Forest Bathing on the Trails

the japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is simple: walk slowly, breathe deeply, and let nature’s presence wash over you. our 100 acres offer countless opportunities to do just that.

forest bathing isn’t about exercise—it’s about connection. step into our woodland trails, and the sounds change: wind through pines, bird calls, the distant bleat of a sheep. your shoulders drop. your breath slows.

when i walk these trails alone, i often find myself pausing at the same spots—the curve in the path where the light spills through the birch leaves, the mossy log by the pond where the air smells like earth after rain. it’s a quiet conversation between me and the land, and it always leaves me feeling lighter.

you might follow the moss-covered path to the pond, or find a hidden bench overlooking the meadow. the goal isn’t to “get somewhere,” but to notice what’s here: the texture of bark, the light on water, the smell of pine warming in the sun.

we offer guided forest bathing walks during certain signature stay weekends, but guests are always welcome to explore at their own pace. the forest is waiting—quietly, patiently—to welcome you.