Members-Only Experience: Forest Bathing

Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is a Japanese practice that invites participants to slow down and connect with nature through the senses. Join Campus Engagement Manager Sue MacQueen in the Crum Woods for a guided members-only experience of this calming approach. Over the course of two hours, Sue will lead the group with gentle prompts to notice the sights, sounds, textures, and scents of the forest. The pace is slow, but participants should be able to walk up to 1.5 miles over steep, uneven terrain and sit on the forest floor. Afterwards you are welcome to enjoy the Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition. Because of the quiet, reflective nature of the program, this is an adults only event. Please note this program has a different departure location than other tours. Become a member of the Scott Associates to attend this event! Accessibility This program is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Participants must be able to walk up to 1.5 miles over steep, uneven terrain and sit on the forest floor. Email us if you have accessibility questions about this program. Register Here Program Details This members-only event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates. This is an adults-only event. The tour will depart from the Scott Outdoor Amphitheater. For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025. Driving/Parking Notes Navigate to 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081. Then, following the event/parking signs, continue to drive to Swarthmore College’s North entrance and park in the free Whittier parking lot. Once you park, Arboretum directional signs will guide your walk from the parking lot to the tour departure location at the Scott Outdoor Amphitheater.