Event Name: Shinrin-Yoku: Forest Bathing
Event Date(s): Sunday, 2/15/2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2 hours
Tickets Available: 18
Purchase Deadline: Sunday, 2/15/2026 10:00 AM



Mindful Moments in Nature

Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the living landscape around you. This guided Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) experience invites you to move through the Garden’s trails and wooded areas with intention, using your senses to deepen your connection to nature.

Unlike a traditional hike, forest bathing is a gentle, meditative walk. You’ll be guided to pause, sit, and open your awareness—listening to birdsong, observing shifting light, and feeling the textures of the natural world. This unhurried journey encourages relaxation, presence, and a renewed sense of balance.

The walk lasts approximately 1.5 hours and concludes with a grounding tea ceremony and light seasonal snack. 

Come as you are, and allow nature to meet you there.

What to bring:

  • Water and a small snack

  • Comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for slow walking

  • Optional: A cushion, folding chair, or small pillow for sitting on the ground.

Please notify the instructor of any mobility concerns, allergies, or health considerations prior to the walk—either by email to registrar@nebg.org or in person before the session begins.

Ensuring a safe and welcoming experience for all participants is our top priority.

      EVENT INFORMATION   
  • Ticket Price: $40 NEBG Member Adult | $55 Non-Member Adult
  • Upcoming Dates & Times: 
    • Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 10 AM - 12 PM
    • Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 10 AM -12 PM
  • Location: New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Gates open at 5:30 PM for evening programs. 
 
    ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR - NADINE MAZZOLA
        

Nadine Mazzola 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.

As an artist, Nadine facilitates Expressive Arts programs 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. 


      Nadine Mazzola   
 


 
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