Garden Wellness: Forest Bathing with Fru Molnar

About this event

Join us for a restorative and mindful journey into the woods of Innisfree Garden with certified forest therapy guide Fru Molnar. Fru will lead the group in a gentle pace of intentional slowing-down, inviting participants to engage all their senses—seeing, hearing, touching, smelling—so as to deeply connect with the woods and themselves. Drawing on the practices of Shinrin‑yoku (Japanese-style forest bathing), this session is designed not as a hike, but as an immersive opportunity to suspend the rush of everyday life and enter into the embrace of nature with awareness and presence. Participants will be guided through soft invitations to explore their surroundings: pausing by a tree, tuning in to the sound of leaves, noticing textures, or simply sitting quietly beneath the canopy. Fru fosters an inclusive, accessible experience grounded in nature as self-care and community care. Her work encourages us to open to what the forest has to offer each person uniquely—calm, clarity, connection, or renewal. Expect a tranquil, small-group setting (typically under 30 people) that allows space for reflection, sharing (optional), and stillness. All fitness levels are welcome; we’ll move slowly and with intention through the woods of Innisfree. Please arrive ten minutes early, dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. — $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Space is limited for this program and pre-registration is recommended. Tickets for this event will be available soon. — Fri Molnar Fru Molnar is a certified forest therapy guide with ANFT and founder of Forest Baths (est. 2021). She leads immersive, accessible nature-connection experiences throughout the lower Hudson Valley. A lifelong student of the forest, Fru draws on her personal trail-work and a deep belief that nature is a place of belonging and healing for everyone. With a background in the fast-paced tech world and a childhood of exploring wild places, she now guides participants into slower,…

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