Autumn's Healing Beauty

Vermont 2020

 

Imagine the number of leaf peepers multiplied by the number of times they gasp in awe of the beauty of Autumn foliage. New England, and Vermont (where the photographs were taken in past years), has a unique foliage beauty due to the climate of the area.

Scientific American, "How the Brain Responds to Beauty"

Psychology Today, "The Healing Power of Nature"

Ideas for fall fun:

• Create a leaf atlas. Photograph, identify, paint a watercolor of various trees and their leaves. Note the location and date.
• List local diners in your area within 50 to 75 miles. Photograph and note what's on the menu, including prices.
• Make a photo album journal of the places where you like to stop, roadside farm stands, fall festivals, country stores and such.
• Journal about your walks and hikes during the autumn
• Find a large maple tree you can sit under. Invite family and friends for a foggy morning coffee and pumpkin bread. Listen to the birds, the wind, Nature.