These progressive, training sessions will equip you with a solid foundation in boxing, including footwork, speed bag and heavy bag training, basic defense, and conditioning. Learn in a welcoming, non-contact environment that awakens your primal instincts and empowers you to achieve your goals. Gain confidence, transferable life skills, and a springboard for your ongoing boxing journey. Learn more here.

Join Vanessa at the NY Sheep and Wool Festival! She’ll be signing books with Merritt Bookstore.

4 sessions, Sundays starting Oct 13th, 12-2pm EST
This interactive lecture series will explore how we can deepen intimacy with inner and outer wilds through writing, and translate the wonder and complexity of nature onto the page. While this session won't include individual feedback or shares, you'll gain valuable insights and inspiration to ignite your wild writing journey. Learn more and register here.

Join Vanessa and bestselling author Sy Montgomery at Toadstool bookstore in Peterborough NH, Saturday Oct 12th

Discover the art of mindful foraging and deepen your connection to nature with author and naturalist Vanessa Chakour. This four-session course invites you to explore the autumnal landscape through a blend of practical foraging skills and reflective journaling. Guided by Vanessa's expertise, you'll explore plant identification, safety, and regenerative harvesting practices, all while fostering a profound appreciation for your local ecosystems. Learn more and register here.

Join Vanessa in conversation with Owen Wormer, award-winning author of Lawns into Meadows.

This progressive, 4-week training camp will equip you with a solid foundation in boxing, including footwork, speed bag and heavy bag training, basic defense, and conditioning. Learn in a welcoming, non-contact environment that awakens your primal instincts and empowers you to achieve your goals. Gain confidence, transferable life skills, and a springboard for your ongoing boxing journey. Learn more here.

Earthly Bodies book launch celebration at Homestead in Northampton in collaboration with Joyous Rebellion, Broadside Books and Orion Magazine. Learn more and purchase your ticket here.

Vanessa will read from her upcoming book, Earthly Bodies: Embracing Animal Nature.

A conversation with Camilla Fox, Founder of Project Coyote about fostering empathy for the wild through writing. We’ll discuss the publication of Earthly Bodies and our collaboration. Register here:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W-9y-giOSXaweqaY3okoIA#/registration 

Intensify your practice with RTW developmental sessions focused on completing one body of work. Receive personalized guidance and support from our intimate group, tailored to your unique writing goals.

3 Thursdays: AUGUST 22nd-Sept 5th, 2-4pm EST

This progressive, 4-week training camp will equip you with a solid foundation in boxing, including footwork, speed bag and heavy bag training, basic defense, and conditioning. Learn in a welcoming, non-contact environment that awakens your primal instincts and empowers you to achieve your goals. Gain confidence, transferable life skills, and a springboard for your ongoing boxing journey. Learn more here.

Weeds are plants that, often for lack of fitting into a manicured lawn or garden, have gotten a bad rap. But many of them are full of medicinal properties that, when properly wielded, can turn these tenacious plants into powerful allies. In this four-part seminar with author and herbalist Vanessa Chakour, you’ll learn to identify various weeds, use them to craft teas and tinctures, and become a steward of your local green spaces. By the end of our time together, you’ll rediscover the wonder of nature and explore the power of plants in this practical exploration of wildcrafting. Learn more and register here.

Join Vanessa live on Zoom to experience a Rewilding Through Writing session. We’ll begin with a meditation and free-write, then share readings, writing prompts and have time for Q & A. You’ll find the link to register on the top of the Rewilding Through Writing page.

An online talk and ‘walk’ to connect with nature through plant identification, ethical foraging and wildcrafting. Learn more here.

A live workshop at the Sunderland Library in Western MA. Part of a series in celebration of artist Frederick Gao.

5 sessions, every other week starting April 27th,
Saturdays, 11am-1pm EST
A women’s writing course facilitated by author Vanessa Chakour, Rewilding Through Writing explores the healing power of creative process while strengthening your craft, cultivating your instinct and building confidence in your voice. Limited to 8 women for a nurturing environment where everyone has time and space to share. Learn more and reserve your space here.

The 5 week nature-writing course with Atlas Obscura begins. Learn more and register here.

Join Vanessa live on Zoom to experience a Rewilding Through Writing session. We’ll begin with a meditation and free-write, then share readings, writing prompts and have time for Q & A. You’ll find the link to register on the top of the Rewilding Through Writing page.

Online walks focus on edible and medicinal plants and fungi found in the Northeastern United States and throughout temperate regions of the world. You’re invited to rethink so-called weeds like dandelion, burdock, mugwort, and nettles while exploring safe and ethical wildcrafting. Train your attention to detail and discover how heightened awareness of local land can bring you into deepened relationships with your body and with Earth.

Enchanted Pedagogies Anthology Book Launch. Saturday, March 9th at the Abrams Art Center in NYC. Vanessa will read her piece, Shedding Skins and reflect on the lore of the Selkies. Additional readings and panel by authors such as Pam Grossman and Tifanny Jewell. RSVP here

Cycle three of the Thursday writing group begins for existing students. 7 sessions, every other week.

Join Vanessa live on Zoom to experience a Rewilding Through Writing session. We’ll begin with a meditation and free-write, then share readings, writing prompts and have time for Q & A. You’ll find the link to register on the top of the Rewilding Through Writing page.

Boxing has been an essential part of Vanessa’s healing & personal rewilding practice. She began training as a pro fighter in 2002 and coached boxers of all levels (often integrating meditation & herbalism) in NYC for over 15 years. She now offers limited small group and one-on-one sessions in Western Massachusetts with occasional workshops in NYC & Cambridge. Contact Vanessa to inquire. Group boxing training is an optional part of most retreats.