In today’s fast-paced, electronic world many people are disconnected from nature  and have few chances to explore nature on a regular basis.  

Recent research results indicate that people suffering from depression,  anxiety, and stress are positively impacted by an experience with nature.  For example, research in England revealed that 71% of people diagnosed with  stress, depression, or anxiety felt less depressed or tense after taking a green walk.  Interestingly, 90% also felt that their self-esteem improved. Another research  project compared the creativity of those who camped in the wilderness without cell phones or other electronic devices to those who took their devices with them.  Results indicate those without cell phones had an increase in creativity compared to those with devices. 

As God’s creation, nature heals; nature renews. Charlson Meadows offers people  an opportunity to renew their lives by connecting deeply with nature. Nature is  cyclical and contains many passages. The Life Journey Program has a variety of sites  dedicated to some of these passages. Everyone’s journey is different. Each person is  invited to design his or her own Life Journey experience or simply relax in our 142  acres of fields, lakes, meadows, forests, and wetlands.

The Life Journey Program was designed by Sharon Franquemont.