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Adirondack Riverwalking
and Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

On a Forest Bathing walk, your guide will combine guided sensory activities with free time for exploration. The sensory nature activities are ever changing, depending on the weather, the season and what the forest has to offer.

Riverwalking

Your guide will be there every step of the way to assist you in heightening your senses to all the sights, sounds, smells and textures of the river so you can experience nature in a unique way, wading in the scenic Ausable River.

Sensory Snowshoeing

Sensory Snowshoeing combines guided sensory activities that help you get up close to nature, with free time to explore the forest around you in a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere.

Immersive Programs

Deeply restorative, immersive programs are also carefully crafted learning opportunities that combine guided sensory experiences in nature with informal workshops.

People with Disabilities and Veterans

We believe everyone should have access to nature regardless of abilities, because we are all interwoven with nature.

Wellness at Work and School

Children are the future, and making sure they are equipped with the skills to lead healthy, inspired and productive lives is our responsibility as adults.

FAQ, Health Benefits, and Readings

The most common questions we receive, and their answers, some of the health benefits our services provide, along with some suggested readings.
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Group Travel

For travel agents, tour operators, and Destination Management Organizations (DMOs).

Welcome!

Our experiences and programs introduce you to a more restorative and healing relationship with yourself and with nature. When we engage with the natural world through our senses and with intention, we open the door to effortless mindfulness, to a greater sense of presence and place.

What We Offer

Our focus is on helping you connect with the natural world through all your senses – sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste – with intention and playfulness.

We offer guided outdoor experiences that are relaxing and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. We share the Adirondacks up close, in every season, combining guided sensory activities with free time for exploration.

We also offer day and weekend immersions that combine experiential activities, learning and community. Carefully crafted, these programs focus on helping you develop a new set of self-care skills that are easy to use, whether you live in a city or the country. A nature sensory personal practice is an enjoyable way to support your ongoing physical and mental health.

Our programs are led by a team of certified guides with many years of experience in nature therapy, wellness and outdoor education.

What We Offer

Our focus is on helping you connect with the natural world through all your senses – sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste – with intention and playfulness.

We offer guided outdoor experiences that are relaxing and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. We share the Adirondacks up close, in every season, combining guided sensory activities with free time for exploration.

We also offer day and weekend immersions that combine experiential activities, learning and community. Carefully crafted, these programs focus on helping you develop a new set of self-care skills that are easy to use, whether you live in a city or the country. A nature sensory personal practice is an enjoyable way to support your ongoing physical and mental health.

Our programs are led by a team of certified guides with many years of experience in nature therapy, wellness and outdoor education.

FOREST BATHING

Forest Bathing is a guided experience as well as a wellness practice. Restoration and mindfulness come effortlessly when you use all your senses in an intentional way to engage with nature around you. The forest lives as a community; feel yourself a part of it.

Our sensory forest walks can accomodate children, seniors, and people with disabilities. We open the wonders of the Adirondack forest to everyone, and will work with you, and your group to provide a relaxing, memorable experience.

“Why do I need a guide? If you have forgotten how to truly relax, how to reconnect with nature, how to be alone and silent, you may need a certified forest therapy guide. The guide helps you awaken your senses and opens pathways of connection between you and nature. It’s letting someone else worry about the time and what’s coming next, giving yourself permission to truly relax into nature.”

Ben “Crow” Page

Healing Trees: A Pocket Guide to Forest Bathing

Health Benefits

Why Forest Bathing in Five

More than 30 years of research studies into the health benefits of Forest Bathing have identified the following:

 

  1. Reduces stress and anxiety as measured by lower levels of the stress hormone Cortisol
  2. Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
  3. Improves heart rate variability, a sign of reduced stress
  4. Increases immune system T cells, which are responsible for fighting infection
  5. Facilitates anti-cancer protein production
Girl Smelling Pine Needles while Forest Bathing in the Adirondacks

FOREST BATHING

Forest Bathing is a guided experience as well as a wellness practice. Restoration and mindfulness come effortlessly when you use all your senses in an intentional way to engage with nature around you. The forest lives as a community; feel yourself a part of it.

Our sensory forest walks can accomodate children, seniors, and people with disabilities. We open the wonders of the Adirondack forest to everyone, and will work with you, and your group to provide a relaxing, memorable experience.

“Why do I need a guide? If you have forgotten how to truly relax, how to reconnect with nature, how to be alone and silent, you may need a certified forest therapy guide. The guide helps you awaken your senses and opens pathways of connection between you and nature. It’s letting someone else worry about the time and what’s coming next, giving yourself permission to truly relax into nature.”

Ben “Crow” Page

Healing Trees: A Pocket Guide to Forest Bathing

Health Benefits

Why Forest Bathing in Five

More than 30 years of research studies into the health benefits of Forest Bathing have identified the following:

 

  1. Reduces stress and anxiety as measured by lower levels of the stress hormone Cortisol
  2. Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
  3. Improves heart rate variability, a sign of reduced stress
  4. Increases immune system T cells, which are responsible for fighting infection
  5. Facilitates anti-cancer protein production

RIVERWALKING

Relaxation and exploration come together on this guided journey in the scenic Ausable River. Your Riverwalking guide will help you open all your senses – sight, smell, hearing and touch and taste – to engage with nature around you from the unique vantage point of wading in the river. Waders and boots keep you dry and comfortable.

“There is a big space between slowing down the pace of life and living time differently. As you move along Riverwalking, taking in the flowing water of the Ausable River and the High Peaks via your senses, you see things you could not see before. Great way to spend a reflective, “uber” relaxing morning in the Adirondacks!”

C.M.

Couple holding hands while Adirondack Riverwalking in the Adirondacks

RIVERWALKING

Relaxation and exploration come together on this guided journey in the scenic Ausable River. Your Riverwalking guide will help you open all your senses – sight, smell, hearing and touch and taste – to engage with nature around you from the unique vantage point of wading in the river. Waders and boots keep you dry and comfortable.

“There is a big space between slowing down the pace of life and living time differently. As you move along Riverwalking, taking in the flowing water of the Ausable River and the High Peaks via your senses, you see things you could not see before. Great way to spend a reflective, “uber” relaxing morning in the Adirondacks!”

C.M.

SENSORY SNOWSHOEING

There is tranquility and magic in the forest in winter. This guided exploration is an opportunity to discover all the sights, sounds, smells, textures and tastes of a winter forest up close, to rekindle your sense of wonder and playfulness. Snowshoes are included, no experience needed.

“All of us found our time reconnecting to nature and each other to be the highlight of our trip. The invitations to open our senses to the wonder of the natural world helped us to just stop, and be.”

M. M.

Woman Leaning Against Tree While Adirondack Sensory Snowshoeing

SENSORY SNOWSHOEING

There is tranquility and magic in the forest in winter. This guided exploration is an opportunity to discover all the sights, sounds, smells, textures and tastes of a winter forest up close, to rekindle your sense of wonder and playfulness. Snowshoes are included, no experience needed.

“All of us found our time reconnecting to nature and each other to be the highlight of our trip. The invitations to open our senses to the wonder of the natural world helped us to just stop, and be.”

M.M.

Our Values

  • Integrity – we practice what we guide and teach
  • Quality – we continuously seek ways to improve our offerings and the value we offer our clients
  • Sustainability – we strive to have the smallest impact on nature and to consume the least resources
  • Community – we foster caring community through sharing
  • Inclusiveness – we value and honor diversity, welcome functional differences in humans and in nature
  • Reciprocity - we honor nature’s infinite generosity by giving back through our riverbank tree planting partnership with ASRA and other initiatives
View of pine trees straight up

Our Values

  • Integrity – we practice what we guide and teach
  • Quality – we continuously seek ways to improve our offerings and the value we offer our clients
  • Sustainability – we strive to have the smallest impact on nature and to consume the least resources
  • Community – we foster caring community through sharing circle
  • Inclusiveness – we value and honor diversity, welcome functional differences in humans and in nature
  • Reciprocity - we honor nature’s infinite generosity by giving back through our riverbank tree planting partnership with ASRA and other initiatives
View of pine trees straight up

Events

Come join us for restorative, relaxing, experiential learning days, among some of the Adirondacks most beautiful locations.
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Remembering Our True Nature: A Weekend Retreat with Robin Wall Kimmerer, Keynote

We are nature. This weekend is dedicated to helping our hearts and bodies remember our own unique sense of place and belonging within the web of life. We are honored to have Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass as our keynote. This retreat also includes nature practices, campfire circle and storytelling and free time to enjoy the beauty of this historic secluded property. 40 spaces available only; register early

DATES: August 16-18, 2024

EVENT LINK: Remembering Our True Nature: Developing a More Intimate Relationship with The Natural World with Robin Wall Kimmerer, Keynote

LOCATION: 1105 Sagamore Rd, Raquette Lake, NY 13436

Adirondack Nature Festival for People with Disabilities

Adirondack Nature Festival for People with Disabilities

We are very excited to be a part of the first Adirondack Nature Festival for People with Disabilities on September 7th, 2024. The festival offers people with physical and developmental disabilities, their friends, families and supporters a variety of opportunities to connect with nature and with each other. Be inspired by the works of artists, artisans and musicians with disabilities! Mark your calendar!

DATE: September 7, 2024

EVENT WEBSITE: www.AdirondackNatureFestivalForPeopleWithDisabilities.org

LOCATION: Paul Smith's VIC, 8023 NY-30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970