1. What should I bring? Your openness and sincere intentions above all.
  2. For your protection from the sun and insect life,  I suggest wearing a light-weight, long-sleeved shirt and long pants. A hat and sunglasses are also helpful. Also bring and apply sunscreen and mosquito repellant. If it looks like rain, you may want to bring a rain jacket.
  3. The ground we'll be walking on will be gently sloping grassy lawns and well-maintained trails. Covered shoes with good traction are a good safety measure. Also, if you need a walking stick, please bring one or let me know in advance that you'll need one. I will provide mats to sit on.
  4. You should be able to walk a mile slowly, as well as sit on the ground or stand for about 15 or 20 minutes.
  5. We'll be forest bathing for 2.5 - 3 hours, so you may want to bring some water to drink. A small daypack for all your things will keep your hands free.
  6. There are restrooms and a gift shop at the Lyon Arboretum Visitor Center.
  7. I'll provide tea made from the leaves of a tree found in the Arboretum's rain forest (and said to be a love potion!). Our snack is made by Touch a Heart, a local nonprofit providing vocational training to homeless and disadvantaged individuals.
  8. Please let me know if you have any medical conditions, allergies, or food restrictions that you think I should know about.
  9. Minimum age for participants is 16. Walks can be specially designed for family groups and younger ages on request.
  10. I will need to collect a signed waiver of liability before we embark on our walk. Please read and download the form below.

Feel free to CONTACT me if you have other questions.
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When I hike, I love being out in nature, but to be honest, I don't really absorb much of what is going on around me. I'm more fixed on my goal. Forest bathing is a totally different experience and much healthier for your mind and spirit! With Phyllis there to guide you, you will see everything around you in a new way. It was an amazing, uplifting experience and truly something you should try!!! -- Crysttal