Autumn Pathways: Guided Forest Bathing Session

Engage all your senses in the splendor and color of Autumn in Coastal Maine. Featuring a slow walk and Guided Forest Bathing Session along Barred Owl & Ridge Trails at Highland Farm Preserve. We will walk slowly around one mile total, engage in guided mindful movements and meditations, and end with a tea gathering in the forest. Perfect for beginners and seasoned forest bathers alike. Please note there will be some slow trail walking up a hill.

Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin Yoku and Nature Therapy sessions offer a slow guided walk through natural forest settings, several 10-15 minute guided sensory invitations done individually, and then a final tea gathering at the end. Every part of the session is done in a quiet forest setting. The many health benefits include slowing your pulse, lowering blood pressure, improving natural immune system, lowering stress, and increasing creativity...to name a few.

Details:
• Walk starts promptly at 1pm. Please arrive early. Nev will be greeting people starting at 12:30 at the Highland Farm parking lot.

• Tripod camp chairs provided.

• Please dress in layers for the weather. Rain jackets and umbrellas encouraged in case of rain.

• Bugs should be at a minimum, but bring/wear bug repellent if desired. I will have some on hand too.

• Bring water or blanket if desired. Event is rain or shine. A note: rain is a sensory delight, but high winds/storms are not safe! So we will announce via email and
social media of a high winds weather cancellation.

• 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 no bathrooms at the site.