Autumn forest bathing

Immerse in nature and boost your sense of wellbeing this autumn.

Autumn forest bathing

Date

21 September 2025

12 October 2025

Time

10am to 1pm

2pm to 5pm

Location

Meet at the Wakehurst Visitor Centre

Price

Standard price: £40

Members price: £25

15% discount at Visitor Centre shop and Plant Centre

Reconnect with nature and unwind from the stresses of everyday life at our forest bathing workshops.

Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing invites you to slow down and fully immerse yourself in the calming forest environment at Wakehurst. Guided by Swedish teacher and workshop leader Helena Skoog, you'll learn how to engage all your senses to connect deeply with your surroundings. Experience the restorative power of nature as it helps relieve tension, relax your mind, and nourish your sense of well-being.

Come and experience this transformative journey—let nature do the rest. 

About the workshop leader

Helena was born and raised in the forests of Sweden and has lived quietly off-grid for over a decade in Sussex's ancient woodlands. 

She will guide you through a deeply immersive experience, where the forest's rhythms of renewal, growth, change, and impermanence become second nature. You'll cultivate a sense of inner peace, supported by the living, ever-changing process of nature. No experience is needed—just a willingness to release your troubles, fears, and anxieties. 

A blonde woman standing behind some ferns wearing a brown hat and brown scarf

Know somebody who would love this workshop?

Gift them a place by making a booking, then email wakehurst@kew.org with your reference number, to receive a gift certificate.

Important information

  • Suitable for adults only/ 18+. 
  • If you have any concerns regarding accessibility, please contact wakehurst@kew.org or call us on 01444 894066. 
  • Parking and day entry included. 
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