Forest Bathing Walk
Schedule
Wed Jun 30 2021 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location
Tregaron Conservancy | Washington, DC
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Join Melanie Choukas-Bradley, author of "The Joy of Forest Bathing," "A Year in Rock Creek Park," and several other nature books for a summer forest bathing walk through the enchanting Tregaron Conservancy, a woodland garden tucked away in the midst of northwest Washington, DC, that has been restored and stewarded by a nonprofit organization since 2006. We will meander under tall trees resplendent with summer foliage, cross picturesque bridges over musical streams, and climb stone steps through a century-old cultivated and wild woodland landscape reminiscent of “the secret garden.” Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, began in the 1980s in Japan and is rooted in the traditional Japanese reverence for nature. Forest bathing is a mindfulness practice akin to meditation, yoga, and tai chi that involves tuning in to the beauty and wonder of your natural surroundings with all of your senses. A nature and forest therapy guide with certification from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides & Programs, Melanie has participated in guided shinrin-yoku walks throughout Japan. She will guide you on a calming and rejuvenating walk through the Tregaron woodland with plenty of time to slow down and soak up the beauty of this enchanting wild garden, one of the best-kept secrets in our city.
Meet at the iron gate entrance on Klingle Road, NW. Please note there is another entrance to the Conservancy on Macomb Street, NW and also pedestrian access from the Rock Creek Park Klingle Valley Trail.
Know Before You Go: Vaccination Required
For the safety of everyone on the tour, your sign-up acknowledges in the attached waiver that you are either currently vaccinated or will be fully vaccinated by the tour date. Please read the waiver carefully.
If you or someone in your party has exhibited symptoms of Covid-19 within the previous 14 days or been exposed to someone with Covid-19 in the previous 14 days, please stay home. Please let us know before the trip if you are not feeling well and we will issue a refund.
Preparation for the Walk: Dress in comfortable clothing and be prepared for slow walking on natural trails and stone steps with some hill climbing. Bring rain gear if showers are expected.
Weather Policy: We will go ahead in light intermittent rain but will cancel if steady heavy rain is in the forecast.
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Where is it happening?
Tregaron Conservancy, Klingle Road NW Near Woodley Rd NW, Washington D.C., DC 20008, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
