Jane Wurst would like to invite you to immerse your senses in Nature at our Ranch in North Auburn.

 

Ranch Bathing is a rendition of “Forest Bathing” which is a practice introduced by the Japanese. The term refers to immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the forest (no actual bathing required). The intent is to put people in touch with a present-moment experience in Nature. The sights, sounds, smells of the forest (Ranch) can ground us in the present moment, so that our brain can stop all the chatter and be refreshed and our nervous system can calm down.

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• Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged and park at the corrals

• Participants should wear sturdy shoes for walking on uneven ground and bring their own folding camp chair, water, a journal or notebook, and pen.

• We will all gather loosely in a circle up near the house.

 

The Format of the Experience

Jane will facilitate and lead the participants through the following:

1. Opening comments

2. Instructions for wandering the property

3. Guided meditation and breathwork to shift from “getting here, to being here”

4. Short reading/poem that helps the participants tune in to the natural setting around them.

5. Experiencing “Ranch Bathing,” approx. 30 minutes

6. Return in silence for journaling

7. Sharing and parting comments

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Please RSVP directly to Jane

(number can be found in the church directory or call the office)