Forest Bathing helps reduce stress, lift your mood, and restore a sense of calm, connection, and well-being.
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Forest Bathing can help calm the body's stress response and reduce cortisol, helping you feel more relaxed and grounded.
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Research suggests that time spent mindfully in nature can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms while supporting a more positive emotional state.
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Forest environments have been associated with lower heart rate and blood pressure, reflecting the body's shift toward a more relaxed state.
Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)
Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the natural world during a guided Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) experience.
Forest Bathing is a gentle, mindful practice of moving slowly through the woods and engaging your senses—sight, sound, smell, touch, and even taste. Despite the name, there’s no water involved, and this isn’t a hike. No special knowledge, experience, or fitness level is required.
Throughout the session, a certified Forest Bathing Guide will offer simple sensory invitations designed to help you relax, quiet the noise of everyday life, and become more present with yourself and your surroundings. There’s nothing to accomplish and no right or wrong way to participate. You’re simply invited to slow down, notice what’s around you, and experience the forest at your own pace.
The experience concludes with a peaceful shared tea pause—a chance to sit together, reflect, and gently transition back into your day.
Come as you are. Leave the expectations behind.
Cost: $55 Public | $350 Private (up to 6 people; +$60 per additional guest)
"And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul."
— John Muir
Forest Bathing FAQ’s
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Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, is a slow, mindful practice of spending time in nature while intentionally engaging your senses. Rather than focusing on exercise or reaching a destination, you’re invited to slow down, notice your surroundings, and experience the forest in a more present and meaningful way.
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Each experience is a little different, but you can expect a slow, unhurried walk through the woods with plenty of time to pause, observe, listen, breathe, and connect with your surroundings. Your guide will offer simple invitations to engage your senses and encourage you to notice what you experience without judgment or expectations. The session concludes with a shared tea pause.
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Not at all. You don't need any meditation or mindfulness experience. Your certified Forest Bathing Guide will gently guide you through simple sensory invitations, and you can participate in whatever way feels comfortable for you.
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No. There is no pressure to perform, share, or do anything perfectly. You’re welcome to participate as much or as little as feels right for you. Forest Bathing is about noticing and experiencing, not accomplishing.
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ItForest Bathing is generally gentle and slow-paced, with frequent opportunities to stop and rest. However, sessions take place outdoors and may involve uneven or natural terrain. If you have concerns about mobility or accessibility, please contact us before your session so we can help determine what experience will be the best fit.em description
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Come prepared to spend time outdoors. Comfortable clothing and sturdy, comfortable shoes are recommended, along with layers appropriate for the weather. You may also want to bring water, insect protection, sunscreen, and anything else that will help you feel comfortable outside.
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Forest Bathing can be beautiful in many kinds of weather, and light rain may become part of the experience. If conditions are unsafe or severe weather is expected, your session may be postponed or rescheduled. You’ll receive information about any weather-related changes in advance.
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Yes. Private sessions are a wonderful option for families, friends, celebrations, retreats, corporate groups, or anyone looking for a more personal experience. Private sessions can accommodate up to 6 people, with additional guests available for an additional fee.
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Sessions are led by certified Forest Bathing and Forest Therapy Guides who are trained to thoughtfully and safely facilitate the experience. Your guide may vary depending on the date and session you book.
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Forest Bathing can be a deeply restorative and supportive experience, but it is not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is best understood as a guided nature-based wellness practice that offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and spend intentional time in nature.
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Many people describe feeling calmer, more grounded, refreshed, or simply more present after spending intentional time in nature. Everyone’s experience is different, and there’s no particular feeling you’re supposed to have. The invitation is simply to notice what the experience brings you.