The Giving Cypress works in partnership with Nature to help humans connect with themselves through sensory embodiment and silence. We teach you the skills and benefits of being present, focusing your energy, slowing down your mind, bringing clarity to your thoughts, and experiencing a deeper connection with yourself and Nature.
The Giving Cypress recognizes the land of indigenous people many of whom lost their lives to genocide and were forced to leave their land. We need to protect and honor the history and peoples of the land. Our forests have been protected for years by indigenous peoples (Ais, Apalachee, Calusa, Timucua and Tocobago tribes of the Southeast), so honoring and acknowledging their action to protect the land and forest is only one small part of supporting Indigenous communities.
We hope our land acknowledgment statement will inspire others to stand with us in solidarity with Native nations.
Forest Bathing Services:
Group Forest Bathing - 2 hr 30 min - $50
Similar to an In-Person Walk, but customized for a group of 4 or more. This in-person walk experience embodies expressing your authentic self in the soft, soothing space of the Forest. Through this silent walk, you’ll immerse yourself in self-discovery and re-connect with your inner child, this includes allowing yourself to “play” in the Forest. At the end of this walk, during the Harvest & Manifest ceremony, we will share our discoveries and find ways to bring more peace and playfulness in your life. If there are more than 4 people, the price drops 5 dollars per person. So if you book for a group of 4 or more, please communicate with Summer to get a group discount code. Please email to arrange transportation and/or parking space. In light of COVID-19, we will be outside and distancing ourselves. Please bring your own cups for the tea served at the Harvest & Manifest ceremony.
Virtual Forest Bathing - 1 hr - $40
Awaken and align your body to your natural environment- whether in your office, in your backyard, or a nearby park*. We will focus on slowing down through breath work and tapping into your inner child. You’d receive invitations from Nature to explore and re-visit what does and doesn’t work for you. We will have the opportunity to share reflections and discoveries during the Harvest & Manifest tea ceremony at the end - you’ll leave feeling relaxed and connected. *Optimal wifi connection is strongly encouraged. **If we are doing this Virtual Forest Walk indoors, make time to gather objects and spiritual representations of Nature to set up in your “virtual space”. This also includes brewing tea of your choice for the Harvest & Manifest session.
One-on-One Forest Bathing - 2 hr 30 min - $80
Bring focus to your goals and objectives, see how Nature can help support your path and manifesting action steps toward your goals. This in-person private walk experience embodies expressing your authentic self in the soft, soothing space of the Forest. Through this silent walk, you’ll immerse yourself in self-discovery and re-connect with your inner child, this includes allowing yourself to “play” in the Forest. At the end of this walk, during the Harvest & Manifest ceremony, we will share our discoveries and find ways to bring more peace and playfulness in your life. Locally harvested tea or drink will be served at the end of the walk.
Family Forest Bathing - 2 hour 30 min - $165
Similar to an In-Person Walk, but customized for a family or group of 3. This in-person walk experience embodies expressing your authentic self in the soft, soothing space of the Forest. Through this silent walk, you’ll immerse yourself in self-discovery and re-connect with your inner child, this includes allowing yourself to “play” in the Forest. At the end of this walk, during the Harvest & Manifest ceremony, we will share our discoveries and find ways to bring more peace and playfulness in your life. Please email to arrange transportation and/or parking space. In light of COVID-19, we will be outside and distancing ourselves. Please bring your own cups for the tea served at the Harvest & Manifest ceremony.
Parterned Forest Bathing - 2 hour 30 min - $100
Bring focus to your goals and objectives with your partner/loved one, see how Nature can help support your path and manifesting action steps toward your goals. This private, partnered in-person private walk experience embodies expressing your authentic self in the soft, soothing space of the Forest. Through this silent walk, you’ll immerse yourself in self-discovery and re-connect with your inner child, this includes allowing yourself to “play” in the Forest. At the end of this walk, during the Harvest & Manifest ceremony, we will share our discoveries and find ways to bring more peace and playfulness in your life. Locally harvested tea or drink will be served at the end of the walk.
Nature Movement Therapy - 1 hour - $30
Movement Therapy - Using techniques of Yoga, Qi Qong & Ecstatic Dance
Nature Retreats:
Immerse yourself in Nature and learn from Deaf/Deaf-friendly holistic practitioners and Nature Therapy guides at our Nature Retreats. Discover collectivist wisdom, practical skills, inspiring stories, and powerful spiritual offerings.
What to Expect:
Here’s what you can expect when experiencing Forest Therapy with me as your guide: First, we will agree on a date and time to meet. We will also determine the size of our group. Perhaps it will be just the two of us, or maybe a small group.
When we meet, we will review some safety information and things in nature to be aware of. Additionally, we will review the timing of our experience, and I will let you know how I will call the group back together when we’re separated.
Once we’ve reviewed these things, we will begin to breathe, to connect with our senses, and time will slow down. At that point, you will begin to connect with Nature through different kinds of invitations. This experience could last anywhere from a hour to 4 or 5 hours, all the way up to a full day, it really depends on your preference.
Next, we will come back together and share about our experiences and it will be up to you what you would like to share. We will then have a tea ceremony where you will have an opportunity to taste Nature’s brew. Once we close, you will be on your way to a new, deeper connection with both Nature and with your own self. So, I hope you will come join me. Let’s explore the wild world outside together and discover all that Nature has to offer!
The purpose of Forest Therapy guiding is to assist people in making changes in their lives through supportive guidance out in Nature. The information I offer on this website is based on my life experience and training as a Certified Forest Therapy guide, certified by the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy. By participating in my virtual or physical guiding sessions, and reading my blog, guidelines, handouts, e-books or email series, you acknowledge that I am not a licensed psychologist, medical doctor, or health care professional and my services do not replace the care of psychologists, doctors or other healthcare professionals.
The Giving Cypress, LLC is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling, psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or any other type of psychotherapy or medical advice.
Updated: September 19, 2024