Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy programs
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Find Calm, Clarity, and Connection in Nature with Our Monthly Nature Therapy Sessions
What is Nature Therapy?
Nature Therapy is a holistic practice that uses intentional time spent in nature to promote emotional balance, mental clarity, and physical well-being. In a group setting, the shared experience fosters a supportive community, allowing participants to connect and reflect. It’s about reconnecting with the natural world and each other to support personal growth, healing, and a deeper sense of peace.
Are you navigating midlife or menopause?
Our monthly in-person Nature Therapy walks are designed to help you find peace, clarity, and renewal during this transformative time of life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by emotional and physical changes, struggling with sleep, or simply craving deeper connection—with nature, yourself, and others—I'm here to guide you through it all.
What to expect?
Join us on the first Saturday of each month at beautiful nature preserves around the Dallas area.
During our 2-hour sessions, you’ll be gently guided through calming, restorative nature therapy practices, including:
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Forest Bathing – Experience Nature through your senses.
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Grounding – Ground yourself in the energy of the earth.
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Mindful Walking – Be fully present in your surroundings and in your movement.
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Sit Spot Practice – Embrace stillness in nature.
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Nature Art and Journaling –
Each session concludes with a sharing circle and tea ceremony, providing a safe, supportive space to connect with like-minded women and reflect on your experience.
Why join us?
Midlife can be a time of profound change, both physically and emotionally. With so much advice and information out there, it’s easy to end up doing nothing at all, feeling more isolated than ever.
We come together not just to unplug, connect with nature, but also to connect with each other—creating a sense of community and belonging that’s so important during this phase of life.
In each session, you’ll learn practices that are simple yet powerful, ones that you can easily weave into your daily life to elevate your mood and overall well-being.
You’ll leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected—both to yourself and the natural world around you.
With time and a more regular practice, you will experience:
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Reduced stress and anxiety
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Improved sleep and energy levels
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Greater clarity and focus
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An elevated mood and overall sense of well-being
If you're looking for a unique nature-based practice that will improve your emotional, psychological, and physical health, while giving you the chance to unplug and connect with new people, sign up for the next session!
Growth and Healing
Each month we explore a new theme that mirror nature’s cycles and support your personal growth and healing. Here are some example:
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Seasonal Renewal: Just as nature renews itself with the changing seasons, this theme encourages you to embrace new beginnings.
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Harmony and Balance: By grounding yourself in nature’s harmony, you’ll learn how to bring emotional stability and balance into your everyday life.
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Roots and Growth: Like the deep roots of a tree, this theme focuses on building inner strength while encouraging personal growth.
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Empowerment in Transition: This theme helps you harness nature’s power to feel more confident in embracing life’s changes.
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Surrender and Letting Go: Just as autumn leaves fall, this theme guides you through the process of surrendering and releasing what no longer serves you.
Events details
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.Date: First Saturday of each month except November 2024, the session will be held on the 9th, February 8th
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Location: Different nature preserves around the Dallas area
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Time: 2 hours of guided nature therapy, plus sharing circle and tea
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Fee: $35 per session (package 3 sessions for $90 - 5 sessions for $125)
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Included: Worksheet/Journal to print, Tea and a light snack
For more details about a specific date or to sign up for a single session, please scroll down to the schedule at the end of this page.
For those seeking additional guidance, I also offer 1:1 coaching. This personalized support can help you dive deeper into managing specific symptoms like stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances and brain fog.
Why i created this experience?
Let's plant trees together!
A portion of your ticket will go to Tree Nation to help restore forests in different parts of the world. Since the beginning of the program, SlowTrails is proud to have planted over 300 trees to help combat deforestation.
What they say about the Naturepause
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What is Grounding?Grounding, or "Earthing," is the practice of connecting directly with the Earth's natural energy to support physical and emotional well-being. Walking barefoot on natural surfaces, sitting on the ground, or simply touching the earth can help reduce stress, improve sleep, and promote overall balance. During this retreat, you’ll learn simple, science-backed techniques to integrate grounding into your daily life.
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Will there be free time?Yes! This retreat is designed for both guided experiences and,unstructured time for you to rest, reflect, or simply enjoy nature.
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What happens if the weather is bad?This retreat is all about connecting with nature, but if extreme weather makes outdoor activities unsafe, the retreat will be canceled, and you will receive a full refund. Light rain or variation in temperatures won’t stop us—we’ll embrace the elements!
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When does the retreat start and end?The retreat begins on May 16th at 2pm and ends on May 18th at 2pm. You’ll receive all the details about arrival and departure on an email.
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How many women will be attending?The retreat is intimate and small, allowing for a close and connected group experience. Exact numbers will depend on final registrations. Max of 10 participants
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Do I have to participate in all the activities?Not at all! This retreat is about restoration and choice. If you’d rather relax, journal, or just sit by the trees instead of joining an activity, that’s completely okay. This is your time, your retreat.
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What is Forest BathingForest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) is the practice of mindfully immersing yourself in nature using all your senses. It’s not about hiking or exercise but slowing down, breathing deeply, and noticing the sights, sounds, and scents around you. Studies show it can reduce stress, improve mood, and boost overall well-being—a simple yet powerful way to reconnect with yourself and the natural world.
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Do I need any experience in nature therapy or forest bathing?No experience is necessary! I will guide you through each practice while also giving you the opportunity to connect with nature in a way that feels right for you.
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What is Forest Bathing?Forest Therapy is a research-based practice for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments taking in all in through our senses. Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. Forest Bathing is good for both physical and mental well-being. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity.
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What happens if it rains or the weather is bad?If the weather is severe, we will reschedule the session. Light rain can actually enhance the forest bathing experience, so we’ll still meet unless conditions are unsafe. You’ll be notified in advance of any changes. If I need to cancel the session, you can either keep your ticket for the next one or ask for a refund.
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I’m interested, but I don’t live in your area.I would love for you to come....For obvious reasons, these session are in person but it you are curious about Forest Bathing, please join my online course, "How to Practice Forest Bathing." It includes a full recorded session that you can do in your local state park—or even right in your own backyard! You can check it out here:
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What is the maximum number of participants?The maximum number of participants allowed in a Nature Therapy walk is 10 to ensure that every participant has time to share and engage fully in the activities.
