Program Info

tree stories

AT BOTANIC GARDENS & FORT CANNING PARK

Upcoming Sessions: 27 & 28 Apr 9am Book Now

an ethereal journey with the elder trees

This forest bathing experience will take you on a curious journey to meet the elder trees. Resting on the grounds of Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning, these centuries-old trees predate the birth of Singapore and carry the stories of the forested land before it became a city.

Over two mornings, you will be guided to experience heartfelt ways of interacting with trees beyond logic and science. Allow curiosity to take you on a journey and witness the stories come alive through intimate invitations like befriend a tree, tree-hugging and more.

Activate your felt senses and learn the ‘language’ of the trees, grow your relationship with nature and deepen your connection with the more-than-human world.

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Tree Stories is a limited edition two-part series happening at Botanic Gardens & Fort Canning Park, on two consecutive days on a weekend, each lasting 2.5 hours.

If you are seeking a beginner’s experience in forest bathing with rest as the intention, check out Rest & Ground.

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Be enriched by these silent giants as you learn from their embodiment of strength,
resilience, ease, generosity and beauty.

- gentle walks

what to expect

♢ 2.5 - 3hr guided program over 2 days

♢ Curated trail with notable elder trees

♢ Low physical intensity

♢ Gentle, unjudgmental & authentic space

♢ Heartful exchange of stories

♢ Light rain is welcomed as a friend

the journey (each day)

↡ About relational forest bathing & philosophies

↡ Awakening the senses

↡ Tales of the Trees

↡ Meeting with 3 - 4 elder trees

↡ Story sharing in between

↡ Floral Tea Sharing & conversations

the harvest

⸙ Stronger relationship with trees & nature

⸙ Learn the “language” of trees

⸙ Expansion of perspectives and wisdom

⸙ Strengthened inner resources

⸙ Re-experience aliveness

⸙ Relaxation of mind and body

the elders of the land

Trees are some of the most overlooked nature beings that silently serve the world. With their ability to flow with the elements and survive the test of time, their existence holds the key to many lessons of life and living. It is no wonder that many receive epiphanies and enlightenment while spending silent time with trees. We will be meeting chosen heritage trees and inviting them to share their stories, audible only through felt senses.

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reviews

The power of a community provided the support and courage for me to connect and explore in ways I would not dare doing alone, such as hugging a tree and walking slowly bare-footed. There was a good guidance to prompt novel ways of exploration. I felt really supported, heard and understood. It would be a piece of connectedness I would carry and remember in my heart.

Weixin, Apr 2023

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The experience was guided but still free and easy. I especially enjoyed the part where we were invited to connect with a big tree. It was there when I fell into a meditative mood and all was so peaceful. It was the most wonderful feeling. I have been sleeping very well after the session and I feel more grounded with less stress.

Dawn, Jun 2023

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It is surprising to see how tall a tree is and how wide its branches can grow. If every tree represents each and every one of us, imagine how much potential and hope is within us too. Experiencing forest bathing again after two years brought new light to me that Nature has so much to offer, is free to us, and is so close.

Jane, Sep 2023

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