Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices, sensory awareness, and nature.

The class will include a leisurely walk of about a mile on some of the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill grounds with stops along the way where we will gather and sit. We will focus on our senses to develop an immediate connection with the forest. This is a very relaxed, slow, and mindful way of walking. The walk should last about three hours, and we will finish with a Shinrin Yoku tea and a small snack.

Please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. You will be outdoors even in slight rain.

Please review the confirmation email to prepare for your program.

Instructor: Nadine Mazzola

Nadine is an award winning author of the Certified Forest Therapy Guide and founder/director of New England Nature and Forest Therapy Consulting based in Massachusetts. She is also a trainer, mentor and advisor for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Nadine's training includes special knowledge in guiding people of all ages in Shinrin-Yoku, "Forest Bathing," walks and the body of scientific knowledge demonstrating the benefits of spending time in nature as a wellness practice and an effective way to manage stress. She has come to know the healing and support that nature can offer us through her own personal wellness journey.

Also an artist, she facilitates Expressive Arts classes at the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, often incorporating elements of forest therapy throughout. She works with a wide variety of populations including the corporate business world, wellness professionals, people affected by cancer, students, special needs and seniors. Nadine is available for consulting, private or group forest bathing half-day and full-day workshops, and speaking engagements.

$40 Member Adult; $48 Adult (includes admission to the Gardens)

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Construction Update: The Winter Garden is currently under renovation to improve accessibility and will remain closed until Spring 2025. All other gardens remain open.