About this Event
This Forest Bathing Walk & Sencha Tea Ritual Experience invites you to step away from everyday busyness and enjoy a slower pace in a woodland setting. Moving unhurriedly through the forest, you’ll be guided through gentle forest bathing invitations and nature connection practices that support mindful walking, sensory awareness, and shared moments of quiet. The experience concludes with a sencha tea ritual inspired by Japanese tea traditions, offering a calm, grounding pause to reflect and reconnect.
What to Expect:
Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)
The experience begins with a guided forest bathing walk led by a Certified Nature and Forest Bathing Guide. Gentle sensory invitations support you to slow down and notice the forest through sight, sound, scent, and touch. This mindful walk encourages relaxation and presence, helping you feel grounded and at ease as you move through the forest.
On this guided journey, you will:
- Engage your senses through mindful observation
- Take part in gentle nature connection invitations
- Experience the calming effects of slowing down
- Leave feeling refreshed and more present
Sencha Tea Ritual
The forest bathing walk concludes with a sencha tea ritual shared together outdoors. Rooted in Japanese tea traditions, this ritual offers a gentle opportunity to experience the practice of mindful tea drinking after your walk. Tea is prepared and enjoyed slowly, inviting you to savor warmth, aroma, and taste in a calm, welcoming setting.
This part of the experience includes:
- Time to pause and settle after the forest walk
- A guided sencha tea ritual with an introduction to mindful preparation
- Sampling Japanese sencha tea
- Space for quiet reflection and shared conversation
Why Join Us?
- Connect with Nature:
Enjoy meaningful time outdoors through slow, sensory-rich experiences. - Experience Japanese Traditions:
Explore forest bathing and sencha tea in a welcoming space - Relax & Restore:
Support your well-being through gentle forest bathing practices. - Share the Moment:
Join a small group for a calm, nourishing experience of connection. - No prior forest bathing or tea experience is required—this experience is open to all.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, 9th August 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve
Group Size: 10 participants
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes
- Layers, waterproofs, or sun protection, depending on the weather
- A thermos of tea or water and any personal snacks you enjoy
- An open heart and willingness to connect
Join us for this gentle journey of mindful walking, shared tea, and connection with nature.
Reserve your spot and enjoy a slower moment outdoors.
Any questions regarding this Forest Bathing Walk
Email Diana at [email protected] or call 0791 99 85 287
ABOUT YOUR GUIDE
Diana is a Circle Facilitator, Certified Forest Bathing Guide, and Founder of Creative Roots in Nature. She weaves together forest bathing, Celtic circle practices, and tea ceremonies and rituals to create gentle, nourishing spaces for connection and reflection.
TESTIMONIALS: You are welcome to visit my website www.creativerootsinnature.com to read about other people’s experiences of my guide forest bathing walks.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Midmar Drive, Hermitage Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 27.80

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