The Art of Being in Nature: A Forest Bathing Series at Bedrock Gardens
This four-part guided series invites participants to immerse in nature and experience Bedrock Gardens as both landscape and living art. Try one or two sessions, or attend all four. Each session offers a gentle nature immersion walk led by Certified Guide Geneve “Nev” Hoffman of Blue Fern Forest Bathing. Through mindful invitations, quiet reflection, and tea in the garden, participants explore The Art of Being in Nature — a practice of noticing, connecting, and restoring balance with the natural world.
The Art of Stillness
July 31, 2026
1pm-3pm
In summer’s fullness, the gardens invite us to slow down and rest. This session focuses on the calming power of stillness and presence, encouraging participants to experience the landscape as a space for quiet restoration.
Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku, Nature Therapy or Nature Immersion) is a group wellness experience that takes place in a natural setting, and leads participants through a series of slow movements and meditations in order to awaken and calm all of their senses. The proven health benefits of this practice include a restorative feeling of harmony with nature, lowered stress levels, lowered blood pressure and pulse rate, and increased overall well-being, productivity and creativity. During this 2-hour program at Bedrock Gardens, you will be you will be led on an in-depth, immersive walk through quiet portions of the gardens. In total, the walk will be under one mile, with intermittent sitting. Your guide will lead you through mental exercises to quiet your mind, open your senses, and relax your body, ending with a tea ceremony. By the end of the session, you will feel calmed, refreshed, and like your mind and body have been experienced a much-needed reset.
Space is limited. $35 for Public and $30 for Members and includes a full day pass to the gardens. Reserve your spot now!
Details:
• Walk starts promptly at 1pm. Please arrive early. We will be greeting people starting at 12:30.
• Tripod camp chairs provided.
• Please dress in layers for the weather. Rain jackets and umbrellas encouraged in case of rain.
• Please wear or bring insect repellent of choice and/or sunscreen.
• Bring water or blanket to sit on if desired.
• We love our furry friends, but please no dogs allowed for this group guided session in order to ensure a comfortable and mindful experience for you and for others.
• Please note there are public and handicap accessible bathrooms at the gardens.
• Event is rain or shine. A note: while light rain or snow can heighten the sensory experience, high winds pose a real safety risk due to the possibility of falling branches. Unlike a typical walk, Forest Bathing involves pausing and spending time near trees, making calm and stable weather essential for a relaxed and secure experience. Bedrock Gardens will announce a high winds or storm cancellation via email.