Immerse Yourself in Nature

Experience the Benefits of Forest Bathing

“Wilderness to the people of America is a spiritual necessity,
an antidote to the high pressure of modern life,
a means of regaining serenity and equilibrium.”
~ Sigurd Olson, 1946

What is
Forest Bathing?

Forest Bathing is the Japanese art of "Shinrin Yoku",

translated as: 'taking in the forest air with all the senses'.

Backed by rigorous scientific studies beginning in 1984, forest bathing is a gentle, immersive, intentional, and meditative walk through the forest that has been found to reduce stress, boost immune function, as well as increase focus and productivity.

Why do we need
Forest Bathing?

Because Humanity needs Nature.

Let's face it, we're stressed. Whether it is jobs, clients, kids, family, global pandemics... We weren't built for this. We didn't evolve in cities - we evolved out there, in the forests and prairies, for hundreds of thousands of years. Our brains and bodies are made to connect to nature, in fact, they crave it - this is called biophilia. Deep down we know nature is good for us, it's intuitive. But for whatever reason, we tend to ignore our intuitions.

Our purpose at Motz Studios Forest Bathing Experiences is to re-introduce you to what your intuition already knows:

what mysteries lie in the transformative power of the forest. We invite you to join one of our forest bathing walks and find healing and joy, quiet your mind, soften your stresses, and to do this in partnership with the forest.

What are your
Forest BathingWalks Like?

Our forest bathing walks are a professionally-guided experience inspired by Shinrin Yoku.

During our forest bathing walks you will find yourself slowing down and leaving the tame world behind.

You will experience invitations that enliven your senses, allowing you to connect deeply and personally with the forest. We will wander for 2 or 3 hours and rarely travel far. You may find yourself noticing things about the forest you never have before. You will find the serenity of nature heightens the pleasure of silence and stillness.

Your sojourn with the woods may lead you back to yourself.

Who are your
Forest Bathing Walks For?

Our Forest Bathing walks are for everyone.

This experience allows you to tap into an intuitive and ancient practice of wellbeing that has inspired human beings for millennia - the transformative spirit of the forest. We host forest bathing walks for individuals; private groups; team & organizational wellness; executive & staff retreats; schools, colleges, universities;

as well as church and spiritual groups.

Many of our clients have found deep and profound value in a team forest bathing experience.

Motz Studios also offers inspirational & educational keynote presentations. These can be combined with a custom-tailored forest bathing walk geared towards your particular needs.

How Can We Help?

Upcoming Experiences

Sat 25 Mar
Forest Bathing w/Minnetonka Community Education
Westwood Hills Nature Center
RSVP
Mar 25, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426, USA
Experience wetlands, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. This striking woodland pulls you into another world. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sun 26 Mar
Forest Bathing w/Anoka-Hennepin Community Education
Eastman Nature Center
RSVP
Mar 26, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Eastman Nature Center, 13351 Elm Creek Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA
Experience wetlands, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. This northwest metro park offers many wonders to experience. Join us from 2p to 4p.
Sat 01 Apr
Forest Bathing w/Bloomington Community Education
Moir Park
RSVP
Apr 01, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
Experience Nine Mile Creek, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. The winding creekside path through the woods pulls you into another world. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sat 08 Apr
Forest Bathing w/Wayzata Community Education
Wolsfeld Woods SNA
RSVP
Apr 08, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Wolsfeld Woods SNA, 2060 County Rd 6, Long Lake, MN 55356, USA
Experience wetlands, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. This secret woodland is simply amazing - see it for yourself. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sat 15 Apr
Forest Bathing w/Plymouth Parks & Rec
Three Ponds Park
RSVP
Apr 15, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
Three Ponds Park, 5350 Union Terrace Ln N, Minneapolis, MN 55442, USA
Experience wetlands, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an immersive and meditative private guided forest bathing walk in one of Plymouth's prettiest hidden gems - Three Ponds Park. 9a to 11a
Sun 16 Apr
Forest Bathing w/Prior Lake-Savage Community Education
Cleary Lake Regional Park
RSVP
Apr 16, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
Cleary Lake Regional Park, 18106 Texas Ave, Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA
Experience wetlands, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. Experience a familiar park in a new way. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sat 22 Apr
Forest Bathing w/Minnetonka Community Education
Lowry Nature Center
RSVP
Apr 22, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
Lowry Nature Center, 7025 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386, USA
Experience wetlands, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. The maple woods pull you into another world. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sun 23 Apr
Forest Bathing w/TriDistrict Community Education
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
RSVP
Apr 23, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, 9653 Keats Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
Experience wetlands, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. Experience the ravine in a new way. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sun 30 Apr
Forest Bathing w/White Bear Lake Community Education
Tamarack Nature Center
RSVP
Apr 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Township, MN 55110, USA
Experience prairie, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. The maple woods will pull you into another world. Join us from 10a to 12p.
Sat 06 May
Forest Bathing w/Bloomington Community Education
Moir Park
RSVP
May 06, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
Experience Nine Mile Creek, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. The winding creekside path through the woods pulls you into another world. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sun 07 May
Forest Bathing w/Spring Lake Park Community Ed
Locke County Park
RSVP
May 07, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Locke County Park, 840 71st Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432, USA
Experience wetlands, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. The maple woods pull you into another world. Join us from 2p to 4p.
Fri 12 May
Forest Bathing @ The Arboretum
MN Landscape Arboretum
RSVP
May 12, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318, USA
Experience woods and trails at The Arb as you never have before! Deepen your connection to the natural world via this intentional, immersive, and meditative guided walk. 9a to 11a
Sat 27 May
Forest Bathing w/Prior Lake-Savage Community Education
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
RSVP
May 27, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, 15501 Murphy Lake Blvd, Savage, MN 55378, USA
Experience woods, water, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. The path through the heart of maple woodlands pulls you into another world. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sat 03 Jun
Full Moon Forest Bathing @ The Arboretum
MN Landscape Arboretum
RSVP
Jun 03, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318, USA
Experience woods and trails at The Arb as you never have before! Deepen your connection to the natural world via this intentional, immersive, and meditative guided walk. 6p to 8p
Sat 17 Jun
Forest Bathing w/St. Louis Park Community Ed
Westwood Hills Nature Center
RSVP
Jun 17, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426, USA
Experience wetlands, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. This striking woodland pulls you into another world. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Wed 21 Jun
Summer Solstice Forest Bathing @ The Arboretum
MN Landscape Arboretum
RSVP
Jun 21, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318, USA
Experience woods and trails at The Arb as you never have before! Deepen your connection to the natural world via this intentional, immersive, and meditative guided walk. 6p to 8p
Sat 15 Jul
Forest Bathing w/St. Louis Park Community Ed
Lowry Nature Center
RSVP
Jul 15, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
Lowry Nature Center, 7025 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386, USA
Experience wetlands, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. The maple woods pull you into another world. Join us from 2p to 4p.
Sat 26 Aug
Forest Bathing w/St. Louis Park Community Ed
Westwood Hills Nature Center
RSVP
Aug 26, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426, USA
Experience wetlands, woods, and trails as you deepen your connection to the natural world via an intentional, immersive, and meditative private guided walk at one of our favorite parks. This striking woodland pulls you into another world. Join us from 9a to 11a.