
Melissa is available to guide personalized forest bathing walks for individuals, couples, groups, and employers. To schedule a walk, contact her at breatheoutsidenashville@gmail.com.

Forest Bathing: A Walk in the Woods for Writers
During this weekend retreat, we will meander, sit, breathe, move, play, and rest in the beautiful forest surrounding Rockvale. In addition to several forest bathing sessions, there will also be integrative conversations in which we will consider various ways in which a forest bathing practice can impact the embodied processes involved in writing. Unstructured time for wandering alone in the woods and writing freely will also be included in the schedule for the weekend.
Details:
Cost: $435.00 PLUS TAX – (includes 2 nights in a private suite, 5 meals, snacks, 4 workshops, and plenty of private time for writing)
Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 (Check-in: 4:00-6:00 pm) to Sunday, October 5, 2025 (Check-out: 11:00 am)
Place: Rockvale Writers’ Colony, College Grove, Tennessee

Forest Bathing with the Spring Ephemerals
Drawing upon the principles of Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese wellness practice that can be translated as “taking in the forest atmosphere,” forest bathing involves connecting with nature using all five senses. Through the relational and ecological practices of forest bathing, we come into deeper contact with ourselves and the more-than-human world that we inhabit.
Location: Hermitage, TN; address will be shared after registration.
Fees: $30. Instructions for payment will be provided upon registration

Winter Solstice Forest Bathing
Drawing upon the principles of Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese wellness practice that can be translated as “taking in the forest atmosphere,” forest bathing involves connecting with nature using all five senses. Through the relational and ecological practices of forest bathing, we come into deeper contact with ourselves and the more-than-human world that we inhabit.
Location: The woods in Hermitage, TN; address will be shared after registration.
Fees: $30.

Autumn Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
Drawing upon the principles of Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese wellness practice that can be translated as “taking in the forest atmosphere,” forest bathing involves connecting with nature using all five senses. Through the relational and ecological practices of forest bathing, we come into deeper contact with ourselves and the more-than-human world that we inhabit.
Location: The woods in Hermitage, TN; address will be shared after registration.
Fees: $30.

Forest Bathing: A Walk in the Woods for Writers (Retreat) (Copy)
During this weekend retreat, we will meander, sit, breathe, move, play, and rest in the beautiful forest surrounding Rockvale. In addition to several forest bathing sessions, there will also be integrative conversations in which we will consider various ways in which a forest bathing practice can impact the embodied processes involved in writing. Unstructured time for wandering alone in the woods and writing freely will also be included in the schedule for the weekend.
Details:
Cost: $425.00 PLUS TAX – (includes 2 nights in a private suite, 5 meals, snacks, 4 workshops, and plenty of private time for writing)
Date: Friday, August 30, 2024 (Check-in: 4:00-6:00 pm) to Sunday, September 1, 2024 (Check-out: 11:00 am)
Place: Rockvale Writers’ Colony, 6994 Giles Hill Road, College Grove, TN

Deep Summer: A Virtual Forest Bathing Experience
Drawing upon the principles of Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese wellness practice that can be translated as “taking in the forest atmosphere,” forest bathing involves connecting with nature using all five senses. Through the relational and ecological practices of forest bathing, we come into deeper contact with ourselves and the more-than-human world that we inhabit.
This event will be VIRTUAL. Join the Zoom link (provided after you register) from a nature trail, park, or even your own backyard. You'll be guided through a series of forest bathing practices and mindfulness exercises designed to help you connect with the natural world, wherever you are.
Fee: $25

Second Sundays Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
This forest bathing walk will be held on Mother’s Day. Perhaps you don’t have plans for the day, or perhaps your a mother whose greatest wish is some time alone to rest and recharge. Join us!
Location: Private land in Ashland City, TN; address will be shared after registration.
Fees: $25.

Second Sundays Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
Drawing upon the principles of Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese wellness practice that can be translated as “taking in the forest atmosphere,” forest bathing involves connecting with nature using all five senses. Through the relational and ecological practices of forest bathing, we come into deeper contact with ourselves and the more-than-human world that we inhabit.
Location: Private land in Ashland City, TN; address will be shared after registration.
Fees: $25.

Second Sundays Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
Drawing upon the principles of Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese wellness practice that can be translated as “taking in the forest atmosphere,” forest bathing involves connecting with nature using all five senses. Through the relational and ecological practices of forest bathing, we come into deeper contact with ourselves and the more-than-human world that we inhabit.
Location: Private land in Ashland City, TN; address will be shared after registration.
Fees: $25.

Free Forest Bathing with TEC
This guided forest bathing walk is sponsored by the Tennessee Environmental Council. It will be held at the Bryant Grove Recreation Area at Long Hunter State Park, and it’s free to register!

Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
This forest bathing walk will be hosted on private land in Ashland City, TN; address provided upon registration. In this deeply quiet spot of land, we’ll rest, meditate, and listen to the sound of the waterfalls.
Fee: $25

Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
During this guided forest bathing workshop, we will meander, sit, breathe, move, play, and rest in nature.
Location: Nashville Area (location provided upon registration)
Click here to register with Mindful Nashville.
Fees: $25.

Winter Solstice Forest Bathing
This special Winter Solstice experience, sponsored by Mindful Nashville, will use forest bathing techniques to explore the balance of of light and dark on the shortest day of the year and conclude with a wintry forest tea ceremony.
Location: Nashville area (exact location will be shared upon registration)
Fee: $25

Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
During this guided forest bathing workshop, we will meander, sit, breathe, move, play, and rest in nature.
Location: Nashville Area (location provided upon registration)
Click here to register with Mindful Nashville.
Fees: $25. Payment can be made via venmo @mindfulnashville.

Forest Bathing with TEC
Join me and the Tennessee Environmental Council for a morning of forest bathing alongside Percy Priest Lake!
This event is FREE; register here.

Forest Bathing: A Walk in the Woods for Writers
Drawing upon the principles of Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese wellness practice that can be translated as “taking in the forest atmosphere,” forest bathing involves connecting with nature using all five senses. Through the relational and ecological practices of forest bathing, we come into deeper contact with ourselves and the more-than-human world that we inhabit.
During this weekend retreat, we will meander, sit, breathe, move, play, and rest in the beautiful forest surrounding Rockvale. In addition to several forest bathing sessions, there will also be integrative conversations in which we will consider various ways in which a forest bathing practice can impact the embodied processes involved in writing. Unstructured time for wandering alone in the woods and writing freely will also be included in the schedule for the weekend.
Details:
Cost: $450.00 per person (includes 2 nights in a private suite, 5 meals, snacks, 4 workshops, and plenty of private time for writing)
Date: Friday, October 6, 2023 (Check-in: 4:00-6:00 pm) to Sunday, October 8, 2023 (Check-out: 11:00 am)
Place: Rockvale Writers’ Colony, 6994 Giles Hill Road, College Grove, TN

Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
During this guided forest bathing workshop, we will meander, sit, breathe, move, play, and rest in nature.
Location: Nashville Area (location provided upon registration)
Click here to register with Mindful Nashville.
Fees: $25. Payment can be made via venmo @mindfulnashville.

Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
During this guided forest bathing workshop, we will meander, sit, breathe, move, play, and rest in nature.
Location: Nashville Area (location provided upon registration)
Click here to register with Mindful Nashville.
Fees: $25. Payment can be made via venmo @mindfulnashville.

Forest Bathing with TEC (May)
This winter/spring, I’ll be offering monthly FREE forest bathing walks at Long Hunter State Park with the Tennessee Environmental Council. Register for location details, as the walks will be held at different locations around the park.

Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
During this guided forest bathing workshop, we will meander, sit, breathe, move, play, and rest in nature.
Location: Nashville Area (location provided upon registration)
Click here to register with Mindful Nashville.
Fees: $25. Payment can be made via venmo @mindfulnashville.

Forest Bathing with TEC (April)
This winter/spring, I’ll be offering monthly FREE forest bathing walks at Long Hunter State Park with the Tennessee Environmental Council. Register for location details, as the walks will be held at different locations around the park.

Forest Bathing with TEC (March)
This winter/spring, I’ll be offering monthly FREE forest bathing walks at Long Hunter State Park with the Tennessee Environmental Council. Register for location details, as the walks will be held at different locations around the park.

Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
Join me and Mindful Nashville for some meandering in the woods! Location TBA.
To register, visit: https://mindfulnashville.com/forest
Fee: $25

Forest Bathing with TEC (February)
This winter/spring, I’ll be offering monthly FREE forest bathing walks at Long Hunter State Park with the Tennessee Environmental Council. Register for location details, as the walks will be held at different locations around the park.
Register at https://www.flipcause.com/secure/volunteer_step2/MTIzNDky/119971

Forest Bathing with TEC (January)
Join me and the Tennessee Environmental Council for a morning of forest bathing alongside Percy Priest Lake!
This event is FREE; register here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/volunteer_step2/MTIzNDky/118338

Sunset Forest Bathing Walk
Join me and the Tennessee Environmental Council for a (free!) sunset forest bathing walk at Long Hunter State Park.
Registration available here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/volunteer_step2/MTIzNDky/114291

Fall Forest Bathing
Whites Creek area in Nashville, TN / $20
Receive location address and sign up by emailing breatheoutsidenashville@gmail.com.

Virtual Forest Bathing Walk
Join via Zoom.
Sign up by emailing breatheoutsidenashville@gmail.com.

In-Person Forest Bathing Walk
Nashville, TN.
Receive location details and sign up by e-mailing breatheoutsidenashville@gmail.com.