About Us
Who we are
This business was created to help people slow down, tune in, and find meaning in the natural world around them. Through guided nature journaling, mindfulness-based outdoor experiences, and creative nature connection practices, Soulful Trails offers classes and programs for all ages and experience levels. I’m excited to partner with the North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Department to begin offering classes this fall.
Whether you're looking to deepen your connection to the natural world or simply want to pause and breathe, I invite you to join me on this journey.
Let’s walk these soulful trails together.
Reach out to learn more or to explore custom programs for your group, school, or organization.
Annette
I’m most at peace when I’m in the woods—but truly, all of nature fills my soul. In 2024, I took a leap of faith and left behind a 26-year career in consulting, guided by a deep sense that God was calling me toward something new. I felt it was time to shift from left-brain strategy to right-brain creativity. I wanted to challenge myself again—and most of all, I wanted to come home and make a meaningful difference in my community.
As a lifelong learner, I began exploring new paths the way I always have: through curiosity and education. I took classes in drawing, effective writing, and art therapy. I also attended a forest bathing session with DisovHer Wellbeing, and something clicked. That experience lit the way to my certification through Forest Therapy Hub and ultimately led to the creation of Soulful Trails.
This business—and the community it’s meant to serve—is part of a larger midlife shift I’m still journeying through. I look forward to sharing more through my work, my blog, and the trails ahead.
Let’s see where the path leads.
5 pathways
At Soulful Trails we are committed to providing services and activities around the 5 core nature connection pathways. We utilize those pathways in events geared toward nature education, art and faith to enhance the nature connection experience. To learn more visit our services page.
Certifications & Trainings
Forest Therapy hub - Certified Nature Connection Specialist