Summer Solstice Forest Bathing

Regan Stacey

Celebrate the summer solstice in community with fellow nature lovers.

Pleasant Valley Preserve

Welcome in the season of summer with a guided mindful stroll along the meadow, river, and forest of Pleasant Valley Preserve. Invitations to connect with nature will be offered along the way. We’ll honor the Sun, Earth, and our time together. 
The walk concludes with a group-inspired mandala and wild-foraged tea.
Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku - taking in the forest atmosphere. As a growing global wellness movement, it is backed by nearly 40 years of scientific research on the holistic benefits of immersing yourself in nature. These benefits include reduced stress and blood pressure, increased creativity and focus, improved mood and sleep, and a boost to immune functions. Registration: $33 ~ includes the program and tea Rain or shine event. Challenging weather cancels. Folding stools are available for your use, or bring along your own stool or sit mat.Parking: Please park in the lot on MacIntosh Road just off Rt. 156. If the lot is full, please park along the road.Please note: There are no restrooms at the trail.The walk is about 1-mile over easy to moderate terrain. Regan Stacey is an artist, environmentalist, and forest therapy guide who is passionate about reconnecting humans to nature for the betterment of themselves, their communities, and our planet, Earth. She is co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, training forest therapy guides to share this work around the world. Find out more about her work at reganstacey.com and at theforesttherapyschool.com.Questions? Email Regan at regan@reganstacey.comWhat participants are saying...My senses and emotions were engaged in an uplifting way, with curiosity and joy.  – Janet Schloss Thank you for a beautiful experience today! It felt familiar and different at the same time. Your calming presence, guidance, and white pine tea were all appreciated.  – Elise Forbes I recently participated in a Forest Bathing walk with a small group led by Regan and experienced a soothing and energizing morning. Though I walk often on trails in the woods, it was somehow different to be there for the sole purpose of sensing the deep stillness and silence that nature can provide. I felt deeply connected to the earth, the moss, the trees, the rocks, and the soft, cool air. Regan gave us good suggestions on how to connect to our environment, to listen and to breathe. It was a truly immersive experience, and one I hope to repeat soon. – Mary Guitar

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