Along the tranquil banks of the Smelt Brook Marsh, immerse yourself in a guided Forest Bathing experience inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku. Through gentle, sensory invitations, we’ll slow down and connect with the land, noticing the quiet beauty of late summer in Maine. Following our gentle 1/2-1 mile walk, we’ll gather for a waterside tea ceremony, savoring each sip as a way to deepen our connection to nature and ourselves. A peaceful, grounding experience to restore balance and presence.
Register here:
https://www.yorklandtrust.org/event/tea-in-the-forest-a-guided-forest-bathing-tea-ceremony-experience/
Forest Bathing is an outdoor guided mindfulness group practice with proven health benefits. The session offers a slow guided walk through natural forest settings, several 10-15 minute guided sensory invitations done individually, and then a final tea gathering at the end. Every part of the session is done in a quiet forest setting. The many health benefits include slowing your pulse, lowering blood pressure, improving natural immune system, lowering stress, and increasing creativity…to name a few.
Details:
• Walk starts promptly at 1pm. Please arrive early. Nev will be greeting people starting at 12:30 in the Highland Farm Parking lot.
• Tripod camp chairs provided.
• Please dress in layers for the weather. Rain jackets and umbrellas encouraged in case of rain.
• Insects should still mostly be sleeping, but bring/wear bug repellent if desired. Nev will have some on hand too.
• Bring water or blanket if desired. Event is rain or shine. A note: rain is a sensory delight, but high winds/storms are not safe! So we will announce via email and social media of a high winds weather cancellation.
• We love our furry friends, but please no dogs allowed for this group guided session in order to ensure a comfortable and mindful experience for you and for others.
• Please note there are no bathrooms at the site.
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