Forest Bathing in Hammock Hideaway

Relax and hang from the trees in Hammock Hideaway – located in the woods just behind the cabins.

Turn off your devices to give yourself the best chance of relaxing and enjoying a sensory, forest-based experience. Let your breathing slow and deepen — you might count to four as you inhale, and to six as you exhale.

Pause to take in your surroundings — notice the temperature, the play of light, the scents in the air. Take in your surroundings using all of your senses.

Engage All Your Senses

• Sight: Notice colors, shapes, and movement — from canopy leaves to tiny moss patches.

• Hearing: Listen for layers of sound — wind through leaves, bird calls, distant water.

• Smell: Inhale deeply — resin, earth, damp leaves, wildflowers.

• Touch: Run your hand along bark, feel the texture of a leaf.

Research shows benefits kick in even after 20 minutes, but an hour or more deepens the effect. If possible, linger until you feel noticeably calmer or more grounded. Before leaving, take a moment to thank the forest — silently or aloud — for the space and experience. On your way out, walk slowly and notice how your body feels compared to when you arrived.