Forest Bathing Hawaii
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Forest Bathing in an Artistʻs Garden
A certified forest therapy guide leads a gentle, mindful stroll through private gardens designed by the late Hawaii artist Hiroshi Tagami, including a paved switchback path that descends into a forested gully at the back of the property. Along the way, the guide offers a series of sensory "invitations" drawn from shinrin-yoku, an established public health practice in Japan, to help participants slow down and reconnect with the natural world. Tea and light refreshments are included. After the walk, free entry into the on-site art galleries is included. Those galleries hold paintings and giclees by Hiroshi Tagami and Michael Powell, along with ceramics, sculpture, photography, and jewelry. Lonely Planet has recommended the experience as a respectful way to visit the islands.
Forest Bathing at Moanalua Gardens
The grounds hold monkeypod trees, native and tropical plants, and historic buildings, including the Hitachi Tree, which Hawaii has designated an exceptional tree. The walk is gentle and slow, moving across lawns and through quieter sections of the grounds, mostly under tree shade. A certified forest therapy guide leads the group through a series of sensory-focused invitations drawn from shinrin-yoku, a public health practice rooted in Japan with decades of research behind it. Participants have time for quiet contemplation and for sharing with the group. Tea and light snacks are provided, along with the gardens admission fee. This experience suits adults and older teenagers looking for a mindful, unhurried connection with nature rather than physical challenge. The walk is conducted in English. A minimum number of participants is required for the walk to run, and the operator contacts participants in advance if that threshold is not reached.
About
Forest Bathing Hawaii, based in Kaneohe on Oahu, guides participants through slow, mindful walks in natural settings, drawing on the practice of forest therapy to encourage rest and a closer connection with the living world around them.
One walk takes place at Moanalua Gardens, a privately owned historic park a short distance from downtown Honolulu. The setting has long been a place of refuge, and the guided experience there is designed to be deeply restful. A second walk moves through the grounds of the Kahalu'u Gallery and Gardens, a landscape designed and created by the late Hawaii artist Hiroshi Tagami.
The focus throughout is on slowing down, paying attention to the natural surroundings, and allowing that attention to bring a sense of calm.
Forest Bathing Hawaii is based in Kaneohe, Oahu. Do Oahu lists 2 activities from Forest Bathing Hawaii.
Categories: Wellness & Relaxation, Cultural Experiences and Wildlife & Nature.
Listings: Forest Bathing in an Artistʻs Garden; Forest Bathing at Moanalua Gardens.
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