Landscapes of Happiness explores how place¿both physical and cultural¿shapes what it means to live well. Rather than treating a happy place as escape, the course considers happiness as rooted in relationships, landscapes, and community. Drawing on Indigenous ecological knowledge, religious and spiritual traditions, philosophy, and empirical studies, students examine how people across contexts have pursued meaning and purpose through connection to land and one another. Through readings, discussion, and reflective practice, students engage diverse perspectives while addressing contemporary challenges like environmental degradation and cultural homogenization. They develop their own vision of flourishing and gain a deeper understanding of how human well-being is intertwined with place and the rhythms of everyday life.