Upcoming Classes at the BBG
We have been teaching at the Bellevue Botanical Garden since 2017, and usually offer both Mindfulness in the Garden, a 90 minute class in the upper gardens and Forest Bathing, a 2 hour class which takes participants for a Walk on the Wild Side across the suspension bridge to the Ravine Experience. Each season brings new classes and freshly unfolding beauty.
Registration is now open!!
Saturday March 8th, 10:30am - 12:30
Winter Women's Shinrin - yoku Circle
Bundle up as we immerse ourselves in the quiet peaceful calm of the Winter Garden. We will wander slowly down to the suspension bridge, crossing over to the Ravine Experience to share wintering reflections and meditative connections to all of life around us. Breathe deep, feel your body unwind and let go, allow the forest to speak to you with practices from Shinrin Yoku (Japanese Forest Bathing). Douglas Fir tea will be served at the end, with time for circle sharing of our experience together.
Register HERE at the Bellevue Botanical Garden website
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Classes in the north end!
This small botanic garden is a hidden gem at the north end of Lake Washington. The founders are the authors of Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest, a classic gardening guide. . Check the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden website for the latest happenings or to sign up for the newsletter
Jessica will be taking a break from teaching at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, but we encourage you to go wander in the beautiful garden on your own!
Future offerings....
These classes are in the works, more info soon
We hope to be teaching every season at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, including some longer Saturday Forest Bathing in the Ravine classes. We are also hoping to add classes at Soos Creek Botanical Garden and some new locations as well. Stay tuned!
Most of our classes are filling up weeks in advance. To find out about them before anyone else, sign up for our newsletter HERE.
New offerings coming up soon
Mindful in the Wild half day or full day Immersive Wanders
For those looking for a longer, more immersive experience, this may be for you! A Shinrin-yoku (Japanese Forest Bathing) walk typically requires at least 3 hours, preferably in a quiet, wild natural setting away from urban distractions. More info soon!
We'd love to hear from you!
Ideas? Suggestions? Questions?
If you have any ideas or suggestions of where we could teach a future class or if you have a favorite wandering spot you'd like to share, please let us know.
We'd also love to tell you more about individual Mindful in the Wild sessions.