KINGSTON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Annapolis Valley Forest Bathing: Four Hours of Guided Presence in Kingston’s Quiet Woods
A guided, four-hour session with Soft Pine Wellness that blends seated and walking meditations, creative prompts, and a closing light meal and forest tea—this guide outlines what to expect and how to prepare.
Annapolis Valley Forest Bathing: Four Hours of Guided Presence in Kingston’s Quiet Woods.
Set in Kingston in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, this four-hour offering from Soft Pine Wellness combines seated and walking guided meditations, forest bathing practices, and creative expression to deepen your awareness of the land and your place in it; the session finishes with a shared light meal of local foods and a crafted forest tea.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guided Meditation & Forest Bathing
You will be led through seated and walking meditations and a range of forest bathing activities designed to bring focused attention to the landscape and its inhabitants, inviting deep reflection and renewed connection to the earth.
Kit, Shelter and Comforts in the Wild
Participants receive a Closer to Nature kit in an eco-friendly tote—complete with a locally made nature journal, pencils and unbleached tea bags—while sitting mats, blankets and a large screened, heated tent are available for comfort and shelter.
Creative Expression and a Shared Wild Tea
The experience uses art, writing and other forms of expression to help claim your place in the natural world and ends with a communal tasting of wild-brewed forest tea alongside locally harvested foods, with dietary needs accommodated on request.
What the day feels like
What Four Hours in the Forest Feels Like
The day moves between stillness and gentle motion: guided seated practices to attune the senses, deliberate walking that opens your awareness to the land’s rhythm, and intimate moments of attention expressed through writing or art—culminating in a quiet meal and shared forest tea that gather the group back together.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits—and what to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a four-hour guided session.
Includes a Closer to Nature kit with journal and pencils, natural unbleached tea bags, sitting mats and blankets; a large screened and heated tent is available for shelter.
The experience concludes with a light meal of locally harvested foods and a wild-brewed forest tea; dietary accommodations can be arranged with advance notice.
Washroom facilities are available on site at the start and end of the experience; much of the time will be spent in the wilderness away from facilities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Annapolis Valley Forest Bathing experience?
The session runs four hours.
What is included in the session?
Participants receive a Closer to Nature kit (eco-friendly tote, nature journal and pencils, natural tea bags), sitting mats and blankets, and the experience ends with a light meal and forest-brewed tea.
Are dietary needs accommodated?
Yes—gluten-, dairy- and nut-free options, as well as vegan choices, can be offered if confirmed in advance.
Are there washroom facilities?
Yes; washroom facilities are available on site to use at the start and end of the experience, though much of the time is spent in the wilderness away from facilities.
What happens if the weather turns bad?
A large, screened and heated tent is available to provide shelter during bug season, heavy precipitation or cold temperatures.
Will I need to bring my own materials for creative work?
No—participants are offered a Nature Connection kit that includes a locally made nature journal and pencils for art and writing exercises.