Description
The Season’s Transition
As the landscape transitions from late summer to early autumn, participants are invited to pause and notice the beauty of change and impermanence. Autumn brings forth the great unmasking—when the lush green chlorophyll fades to reveal hidden fiery reds, bright yellows, and deep oranges, turning living energy into quiet rest.
Join Us
We invite you to join María Gonzalez, an ANFT certified forest bathing guide, for a slow, mindful walk to celebrate the turning to the golden harvest, the fading of the light, and the splendor of colorful pigments decorating the forest floor and canopy.
This isn't a strenuous hike; it’s an invitation to pause. In the October woods, María will guide you through the practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Together, we’ll move beyond the rush of daily life, engaging all five senses to connect with the vitality of the world around us.
No hiking experience required, just a willingness to slow down and be present.
Come breathe the forest and reconnect with yourself and the land.
What to bring
You are welcome to bring a water bottle, a camping chair, or a blanket for your comfort sitting outside.
Participants are encouraged to wear a sunhat, comfortable clothes, and shoes for walking. No open toe shoes please.
Your guide is a certified in Wilderness First Aid and will have a first aid kit.
We will be outside on trails for the duration of our time together so participants are encouraged to apply bugspray before our walk and/or to wear long pants and socks for protection from bugs, stings, and thorns.
We love our fur babies but please do not bring pets, thank you.
Complimentary tea and snacks will be provided at the end of our walk.
A follow up email will be sent a few days prior to our walk.
Please note all times are Eastern Standard time.
Tickets
$15 per person
The event includes tea and snacks. All participants will be required to register for this event and to complete a waiver for Rising Fawn Gardens before the walk.
Your Guide
María Gonzalez
Maria completed her Forest Therapy guide training with the Association of Nature Forest Therapy Guides. María’s love of the natural world and her background in cultural and experiential education informs and inspires her guiding practice.
