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Forest Bathing in a Rain Forest
Joined 2023
A gentle, mindful stroll on the verdant grounds of Lyon Arboretum facilitated by Hawaii's first certified forest therapy guide. Your guide will offer a series of sensory-opening “invitations” to help you find your own personal connection with the natural world. You'll have opportunities to sit quietly in contemplation, as well as interact and share with the other participants.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Lyon Arboretum Visitor Center
Lyon Arboretum
Arrive, park, check-in at Visitor Center.
Lyon Arboretum grounds
Your guide will lead you to a comfortable spot to do a round of introductions. She will give some background on the practice of forest bathing, describe generally what we will do, and tell you some of history of this land.
Lyon Arboretum grounds
Series of sensory-opening "invitations" interspersed with voluntary sharings of what you are noticing. Invitations will involve interactions with others, as well as solo time to sit, do nothing, and just be.
Lyon Arboretum grounds
Final invitation is an opportunity to taste the forest: a tea ceremony with a foraged forest tea, healthy snacks (often fruits from the land).
The end of the tour
Ending Point
Lyon Arboretum grounds, less than .25 miles from the parking lot
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Admission to Lyon Arboretum, tea and snacks.
Transportation to site.
Gratuity.
Tour Important Information
Mobility requirement: must be able to walk unassisted on uneven ground with slight inclines; raise and lower oneself from sitting; be able to sit and stand on the ground for 15 minutes.
Recommend wearing long sleeve shirt and long pants to protect against the sun and mosquitoes, also close-toed shoes with good traction and socks above the ankles. Also wear hat, sunglasses. Bring a small backpack to carry your items and to keep hands free for exploring. Before the walk begins, apply fragrance-free mosquito repellent (DEET or Picaridin are the only effective types).
Walk does proceed when it's raining, unless weather is hazardous. Bring a rain jacket or water-repellent poncho.
Minimum age: 16 years old.
Important message from the supplier
1) Forest Bathing in the Rain Forest of Lyon Arboretum in Manoa Valley, Honolulu, available on weekdays only. Latest start time 12 noon.
2) Forest Bathing, Hike, & Mo'olelo bookings (Monday - Sunday) pending availability of Camp Palehua and co-guide. Suggested bookings for this tour at least one month in advance. Latest start time 2pm.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Phyllis L.
Aloha! I'm Hawaii's first Forest Therapy Guide, trained and certified by the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. Iʻve now led more than 380 forest bathing walks. My family has lived in Mānoa Valley (where I guide) for more than 60 years. This land holds so many memories for me and now I hope to create some special memories for you. My background in the arts and communication, and my love of the outdoors, helps me bring you to your own unique experience of nature. I'm proud to have been recognized by NY Times, Nat Geo, Forbes, and Treehugger.
$575/ per group
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