduction in anxiety, and feelings of calmness and security? That's just one of the reasons we love group gatherings and support communities!  The workshops, skill-building clinics, field trips and retreats allow participants to experience, interact, participate and take action...all while getting their hands dirty, so to speak.  This is especially beneficial when embarking on a new endeavor or lifestyle change. The Institute also creates and facilitates custom private workshops or retreats to be facilitated in the privacy of the location of your choice.
  • Healthy at Home - The kitchen and garden make excellent classrooms! Schedule a "Healthy Hour" and invite your family and friends over for a discussion about heart-healthy or hormone-balancing meals or maybe a cooking clinic or "kitchen clean up" skill-building seminar hosted in your own space.
  • Workshops & Clinics - The workshops, clinics and gatherings are designed to support and strengthen a community of empowered and knowledgeable individuals who are able to navigate their personal course towards sustainable health and happiness.
  • Get-Togethers  & Retreats - Discover nourishment through nature with greener living field trips, natural health workshops, outdoor programs and women's wellness adventures and retreats that support personal and planetary health and happiness.

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Program Development & Facilitation

The Institute facilitates and develops workshops and retreats for organizations and communities who want to G.R.O.W. healthy and happy communities. Programs can be customized to your organization's specific needs or based on an existing course or workshop. The Institute understands that time or technical and logistical components can often get in the way of creating the programs and offering the opportunities that an organization would like to offer their community.
  • Do you want to grow your community with education-based programs that fully engage the participants? 
  • Do you want to offer online programs, in-person workshops or off-site retreats?
Let us help you develop & facilitate:
  • Workshops/seminars
  • Classes and courses
  • Wellness retreats
  • Educational resources and materials (guidebooks and more!)

EDUCATE

Join us for an upcoming webinar, workshop, clinic or course. Check out our calendar to see what events are coming up and being offered that you might be interested in - registration details can be found in the calendar description or on our Facebook Events page.

ADVOCATE

Join our Women's Wellness Adventures Meetup group to learn about events that advocate for natural health, wellness and the environment. The calendar of events includes skill building seminars, workshops and events offered by not only our organization, but other like-minded organizations, as well.

FACILITATE

Is there a specific topic or workshop that you would like us to develop and/or facilitate for your organization or community? The Institute also offers private/custom courses and retreats, too. Contact us about course development and facilitation options.
ELIMINATING OVERWHELM AND CREATING PEACE OF MIND!

Nourishment for Your Body, Mind and Life. . .