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A SACRED VOICE IS CALLING

Seek Beyond— Where Inner Wisdom Meets the Wild

There is a sacred voice whispering in the quiet spaces of your life, inviting you to journey past what you think you know.

When you pause to listen deeply, you’ll find your own inner wisdom—a wisdom that connects you to the rhythms of the natural world and the truth of your authentic self.

Chantal Birch your eco-spiritual guide to inner wisdom

I’m Chantal Birch

Your Eco-Spiritual Guide

It is my honor to walk alongside you as you seek beyond what you think you know and step into the landscape of the Holy Wild. Through the practice of eco-spiritual companioning, I offer soul guidance in the art of reading the signs of nature and discovering the Great Mystery woven into the natural world. This work is a process of “growing a soul” or “midwifing a soul,” rooted in the ancient Celtic traditions of spiritual awakening.

Years of following the golden thread of Spirit led me to uncover my sacred wholeness, drawing wisdom from Celtic traditions, herbalism, Zen Buddhism, and eco-spiritual practices. Each step opened a new doorway, shaping me into a guide who sees life as a story waiting to unfold. My calling is to help others cross their own thresholds, reconnecting with their inner wisdom and the sacred woven into the world around them.

What is Eco-Spiritual Companioning?

Eco-spiritual companioning is the ancient practice of walking alongside others as they explore the connection between their inner world and the natural world. Rooted in Celtic traditions, it invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and uncover the wisdom that exists within you and around you. This practice is not about fixing—it’s about growing, seeking, and discovering the divine in the ordinary, so you can reconnect with what matters most.

spiritual companioning to connect deeply with nature
Ladies with spiritual director Chantal Birch

Sacred Offers

Seek Beyond offers spiritual companioning (both in person and online) designed for those who long to connect more deeply—with themselves, with nature, and with the sacred. Whether through Eco-Spiritual Companioning, Equine Assisted Companioning, Sisters of the Sacred Wild, or Ocean of Peace Mindfulness Sangha, this work creates spaces for reflection, growth, and transformation. It’s for those who seek not answers, but clarity, and who are ready to explore the infinite possibilities beyond the known.

Cross the threshold into your authenticity and belonging, embrace the sacred way of life through connection to the Holy wisdom that is deep within you.

  • “I met Chantal some 12 years ago when she introduced me to meditation according to the Plum Village tradition, and the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Over the years Chantal proved herself to be an inspiring mentor, not by preaching but by teaching in the quiet way that reflects the teacher she has so admired, Thich Nhat Hanh. Thanks to Chantal I have come to know his teachings through various books we have discussed and I have come to appreciate daily meditation as part of my day. Chantal embodies Thay’s teachings in all she does, whether leading a Dharma sharing in the sangha, a Yoga class, or working with her cherished horses. She has helped me connect with the world and with myself in ways I will always cherish. As Thay has taught us: “Our own life has to be our message.” That thought guides me everyday and I am thankful to Chantal for her example and her guidance throughout the years.”

    Linda Powers, Retired French Teacher
    Ocean Pines, Md.

  • “I initially met Chantal over 20 yrs ago at a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh at Stonehill College in Boston, MA. I am inspired by the depth of her practice and healing energy. On a personal level the Dharma has helped her heal and transition through many difficult circumstances. She has a magnetic and joyful personality. She radiates calm and brilliance like a jewel in the net of Indra. Her contribution and benefit to our mahasangha will continue to grow.”

    Lay Brother Chan Kinh
    David Dimmack, Dharma Teacher in the Plum Village Tradition
    Philadelphia, PA

  • “I’ve had the privilege of working with Chantal for about two years now, through her mindfulness meditation sangha, her Women’s Drum Circle (Sisters of the Sacred Wild), and also through private eco-spiritual companioning. To say it’s been life changing would be an understatement. The growth I’ve experienced working with Chantal has been truly transformative! With her guidance, I’ve developed my own meditation and contemplative practices, and deepened my connection to the Earth. Spending time on her property, surrounded by nature and her horses,  brings a profound sense of peace. Connecting with other women who share a commitment to humility, gratitude, and a deep bond with the Earth has been incredibly inspiring. I’ve learned so much from Chantal and the women I’ve met through her sacred circles; I am endlessly grateful for this little community she has nurtured!”

    Rebecca Lederman- Psychotherapist
    Bishopville, Md.

  • “I have known Chantal for over ten years and have been honoured to share soul friendship with her for most of that time. One of the things that has been constant in our many conversations is her deep and unwavering need for every aspect of her everyday life to be indivisible for her spiritual life. What better spiritual companion could there be than someone who understands the desire to walk, wholly and completely soul-first…someone who understands, through personal experience, the challenges we may face along the way?”

    Sister Fiontulach
    Order of the Ceile De’
    Scotland

COMING SOON!

The Seek Beyond Podcast

The Seek Beyond podcast is your companion for the journey, offering reflections, stories, and practices to inspire your connection with the sacred. Through conversations on eco-spirituality, mindfulness, and the mysteries of life, each episode invites you to step further into the unknown and embrace the sacred wisdom within. See the most recent episodes below (transcript available for every episode)!

Free Inter-Spiritual Guide

If you are at a crossroad in your spiritual life, or feel stuck unable to move forward, “Finding Your Way In the Holy Wild - An Inter-Spiritual Guide to Discernment” contains powerful prompts that will help you to reflect and gain clarity of direction. It’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and explore the sacred beyond what you think you know.