Mama Mary

Mary Rodriguez is the owner and founder of The Happy Place Forest School.  She is a mother of two magical daughters and lover life who grew up immersed in the forests of Minnesota.  Her deep love and connection with nature has fueled a life committed to the beauty and wisdom of the natural world, within and without.

She has been blessed to travel the world learning from indigenous peoples about furthering our connection with Nature and ourselves and has continued her learning to encompass collective art, sculpture, micaceous pottery, yoga, qigong, personal growth and development, nutrition, sustainable building, handcraft, medicinal herbs, dance, meditation and various traditional healing techniques.

She is currently studying with The Academy of Forest Kindergarten Teachers and is Co-Owner of  The Happy Place Creations! with her beloved Husband, David Rodriguez.