Forces of Nature

immersive gatherings for women seeking inspiration, deep connection with nature, and the rediscovery of their inner magic

Experience a Nature Gathering, in and around the Bay Area of Northern California.

We gather in community to consciously connect with the Earth, to explore the ways She is supporting our healing and becoming, and explore and embody creative expression generated from this deep communion, both outside, in sacred studio spaces and safe virtual spaces.

We focus on re-integrating a force of nature back into our own bodies. Through these journeys, we remember our own wholeness. We remember that our strength, our clarity, our radiance, our eros, our anger, our roots, are part of what makes us human.

These spaces offer us new ways to slow down & truly “be” with nature, awakening all of your senses to the possibilities that are within you. It is in these quiet spaces of time, that we can start to sense “nature’s mirror” – reflecting our own inner world with our relationship to mother nature herself.

Forces of Nature

is here to help you trust again.

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Your soul is wild + creative + majestic + strong

Your soul is wild + creative + majestic + strong

Meet Lori Ann

I believe nature has the power to bring us home to ourselves.

Through guided gatherings, retreats, and intentional experiences, I create spaces where women can slow down, reconnect with nature, and remember who they are beneath the demands of everyday life. My hope is that every experience leaves you feeling grounded, restored, and deeply connected to yourself, to others, and to the natural world.

Come as you are. Leave feeling nourished.

The Flourish Careers Podcast

How to Feel More Fulfilled at Work Without Changing Careers with Lori Ann VanTol

What if the thing that was missing in your career was a walk in the woods? Lori Ann VanTol is the creator behind Forces of Nature, and in today’s episode, she shares how, during the upheaval of COVID, she rediscovered a connection to the natural world that reignited her creativity, restored her sense of self, and ultimately showed her that fulfillment at work doesn't always require walking away from it. For anyone who's been feeling like something is off. Grab your headphones and maybe take this one outside

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  • “The best part was how kind, gentle, and clear Lori's facilitation was. She created an environment where I could slow down without feeling self-conscious or overwhelmed. I came in carrying a lot of mental noise and left with clarity, more calm, and so happy that I had given myself permission to rest for a moment. That was a real gift. The reflection and journaling exercise helped me slow down enough to get clarity on things that I had felt cloudy on. I became more present and connected to what I was feeling, not just what I was thinking. I left feeling surprisingly rested almost like I had slept eight hours.”

    —Cheri T.

  • “Lori Ann was such a comfort to be around throughout the entire experience. It was truly a lovely way to gently reconnect with yourself, especially if you are feeling “off”. I found it refreshing, relaxing and meaningful to spend time in nature in a way that felt honest and loving.”

    —Talia L.

  • “My friend and I intentionally took time to slow down in the care of Lori Ann. It was a perfect start to our Sunday.”

    — Ginger W

A Free Nature gift for you


In this free PDF Guide, Lori Ann invites you to experience the depths possible when we bring our whole selves to a simple self-guided nature walk with the natural spaces close to home. This guide shares a sense of what Forces of Nature offers, and gifts you 15% off your first in-person journey.