Wild Calm: Forest Bathing & Restoration Retreat

September 1 - 4, 2025

September 1 - 4, 2025

Imagine a holiday that had side effects of living longer, increased energy, pain reduction, reduced stress and anxiety, improved heart health, lower blood pressure, more connectedness with others and with the earth, and also included chocolate croissants delivered to your cabin door every morning

On your four-day Wild Calm: Forest Bathing and Restoration Retreat at the Lodge at Pine Cove, you will be invited to slow down and experience the forest, the granite, the trees, the water, the stars, through all your senses.

Rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, Forest Bathing is neither a hike nor a fitness walk—it’s a gentle, mindful way to restore your connection with the natural world. Walks are slow and short. This practice responds to the disconnection from nature in Japan in the early 1980’s, as people spent more time in cities and in front of screens, and is now recognized as one of the fastest growing wellness trends globally, with robust research supporting the many health benefits.

We all know we feel better after time in nature. Birdsong, the scent of pine trees, the sparkle of sunlight and mystery of shadow, the softness of moss offer us comfort, calmness, restoration. The simple action of inhaling cedar’s woody scent can quiet the mind, reduce tension, and promote a sense of relaxation. During your stay, you will be offered guided walks at different times to get to know the hidden oases of Pine Cove, with lots of free time to enjoy your choice of other wonderful activities as well.

So accept this invitation to step away from the noise of daily life and reconnect with nature in this guided Forest Bathing Retreat. Luxuriate in the healing energy of the Lodge at Pine Cove. Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity, or a deeper sense of well-being, this retreat offers time and space to rest, reflect and renew.

Your Guide

Beth

Beth Foster (She/Her)

ANFT Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Trail Certification Consultant

Having wandered in the woods, waterways and tundra all her life, Beth has learned that, sometimes, you can go further by sitting quietly in one place and listening, smelling, touching, tasting and watching the wonder unfold. As a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and Trail Certification Consultant since 2018, she delights in guiding others to an awareness, understanding and deeper appreciation of the healing power of nature as a tool for peace and prosperity, while honouring the connection between humans and the earth. Beth lives in Barrie Ontario Canada and can be found in the woods or at forestbathingwithbeth.com.

Wild Calm Forest Bathing

2025 All-Inclusive Package Options

The forest is the therapist; the guide opens the doors.

Wild Calm Forest Bathing Fees

1) Deluxe Private Cottage

$1750 + gratuities (15%) + HST (13%)

Enjoy one of our deluxe cottages all to yourself! Cottage with full kitchen & bathroom Tuition + accommodations for three nights + all meals.

2) Private Bedroom & Shared bathroom

$1318 + gratuities (15%) + HST (13%)

Enjoy your private bedroom, all to yourself, and share a bathroom with other guests. Tuition + accommodations for three nights + all meals.

3) Shared Bedroom & Bathroom

$1210 + gratuities (15%) + HST (13%)

Shared bedrooms, each room with 2 twin beds. Tuition + accommodations for three nights + all meals.

All cottages include:

• Complimentary fine teas and locally roasted Ashanti coffee
• Natural soap, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion
• Delivered hamper breakfast to your door

 

Cancelation policy

Full payment is required upon registration. If an applicant is unable to attend the retreat due to illness or other health problems, he or she will receive a refund for the amount paid, minus a $245 application fee, ONLY if we can fill their spot at the retreat. We will endeavour to fill a spot left vacant due to illness or other health problems, but we are not able to guarantee it. You may consider purchasing trip insurance with a service such as: Trip insurance store.

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Wild Calm: Forest Bathing & Restoration Retreat

Slow down and experience the forest, the granite, the trees, the water, the stars, through all your senses

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