Program Rates
$520/person - Shared Bathroom
$570/person - Private Bathroom (tub only)
$620/person - Private Bathroom (shower)
*All Inclusive
About Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing is a guided experience that immerses you in the sights, sounds, scents and textures of an Adirondack forest. Guided sensory activities give each person the space to enjoy their own personal experience in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Forest Bathing takes place on gentle terrain and fosters a deeper, more mindful connection with oneself, other participants and nature.
A wellness practice that originated in Japan, Forest Bathing is backed by more than 3o years of evidence-based studies. Mental and physical health benefits of regular nature sensory practice include reducing anxiety and stress hormones, lowering blood pressure and heart rate as well as boosting our immune system’s ability to fight infection and cancer.
Program Description
We are nature. Yet, how do we develop a meaningful and more reciprocal relationship with nature? Discover the wellness practice of Forest Bathing. Learn to use all your senses, sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste to engage with nature in a more intimate and intentional manner to feel your interconnection within the web of life. This weekend will combine guided Forest Bathing experiences with free time for exploration, reflection and relaxation, as well as a workshop to help you adapt the practice for your home environment. Saturday night will be spent around the campfire, storytelling and building a deeper sense of community between participants.
Program Facilitators
Helene Gibbens & Suzanne Weirich, founders of Adirondack Riverwalking & Forest Bathing
Instructors
Helene Gibbens
Helene Gibbens has been teaching yoga, meditation and wellness for over 20 years. After growing up in Montreal, she found her heart yearned for open spaces. Taking her yoga practice out of doors brought her great joy and led her to the practice of Forest Bathing. Helene is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, NY State Licensed Hiking & Paddling Guide and Certified Yoga Teacher. She cherishes meandering time in nature, re-kindling her sense of wonder for all the wisdom of the natural world, in addition to skiing, hiking and gardening.
Suzanne Weirich
Suzanne Weirich grew up exploring the woods, streams and fields around the North Country. Her passion for nature has never left her. She spent much of her career as a classroom educator, including leading youths on weekend outdoor excursions. Suzanne is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, NY State Licensed Hiking Guide with a Masters in Outdoor Education. She enjoys skiing and kayaking in addition to spending quiet time in the woods.
Schedule Overview
Friday, September 8
4:00pm - Check-in
6:00pm - Dinner
7:15pm - Introductions and Overview
Saturday, September 9
7:00am - Stretches (optional)
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Forest Bathing 1
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00-4:00pm - Free Time
4:30-5:30pm - Home Practice Workshop
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Storytelling & Campfire
Sunday, September 10
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am-11:30am - Forest Bathing 2
12:00pm - Brown Bag Lunch
