Nourishing relationships
Kaneel has grown out of a dedication to learning, sustaining, and celebrating all that the more-than-human world is willing to share with us. Through our guided mindful outdoor experiences, we encourage people to connect with the natural world in meaningful ways so they may become active stewards of our planet.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Davinica Nemtzow
Davinica builds inclusive communities that honor our collective growth, healing, and sense of belonging through connection to each other and immersion in nature. Davinica has had many educational experiences, traditional and revolutionary, that have shaped her relationship with the world including earning her certification as a Mindful Outdoor Guide from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health; serving as a community organizer and educator in Philadelphia for 10 years; earning her BFA from Moore College of Art & Design; growing up in outdoor Montessori classrooms; being raised by farmers, fishermen, and chefs who showed her how to live in reciprocity with the land; and most importantly, her experience as a part of many queer, Jewish, and activist communities that have taught her resiliency, radical hospitality, and ancestral wisdom.
Davinica and her dog live in Portland, ME where she loves to explore Maine’s wild spaces, indulge in local food, and watch the sunrise over Back Cove every morning. Davinica currently serves her local community as a volunteer with Friends of Woodfords Corner and a Water Reporter for Friends of Casco Bay.
Our Values
BLACK LIVES MATTER.
Community
We believe that the wellbeing of our community — including the people, land, and animals involved in our work — is more important than anything else. When we invest, financially and emotionally, in our local communities we have the opportunity to feel a deeper sense of belonging and responsibility for our homes.
Sustainability
We endeavor to cultivate sustainability for the planet and within ourselves. We find interconnectedness in the ecosystems that we’re a part of by living slowly, intentionally, and with minimal waste.
Curiosity
When was the last time you laid your body down on the ground? Took notice of the light shifting throughout the day? We hope to nourish the joy and wonder of our inner child by exploring all that the Living Earth holds.
Compassion
At the core of our work, we instill care, respect, and humane treatment of all people, land, and animals.
Rest
Mindfulness is a meditation practice where you pay attention to what is happening moment by moment. By slowing down and aligning ourselves with the rhythms of nature, we can have mindful, loving, and healthy relationships with ourselves and the land we inhabit.
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Our Namesake
Kaneel, Davinica’s middle name, is the Danish word for cinnamon. Cinnamon is healing, warm, and complex, all characteristics we strive to bring to our practice. Cinnamon is also used in many spiritual and cultural rituals around the world, including Judaism, the lens through which Davinica views the world.
Our logo, hand-drawn by Davinica, depicts a sprig of Eastern Pine and two sticks of cinnamon. Eastern Pine trees are native to Maine and living among them is immensely beneficial for our health. We hope that by calling attention to these benefits, our participants will feel inspired to live in reciprocity by protecting the health and safety of our ecosystems that are being devastated by the climate crisis.
The font in our logo is made from Greta Thunberg's handwriting and is an homage to her leadership in climate justice and neverending dedication to our planet.