Slow down. Notice more. Spend time with nature.

Nature connection is an invitation to experience your surroundings with attention and curiosity. Through gentle walking, sensory exploration and quiet pauses, I guide you towards a more attentive relationship with the natural world.

You might listen to leaves moving overhead, notice the textures of a tree or sit beside flowing water. There is time to explore without needing to fill every moment. 

Hand resting on a moss-covered tree trunk

What is Shinrin-Yoku? 

Shinrin-Yoku is a Japanese term commonly translated as forest bathing. It means spending attentive time in a forest environment through the senses. No bathing in water is involved.

My approach draws on my professional forest bathing training and my experience guiding people through São Miguel. 

Group of walkers on a red-earth path between tall trees

What happens during an experience? 

We begin with a welcome and an introduction to the place. I then offer simple invitations to explore your surroundings through your senses, with time to walk, sit and notice.

Some moments may be shared; others leave space for silence. You choose how you engage, and no previous experience is needed.

1. Arrive and settle into the surroundings.
2. Explore through your senses.
3. Take time to walk, pause and notice.
4. Close with optional sharing. 

Mist over a forested lake with trees reflected in still water

Before you join 

Is this the same as a guided hike?

A guided hike focuses on exploring a trail and its landscape. A nature connection experience gives more time to sensory exploration and pauses, often covering a shorter distance. We can also include nature connection within a guided walk.

Do I need previous experience?

No. I explain the invitations as we go, and you choose how you take part.

Can children join?

Family experiences can be discussed around children’s ages, interests and needs. Please include these details in your enquiry.

How do we choose the route?

We discuss the location, terrain, walking involved and individual needs before confirming.

What about the weather?

Outdoor plans depend on local conditions. Any changes to the proposed experience are discussed with you.

Choose your way to join

Individuals and couples
Personal time outdoors, shaped around your interests and the pace you enjoy.

Families
Shared discoveries, sensory exploration and curiosity, with the experience discussed around the ages and interests of those joining.

Private groups
A guided experience with room for individual attention and time together. 

Three walkers talking beside a lake with forested hills

Azores Nature Day Experience

A personalised day for individuals or a small group who want to explore São Miguel with more time to pause.

We can combine a guided walk, sensory invitations, scenic stops and unhurried time outdoors. The balance between walking, exploring and resting is shaped around your interests and discussed before confirming. 

Planning something for your team?

Nature connection experiences are also available for companies, organisations and incentive groups.

 

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