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Upcoming Forest Bathing Workshops:

Each workshop is unique so please join us for all of them! These are such peaceful gatherings. A great offering to connect with Amethyst and oneself.

Forest Bathing with Justin Ferko, Certified Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy


When was the last time you had a moment to just be? Are you looking to disconnect from technology and the busy-ness of life? Do you long to reconnect with Earth?

A Forest Bathing walk is a slow meditative 2-2.5 hour guided walk of a mile or less in which you will be invited to experience the natural environment at various locations on the land. The practice originated in Japan where it is known as shinrin yoku. It’s called “Forest Bathing” because we walk under the trees and trees produce phytoncides, although invisible to us, they protect trees from fungi and research shows that being in the presence of phytoncides boosts our immune system! 

As your guide, Justin will support your experience by inviting your awareness of your senses and offering a series of invitations. Each walk concludes with tea and the invitation to share your experience with the other participants.

Benefits of Forest Bathing can include:

  • a sense of calm, feeling rested

  • lowered blood pressure

  • boosted immune system from phytoncides

  • connection to one’s own body and the Earth

  • re-engaging with the sense of play

  • beginning a nature-connection practice of your own

What you can expect on a Forest Bathing walk:

  • a fun, mindful experience outdoors connecting with nature, yourself, and community

What you should bring:

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring layers for changes in temperature, a water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray

  • a cushion or stadium seat to sit on or a camp chair to sit on during invitations and sharing time, some will be available to borrow

  • Epi pen if you have been prescribed one for allergies

 Additional Notes:

  • Folks of all mobilities are able to participate

  • Please no dogs or cell phones.

  • Age 18+ only.

Cancellation Policy: Tickets are nonrefundable, and we do not offer transfers to other dates. If Amethyst needs to cancel, we will post cancellation on the website here, contact you, and refund your payment. If you are unable to attend you can give your ticket to a friend in your place.