Step into the embrace of the forest, let the autumn leaves gently caress your thoughts, and allow the forest to soothe your anxiety, bringing nature closer to you. We invite you to experience forest bathing at KFBG during weekends: open your senses, listen to the sounds of nature and find peace in the presence of trees. In this lush greenery, you will:

🌿 Feel the tranquillity of your spirit resonating with nature.
🌳 Discover surprising moments spent with the forest.
🍂 Learn to slow your breath and appreciate the subtle beauty.

Our guides will open this door for you, inviting you to step into the world of the forest: let the forest be our therapist – guiding, supporting and healing our bodies and minds. This is not just a natural exploration but a dialogue for the soul – in this forest, let your body and mind rest completely, find the rhythm of your breath, and feel the tranquillity of every moment. May this healing journey bring you a wonderful time of peace and comfort.

About Forest Therapy
Forest Therapy (Shinrin-yoku), also known as ‘forest bathing’ or ‘forest immersion walk’, is a process that allows us to return to nature and reconnect with ourselves. Originating in the 1980s from Japan's Forestry Agency, it encourages people living and working in large cities to take leisurely walks in nature to relax their minds and bodies. Recent studies have shown that forests are filled with phytoncides, negative ions and clean air, all of which help improve sleep quality, reduce stress and promote physical and mental health.

Since 2018, KFBG has been offering this unique experience, designed according to the standards set by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). We have created a series of ‘forest invitations’, led by certified forest therapy guides, allowing participants to slowly open their senses and mindfully experience the surrounding environment. Here, we can not only take quiet walks and listen to the sounds of birds but also allow our spirits to find deep healing in nature's embrace.

Registration for your group is open year-round. Please click HERE for more details.

Forest Therapy Content
The entire experience lasts two to three hours, during which a forest therapy guide invites you to gradually let go of the tension and chaos of daily life, allowing your body and mind to become immersed in the natural environment.

1. Pleasure of Present: Open up your senses to fully observe nature; listen to your inner feelings.
2. Slow Wander in the Forest: Walk at a leisurely pace in the forest; relax and embrace the present moment.
3. Forest Invitations^{^}: Create memorable experiences together and share from the heart.
4. Tea Ceremony: Express gratitude to the forest and share tea with the group at the end of your journey.

^{^} The invitations will change according to the nature of the group and the weather conditions.

Facilitators*
Certified Forest Therapy Guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy

• Holly Ho (KFBG Education Officer)
• June Ngan
• Eliz Leung
• Wai Law

*The Certified Forest Therapy Guide may differ for each walking session.

Date
Walk 1: 20 September 2025
Walk 2: 21 September 2025
Walk 3: 5 October 2025
Walk 4: 25 October 2025

Time: 
10:00am – 1:00pm

Venue
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Language
Cantonese

Target Audience
Aged 18 years and above

Capacity
20 people for each walk

Fee
HK$325 per person
*Including admission fee and workshop fee

Transportation

• We encourage visitors to use public transport to reduce carbon footprint. Click HERE for details.
• Parking spaces are extremely limited at our venue. Participants must reserve parking spaces online in advance.

Note
Payment is not refundable after acceptance, unless the programme is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Application
Please click HERE to submit your online application form at least 3 days in advance of the event.

Feedback from previous participants

• ‘The experience at Kadoorie Farm made me reflect on how learning doesn't just happen through books and within school campuses, but also outside in the natural environment. Connecting with nature deepens self-awareness through the exchange of different senses.’
• ‘I felt the love that nature gave me throughout the process, and it felt so real. I also discovered many internal feelings of love that I don't normally observe in myself. Even now that I'm back in the city, that feeling remains.’
• ‘Slow down and take a moment to feel the nurturing nature that surrounds us.’
• ‘The gentle sunlight and cool breeze made me feel incredibly comfortable. My mood quickly eased.’
• ‘Wandering in a forest is a form of enjoyment in life.’
• ‘During the forest therapy, it made me reconsider the relationship between humans and nature. Due to the rapid development of cities, people seem to be growing more distant from the ecological environment, lacking the ability to listen to the sounds of nature.’

Enquiry
Contact Ms Holly Ho at 2483 7111 / Ms Joanna Li at 2483 7112 during office hours or email education@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.