11/12/22 Shelburne Farms -SOLD OUT

Description

Experience Autumn by connecting to nature in new and deeply familiar ways.  Saunter gladly and pause beneath the colorful canopy of trees, join the inhabitants of the understory and take in the splendid view of the land from atop of Lone Tree Hill. Give yourself this much needed time to slow down and walk through a series of sensory connection invitations offered by your experienced guide. A locally foraged tea will be served in the forest as we sit around the warm campfire to complete and honor your growing practice of forest bathing.

What is forest bathing?

Forest Bathing is a research-based practice for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. The decades old practice originated in Japan and is known as shinrin-yoku, which literally translates to “taking in the forest.” or “forest bathing”. Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. Your Nature & Forest Therapy Guide builds on those benefits and looks beyond to what happens when people remember that we are a part of nature and are intrinsically connected to all other beings in fundamental ways.

About the Instructor

Duncan grew up on the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain in rural Vermont where his deep connection to Nature was formed. After receiving Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Certification from the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, he began his official practice in New York City by guiding the first Forest Bathing groups through the Loch Trail in Central Park. After creating NYC’s first Shinrin-Yoku trail on Randall’s Island, he moved back to Vermont where he now hosts walks throughout the state through his outfit, Nature Connection Guide.