Welcome summer's light with nature therapy at Winkler Botanical Preserve, where you'll experience deeper connections with nature, yourself, and community during this special solstice weekend gathering! Also known as "forest bathing," this mindful practice with certified nature therapy guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature invites you to immerse your senses in the natural world, release stress, and celebrate summer's radiant energy.

About Nature Therapy

Nature therapy, also known as forest therapy or forest bathing, draws inspiration from the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku. Through mindful and sensory nature connection invitations, we create space to slow down and reconnect—with nature, with ourselves, and with each other. This practice helps us rediscover our sense of belonging within the natural world and our community. Research shows that nature therapy naturally reduces stress, restores focus, boosts creativity and mood, and supports immune health.

Registration: $35 per participant (ages 18 and up). All attendees are considered participants. Advance online registration required.

Welcome: All adults are warmly invited - no previous experience or background needed!

Meeting Point: Meet in front of Catherine's Lodge, the large wooden lodge a few minutes' walk from the parking lot.

Bring: Water bottle, comfortable weather-appropriate clothing, and shoes for outdoors.

Weather: Programs run rain or shine unless conditions are hazardous.

Arrival: Please come 10-15 minutes early so we can begin our journey together.

Special Requests: For dietary allergies or accommodation needs, please contact [email protected]. 

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