Autumn Forest Bathing Class with Mark Bucha, ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide

Take a breath. Step into the woods. Let the world slow down for a while.

As the trees begin to change and the crisp fall air settles in, join us at Coyote Run in Pickerington, Ohio, for a guided forest bathing experience celebrating the season of color, gratitude, harvest, and sharing.

Rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing invites you to experience nature in a different way. This isn’t hiking, a workout, or a walk to identify plants and wildlife. 

It’s about slowing down, noticing the small things you might normally pass by, and allowing yourself to be fully present in the forest.

What to Expect:

Led by Mark Bucha, an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) Certified Guide, this experience offers a gentle, guided way to connect with the natural world. 

The experience may also include a guided meditation, time for personal reflection or journaling, an opportunity to share with the group, and a tea ceremony. Each session is shaped by the season and the forest itself, so no two experiences are exactly alike.

You don’t need to know anything about nature or have experience with meditation. There’s no destination to reach, distance to cover, or particular way you need to feel. Simply come as you are, get comfortable, and give yourself permission to slow down.

Read more about what to expect in an article from the Columbus Underground about Mark's sessions here.

Location: Coyote Run, Pickerington, Ohio
Cost: $60 per person

Please note: A minimum of 3 participants is required for each group walk. If the minimum is not met, the walk may be canceled.