Forest Bathing in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
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Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
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Gentle guided hike culminating in mountaintop yoga above the Blue Ridge, blending mindful movement, breathwork, and panoramic summit views to unplug, unwind, and reconnect—accessible for all levels.
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Gentle winter yoga and breathwork beside a cascading waterfall, blending slow vinyasa and guided mindfulness for all levels. Small-group micro-retreat emphasizes nature immersion, grounding, and restorative movement in Old Fort's riverside forest.
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Resonant tones wash through the mineral rich Himalayan salt cave, guiding participants into deep restorative relaxation and breath centered meditation led by a facilitator. Designed for stress relief, grounding, and improved sleep.
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Moonlit forest trek to glimpse bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies during a guided night hike, focusing on quiet, dim light viewing and naturalist interpretation of seasonal mating displays.

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Cozy two hour indoor painting workshop led by Erika at The North Carolina Arboretum, focusing on winter palette and nature inspired compositions; materials and guided techniques help beginners capture frost, bare branches, and cool light.

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Lauren leads a guided nature walk along forested streams and creeks, examining aquatic life, erosion dynamics, and riparian plants to reveal how waterways support the arboretum’s biodiversity and overall park ecology.
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Five-day sacred plant medicine retreat on the Blue Ridge Parkway combining guided ceremonial journeys, contemplative nature walks, and integration circles led by Shaun Meraya in a secluded forest setting.
Five-day sacred plant medicine retreat on the Blue Ridge Parkway combining guided ceremonial journeys, contemplative nature walks, and integration circles led by Shaun Meraya in a secluded forest setting.
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Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.

An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.
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Gentle vinyasa and restorative yoga paired with crystalline singing bowls and ambient soundscapes to cultivate connection and openness, leaving participants lighthearted and centered for the week ahead.
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