PHOTO Wildflower Center Forest bathing is based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which is said to reduce stress and increase inner peace. During this class, you and fellow nature lovers will learn to better connect with nature through mindfulness and meditation. Bonus: Each session will end with a tea ceremony! Select Sundays, 10 – 11 a.m in the Arboretum. Pricing: $45 per class Members receive a discount. Join today! Space is limited and registration is required. Register for Upcoming Classes About the Instructor: Brooke Mellen founded Cultured Forest to share and merge her passion for culture, art and the outdoors. She advises individuals and corporations on how to have enriching and healing experiences through nature and art. This can be done through a guided forest bathing experience or by building a nature-inspired, sustainable art collection. She has a background in insurance and art business with a master’s in visual arts administration from New York University. She has traveled the world studying how various cultures connect with nature and art, and uses this knowledge to help others find better connection and well-being in their lives. She is certified in Forest Medicine by the International Society of Nature and Forest Medicine (INFOM) and holds a Certificate in Forest Therapy from the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA).
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - the Botanic Garden of Texas. Our mission: Inspiring the conservation of native plants.
