A Forest Bathing guided walk is a slow, mindful journey through a natural setting, led by your certified Forest Bathing Guide, Caitlin Keddie. Along the way, you’ll be offered a series of gentle sensory activities designed to awaken your senses and help you connect more deeply with yourself, others, and the wider natural world.
The focus isn’t on identifying species or collecting facts; instead, it’s about finding pleasure in simply being present – noticing the textures of bark, the scent of damp earth, the play of light and shadow, and the sounds that often go unheard in everyday life.
Walks are very gentle and typically cover no more than a mile, lasting between one and three hours. We begin by arriving fully into the place and moment with a guided nature meditation, followed by a series of sensory activities which include elements of expressive arts and reflective practices. The walk usually concludes with a quiet ‘sit spot’ – time to rest and observe – and a tea ceremony featuring locally foraged herbal teas (where available), allowing space to reflect and share your experience if you wish.
Forest Bathing walks can be adapted to meet a wide range of needs, whether for individuals, private groups, families, healthcare professionals, schools, businesses, or corporate well being events.
If you’d like to explore organising a walk – whether just for yourself, a small group, or as part of a larger programme – or if you have any questions about Forest Bathing, you’re warmly invited to get in touch with Caitlin here.