Forest Bathing
Step away from the pace of daily life and experience the mountains in a different way. These guided Forest Bathing walks invite participants to slow down, engage their senses and connect more deeply with the natural world.
Through a series of simple invitations, we’ll explore the sights, sounds, textures, scents, and rhythms of the landscape, allowing the forest to become more than scenery. Each walk offers an opportunity to reduce stress, restore attention, and cultivate a deeper sense of connection—to nature, to others and to ourselves.
No experience is necessary, and no special level of fitness is required. Just bring your curiosity, a willingness to slow down, and a desire to experience the Vail Valley from a fresh perspective.
Guide: Michele Serine, Certified Forest Therapy Guide (ANFT)
Availability
May – October
Activity
Forest Bathing
Difficulty
All Ages
Group Walk Pricing
$75
Duration: 3 hours
Group Size: Minimum 4 participants
Locations:
June 22, 2026 – Gore Creek
July 13, 2026 – CO Trail (Camp Hale)
July 20, 2026 – Vail Pass (Uneva)
August 3, 2026 – Lake Creek
August 24, 2026 – Grouse
September, 7 2026 (Labor Day) – Cross Creek (Tigiwon)
September 21, 2026 – Meadow Mountain
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Forest Bathing
Duration: 3 hours
Group Size: Minimum 4 participants
Guide: Michele Serine, Certified Forest Therapy Guide (ANFT)
Discover a different side of the mountains—one rooted not in how far we go, but in how deeply we notice.
Locations:
June 22, 2026 – Gore Creek
July 13, 2026 – CO Trail (Camp Hale)
July 20, 2026 – Vail Pass (Uneva)
August 3, 2026 – Lake Creek
August 24, 2026 – Grouse
September, 7 2026 (Labor Day) – Cross Creek (Tigiwon)
September 21, 2026 – Meadow Mountain
3-4 hours (pick up to drop off)
Meadow Mountain
Driving directions or lodging pickup
Logistics and Gear
Appropriate hiking clothing and footwear will be outlined in the reservation packet.
Pricing
Per person pricing
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Duration: 3 hours
Group Size: Minimum 4 participants
Guide: Michele Serine, Certified Forest Therapy Guide (ANFT)$100 per person.
Forms and Waivers
Summer Adventure Forms
FAQ
Its a new way to see nature.
Your gear list in your registration packet will indicate that each person will need to have a rain jacket available. Your guides will be watching the weather forecast carefully and make route decisions accordingly. Scattered afternoon thundershowers are the typical forecast. In the event of lightning, your guides will provide instruction on getting to shelter.