The Clearing

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"Founded in the 1930s by landscape architect Jens Jensen, this Door County school helps guests clear their minds by reconnecting with nature and community—activities include forest walks and shoreline viewing, hands-on classes such as yoga, blacksmithing, watercolors and memoir writing, and shared family-style meals that foster social connection." - Teresa Bergen Teresa Bergen Teresa Bergen is a Portland, Oregon-based travel writer. She specializes in wellness, outdoors, and vegan and sober travel. Teresa is the author of “Easy Portland Outdoors” and the co-author of “Historic Cemeteries of Portland, Oregon.” Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines