A two-hour guided forest bathing experience led by certified forest therapy guide Shawn Ramsey at the JC Raulston Arboretum, combining mindfulness practices with nature-based invitations.
Shawn Ramsey is leading a guided forest bathing experience at the JC Raulston Arboretum on Thursday, November 12, from 10 AM to 12 PM. It's a two-hour session, and Ramsey is a certified forest therapy guide, so this isn't just a walk through the woods—it's a guided practice.
The whole thing draws on shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing, and it's backed by growing scientific research. It combines mindfulness practices with nature-based invitations to slow down, awaken the senses, and foster presence, curiosity, and a deeper connection with the natural world. If you've never heard the term, the idea is to spend time in the forest and engage with it using all your senses, rather than just passing through.
The session is offered by the arboretum as part of its health and wellness programming. The JC Raulston Arboretum is part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State, and it's located at 4415 Beryl Road in Raleigh. It's a good spot for this kind of thing—plenty of plant life to actually look at while you're out there.
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It runs from 10 AM to 12 PM on Thursday, November 12, and costs $40.
Date
Thursday, 12 November 2026
10:00
Location
JC Raulston ArboretumPrice
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
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