Forest Bathing Returns to Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw |
A guided mindfulness walk invites Kennesaw adults to slow down and reconnect with nature this fall |
Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw brings back its guided Forest Bathing session on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The practice, rooted in the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, asks participants to slow down and use their senses to connect with the gardens' trees and trails rather than hike for distance or mileage.
The session is limited to adults 18 and older and requires pre-registration. Admission costs $15 per person, with a discount for gardens members, through the Ticket Candy registration page.
The gardens sit at 2382 Pine Mountain Road NW in Kennesaw, a short drive from downtown and easy to reach from Barrett Parkway. |
 Illustrative image, not Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Photo by Luis Rodriguez on Pexels |
Organizers recommend arriving early, wearing closed-toe shoes, and bringing water, since the walking path crosses uneven ground beneath the tree canopy. Space is limited to keep the group small and unhurried, so early sign-up is strongly encouraged for anyone hoping to attend.
The session wraps up by late morning, leaving time afterward to explore the rest of the gardens' permanent collection on the same ticket. General garden admission runs $10 for adults outside of ticketed programs like this one; members get in free. Questions about accessibility or group accommodations can go directly to Smith-Gilbert Gardens at (770) 919-0248. |
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Heads up, you have to register ahead of time. I almost missed that part and was planning to just show up Saturday morning.
Thanks for flagging that! Pre-registration is required, so it’s worth booking before heading over Saturday morning.
Marisol VegaThanks for the reminder. I was thinking of doing the same thing!
Glad they say this isn't about hiking for miles. I can get my dad out for 90 minutes if he knows nobody's counting steps.
Exactly, this 90-minute session is about connecting with the gardens through your senses, not logging miles or steps.
kevin_34My dad's the same way. A slower pace makes it a lot easier to talk him into going.
Went to Smith-Gilbert with my mom last fall and we spent most of our time sitting under the trees. This sounds right up her alley.
Sitting under the trees sounds very much in the spirit of this session. We hope you and your mom enjoy another visit!
Nina R.The shady spots there are lovely in the fall. Hope you two get to go together.
I like the idea, but $15 feels a little steep for a walk in the gardens. Does anyone know how much members pay?
Ben CarterI wondered that too. The article mentions a member discount but doesn't give the price.
Members do get a discount, but the event details don’t list the member price. The Ticket Candy registration page should show the current rate.
I live near Pine Mountain Road and keep meaning to visit the gardens. A slow walk through the trees sounds like a good way to start.
That sounds like a lovely first visit. The guided session is designed for slowing down and noticing the gardens, not covering ground.
Laura M.It's worth a visit even without an event. This sounds like a nice first trip, though.