Reconnect to nature and your five senses with a slow morning walk through the woods along the river. Calm your mind and nervous system. This 1.5-hour stroll starts with connecting to our bodies, breath, and sensations in the present moment. Then, participants are offered suggestions to explore the natural connection to their environment through touch, sight, sound, taste, or smell. There will be opportunities for silence, sharing and a final herbal tea ceremony; all help build trust, community, and direct connection to the world around us. Forest bathing is a traditional Japanese practice beneficial to all ages and abilities.
This walk’s facilitator is Shep Erhart, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Franklin resident, and founder of Maine Coast Sea Vegetables.
This walk is limited to six participants.
Event Timing: May 4th, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Event Location: Starting behind the Ellsworth Public Library, the trail is a short, easy
walk along the Union River. The first 165-feet of the trail are ADA
accessible, ending at an overlook where visitors can stop, relax, and
take in a view of the river. Parking is available along State Street or
at City Hall.
Contact Heart of Ellsworth's Program Coordinator, Zabet NeuCollins, at zabet@heartofellsworth.org if you have questions.
