"Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself." - Hermann Hesse
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Feeling stressed out or disconnected? Looking for a simple way to reset? Forest Bathing (known as Shinrin Yoku in Japan) is a restorative way to return to YOU. Don't worry, no actual bathing required - we are immersing ourselves in the healing qualities of the forest in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
Scientific research shows that nature is good for us in a multitude of ways. Spending time outdoors soothes our nervous system, brings our heart rate and blood pressure down, lowers the stress hormone cortisol, boosts creativity and feelings of overall wellbeing. During a forest bathing experience with a certified nature therapy guide, you'll experience a series of invitations that bring us into the present moment, awaken our senses, and quiet our weary minds. We'll celebrate with a tea ceremony featuring an infusion of locally foraged plants. You'll leave with a practice that you can drop into whenever you need to recenter. Join us for a gentle wander in the woods... you might just find yourself. |
Featured Events
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Green Friday Forest Bathing Retreat,
Nov. 29 @ 2pm (On Land/In Person) Let’s turn Black Friday GREEN, swapping retail therapy for forest therapy. Together, we’ll quiet our weary minds and awaken our senses in this immersive IN-PERSON nature connection retreat at Terra Nova Center in Cedar Mountain, NC. During this seasonal transition, we’ll mark the threshold between fall and winter, honoring this time of rest and inward reflection with gratitude and contemplation. Your guide, Kelly Bruce, will lead you on a gentle journey through the autumn forest, weaving together the Japanese practice of forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku), nature therapy, mindfulness and breathwork for a restorative experience. We’ll celebrate in community with a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Allow 3 hours for this experience, which traverses uneven terrain with a moderate grade, approximately one mile in distance. Bring an open mind and an open heart. Advance reservations required. Space limited to 12 people. Register here. |