Forest Therapy
Offered at All Locations · Inquiry-based Nature Wellness Experience
Forest Therapy (Bathing) invites guests to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the natural world through a guided sensory immersion.
Rooted in stillness, curiosity, and sensory engagement, Forest Therapy (Bathing) offers an opportunity to step away from busyness and into the rhythms of the natural world. Guests are guided through gentle invitations that encourage slowing down, observing with intention, and experiencing the forest through sight, sound, touch, and breath. This experience nurtures clarity, relaxation, and emotional wellbeing while fostering a renewed sense of connection with the living land.
What to Expect
Guests can expect a slow, guided experience that emphasizes sensory exploration, mindful movement, and quiet reflection. Your guide will offer optional invitations such as grounding exercises, nature-based mindfulness practices, silent walking, sharing moments, or sensory observation activities. The pace is gentle and accessible, with plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and connect with the environment.
Each session concludes with a closing circle or reflective moment, allowing participants to integrate their experience before returning to daily life. Forest Therapy is not a hike; it is a wellness-centered immersion designed for calm, restoration, and connection.
Every program includes a shared moment of gratitude and conversation, accompanied by a cup of tea, reinforcing learning through connection and care.
Forest Therapy typically has a duration of about 2-2.5 hours.
Where We Meet & Location Options
Forest Therapy (Bathing) is offered across all Talaysay Tours locations, including forested parks, coastal trails, quiet urban green spaces, and other restorative natural environments throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, Sunshine Coast, Sea-to-Sky, and surrounding regions.
We can host sessions at:
Established Talaysay tour locations with accessible, low-impact routes
Local parks or natural areas near your school or community
Custom-requested locations, pending site suitability and access approvals
Meeting points, routes, and accessibility needs are confirmed during the planning process to ensure a supportive, comfortable, and well-prepared experience for all participants. For custom locations or large groups, early inquiries allow us to make thoughtful arrangements regarding staffing, pacing, and care for the land.
Final locations and routes are selected with group size, age range, mobility considerations, and the sensory quality of the space in mind; choosing areas where quiet, presence, and ease can be fully supported.
Group Size & Capacity
Group size and staffing are planned carefully to ensure a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for students and supervisors alike.
Minimum booking: 10 guests, or base-rate equivalent
Typical group size: 10-20 guests
Large groups: School groups of 20+ guests may be accommodated with advance notice
Maximum capacity: Groups of over 30+ guests may be possible with additional planning and staffing
Large group bookings require additional planning and lead time to ensure a high-quality, well-supported experience. Early inquiries are strongly recommended.
Booking & Planning Information
Forest Therapy (Bathing) tours are offered by request only. Pricing varies based on group size, location, duration, and customization.
To begin planning your experience, please contact us with:
Preferred date(s) and time(s)
Approximate group size
Desired location(s) or area
Purpose of the gathering (team-building, education, retreat, etc.)
Our team will work with you to design an experience that aligns with your needs and values.
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Before Your Tour
What to Bring
Good walking shoes
Layered clothing - dress for the weather
A water bottle on warm days
A water resistant jacket on rainy days
Weather Information
We operate our tours and programs in the rain.
The company reserves the right to cancel when extreme weather and wind impacts safety.
Guest Protocol
Tours start promptly
Arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start
Late guests or missed tours are not reimbursed
Group booking cancellation: 10 days notice prior to tour is required and a 20% administration fee applies
Cancellations with less than the required notice are 100% non-refundable
Group Policies
These experiences follow group-specific policies rather than individual guest policies.
Advance booking is required
Payment terms, cancellation policies, and minimums are outlined during booking
Large group bookings may require deposits and additional coordination
Accessibility needs should be discussed during planning so we can best support your group
For questions about policies or planning, we encourage early communication.
