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 an effective mosquito repellent (fragrance-free is highly preferred for our sensory immersion). And stowing a poncho or rain jacket is always a good idea for a walk in the rain forest!
  3. The ground we'll be walking on will be grassy lawns and well-maintained trails. There are some easy elevation changes. Covered shoes with good traction are a good safety measure. 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 - 3 hours, so you may want to bring some water to stay hydrated. A small daypack for all your things will keep your hands free.
  6. There are restrooms at Lyon Arboretum Visitors Center and the Kahalu‘u Gallery and Gardens.
  7. I'll provide tea made from the leaves of a tree found on the land. Our locally sourced snack is often 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 the waiver and electronically sign it at this secure site: waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/fbhi/.
  11. Taking a walk in nature is one of the healthiest ways to deal with these stressful and isolating times. (Read more.) Until further notice, however, Forest Bathing Hawaiʻi is suspending all guided walks and instead encourages you to practice "physical distancing" outdoors. Until we can gather again, if you are feeling well, please continue to spend time in the fresh air with those in your household. Stay healthy!

Feel free to CONTACT me if you have other questions.
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,  O‘ahu

I discovered a well of gratitude. -- Sheryl, Oʻahu