The lush and thoughtfully stewarded landscapes and garden at Rushton Farm provide the perfect backdrop for reaping the wellness benefits that nature provides us.
With origins inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy, harnesses the health and restorative benefits the natural world holds for us. This experience will be a bit different than a traditional outdoor guided walk, not focusing on sharing naturalist knowledge or identification, but instead allowing the forest and birds to intentionally guide us into slowing our pace by a skilled leader who is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide.
With a framework of guided "invitations" centering around biodiversity and the forest, we will deepen our connections to nature by engaging the senses, noticing, and awakening our experience of reciprocity with the natural world. A tea ceremony will be included to culminate the experience as we celebrate the summer landscapes and the forest. Forest Bathing can be calming, contemplative, mindful, revealing, soothing, awe inspiring, and more. Any skill-level of experience in nature is welcomed. This is a great way to celebrate late summer and boost your wellbeing.
What to bring:
For this program, binoculars are not necessary, but also not discouraged. Please bring sun protection (suggestions: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) and water to hydrate. A yoga mat that is easy to carry, or a small camping stool, are helpful and some will be provided by the instructor for you to borrow.
Consider dressing for the elements and conditions: sturdy closed-toe shoes, layers, wind/rain.
Forest Bathing at Rushton Farm
Sunday, August 25 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am
The lush and thoughtfully stewarded landscapes and garden at Rushton Farm provide the perfect backdrop for reaping the wellness benefits that nature provides us.
With origins inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy, harnesses the health and restorative benefits the natural world holds for us. This experience will be a bit different than a traditional outdoor guided walk, not focusing on sharing naturalist knowledge or identification, but instead allowing the forest and birds to intentionally guide us into slowing our pace by a skilled leader who is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide.
With a framework of guided "invitations" centering around biodiversity and the forest, we will deepen our connections to nature by engaging the senses, noticing, and awakening our experience of reciprocity with the natural world. A tea ceremony will be included to culminate the experience as we celebrate the summer landscapes and the forest. Forest Bathing can be calming, contemplative, mindful, revealing, soothing, awe inspiring, and more. Any skill-level of experience in nature is welcomed. This is a great way to celebrate late summer and boost your wellbeing.
What to bring:
For this program, binoculars are not necessary, but also not discouraged. Please bring sun protection (suggestions: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) and water to hydrate. A yoga mat that is easy to carry, or a small camping stool, are helpful and some will be provided by the instructor for you to borrow.
Consider dressing for the elements and conditions: sturdy closed-toe shoes, layers, wind/rain.
Location
Rushton Conservation Center
915 Delchester Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
This program has been developed for most all mobility levels. In tradition with Forest Bathing principals, this will be a slow-paced walk on wide and flat unpaved trails that will include gathering time where we’ll sit and sometimes stand, for short periods of time. Easy parking and indoor restrooms are on site.
Cancellation Policy:
IF WILLISTOWN CONSERVATION TRUST (WCT) CANCELS AN EVENT
WCT may cancel events due to inclement weather or low registration. If an event is canceled, we will notify you of the rescheduled event date, and you will receive a full refund.
IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO AN EVENT
If your cancellation is at least 72 hours in advance of the event date, you will receive a full refund. Please email events@wctrust.org or call 610-353-2562 to cancel. If your cancellation is less than 72 hours' notice and you DO NOT attend a event, your event registration fee will support the Trust's mission to save open space and connect people to nature.
Thank you for understanding. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Photography Policy:
Attendance throughout the programs and events with Willistown Conservation Trust gives consent to be photographed for use in print and electronic media.
Please notify Willistown Conservation Trust staff if you would prefer that your photo not be used for various multimedia or publications. Contact land@wctrust.org.
