Shinrin Yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing

Experience an ancient wellness practice being rediscovered anew in the 21st century. Join us on a two-hour immersive, meditative and awe-inspiring Japanese forest bathing experience - Shinrin Yoku.

See first-hand how nature’s fractals, sounds and sensations reduce your stress and anxiety and boost your mood. Give yourself permission to disconnect, slow down and intentionally connect your senses to the healing beauty of nature. Benefits include: mood and immune system boost, stress relief, better focus, improved blood pressure and a rejuvenated spirit.

DAY OF WALK:

Please arrive at the walk location 15 minutes prior to walk to allow for check-in and walk overview.
Late arrivals cannot be accommodated due to the immersive nature of the program.
This is a TECH-FREE experience, so please leave mobile phones in the car for the duration of walk.

David Michael Motzenbecker

Instructor

David Motzenbecker didn’t set out to lead people into forests—he set out to design them as an award-winning landscape architect. But over time, the quiet call of the forest became harder to ignore.

As the founder of Motz Studios, David now walks between worlds—where forest and human meet, where design becomes medicine. His therapeutic forest bathing walks are rooted in the Japanese tradition of Shinrin Yoku and blend Stoic philosophy, design insight, and nature’s healing power into meaningful, transformative experiences.

One of ANFT’s Top Certified Walk Leaders globally, David has led walks for more than 3,000 participants since 2018. His approach invites even the busiest minds to slow down and listen. The forest, in his view, is not an escape, it’s a way back to what matters. His experiences are calm, focused, and deeply effective—helping busy, high-performing individuals slow down, reconnect, and find clarity through nature.