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
Oct
3
to Oct 5

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

Register with Rockvale Writers’ Colony here.

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Forest Bathing with the Spring Ephemerals
Mar
2

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.

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Location: Hermitage, TN; address will be shared after registration.

Fees: $30. Instructions for payment will be provided upon registration

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Winter Solstice Forest Bathing
Dec
21

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.

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Autumn Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
Oct
20

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.

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Forest Bathing: A Walk in the Woods for Writers (Retreat) (Copy)
Aug
30
to Sep 1

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

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Deep Summer: A Virtual Forest Bathing Experience
Jun
23

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

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Second Sundays Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
Apr
14

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.

Register here.

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Second Sundays Forest Bathing with Mindful Nashville
Mar
10

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.

Register here.

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Forest Bathing: A Walk in the Woods for Writers
Oct
6
to Oct 8

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

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Forest Bathing with TEC (February)
Feb
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

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Sunset Forest Bathing Walk
Nov
1

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

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