Shinrin-Yoku: Walks for the Weary – August 1, 2026

Join us for a relaxing walk on the prairie at Holy Wisdom Monastery.

It will be a slow-paced quiet walk guided by Valerie Vervoort, a certified Shinrin-yoku guide. The intent of this 90-minute walk is renewal through using our senses of sight, hearing, touch and taste. Invitations planned by your guide are easy and subject to each person's comfort level. Sharing and tea will be part of the experience.

Participants will need to dress appropriately for weather conditions and be able to walk a mile and a half on trails that are sometimes uneven and include gentle slopes. Walking sticks are encouraged. Walk starts and ends at the kiosk in the monastery building parking lot.

Proceeds from these walks go to support programs at Holy Wisdom Monastery.

2026 Dates/Times

• Aug. 1 – 10:00-11:30 am
• Oct. 3 – 10:00-11:30 am

Cost

$37/person (no lunch)

$56/person (with lunch, Jul. 24 registration deadline)

Register

Please register by Jul. 31, 2026. This offering is limited to 15 people and registration will close when full. There is no refund if you need to cancel your registration.