What is a Guided Forest Therapy Walk?

A guided forest therapy walk with Maven’s Forge is a slow, intentional journey designed to help you step out of the rush of daily life and into a more present, connected state of being. Guided by the rhythms of the forest, we follow a gentle, sensory-based path rather than a trail of achievement.

The Flow of the Walk

Arrival & Welcome

We begin by gathering in a quiet space on the land. You’re invited to slow your breath, let your shoulders soften, and arrive fully in the present moment. This is where the outside world fades and the forest begins to speak.

Invitations to Awaken Your Senses

Your guide will offer gentle invitations, simple doorways into a deeper relationship with the natural world. You might be invited to notice how light moves through the canopy, to follow the sound of water, or to find a place that calls to you. There’s no right or wrong way to experience this. The forest sets the pace.

Rest & Reflection

Throughout the walk, there will be space to pause, wander, and listen to the land, to your body, and to whatever arises. Sharing circles offer a moment to speak (if you wish) or simply be witnessed in silence.

Tea & Gratitude

We close with a simple tea circle, a quiet honoring of the land and the time spent together. The forest has held us; now we offer our thanks.

What to Expect

• A slow walk through a natural space (no more than 1 mile)

• Opportunities for stillness, reflection, and sensory connection

• Time to step away from busyness and into the rhythm of nature

• A safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space to simply be

  
  

This experience is for anyone, no outdoor expertise required. You bring your curiosity, and the forest does the rest.