Come celebrate summer with the “Strawberry Moon” - this time of year welcomes the full ripening of strawberries. Plan to arrive at 2:00pm for a guided afternoon forest therapy program. We’ll start in the nature labyrinth to honor all beings in the forest ask permission and state our intentions. We will do 2 hours of forest therapy on the lowland trails and close our formal program at 5:30pm. Those choosing to stay and hike the highland trail for the sunset and moonrise atop Bhakti Mountain will plan to depart by 9:00pm.
ABOUT FOREST THERAPY: THE MEDICINE YOU RECEIVE FROM NATURE WHILE IN THE FOREST IS MULTIFACETED
You receive the psychological well-being of the quiet and colors of natural surroundings. But more specifically and scientifically, Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese practice of “forest bathing.”
When you come to Just Love, you are literally bathing in “phytoncides” the organic compounds that trees give off that boost white blood cell counts in humans. These are known as “natural killer or NK cells” and kill tumors and viruses of all types.
After a few hours of peaceful immersion, you leave with greater connection and wellbeing that spans mental, emotional and physical aspects of your being. Learn more about the practice here.
SLIDING SCALE PAYMENT
Everyone is welcome, regardless of ability to pay. We’ll be offering payment for this forest therapy experience on a sliding scale basis to ensure access for everyone. After registering below, you’ll be taken to a payment page where you can choose your amount.
Forest Day Retreat Standard Rate: $50 This is the recommended rate, allowing us to provide certified guides, while helping us to steward and protect the 716 acre nature preserve.
Forest Day Retreat Sustainer Rate: $100 This is the recommended rate for those who can help support this work and allow us to pay it forward to others.
Forest Day Retreat It’s All Good Rate: $30 This is greatly accepted for those who can pay this amount as a show of the value exchanged and your support of the forest.
Vegan dinner: Optionally, if you would like us to also provide healthy snacks and an organic, vegan lunch, then you’ll be able to select that for an additional $25 at checkout.
Please have each individual RSVP separately. We look forward to seeing you in the forest!
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Feel free to email bala@justloveforest.com with questions or for more information.