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.

Click here to explore more of the scientific benefits of forest bathing

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

Sun 01 Oct
Forest Bathing w/TriDistrict Community Education
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
RSVP
Oct 01, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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 park in a new way. Join us from 10a to 12p.
Sat 07 Oct
Forest Bathing w/Three Rivers & Scott County
Spring Lake Regional Park
RSVP
Oct 07, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Spring Lake Regional Park, 15851 Skuya Dr NW, 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 the park in a new way. Join us from 2p to 4p.
Sun 08 Oct
Forest Bathing w/Wayzata Community Education
Long Lake
RSVP
Oct 08, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Long Lake, 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. Experience the park in a new way. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sun 08 Oct
Forest Bathing w/Plymouth Parks & Rec
Maple Creek Park
RSVP
Oct 08, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Maple Creek Park, 16099 27th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447, 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 park in a new way. Join us from 2p to 4p.
Fri 13 Oct
Forest Bathing Sampler w/Plymouth Parks & Rec
Maple Creek Park
RSVP
Oct 13, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Maple Creek Park, 16099 27th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447, 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 park in a new way. Join us from 5:30p to 6:30p.
Sat 14 Oct
Forest Bathing w/Washington County Parks
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
RSVP
Oct 14, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, 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 park in a new way. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sat 14 Oct
Forest Bathing w/White Bear Lake Community Education
Tamarack Nature Center
RSVP
Oct 14, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Township, MN 55110, 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 park in a new way. Join us from 2p to 4p.
Sun 15 Oct
Forest Bathing @ Ney Nature Center
Ney Nature Center
RSVP
Oct 15, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT
Ney Nature Center, 28238 Nature Center Ln, Henderson, MN 56044, USA
Experience woods, ravines, prairies, 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. Join us from 9:30a to 11:30a.
Sun 15 Oct
Forest Bathing w/Prior Lake-Savage Community Education
Cleary Lake Regional Park
RSVP
Oct 15, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 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. The maple woods pull you into another world. Join us from 2p to 4p.
Sat 21 Oct
Forest Bathing w/Minnetonka Community Education
Long Lake
RSVP
Oct 21, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
Long Lake, 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. The maple woods pull you into another world. Join us from 2p to 4p.
Sat 21 Oct
Forest Bathing w/St. Louis Park Community Education
Long Lake
RSVP
Oct 21, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
Long Lake, 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. The maple woods pull you into another world. Join us from 2p to 4p.
Sat 28 Oct
Forest Bathing w/Robbinsdale Community Education
Sohacki Park
RSVP
Oct 28, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
Sohacki Park, 3500 June Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422, 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.
Sat 28 Oct
Full Moon Forest Bathing @ The Arboretum
MN Landscape Arboretum
RSVP
Oct 28, 5:00 PM – 7:00 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. 5p to 7p
Sun 29 Oct
Forest Bathing w/Anoka-Hennepin Community Education
Eastman Nature Center
RSVP
Oct 29, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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. Experience the park in a new way. Join us from 9:30a to 11:30a.
Sat 04 Nov
Forest Bathing w/Wayzata Community Education
Wayzata
RSVP
Nov 04, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wayzata, 917 Old Long Lake Rd, Wayzata, MN 55391, 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 park in a new way. Join us from 2p to 4p.
Sat 18 Nov
Forest Bathing w/Minnetonka Community Education
Westwood Hills Nature Center
RSVP
Nov 18, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
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. The maple woods pull you into another world. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sat 18 Nov
Forest Bathing w/St. Louis Park Community Education
Westwood Hills Nature Center
RSVP
Nov 18, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
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. The maple woods pull you into another world. Join us from 9a to 11a.
Sat 18 Nov
Forest Bathing w/Anoka-Hennepin Community Education
Eastman Nature Center
RSVP
Nov 18, 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. Experience the park in a new way. Join us from 2p to 4p.