Annapolis Valley Forest Bathing

Journey into the wild spaces of the Annapolis Valley during a 4-hour invitation of self-discovery and intimate relationship with nature. Connect with yourself and your surroundings through guided meditation, forest bathing, and mindfulness practices with Wil, your Nature and Forest Therapy Guide!

Experience Highlights:

• Tune into the melody and rhythm of the land
• Enjoy seated and walking meditations led by your host Wil Brunner. Wil is formally trained as Nature and Forest Therapy Guide.
• Dive deep into your awareness of yourself and the landscape with rich guided forest-bathing activities and acts of reciprocity.
• Utilize forms of expression to capture your magical moments in nature. Nature journaling prompts, sketching and more are available during moments of reflection.
• Feel at home in the wild with sitting mats and blankets available for you to use. A large, heated tent is available during cold temperatures and heavy precipitation.

• Receive a Closer to Nature kit, crafted by your guide Wil to use during the experience and take home with you, including:
  • An eco-friendly tote bag to carry your personal items,
  • Wil’s Nature Connections package with forest bathing tips and info on regional flora and fauna,
  • Locally made nature journal and pencils,
  • Unbleached tea bags to create your own foraged teas!

• The experience will conclude by sharing a light meal of local food and crafted forest tea.

Availability: This experience takes place from 1 pm – 5 pm on the following dates:

• March 9
• April 13 & 24
• May 11 & 22
• June 15 & 26
• July 13 & 31
• Aug. 10 & 28
• Sep. 14
• Oct. 12
• Nov. 9
• Dec. 14

Price: $140 per adult (14+) + HST + booking fee, $100 per child (7-14) + HST + booking fee. Children under 7 are free.
** Includes guided meditation, a Closer to Nature kit, and a light meal of local food and crafted forest tea.

Check availability and book your experience HERE.

Good to Know:

• Please note, the meeting point will be confirmed at least 4 days prior to the event (but will be in this general area). Please check your inbox prior to arriving for a confirmed meeting point.
• This experience takes place from 1 pm – 5 pm.
• Please confirm any food considerations; gluten, dairy, and nut-free options, as well as vegan options, can be easily offered.
• Because this experience is completely in natural world, indoor space and bathrooms won’t be closely available.
• Although your experience will be fairly gentle and relaxed, proper outdoor attire is suggested to create a carefree and enjoyable time in nature!
• You should come with sturdy, water-resistant footwear and a waterproof outer layer if the weather dictates.
• Long pants and sleeves will offer additional protection from insects, the sun and cool breezes.
• Since there are moments of stillness through the experience, an extra layer or two and a warm toque or gloves could be helpful in non-summer months.
• It’s encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle which can be replenished during the experience.
• Bug repellent, ideally with a mild scent, is recommended during the spring months.
• Scent-free personal products are ideal for a full, natural experience.
• This activity does not occur on uneven, steep or slippery terrain. The maximum distance covered during an experience is 1.5km.  If you have more specific accessibility requirements, please email: softpinewellness@gmal.com

This experience was developed in partnership with FoodArtNature. To learn more visit www.foodartnature.ca.

Conditions & Cancellations: If an experience host must cancel or reschedule a half-day experience due to unforeseen circumstances (such as extreme weather conditions or operational issues), customers will be given the option to reschedule their booking for a later date or receive a full refund. If a customer cancels their booking more than 7 days prior to the scheduled half-day experience, they will receive a 100% refund. No refund will be provided for cancellations made within 7 days of the scheduled half-day experience. Customers who do not show up for their scheduled half-day experience without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund or rescheduling.