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