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What is a Nature Immersion Experience?

Nature Immersion Experiences are based on forest bathing, which is inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (森林浴). It’s the experience of immersing the senses in the natural environment—either the forest, lake, or ocean.

It’s not exercise or hiking. Rather than focusing on distance or speed, nature immersion invites you to slow down, notice your surroundings, and reconnect with your body, breath, and surroundings. 

It’s a guided sensory experience in nature. Notice what’s around you using your senses.
… Light filtering through the leaves or dancing on the water. 
… The texture of bark or sand. 
… Birdsong or waves. 
… Moments of quiet.

You’ll explore nature through a series of my proprietary NatureCue prompts designed to help focus your awareness on what’s present.

There’s nothing to get right, nowhere to be, just a deepened connection with nature in the moment.

This is not a fitness hike, a nature lecture, or a fast-paced group walk. If you are looking for intense mileage, steep terrain, or a workout, this likely will not be the right fit.

Nature immersion unfolds slowly and intentionally.

We begin with a brief orientation and grounding. Then, we walk less than a mile where the purpose isn’t distance, but noticing. 

You can engage in a way that feels natural for you.

No prior experience is needed. These experiences are designed to be accessible, spacious, and restorative.

A typical gathering includes:

  • Orientation and grounding

  • Gentle movements and breathwork using Tai Chi & Qigong 

  • Slow, mindful walking

  • Guided sensory invitations, called a NatureCue

  • Periods of quiet self-reflection

  • A closing tea ceremony

There is no right way to participate. You are simply invited to notice, explore, and experience with fresh awareness.

Every experience is different. The season, the location, and the group make each one truly unique.

The Japanese concept of ichi-go ichi-e (一期一会) is the idea that each moment is unique and unrepeatable, or "once in a lifetime”.

Many people arrive feeling tired, overstimulated, or disconnected.

Nature immersion is especially supportive for people who feel the need to slow down, breathe more deeply, and reconnect with themselves outside the pace of daily life.

You do not need to be outdoorsy. Curiosity is enough.

Participants often come for:

  • Nervous system restoration

  • Relief from overthinking and constant doing

  • Time in nature without pressure or performance

  • Space for reflection, clarity, and reset

  • A deeper relationship with the natural world

Spending intentional time in nature has been shown to support physical and emotional well-being.

Time spent intentionally in nature has been shown to:

  • Reduce stress hormones

  • Support immune function

  • Improve mood

  • Promote a greater sense of calm

What Sets Our Nature Immersion Experiences Apart

01 / Thoughtful Locations

The setting truly matters. Each experience is held in a carefully chosen location that invites presence, reflection, and sensory awareness, helping you slow down and reconnect with nature.

02 / Expert Guidance

Led by Stephanie Grunewald, PhD, Certified Forest Bathing Guide, each gathering is shaped by over a decade of psychological knowledge and experience that supports regulation, reflection, and deeper presence.

03 / Meaningful Connection

These experiences are designed to foster connection not only with nature, but with the people joining you as well. Group size is intentionally limited, creating a more personal, spacious, and supportive experience.

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“Through nature, I discovered a new version of myself.”

Hi, I’m Stephanie.

I help women work through daily stress to ease its symptoms, like exhaustion, overthinking, and overdoing.

I’ve experienced them firsthand. 

For years, I managed everything life threw at me without stopping to ask if it was really working. I just kept going.

When I lost my mom to early-onset Alzheimer’s, I was forced to pause and reassess… everything.

In the quiet space of hiking trails, I reconnected with myself and found clarity about what I truly wanted. Through nature, I discovered a new version of myself.

The hard part was making change happen. 

I searched for coaches, communities, and programs, but none focused on what I needed most: Learning how to grow through stress, not just manage it.

That’s when I began reframing stress as a source of strength. 

As in nature, stress is part of life. And it teaches us what we need most.

I’m here to help women do the same: Create sustainable change and live with more clarity, confidence, and peace.

Stephanie Grunewald, PhD
Certified Forest Bathing Guide

  • Many people like to sit or lie down, so bring whatever helps you feel at ease.

    • Supportive walking shoes

    • Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (layers can be helpful)

    • Water

    • A journal, if you’d like one

    • Curiosity and openness

    Sessions take place outdoors and will be held in most weather conditions, including light rain or snow.

  • Not at all. This experience is gentle, welcoming, and accessible. You must be able to walk and navigate outdoor terrain.

  • No. This is a slow, supportive outdoor experience, not a strenuous hike.

  • We work with nature, not against it. If the weather requires an adjustment, you’ll receive guidance about the plan.

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