About

Alissa Culbreth | Founder of Maven's Forge

Alissa Culbreth is a certified Forest Therapy Guide and founder of Maven's Forge, offering guided forest bathing experiences throughout Jackson County and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.

Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, her work is rooted in the belief that our relationship with the land is something worth nurturing. Through gentle, sensory-based invitations, Alissa encourages people to slow down, become more familiar with the forests around them, and discover a deeper sense of connection with themselves, one another, and the more-than-human world.

For Alissa, forest therapy isn't simply about spending time in nature. It's about remembering that we are part of it.

Maven's Forge offers private forest bathing walks, small-group experiences, and seasonal community gatherings.

These aren't traditional hikes, but opportunities to wander slowly, follow your curiosity, and experience the forest in ways you might not have considered before.

No hiking experience is necessary, just comfortable shoes, a little curiosity, and a willingness to slow down.