Forest Bathing

“You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.” -Mary Oliver

What is Forest Bathing?

In short, it's a mellow, sensory walk in the woods. The concept of "shinrin yoku"--roughly translated, to bathe in the forest--began in Japan in the 1980s as a response to increasing stress and health problems in their rapidly-urbanizing population. Since then, the practice has spread all over the globe, and has been the subject of many scientific studies, which have documented incredible benefits, including:

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    Decreased stress, anxiety, and depression

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    Lower heart rate and blood pressure

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    Boosted immune system responses

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    Improved mood and better sleep

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    Increased creativity

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    Heightened experiences of awe and wonder about the world

What to Expect

On a walk,

participants are led through a series of guided invitations that help them use their senses to explore the natural world around them. Walks generally last around 2 hours and cover less than 1 mile. Walks are not strenuous and you set your own pace for exploration.

Casey is a certified guide through the

Association of Nature and Forest Therapy.

  • "Spending time in nature helps you remember what is important, plants a seed for great reverence for the natural world, and grounds you in ways that benefit all other aspects of life. Casey is an intuitive and thoughtful guide with a wealth of knowledge about the area, plants, and ecosystem. She adjusted the walk to meet everyone's needs and her guidance was both insightful and powerful. Thank you!"

    Gina, forest bathing walk participant

  • "It’s a chance to have a slow, quiet, observant, judgment-free walk in the woods, guided by a generous and friendly presence."

    Daniel, Forest Bathing Walk Participant

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