Nature's Getaway
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Abstract
Nature’s Getaway is a multi-sensory immersive experience designed to guide participants out of the overwhelming digital world and back into the peaceful rhythm of nature, all while remaining in the city. Set within a carefully constructed indoor forest environment, the installation leads guests on a symbolic journey through four themed zones: the Forest Path, the Campfire Ritual, the Stream Walk, and the Rainroom Exit. Each zone uses light, sound, mist, and interactivity to evoke emotional transitions, from tension to surrender, from chaos to clarity. Guests are invited to place their phones into a symbolic fire, walk alongside a river to release unwanted thoughts, and pass through a veil of rain as a final act of renewal. Drawing on themes of ritual, emotional restoration, and nature simulation, the project serves as a temporary escape from overstimulation and a portal to inner stillness.
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Campus
New York City Campus
Specialization
Live Music Production and Design
Recommended Citation
Orenstein, Brett. “Nature's Getaway.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2025. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/184.