Gathered x Talaysay | Forest Therapy at Rice Lake

​For women in sustainability — slow down, step into the forest, and connect.

​Created by Carmen Turner and Kim Hallwood, Gathered creates spaces for women working in sustainability. Not a networking event. Not a panel. Just a small group of women who care deeply about the same things, brought together in a space that lets you actually exhale.

​We've gathered in a Montreal social sauna, floated on a sauna boat — and this July, we're going into the forest.

​What we're doing

​We're partnering with Talaysay Tours — an Indigenous-led nature wellness company — for a guided forest bathing experience at Rice Lake in North Vancouver.

​Forest bathing isn't a hike. It's a slow, sensory immersion: gentle invitations to breathe deeply, move quietly, and notice the world around you through sight, sound, touch, and presence. The session closes with shared tea and a reflective circle together.

​For people who spend their days thinking about the natural world, being in it is its own kind of restoration.

​Details 📅 Wednesday, July 15 🕒 3:00–5:30 PM 📍 Rice Lake, North Vancouver 👥 10 spots only 🌧 Rain or shine

​More info and a waiver will be shared after registration.