THE FOREST STUDIO
A Space for Women to Reflect, Create, and Explore What’s Next
Hello, welcome to The Forest Studio.
​I’m Rachel Schmidt, BSW, PLC, and I create reflective and creative learning experiences for women who want to reconnect with themselves beyond the roles they hold in life and work. Drawing on over 30 years in the helping professions, along with nature based mindfulness, Psychosynthesis, and contemplative arts, my courses and circles offer meaningful spaces for curiosity, creative exploration, and personal renewal.
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Reflections in the Natural World
Sometimes we need a place to pause — to step out of the noise of daily life and return to quieter questions.
This space holds writings shaped by observation, lived experience, and attention to the natural rhythms that guide both creativity and change. They are not instructions or answers, but offerings meant to accompany you as you reflect, wander, and listen more closely to your own life.
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If you find yourself longing for a slower pace, deeper meaning, or words that help you notice what is unfolding within you, you are invited to begin here.