Forest Therapy walk at Whistling Gardens

​Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature during a guided 2-hour forest therapy walk in the beautifully landscaped grounds of Whistling Gardens. This immersive experience invites you to step out of daily busyness and into a gentle, mindful relationship with the natural world.

​​Forest therapy (also known as Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing”) is a guided, sensory-based practice that supports mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Through a series of slow, intentional invitations such as noticing textures, sounds, scents, and seasonal changes, you’ll be encouraged to move at a relaxed pace, rest often, and experience the gardens in a new and meaningful way.

​​Come as you are, dress for the weather, and allow yourself to be gently guided into a deeper sense of calm, presence, and connection with nature and with yourself. The session includes a tea ceremony where your guide will introduce you to a locally sourced plant for the tea. She will also provide snacks. Feel free to bring water or your own snacks to consume at any time during the walk.

​​Participants will have the opportunity to continue exploring the gardens after the event. You can also pack a picnic and enjoy the gardens for the rest of the afternoon.

​​Whistling Gardens offers a very unique visit with daily musical fountains shows: https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/ The location is 1.5hr from Pearson Airport, or 45mins from Hamilton.

​​Gardens Awards and Recognitions in 2025:

​​2025  PaRx Healing Garden - National Designation Recognition,  BC Parks Foundation

​​2025 Most Stunning Gardens To Visit Across Canada, CBC

​​2025 Best of Lake Erie Winner “Best Fountains” Readers/Editors Choice Award, Lake Erie Living Magazine