Being raised in North America, Thanksgiving has always been my favourite holiday. Growing up with a single mother who sometimes struggled to cover the basics, Thanksgiving stood out as a celebration that offered all the warmth and connection of Christmas- but without the financial pressure of gift giving.  As a child, I wasn’t aware of the day-to-day worries but I was aware of the shift that Thanksgiving brought: a lighter mood, laughter in the kitchen and a peaceful joy tha

As we move into autumn the air grows cooler, the leaves take on a golden light, and time seems to slow down.  But this season isn't just about the changes in nature, autumn is a time for our own personal shifts as well.  Just as the trees release their leaves, this is a time for us to let go, reflect and make space for a quieter time of growth and new beginnings. The weather outside has a way of reflecting the emotional weather within us. The scent of the first crisp breeze c

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Do you have a favourite spot in nature where you go and just sink into the surroundings? A spot where all worry melts away? A spot where...

Have you seen the various GIFs about how UN-inviting our beds can be when it’s time for sleep, yet how incredibly  inviting  they are...

You may have missed us at the start of the month when we usually share our blog, but we figured you were busy in the excitement of taking...

The holiday countdown has officially begun!  So often this time of year passes in a whirlwind, but with a little reflection and a bit of...

It’s one thing to get our physical body out into nature, but it’s another thing to get our mind there.   So often, despite our bodies...

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that there isn’t any bad weather, just bad clothing?   We at Fettle Fields definitely agree and would...

Uncomfortable feelings of any sort prompt a desire to seek escape.  We want to avoid discomfort as pain, loneliness, anxiety, and sadness...

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