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Youll meet your guide at the Visitors Center of the Lyon Arboretum, a 200-acre nature preserve and rain forest at the back of Manoa Valley. The Arboretum is about a 15-minute drive from Waikiki; the City bus (Manoa #5 route) also stops half a mile away. The Visitor Center has restrooms and a gift shop. Your guide will provide mats to sit on, and walking sticks if requested in advance. After a brief introduction to the background of forest bathing and what to expect on the walk, well cross into the main grounds of the Arboretum and spend the next few hours walking, standing, or sitting in the shade of the forest canopy. Unlike a hike, theres no destination; and unlike a walk with a naturalist/docent, we wont be fixed on naming species. Instead, youll be invited to tune in to your senses, to wander slowly, to find a deep attentiveness to your surroundings, and, if youd like, to share what you are noticing with your fellow participants. Well end with an informal tea ceremony, during which youll get to try a tea and a snack made from some of the very trees youve been walking amidst. In this way, besides your memory of the time you spent in communion with nature, you will literally take some of the forest with you as you return (refreshed) to your life in the modern world.For more details, including links to national media coverage on forest bathing, please visit www.forestbathinghi.comAdditional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingNot wheelchair accessibleMinimum age is 16 years; however, private tours can be arranged for families (advance notice required)A small amount of walking is involved (less than a mile)Trails are well-maintained, but there are some slight elevation changes, and due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchairOperates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyAt all times of the year, recommend light-weight long-sleeved shirt and long pants, covered shoes with good traction, hat, and sunglasses.Ad
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