Simply Nature Forest Bathing

10/25/2025

What a joy to partner with Newfields by guiding a walk with Melissa at the Virginia B Fairbanks Art and Nature Park! We had 7 participants sign up (with 1 participant driving from Bloomington this morning and one who was visiting Indy from Wisconsin!)

Participants explored the forest through the following invitations:

1.) Wander out and notice the autumn symphony of the forest! (I ran my FREE Merlin app during this invitation and discovered we had fifteen different birds singing for us today!)

2.) I invite you to observe a creature or being in transition. I wonder if they have a lesson for us

3.) I invite you to take the opportunity to open your senses to the contrasts of the autumn forest. What stands out to you?

Our participants described the experience as reminding them "of their childhood" and "remembering the beauty of times of transition". They expressed the experience left them with feelings of "peace", "resiliency", "empowerment", "joy", and "connection".

10/24/2025

Tomorrow is the day for our event with Newfields!! We would love to celebrate the change of seasons with you! Speaking of the temperature... due to the sudden change in weather and the lack of time to acclimate, we will be going in and out of the heated visitor's pavilion during the walk so we don't turn into popsicles lol

Use the link below to register!

09/05/2025

Some places have the power to quicken your heart and slow your step. The Great Mound at Mounds State Park is certainly one of them.

I've often wished I had the power to time travel through the ages in one specific location... Witnessing all the mother Earth has. This place was captivating

09/05/2025

Today I had the pleasure of guiding a walk at Mounds State Park!

Participants explored the forest through the following invitations:

- I invite you to find a small patch of Earth and examine it closely. What catches your eye as you slow down with intention?

- wander out and observe the water. How do the plants and animals here interact with the water? How does the water interact with the Earth?

- I invite you to listen to the symphony of the forest. Is one sound in particular speaking to you?

Of course, I had to go over and see the Mounds after our walk. For centuries, native peoples celebrated ceremonies and astronomical events at the mounds. It was a very spiritual experience being there.

08/04/2025

🌿 Reconnect with Nature at Newfields! 🌿
Join Simply Nature Forest Bathing for a peaceful, guided Forest Bathing experience at Newfields. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of the natural world. 🌳✨

This isn’t a hike—it's a gentle, mindful walk designed to relax your body and calm your mind.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 16th from 9-11am
📍 Location: Newfields Virginia's B Fairbanks Art and Nature Park
🎟️ Details & Registration:

Come discover the healing power of nature. 🍃 Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

Forest Bathing with Simply Nature Forest Bathing | Newfields

06/25/2025

Tickets are now available! Come join us on Saturday, August 16th from 9am-11am as we partner with Newfields to explore Virginia B Fairbanks Art and Nature Park through the lens of forest bathing!

Advance tickets required
$40 Members & $50 public

Forest Bathing with Simply Nature Forest Bathing | Newfields

06/22/2025

"Safe", "playful", "calm", "grateful", "witchy", "solidarity", "acceptance", "reset", "present"... words our participants used to describe our Summer Solstice Forest Bathing walk.

Thank you to our participants who came despite the heat and to The Flow Collective for such a fantastic collaboration. Not only did we practice traditional forest bathing, but we also incorporated their beautiful specialties.

Maggie led us through an inner sun meditation and visualization connecting to our Solar Plexus. Heather guided us through connecting with the rhythm and flow of mother earth and her seasons and how when we find alignment with earth, we are positioned to find alignment within ourselves. We were encouraged to take up space and find our inner voices!

After tea, they led us through an artful play time of creating a mandala with found objects on the ground as a gift back to mother earth!

Lastly, thank you to Newfields for such a beautiful community space!

06/19/2025

🌞✨ Summer Solstice Forest Bathing Journey ✨🌞
Saturday, June 21st | 6:00-9:00PM | Newfields Virginia B Fairbanks Art and Nature Park

Join us in the heart of the forest as we celebrate the longest day of the year—slowing down to listen, feel, and reconnect. 🌿☀️

Forest bathing is a restorative, guided experience rooted in the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku—a way of being with the land that calms the nervous system, deepens presence, and invites the wisdom of the natural world to meet us where we are.

As the sun lingers in the sky, we'll wander mindfully through trees, share in reflection, and close with tea in community. No rushing, no striving—just being.

🌀 This space is for anyone craving grounding, renewal, or a pause from the busyness of summer.

🌲 No experience necessary—just bring an open heart, a willingness to slow down, a water bottle and wear clothes comfortable for walking and sitting.

☀️ sunscreen, bug spray and hiking stools are provided

Maggie Perry Heather Dinn

👉 Click here to register:

☀️ Are you interested in experiencing summer’s energy through weaving multiple modalities together with us? Join us for 3 hours outside in Mother Earth’s summer beauty where you can soak it all in via: ☀️exploring summer season’s energy 🎯practicing body • mind • soul connections...