It is easy to feel lost.

Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you
are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,
And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
Must ask permission to know it and be known.
The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,
I have made this place around you.
If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.
No two trees are the same to Raven.
No two branches are the same to Wren.
If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,
You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows
Where you are. You must let it find you.
Lost by David Wagoner

Let the forest find you!

David Wagoner – inspired by ancestral traditions with deep connections to the natural world – is reminding us that we are part of something bigger; that we are nature too – we have simply forgotten it.

Through its nature retreats, Thriving invites you to take the time to slow down and remember.

Guided by Forest Bathing practitioner Roser Bosch, we will ramble around the wilds near Killarney, not trying to get anywhere in particular or accomplish anything specific.

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What dates might suit? Please select all dates that might suit and we will try to accommodate.Nature Immersion: Saturday 11 July 2026Nature Immersion: Sunday 16 August 2026Silent Forest Bathing: Saturday 25 July 2026Silent Forest Bathing: Sunday 30 August 2026

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Roser Bosch (Rosie) is a certified Forest Bathing Guide and a Forest Therapy Practitioner.

Rosie’s practice draws on a growing body of scientific research demonstrating that spending time in nature can significantly reduce stress and anxiety, restore focus, and promote a sense of calm in both body and mind.

Indeed, Roser recently recorded a TEDx talk in which she invites us to remember that nature is not a place we visit, but a living system we belong to, and that we thrive as interconnected beings.

She shows how reconnecting with the natural world can inspire powerful health and mindfulness habits we can all take home.

What is Forest Bathing?

• Forest bathing is a nature-based practice designed to promote well-being through mindful connection with the natural world.
• This practice originated in Japan, where it is known as “Shinrin-yoku”, meaning “immersing oneself in the forest”. 
• It invites you to slow down, be fully present, and explore nature through all five senses.
• Forest bathing is about connecting with nature, with yourself and with others.
• Sessions are typically conducted in small groups of 8-10 people, creating an intimate and supportive atmosphere.
• Toilets are available at a 5-minute walk from where the retreat will take place.

What should participants bring to the sessions?

• Rain gear (top and bottoms if you have them). The guide may have a small waterproof cloth or mat for you to sit on, but you may need extra waterproof protection. Feel free to bring a small mat or blanket to sit on. Most locations will be quite sheltered from rain by the forest canopy. The sessions will be rescheduled in case of severe weather conditions (such as heavy rain or a storm warning).
• Make sure to wear enough clothing layers – at least an additional layer to what you would usually wear to go outdoors, because we will be standing, sitting around or walking slowly for extended periods of time.
• Waterproof, hiking boots or good outdoor walking shoes, as the forest ground might be wet and/or muddy.
• Water to drink.
• A small backpack to store your gear in.
• A reusable coffee cup if you have one.
• A watch to keep track of time (to avoid checking your phone).
• Optional: a packed lunch for you or something to share with the group. The Guide will bring a complimentary vegetable soup and/or snacks, but feel free to bring something too.