
SOLD OUT | Guided Shinrin-yoku: Relax & Reconnect in Nature
SOLD OUT | Guided Shinrin-yoku: Relax & Reconnect in Nature at Blandford Nature Center
This program has **sold out**, so it's currently unavailable. However, here's what it offered:
Led by a certified forest therapy guide, this evening experience introduced adults to Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of mindful forest bathing. The program began with an explanation of how this stress-relieving technique differs from a typical nature walk, then guided participants through a calming exploration of Blandford's woods and meadows under the twilight sky. The experience wrapped up with a candlelit tea service featuring wild foraged tea and a snack, with time to connect with other participants. Everything needed—sit pads, blankets, hand warmers, and essential oils for meditation—was provided.
This popular monthly program ran in the evening and concluded by 8 p.m. The cost was $32 for non-members. Registration was required in advance due to limited spots, and you could join a waitlist if the program sold out. Since this program was mostly outdoors, warm clothing was essential. In case of severe weather, the program would be cancelled with refund options or a makeup date offered.