About this Event
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM → 12:30 PM$45 per session | Adults (18+) | Registration required
Welcome to a transformative mindful nature experience at The Grounds of Livev, where early spring's awakening energy guides us through moments of profound connection and renewal. As the landscape stirs with new life, we'll witness the first spring flowers pushing through the earth, early blooming trees preparing their buds, and returning birdsong filling the morning air. This 2.5-hour journey offers a peaceful midweek escape through the restorative practice of nature & forest therapy, also known as forest bathing (inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku).
About This Journey
Led by certified nature and forest therapy guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature, this early spring session invites you to experience the unique awakening rhythms of The Grounds' diverse landscape. Through gentle sensory invitations and mindful nature connection practices, you'll discover how spring's renewing energy can inspire your own sense of growth and possibility while experiencing nature therapy's science-backed benefits of reduced stress, restored mental clarity, and enhanced creativity.
Your Experience
During our journey, you'll be invited to:
- Slow down and awaken your senses to early spring's subtle transformations
- Notice signs of the changing season through mindful awareness practices
- Enjoy gentle walking among gardens beginning to wake, woodlands showing first signs of spring, and other diverse spaces
- Connect and share reflections as part of a supportive community
- Close with warming tea, light snacks, and gratitude
This session is part of our monthly Connecting with the Seasons Series, though no prior attendance is needed. You're welcome to join us for the full series to witness nature's full seasonal transformation, or drop in for individual sessions that call to you.
About Your Guide
Ilana Rubin (she/her), founder of Kindred Nature and certified nature & forest therapy guide (trained by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs), brings warmth and expertise to each journey. Since establishing Kindred Nature in 2021, Ilana has guided hundreds of participants in restorative, empowering experiences to foster meaningful connections with nature, self, and community. Her extensive guiding experience includes leading programs for NOVA Parks, the US Forest Service, and the GW Office of Integrative Medicine and Health, ensuring a welcoming space for both newcomers and experienced practitioners.
What to Bring
- Water bottle.
- Comfortable layers of weather-appropriate clothing.
- Comfortable footwear suitable for varied outdoor terrain and weather.
- Optional: A journal for intentions and reflections, and any comfort items to support your experience.
Additional Information
- Programs run rain or shine unless conditions are hazardous.
- Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to be ready to begin our journey together.
- Please notify us of any accommodation requests, dietary restrictions, or allergies when registering.
Upcoming Dates in the Seasons Series:
- April 9: Mindful Nature Journey: Reveling in Mid-Spring Radiance
- May 14: Mindful Nature Journey: Stepping into Late Spring Splendor
- June 11: Mindful Nature Journey: Wandering into Early Summer Wonder
- July 9: Mindful Nature Journey: Immersing in Mid-Summer Magic
- August 13: Mindful Nature Journey: Savoring Late Summer Serenity
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Grounds of Livev, 10728 Vale Road, Oakton, United States
USD 49.87
