In The Company Of Trees – Jan. 24th Talk and Book Signing with UNC alumna Andrea Fereshteh ’02

In the Company of Trees: Honoring our Connection to the Sacred Power, Beauty and Wisdom of Trees

Talk and Book Signing with UNC alumna Andrea Fereshteh ’02

Date: Thursday, Jan. 24th

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: D&R Greenway Land Trust at the Johnson Education Center – One Preservation Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

RSVP to: rsvp@drgreenway.org or 609-924-4646.

Andrea Fereshteh ’02 found her peace and passion in the woods near her home in Pennington, N.J. A native of the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, Andrea grew up climbing all the trees in her yard and hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway. Upon moving to New Jersey in 2011, her journeys on local trails led her to write a blog post for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy that led to Simon & Schuster asking her to author an inspiring and poetic book about trees.

The newly published book, In the Company of Trees, comes out in mid-January. The 270-page book is full of short essays, inspirational quotes and full color photographs that can be enjoyed piece-by-piece, allowing the reader to savor the experience.

Andrea credits the lands preserved by D&R Greenway Land Trust and other local conservation groups as having inspired her writing about the ancient and enduring wisdom of trees.

“Practicing being present in nature has been a truly transformative experience for me,” Andrea says. “We are so lucky to have so many amazing preserved natural spaces in our area. They are incredible resources for experiencing firsthand the magic of nature, and I am thrilled to encourage others to get outside and take advantage of our local trails by sharing this new book.”

A graduate of UNC and Georgetown University, Andrea writes for educational institutions, nonprofits and freelance publications. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for more than a decade and leads weekly meditation sessions in the tradition of John Main, OSB. Her interest in blending mindful and contemplative practices with nature led her into the woods of Central New Jersey where she has practiced forest bathing for the past two years. Her husband and three lively sons provide a constant source of joy and inspiration.

As the seasons change from winter to early spring, the author will lead a meditation workshop focused on trees, healing and nature. Beginning at the Johnson Education Center, participants will walk through Greenway Meadows Park, pausing to ignite the senses at different points and experience the benefits of being immersed in nature.

Join fellow Tar Heels and supporters of the D&R Greenway Land Trust on January 24 to hear Andrea’s magical tale, and learn about the magnificent life of trees and their invaluable place in our lives.

Book information:

Adams Media/Simon & Schuster, January 2019
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2LkFJWt

 

Date:
January 24, 2019
Time:
7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Location:
1 Preservation Place, Princeton, NJ 08540