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Need a nature break?

Harness the power of nature to bring more joy, relaxation, creativity, happiness and connection to your life in this free five-day mini nature retreat. All you have to do is commit to spending 30 minutes in nature each day! (or catch up on the weekend). 

Oops! The autumn Nature Break registration is closed. Stay tuned for future dates! 

In the meantime, we invite you to join our email community to learn about other nature connection activities, wildlife, wild places, and of course our home, Yellowstone National Park.


"Great recipe for slowing down and allowing your senses to enjoy the details of our world." Joy C - Colorado

By signing up, you consent to be added to our regular email list. We'll send you stories and tips on how we find and study the animals that are the inspiration for our art, photography, and writing, as well as practical advice to deepen your own connection to wild places everywhere, and to our favorite place, Yellowstone. You can unsubscribe anytime.

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What you’ll experience during this nature break:

 We'll send you easy, low-key nature and mindfulness practices to try each day September 29-October 3 in a natural area near you. It could even be your own backyard! You'll have the chance to join a community of other folks taking the nature break and share your experiences.

If you can't make the exact dates, join anyway! The practices will be yours to try on your own time.

Spend 30 minutes a day in nature for 5 days  

Try different nature and mindfulness practices each day


Share your experiences with other nature lovers in a private Facebook group


Discover a path to greater connection, peace, and well being you can use anytime, anywhere

Reminded me of the importance of doing what really matters each day...

Linda m - montana


...no matter how busy I might be. And what really matters is connecting with nature because I feel truly alive when I do. I am finding that I am so much clearer and open hearted in my dealings with others in my life after I take a nature break!

Hey there!

We are George Bumann and Jenny Golding of A Yellowstone Life. Through art, writing, photos, stories, online classes, and practical advice, our mission is to inspire others to engage with the natural world and design their own creative, natural life connected with wild places and wild things. Learn more about us here



"Jenny and George were the perfect guides through this process." Judy M, Arizona

Yellowstone Resource Library Jenny Golding and George Bumann

"Provided a sense of calmness from my busy days."

Susan T // Michigan

"How nice to share photos and experiences with others from various parts of the country!"

Kathy R // Tennessee

"By sticking to the practice each day I became more aware. Also I felt less tense. The secrets I noticed [unfolding in nature] were exciting..."

Vicki M // Arkansas

 "Deepened my connection with the environment. Gave me a sense of calm and serenity."

Janet D // California

Don't miss the nature break September 29-October 3!

Oops! The autumn Nature Break registration is closed. Stay tuned for future dates! 

In the meantime, we invite you to join our email community to learn about other nature connection activities, wildlife, wild places, and of course our home, Yellowstone National Park.

By signing up, you consent to be added to our regular email list. We'll send you stories and tips on how we find and study the animals that are the inspiration for our art, photography, and writing, as well as practical advice to deepen your own connection to wild places everywhere, and to our favorite place, Yellowstone. You can unsubscribe anytime.

©George Bumann/Jenny Golding/A Yellowstone Life