Guided Forest Bathing walks are experiences open to all levels, beginner through advanced. While walking through the forest, your guide helps you to ease into an intentional, mindful experience. Ideal for those looking for a slow, outdoor activity with an intention to gain a deeper awareness and connection to nature. You will be able to integrate a wellness practice that can be utilized on your own. Whether you attend by yourself or with your group, each person will be welcomed into a quiet, contemplative space.

Those new to meditation and mindfulness are welcome. Come and enjoy the peacefulness of the forest and receive all the benefits and connection that nature brings us. Even those new to spending time in nature feel the benefits of the forest!

Note: Walks are for persons 18 years and older. Please check my calendar for Community Forest Walks intended for children and adults.

Beth guides participants through invitations to engage all five senses (touch, sight, smell, hearing, and taste).

We begin with a guided meditation to help slow the mind and allow you to enter a state of wonder and openness with nature. Beth provides guidance and support with calm, curiosity invoking invitations designed to further open our senses.

You are encouraged to remain quiet during most of the experience. There will be times for group sharing. Our forest walk concludes with a tea ceremony, where you can "taste" the forest and offer reciprocation of gratitude to nature. At this point, participants are encouraged to talk about what they noticed, and enjoy time together.

Wearing proper attire for walking the forest trails is important and you will enjoy your forest bathing experience when you are dressed properly. While Beth usually selects wooded trails with even terrain, there can be some rough, uneven footing and elevation gains.

- Wear moisture-wicking synthetic fabrics that keep your skin dry and help regulate your body temperature in both cold and warm weather - avoid cotton as it holds moisture

- Layered clothing is recommended even for summer walks/hikes

- Light-colored clothing, which will make it easier to see ticks. Cover skin as much as possible with weather appropriate long pants and sleeves.

- Use and carry insect repellent. Some areas may have quite a few insects.

- Sturdy, waterproof footwear, with non-slip treads are highly recommended. Wool socks are preferred.

Apply sunscreen

Wear sunglasses

Bring a water bottle to keep hydrated

Being in the forest in wet weather does have benefits (all will be revealed by your guide). I often find that the tree canopy protects participants from inclement weather. Many participants even gain a newfound appreciation of being in the forest amongst raindrops (or snowflakes).

It is the responsibility of the participant to wear appropriate wet weather, or cold-weather attire.

If I do need to cancel a walk I aim to give you as much advance notice as possible and rebook the session on an alternative day, or refund you 100% (within 72 business hours).

Your payment is fully refundable up to 48 hours prior to the start of the walk. If anything comes up prior to that time, call or email me to cancel your reservation for a full refund.

Within 48 hours, there is no refund for cancellations. No-shows will be charged the full price.

Walks go out rain or shine. If my schedule allows, I may offer you a window of time for flexibility in beginning the walk (or a rain date).  In the case where a walk is cancelled due to inclement weather (my decision), the walk can be rescheduled, or a full refund issued (your choice).

Leave No Trace is a national educational program to inform visitors about reducing the damage caused by outdoor activities, particularly non-motorized recreation. Leave No Trace principles and practices are based on an abiding respect for the natural world and our fellow wildland visitors.

The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. The Principles can be applied anywhere — from remote wilderness areas, to local parks and even in your backyard. Each Principle covers a specific topic and provides detailed information to empower you to minimize your impacts.

The 7 Principles are well-established and widely known but not static. Leave No Trace continually examines, evaluates, and reshapes the Principles and conducts research to ensure that they are up to date with the latest insights from biologists, land managers, and other leaders in outdoor education.

1. Plan ahead and prepare

2. Travel & Camp on durable surfaces

3. Dispose of waste properly

4. Leave what you find

5. Minimize campfire impacts

6. Respect wildlife

7. Be Considerate of others

Certified Forest Therapy Guide (January 2022) through The Forest Therapy School, taught and mentored by Regan Stacey and Julie Sczerbinski. For more information, visit their website.

DEC NYS Outdoor Hiking Guide License # 9457

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