Led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Stephanie Campbell Â
Come discover the regenerative power of mindful engagement with nature. The Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, forest bathing, is a practice of using all your senses to connect with nature. Many studies have found it to be helpful in decreasing stress, increasing immune system functioning, and improving concentration, creativity and mood. In a slow-paced two-hour session, Stephanie will offer a sequence of gentle invitations designed to help you immerse yourself in deeper connection with nature, ending with a forest-based tea. Â
Fee: $26; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code.  Â
Parking: Parking is included and available only for the program’s duration. Â
Location: Onsite at Duke Gardens. Directions will be included in the program reminder. Â
Accessibility: This will be a small group program that takes place outdoors and traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with some uneven surfaces and moderate inclines. Â
Please note: Construction for the transformative Garden Gateway Project is underway. Look for parking instructions and meeting location details included in the program reminder email sent the week before each program date. The Doris Duke Center and main visitor parking lots will be closed for the duration of construction.