Being in nature is good for us! Based on Japanese Forest Bathing, forest therapy has holistic health benefits: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. A walk in the woods in a group with a guide offers inspiration, energy, and a sense of well-being. All are welcome.

The two-hour program begins with an orientation to the area and a brief meditation followed by three short exercises based on suggestions that involve the senses. Such as “walk as far as the bend in the trail ahead, make yourself comfortable, and sense where the wind touches your body.” After each exercise we will have time for conversation and at the end we will share tea. You will feel lighter and more relaxed after our time together.

The walk will be led by the Rev. Dr. Nancy Wright, a certified Forest Therapy guide, trained in the Forest Therapy School, and assisted by Dr. Lawrence Zemel.

Please RSVP – Limit is 15 adult participants

Bring: water, a foldable chair or cushion, and a snack as needed; sorry that pets cannot be accommodated

Park at the end of Stone Hill Road in Bloomfield. We will walk about ½ mile to a picnic and wooded area in Penwood State Park. Participants can stay there and wander into the wooded area close by or walk further afield.