The Forest
The 'third place' for multicultural and borderless founders, entrepreneurs & freelancers to connect, learn, and grow, not just in business or life—BUT THE SPACE IN BETWEEN—with less time on screens and more time in nature.
1st cohort of 2025 now open - very limited spots
Connection (the real kind) can be really difficult to find...
Especially when you’ve traded the modern grind for a slower life off-city, or are traveling from one place to another.
Even with Zoom calls, Slack channels, and "community" events, the feeling of loneliness lingers.
In an era where anyone can reach anyone in a single click, why does true connection feel impossible to find?
Meet The Gardener
Hello, I'm Trish—glad you're here
In 2024, I moved to Europe and joined countless communities, summits, and events, both online and in-person, with the intention to feel grounded and connected.
Despite hundreds of new connections and one-on-one calls, I felt even more disconnected.
The communities that offered support? The endless threads, superficial small talk, and constant notifications made things worse.
One day, I sat alone with a cup of tea, reflecting on the “connections” I have made—the kind where I felt fully and completely seen, heard and valued.
Guess what? I could count them on one hand.
Then, I realized... It's time we re-define what connection truly means.
INTRODUCING...
The Forest : Your Third Place
More than a community, The Forest is your third place, an in-between co-development environment where cultures, perspectives, and experiences intersect, creating something entirely holistic, impactful and transformative.
Our one big mission? To increase CONNECTION….
With oneself – through quiet time and deep introspection
With others – through heartfelt conversations with multicultural folks that open and challenge our ways of being, thinking and doing
With the world around and beyond us – through immersive, and nature-focused experiences
These FOUR PILLARS are what makes us truly one of its kind.
Quality over Quantity
Forget the noise of massive communities. Here, it’s not about how many we meet, but how deep we can go. Think small groups, real relationships, and meaningful progress.
When we say small, we mean really small, just 4 folks per inner circle.
Disconnect to Connect
We strip away distractions. Our weekly voice-only calls are facilitated on Nokia phones while walking outdoors—pure voices, fresh air, and meaningful conversations.
No Slack. No WhatsApp. No Zoom. Just clarity and connection.
Collectivism over Individualism
In The Forest, we step out of the “I” to step into the “we”. Here, everyone sows, and everyone reaps. Our collective wisdom is our driving force that powers the renewal of our hearts and minds.
This is not just a mastermind–it’s an ecosystem that's alive and growing.
Natural vs Artificial
The more time you spend in nature, the clearer your thoughts become. The Forest fosters breakthroughs not by 'information overload', but by the immersion in the natural world.
It’s good for health, your business and your soul.
What's the journey like at The Forest?
>> Join the community
Get onboarded into the community, gain access to a directory of all members, and be matched with an Inner Circle of 4 like-hearted peers for an enriching 10-week cycle.
Cycle Overview :
Annual Cadence - Three cohorts per year, each running for a 10-week cycle.
Inner Circle Dynamics - Each cohort forms 6 Inner Circles, with a maximum of 4 members per circle.
Close-Knit Community - A total of 24 members participate in each cohort, fostering a close-knit, meaningful experience.
>> Weekly calls in nature
Wherever you are—strolling along a forest path, wandering a quiet beach, or simply stepping outside in the park nearby—dedicate 60 minutes each week to engage in a facilitated, voice-only call on a Nokia handset. Connect with your Inner Circle and exchange wisdom while immersed in the natural world.
Together, we’ll “walk the talk”, exploring questions like :
What skills have been useful for you in navigating a modern and complex world?
What are some ways we can invite more fun and play into our lives?
And so much more. These conversations will inspire, challenge, and uplift you in ways only nature and shared wisdom can.
>> Weekend retreat
At the conclusion of your 10-week cycle, come together in person for an immersive, nature-centered weekend retreat. Meet not only your Inner Circle but also the entire Forest community in breathtaking locations across Europe and Asia.
These retreats are thoughtfully designed to foster intentional and multicultural connections that spark meaningful and impactful collaborations that transcend revenue.
>> Start a new cycle
At the end of your 10-week cycle, the choice is yours :
Stay with your Inner Circle
Join a new one
Or, take the lead and start your own
Whatever path you choose, you’ll enjoy lifetime access to the entire Forest community, along with the shared wisdom captured from every Inner Circle call. This is your ongoing space for connection, growth, and exploration.
Do you feel The Forest calling you?
Here's what awaits :
A thoughtfully curated community of like-hearted founders, entrepreneurs, and freelancers living and working across cultures and borders.
Weekly voice-only facilitated conversations with a Nokia handset in nature designed to spark deep listening and creativity that bring rich insights and lasting transformation.
Priority invitation to immersive in-person weekend retreats in Europe and Asia that bring meaningful and profitable collaborations.
A global directory of peers committed to truly connecting–the kind that goes beyond superficial chats.
Lifetime access to a growing library of documented knowledge and insights shared within inner circles across the community.
How to get started?
Submit application form
Spend 10 minutes completing your application. Once submitted, you’ll immediately be able to book a call.
Show up for the call
Join a 45-minute conversation where we’ll explore your journey with The Forest, answer your questions, and determine if it aligns with you at this moment.
Pay what feels right
If everything aligns, you’ll have the freedom to select a membership fee on a sliding scale that feels right for you.
Receive your welcome kit
Your journey begins! Receive everything you need to fully immerse yourself in The Forest, right at your doorstep.
Stand still.
The trees ahead and bushes beside you are not lost.
Wherever you are is called here,
and you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
must ask permission to know it and be known.
The forest breathes. Listen.
It answers, I have made this place around you.
If you leave it, you may come back again, saying here.
No two trees are the same to raven.
No two branches are the same to wren.
If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,
You are surely lost.
Stand still.
The forest knows where you are.
You must let it find you.
"Lost" by David Wagoner
HHWM, LLC
Cultivating deeper connections with the self and others, and with the world around and beyond us.
Contact : trish@wearetheforest.org
Business address : Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801, USA
Local presence : Madrid, Spain | Manila, Philippines
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