Food Forest Sylvotherapy
Food Forest Sylvotherapy
Come immerse your senses in the rhythm of springtime at the farm.
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM –1:30 PM
Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM –1:30 PM
Pre-registration required. Limited spots available.
Email Venessa to reserve your spot.
venessa.smith717@outlook.com
Join us for a guided sylvotherapy (forest bathing) experience through the blooming orchards and waterways of Blue Heron Farm.
This is not a hike.
This is not a tour.
This is an invitation to slow down and listen.
Event Details
Location: Blue Heron Farm
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Group Size: Intentionally small
Investment: $40 - 55 sliding scale
Led by Venessa Smith, a Wholistic Learning Coach and Sylvotherapy Practitioner with a background in geoscience and education. A former science teacher and certified Master Gardener, she blends science, sensory awareness, and reverence for the natural world to create restorative, nature-based experiences that invite calm, clarity, and deeper connection.
What to Expect
We will gently walk through:
Apple trees
Asian pears
Figs
Pomegranates
Peaches
Apricots
Plums
Pears
Along the way, we’ll move at an unhurried pace, pausing to engage our senses and attune to the subtle rhythms of the land.
You’ll experience:
Guided sensory invitations
Gentle walking through the orchards
Creekside and pond-side moments of stillness
Breath and grounding practices
Quiet reflection
Community tea gathering by the pond
We will close our time together in circle near the water, sharing tea and reflections as the farm continues its spring unfolding around us.
What Is Sylvotherapy?
Sylvotherapy, often called forest bathing, is a guided practice of immersing yourself in nature with intention and awareness. Research shows that spending slow, mindful time in tree-rich environments can support:
Nervous system regulation
Stress reduction
Improved mood and clarity
Immune support
Deeper connection to place
This session is uniquely rooted in a working food forest, offering the added nourishment of fruit trees, blossoms, and regenerative land stewardship.
Who This Is For
This experience is ideal for:
Adults seeking restoration and grounding
Those feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or overstimulated
Nature lovers wanting deeper connection
Anyone curious about forest therapy
People interested in regenerative farms and food forests
No prior experience is necessary.
The Setting
Blue Heron Farm is a vibrant orchard, nourishing food garden, and land-based sanctuary. In springtime, blossoms open, water flows through the creek and pond, and the entire landscape hums with renewal.
We will be walking on natural terrain. Please wear/bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Layers appropriate for changing weather
Sun protection
Water
Notebook, pen/pencil
A towel, blanket, or small mat to sit on as we pause throughout the orchards (if you don’t want to sit on the ground)
After the Walk
We’ll gather beside the pond for:
Tea
Gentle reflection
Optional sharing
Integration time
This closing circle is an important part of the experience, allowing insights and sensations to settle.
An Invitation
Spring on the farm is not rushed.
It unfolds in cycles.
In blossoms.
In water.
In light.
Come slow down enough to feel it.
Reserve your place and step into the rhythm of the season.
We would would be so stoked to have you at this ultra-special workshop at the farm. We hope you join us.
Cheers,
Rach + Aki + Venessa
PS.
As a gentle reminder, please drive slowly and thoughtfully through our neighborhood. This farm sits in a real, lived-in neighborhood, with families and children and we’re committed to showing up as thoughtful, respectful neighbors. I appreciate you all.