TODAY'S HOURS: 8 AM – 6 PM

*Last entry is an hour before closing

TODAY'S HOURS: 8 AM – 6 PM

*Last entry is an hour before closing

Forest Bathing: December

Click here to register now! Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. We begin the class by discussing the guiding principles of […]

Forest Bathing: November

Click here to register now! Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. We begin the class by discussing the guiding principles of […]

Forest Bathing: October

Click here to register now. Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. We begin the class by discussing the guiding principles of […]

Forest Bathing: September

Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you next month!  **In September, our Forest Bathing class will be September 7 since the Garden is celebrating ¡Celebramos! Opening Day Kickoff: Free Admission Day on the second Saturday.  We hope to see you there, too! Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice […]

Forest Bathing: August

Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you next month!  Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. We […]

Forest Bathing: July

Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you next month! Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. We […]

Qigong

Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you for another Food & Wellness class soon! Qigong is an ancient wellness practice that uses meditation, controlled breathing and gentle, low-impact activity to cultivate energy in the mind and body. You will learn slow, flowing movements that are physically easy-to-follow and improve your […]

Forest Bathing: June

Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you next month! Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind, and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. We […]

Experience the Calming Power of Nature through Forest Bathing

Woman sitting among tall trees

Modern life can be a hectic thing, full of emails, appointments, grocery trips, planning sessions, repair bills–the list could go on and on. It can be difficult to carve out time away from the madness and just … be. That’s what forest bathing offers practitioners.

Get Your Hands Dirty in a Garden to Boost Your Mental Health

Garden sign that reads "As I work on the garden, the garden works on me"

One of the best things about working outside in a garden is the visibility of the results. You can see your hard work pay off as flowers bloom. But there’s another benefit, one that is just as real but less obvious to the eye: Gardening supports your mental health. Experts from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will teach a workshop on wellness in the garden this month that will share tips on reducing stress and anxiety through gardening.