Are you ready to pause? Join us to relax and restore in nature. Our aim is for you to leave feeling grounded and recharged.

Forest Bathing at Downs Banks, Stone, Staffordshire

Come and experience the magic of forest bathing at beautiful Downs Banks. Forest bathing is a health and wellbeing practice that originated in Japan, with the name referring to immersing our senses in the atmosphere of the woodland.

2.5 Hour Forest Bathing Experience

Slow down. Breathe deeply. Feel held beneath the canopy.

When was the last time you truly paused?

Join us for a gentle, guided forest bathing experience where you'll be invited to slow your pace, awaken your senses, and reconnect with the natural world. Forest bathing isn't about hiking or covering distance - it's about being present and noticing and connecting with what's around you. Through a series of mindful invitations, we'll explore the woodland with curiosity, allowing nature to soothe the mind, restore the body, and nurture the spirit.

Research has shown that spending mindful time in woodland can:

Reduce stress and anxiety

Improve mood and emotional wellbeing

Support attention and mental clarity

Support healthy immune function

Deepen your sense of connection to nature and yourself

No experience is needed - just a willingness to slow down.

What to expect

A welcoming, small group atmosphere

Gentle guided sensory invitations

Time for quiet reflection and rest

Opportunities to connect with others (if you wish)

You will need (see also FAQs section)

Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather

Sturdy footwear

A drink

Something to sit on if you'd like extra comfort (mat or small blanket)

Duration: 2.5 hours

Suitable for: Adults of all ages.

Come exactly as you are.

Leave feeling calmer, clearer, and more deeply connected - to yourself, to others, and to the natural world

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