A Forest Escape – 12 Minute Mindful Forest Walk

$25.00

Bring the restorative calm of the forest into any space.

A Forest Escape is a professionally filmed, 12-minute guided forest walk designed to reduce stress, foster mindfulness, and inspire reflection. Led by Bianca van der Stoel, Registered Horticultural Therapist, this video blends gentle presence, vivid imagery, slow pacing, and research-based insights on the therapeutic benefits of nature immersion. This purchase also comes with a PDF program plan for techniques on facilitating a program alongside the viewing of this video.

Even when outdoor access isn’t possible, research shows that virtual forest experiences can:

Reduce stress, tension, and negative mood states (Janeczko et al., 2024)
Increase restorativeness, vitality, and relaxation (Janeczko et al., 2024)
Improve mood and decrease procrastination-related pessimism (Bielinis et al., 2020)

After purchase

How you can use it:

As a standalone mindfulness and relaxation tool
At the start or end of therapy sessions to promote grounding
In group workshops, classrooms, or workplace wellness programs
In long-term care or accessibility settings where outdoor access is limited
Paired with journaling, art, or discussion activities for deeper integration

A Forest Escape makes it easy to bring the healing benefits of the forest into your sessions, programs, or personal practice — anytime, anywhere.

the details

High-quality 12-minute video of a mindful guided forest walk, complete with natural soundscape and facilitator guidance.

Downloadable PDF Program Plan, featuring:

2 program goals with measurable objectives
A step-by-step facilitation guide (30–45 min session)
Expanded icebreaker questions for general groups and adapted “have you ever…” prompts for cognitive impairment/dementia groups
Reflection prompts and activity adaptations
Risk management considerations and materials list

who its for

Designed for therapeutic recreation specialists, horticultural therapists, counsellors, and educators

ADRIANA ELIAS, MENTAL HEALTH STRATEGIST, VIU THRIVE

Bianca’s professional skills in designing, promoting and delivering horticultural programs are outstanding. Whenever I request her services, she listens to my needs and tailors the sessions, considering many factors such as the audience, budget, supplies, type of venue, weather, etc. Every time, Bianca exceeded my expectations.

ALFRED AUSTIN

The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.