A person in a blue jacket and gray pants sits by a large tree near a lake, with foliage and grass in the foreground and other trees and water in the background.

    • You will spend the full duration of the scheduled time in the outdoors walking slowly with some periods of standing and sitting.

    • You will be presented with a series of invitations to participate in nature connection opportunities, time to share with the group about your experience if you are comfortable doing so, and the time will conclude with a tea ritual.

    • This is a slow-moving practice, not a cardio workout!

    • You can expect a respectful space will be held for all.

  • Research has shown that forest bathing exposes you to beneficial chemicals given off by trees called phytoncides.

    These phytoncides reduce stress markers and increase immune system activity.

    Relational forest therapy report added benefits of reduced anxiety, improved focus, and

  • If this is your first Nature and Forest Therapy experience, come with an open outlook!

    Please arrive 5 minutes early so we can start on time.

    Dress for the weather!

    Keep an eye out for an email the day before your Walk with additional details.

    • A scheduled walk must have a minimum of two participants.

    • Walks proceed no matter the weather unless conditions are dangerous (ex. lightning, hail)

    • All participants must sign a liability waiver before participating.

    • Please share any allergies or health concerns your guide should be aware of.

    • No refunds unless event is canceled by Guide due to weather, unsafe conditions, or minimum participant level is not met.

  1. Take Two Hours of Pine Forest and Call Me in the Morning, Outside Magazine

  2. New Concept of Forest Medicine, Forests Journal

  3. Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) and Nature Therapy: A State-of-the-Art Review, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

  4. Forest Volatile Organic Compounds and Their Effects on Human Health: A State-of-the-Art Review, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

  5. Forest Therapy Alone or with a Guide: Is There a Difference between Self-Guided Forest Therapy and Guided Forest Therapy Programs?, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

  6. A Review of Field Experiments on the Effect of Forest Bathing on Anxiety and Heart Rate Variability, Global Advances in Health and Medicine

  7. Association between exposure to urban neighborhood natural environments and human health: A systematic review of multiple exposure indicators, Environmental and Sustainability Indicators

Research and References