2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
By Charlton HallPosted onon

In late summer of 2008 the first office of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center opened in Saluda, North Carolina. Convenient to several hiking trails and the Green River, Saluda soon became the home of our annual Mindful Tubing trip down the river.

The photos below are of that grand opening, and of the grounds around that first office.

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2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
We offered refreshments and live music!
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
The people of Saluda and nearby areas enjoying the music and the refreshments
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
The crowd gathers
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
Live music
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
The office of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center is to the left, next to the barber shop
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
The first office of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center was in a complex featuring an organic bakery, gift shops, a restaurant, and a barber.
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
Everyone enjoyed the music, followed by a brief presentation from founder Charlton Hall.
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
Trail head near the office of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
The original office of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center was surrounded by trees, and flora and fauna.
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
The trail to Pearson’s Falls, a short hike from the original Mindful Ecotherapy Center
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
The original office of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center was so remote we were located on a dirt road in the Appalachians
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
This dirt road led to Pearson’s Falls near Saluda. Clients would often hike to the falls for meditation and ecotherapy.
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
One advantage to the original location was that there was an organic bakery and coffee shop in the red barn. Clients could stop off for coffee and baked goods after their appointments.
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
The dirt road to the Mindful Ecotherapy Center’s original location
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
The original Mindful Ecotherapy Center was surrounded by trees
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
We had a great turnout in spite of the relative remoteness of the location
2008 Grand Opening of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center
Another great feature of the original location was the nearby creek.

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