Spending quiet time soaking in the beauty of dusk, it is time to reconnect with yourself and Mother Nature under the light of the setting sun. We invite you to immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance, witness the ever-changing vitality of the seasons, and bask in the magical moments of the golden hour. 

The Forest Immersion Walk, also known as Forest Therapy or Forest Bathing, offers you the opportunity to spend peaceful moments embracing the beauty of dusk. The walk follows a series of Forest Invitations* that are not exercises to accomplish but more like stages in the flow of an improvisational dance, with the forest as your partner. Invitations include:

• Pleasure of present: An invitation to open up your senses for the upcoming journey;
• Forest invitations: Several invitations to immerse yourself into the forest;
• Tea ceremony: Give gratitude to the forest;
• Sharing: Throughout the journey there is time for group sharing.

(The invitations will change depending on the nature of the group and the condition of weather.)

Through these Forest Invitations, you will be guided to awaken your senses, walk mindfully through the forest, and deepen your state of presence and connection with nature. Embrace the company and heartfelt sharing among fellow participants, enjoy organic snacks together in the tranquil natural surroundings, and conclude your day on a beautiful note.

Let our guides open the door for you and allow the forest to be the therapist to carry you, support you and heal you.

*We have prepared a series of Forest Invitations in the form of guided audio clips, click HERE to get a taste of it online.

Facilitators
Holly Ho (KFBG Assistant Education Officer, Certified Guide by Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Association)

Date
Session 1: 30 April 2024 (Tuesday) Completed
Session 2: 14 May 2024 (Tuesday) Completed
Session 3: 29 December 2024 (Sunday)
Session 4: 30 December 2024 (Monday)

Group Applications: Registration is open throughout the year. Please click HERE for more details.

Time
3:15pm to 6:15pm 

Venue 
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Language
Cantonese

Target Audience
Aged 18 years and above

Capacity
22 participants for each session

Fee
HK$450 per person
*Including programme fee, admission fee, and one way return shuttle bus service from KFBG to Tai Po Market MTR Station after the workshop

Note
Payment is not refundable after acceptance, unless the retreat is cancelled due to inclement weather, under-enrolment or other reasons.

Application
Please CLICK HERE to submit your online application form on or before 22 December 2024.  
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Feedback from previous participants

• ‘I participated purely for the sake of joining, without expecting much, but during the process, I discovered many hidden emotions within myself that I don't usually notice.’

• ‘I became more sensitive to the differences and developed a deeper appreciation for the ever-changing nature.’

• ‘Throughout the experience, I felt the genuine love that nature bestowed upon me. It felt so real. Even now, back in the city, I still carry that feeling. Bathed in gentle sunlight and accompanied by a cool breeze, it was incredibly comforting. My mood quickly eased.’

• ‘Although I have experienced hiking at night, the time spent in the forest bathing after dusk felt like being secluded from the world. It was also the most intimate and close time I had with the trees.’

Enquiry
Contact Ms Holly Ho at 2483 7111 / Ms June Ngan at 2483 7112 during office hours or email holly.ho@kfbg.org.

Related Links

• Kadoorie Earth Programme (KEP) is an initiative co-created by KFBG and its network of collaborators and volunteers. By integrating the various strands of KFBG’s nature conservation, sustainable living and holistic education programmes, it provides life-transforming learning experiences that reconnect people with themselves, each other and the rest of nature and enable them to cultivate resilience in the face of global challenges.

• Nature Art Programmes: Immerse yourself in silent contemplation of nature. Deepen your awareness of beauty and connect with nature through art. KFBG organises a variety of art workshops including Zentangle drawing, sketching and wood art, and exhibitions to guide participants, with or without artistic background, to create nature art.

• Nature Education Programmes: Become animal detectives and explore the mysteries of wild animals. Use different senses to discover the beauty of plants. Learn about the significance of forest, trees and even soils through field visits, experiments and woodwork, to reconnect with nature.
  
  
• Group Guided Tours: Led by trained environmental interpreters, the content includes experiential and hands-on activities. We encourage a passion for nature, conservation and ecology by nurturing an appreciation of the natural world.
  
  
• Corporate Programmes:Our Holistic Education Department staff can design either half-day or full-day nature education and art programmes for  corporate staff or their family members based on specific needs. Leveraging the unique natural landscape and cultural ambiance of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, our activities may include guided tours, farm-to-table experiences, nature-based workshops, talks and art activities, aiming to promote understanding and practice of sustainable living for organisations.