Wellness for yourself.
Wellness for the Earth.
Certified Guided Forest Bathing Sessions
Maine & New England
Our mission at Blue Fern Forest Bathing is to connect people with Maine & New England public lands & farms, promote well-being, and foster community through guided nature experiences.
Humans were meant to spend time outdoors.
Science has proven what each of us already instinctively knows: spending time outdoors in nature not only has a positive effect on our entire being, but it connects us more deeply to the earth and to each other.
Guided Forest Bathing is an emerging personal wellness practice that is gaining popularity world wide. It is a researched based nature immersion practice that decreases stress, lowers heart rate & blood pressure, has a positive effect on our immune system and general sense of well being.
Blue Fern Forest Bathing sessions create a safe yet expansive space where you can slow down, breathe in nature, and quiet your mind and see what unfolds in the process. Each guided session includes sensory invitations, slow forest walking immersion, a tea gathering and connection with the “more than human world.”
Meet Nev Hoffman
Certified Forest Bathing Guide
Here at Blue Fern, I spend my time helping people experience the wellness benefits of Guided Forest Bathing.
Many people ask: “Isn’t Forest Bathing just like walking in the woods?” And that’s exactly what I thought too, that is, until I tried it.
Despite having spent my entire life in the woods, after just a few guided Forest Bathing sessions it's like my eyes were opened and I was full immersed and experiencing nature for the first time.
I noticed for hours and even days after a session I felt calm, grounded, and peaceful. I knew the forest accepted me and that I had found home again.
I hope to meet you soon and have tea in the forest together.
Yours in Trees & Tea
Nev Hoffman
What our clients are saying…
“Blue Fern Forest Bathing was like a collection of unexpected gifts, one after the other. From the centering and powerful walk from our beach camp fire to the headland path, the grounding and guided invitations to be present in nature, it was all so beautiful. Nev’s light and warm energy was woven throughout the night as she guided us along. I would highly recommend and I am looking forward to the chance to go again.”
Blue Fern Forest Bathing Sessions
Blue Fern Forest Bathing Sessions
This is the heart of Blue Fern. Public group guided sessions in coastal & inland forest settings. We work with land trusts, nature preserves, state & town parks and national wildlife spaces to create a 2-3 hour Forest Bathing outdoor wellness experiences. Each session ends in a tea gathering! $40 each person. A portion of every session benefits a local land trust.
Private Forest Bathing Sessions
Imagine a birthday party where you slow down, listen to the ocean seated among whispering pine trees, and have deep conversation over a tea gathering in the forest. A wonderful way for groups of 2 or more to have a more customized and private experience. Perfect for friends, a family on vacation, or other small groups. We can tailor the session and have access to less travelled more private forest areas. $175 for 2 + $25 per person after that. A portion of every session benefits a local land trust.
Team & Corporate Wellness Sessions
Increase cooperation + creativity and de-stress together with our custom designed team sessions. 1/2 day, full day and multi-day options at your space or a retreat center or park. Options to add on other mindfulness practices & services such as meals, tea ceremonies, flower arranging, QiGong, Yoga and others. Great for de-stressing during or after a big project and team building. 5-25 ppl. Inquire for details.
