A Guided Forest Bathing Walk

​Friends of Bedrock Gardens is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, doing business as Bedrock Gardens. Bedrock Gardens is a dynamic, 30-acre public garden and cultural center that integrates unusual botanical specimens and unique sculpture into an inspiring landscape journey.  Weekly events and educational programming for children and adults celebrate gardening, nature, art, craft and wellness, while building a strong sense of community. Described by the Boston Globe as "one of the most beautiful and intriguing landscapes in New Hampshire," our mission is to sustain and enhance Bedrock Gardens as a premier garden of the region. Learn more about Bedrock Gardens at bedrockgardens.org.

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During this program at Bedrock Gardens, a trained guide will lead you on an in-depth, immersive forest bathing walk.

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Forest Bathing or Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku or translated – Shinrin (forest) and yoku (bathing) which is the conscious and contemplative experience of opening all the senses in a natural setting and taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of nature. Walks led by a certified guide include a series of invitations to connect with nature, sharing circles, and conclude with a sense of calm and balance. Research from around the world has shown that Forest Therapy has highly positive affects on a person's physical and mental health, lowering anxiety and depression, while boosting the immune system.About the Session During this program at Bedrock Gardens, you will be given a brief introduction to the history and practice of forest bathing, its goals and benefits, and then you will be led on an in-depth, immersive walk through quiet portions of the gardens. In total, the walk will be under one mile, with intermittent sitting. Your guide will lead you through mental exercises to quiet your mind, open your senses, and relax your body. By the end of the session, you will feel calmed, refreshed, and like your mind and body have been experienced a much-needed reset.Please let us know ahead of time if you have any movement, sight or hearing issues, and we can adapt the session accordingly. About the Teacher Christine Tappan is the founder and lead guide for BirchWalking Nature Connectedness and Wellness.She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan and Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. She also holds a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Education &amp; Leadership from Plymouth State University and is a Certified Forest and Nature Therapy Guide and Trail Consultant through the Association for Nature and Forest Therapists (ANFT). Christine is also certified as a Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (CWMF) through the Mindful Leader Institute, Brown University.Tickets Tickets are $40 for Non-members and $35 for Members. A day-pass to Bedrock Gardens that day is included in the ticket price. Participants are encouraged to bring water and a light snack to class.

A Guided Forest Bathing Walk

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