"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
July 26: We Hike to Heal FREE Women's Group Hike in DuPont State Forest, Cedar Mountain
Our mission at We Hike to Heal is to build an inclusive community that normalizes self care, creates a sacred space for healing and adventure, and prioritizes the mental and emotional wellbeing of all women.
This is the fourth event in a series of FREE mindful hikes for women in Western North Carolina. We will incorporate more distance and elevation as the year goes on. Come to one hike or join us for all! We welcome all fitness levels; our goal is to enjoy the journey.
Join us in DuPont State Forest for a 4.3-mile round trip hike. We'll start with a guided meditation, hike through the forest taking breaks along the way, and do some journaling and/or swimming at the lake before hiking back. Allow 4 hours for this mindful experience. Bring an open mind and an open heart. Click here to register. Join our Facebook group for updates on events in the southeast U.S.
Our mission at We Hike to Heal is to build an inclusive community that normalizes self care, creates a sacred space for healing and adventure, and prioritizes the mental and emotional wellbeing of all women.
This is the fourth event in a series of FREE mindful hikes for women in Western North Carolina. We will incorporate more distance and elevation as the year goes on. Come to one hike or join us for all! We welcome all fitness levels; our goal is to enjoy the journey.
Join us in DuPont State Forest for a 4.3-mile round trip hike. We'll start with a guided meditation, hike through the forest taking breaks along the way, and do some journaling and/or swimming at the lake before hiking back. Allow 4 hours for this mindful experience. Bring an open mind and an open heart. Click here to register. Join our Facebook group for updates on events in the southeast U.S.
July 27: Community Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Retreat in Cedar Mountain
Celebrate summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains during this immersive afternoon nature retreat. This experience invites us to cultivate our attention and sensory awareness lakeside and in the verdant forest. Together, we will explore our relationship with ourselves, each other, and the natural world.
Your guide, Kelly Bruce, will lead you on a gentle journey, weaving mindfulness, breathwork, forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) and nature therapy together for an enlivening afternoon at Terra Nova, a private retreat on Reasonover Lake in Cedar Mountain. We’ll celebrate the experience in community, enjoying a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome.
Advance registration is required. Sign up here.
*The event must meet a minimum of three guests in order to proceed.
Celebrate summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains during this immersive afternoon nature retreat. This experience invites us to cultivate our attention and sensory awareness lakeside and in the verdant forest. Together, we will explore our relationship with ourselves, each other, and the natural world.
Your guide, Kelly Bruce, will lead you on a gentle journey, weaving mindfulness, breathwork, forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) and nature therapy together for an enlivening afternoon at Terra Nova, a private retreat on Reasonover Lake in Cedar Mountain. We’ll celebrate the experience in community, enjoying a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome.
Advance registration is required. Sign up here.
*The event must meet a minimum of three guests in order to proceed.