Forest & Nature Therapy walks with Kelly Hutchison (Kiss),  ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide.
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) on Salt Spring Island, the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island, BC.

All images are copyright protected by Dave Hutchison Photography.  For image use requests please contact Dave through his website.

1 Day Forest & Nature Therapy Workshop on Salt Spring
Introduction to Forest Bathing: Create a Self Practice
June 22, 2024 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

​Celebrate the beginning of summer and learn how to create a forest bathing self practice. Saturday, June 22, 2024. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ruckle Park, Salt Spring Island, BC. The morning will begin with a guided forest therapy walk; the afternoon will be a self-guided walk with instruction and support. You will receive an information book to assist you with creating your own practice to take home. Limited to 8 participants. Please contact Kelly with any questions!
Where: Ruckle Park, Salt Spring Island, BC Canada
(Google maps)
Meet at day use area of the park at 8:45 a.m.

When: Saturday, June 22, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Who: Able bodied persons comfortable with moderate level of walking.

What to Bring: A day pack with lunch, water and any snacks you will need for the day. Wear comfortable walking shoes, long pants and dress in layers.
​Suggested to bring a hat, sunscreen, notebook and pen.

Limited to 8 participants ONLY 

Cost: $144 CDN + 5 % GST tax 

Deadline to Register is June 12, 2024

1 Day Forest & Nature Therapy Workshop on Salt Spring
Nature Play: Ignite your Creativity with Forest Bathing
August 24, 2024 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

​Ignite your creative muse in this full day Nature Play workshop. Saturday August 24, 2024 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Salt Spring Island (Ruckle Park or Lavender Farm, location TBD). The morning will begin with a guided forest therapy walk; the afternoon will be a guided walk with invitations created specifically to spark your playful muse—will be using watercolour paints and pencils and all supplies will be given to you to use during the workshop. Kelly is a professional artist and her creativity was reignited through the regular practice of forest bathing. Limited to 8 participants. Deadline to register August 14.Please contact Kelly with any questions!
Where: Ruckle Park or Lavender Farm (TBD), Salt Spring Island, BC Canada

Meet at day use area of the park at 8:45 a.m.

When: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Who: Able bodied persons comfortable with moderate level of walking.

What to Bring: A day pack with lunch, water and any snacks you will need for the day. Wear comfortable walking shoes, long pants and dress in layers.
​Suggested to bring a hat and sunscreen.

Limited to 8 participants ONLY

Cost: $155 CDN + 5 % GST tax

Deadline to Register is August 14, 2024

Your guide:
Kelly Hutchison (Kiss), ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide & Visual Artist
Ruckle Park, Salt Spring Island, BC Canada