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• Gentle, sensory-rich experience. This is not a hike—it’s a slow, mindful journey designed to help you feel grounded and restored.
• Science-backed stress relief. Forest bathing has been shown to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and restore mental clarity
• Guided by a certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide. You’ll receive gentle invitations to engage your senses, explore the woods, and tune into the present moment.
• Leave feeling lighter and clearer. Participants often describe these walks as “the reset they didn’t know they needed.”
• Reconnect with your inner calm. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of presence and ease—tools you can carry into your everyday life
• Community and connection. You’ll have the chance to share insights and reflections with others (optional, always), deepening your sense of belonging.
• Come as you are. Whether you’re curious about nature therapy/forest bathing or simply craving some peace, this experience will meet you exactly where you are.

Step away from daily pressure and experience McKaig’s forest in a new way – through a peaceful 2.5-hour guided nature immersion. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (“Forest Bathing”), this is not about exercise or learning facts, but a mindful experience that invites you to slow down, engage your senses, and let the calming presence of nature support your mind and body.

Forest bathing is a research-supported practice shown to reduce stress hormones, lower blood pressure, and improve mood, focus, and immune function.

Led by Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Karen Richter, you’ll explore the woods through a series of simple, sensory invitations. You’ll leave feeling restored and more deeply connected to yourself and your life. People often describe this as deeply calming, inspiring, and nourishing – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s an unexpected reset for the mind and body.

Registration is required. Space is limited. Open to adults 18+. No experience necessary.