Gentle Forest Bathing for Families
Sat, Jun 13
|Assisi Heights Spirituality Center
A relaxed forest-therapy experience for caregivers and children of all ages
Time & Location
Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
About the event
Saturday, June 13 | 10:00-11:00am (rain date will be Saturday, July 11)
$25 (free for kids under 12) | In-Person
Gentle Forest Bathing for Families is a guided, child-friendly forest therapy experience designed to help families connect—with nature, with one another, and with the present moment. This is not a hike and not a lesson. It’s an invitation to notice, explore, and be curious together in a calm, welcoming outdoor setting. We will follow the energy level of the kids.
Forest therapy (sometimes called forest bathing) is inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku. Through simple, sensory-based invitations, families are encouraged to notice what they see, hear, touch, and feel in the natural world. Research shows these kinds of experiences can help reduce stress, support emotional regulation, and boost mood—for both children and adults.
During this 1-hour experience, a trained forest therapy guide will offer gentle prompts that…