Harmony in Nature Forest Bathing Therapeutic Sessions

Harmony In Nature is run by Katie Robinson & Joanna Bristow-Watkins; both experienced & insured Forest Bathing+ Guides licensed by The Forest Bathing Institute.  Operating mainly in Woodland around the Surrey Hills and London SW20, they offer two-three hour public & private sessions. Read more about Forest Bathing with Harmony in Nature or listen to their Brooklands Radio Forest Bathing podcast interview with Jill Bennett (8½ mins).

🌲 Private Sessions at Horsell Common, Woking, Surrey

Price range : £388.00 to £388.00

🌲 Private Forest Bathing+ at Horsell Common, Surrey

2½-hour private session – £376 (for up to 10 participants)

We offer private Forest Bathing+ experiences at beautiful Horsell Common, near Woking in Surrey. This ancient heath and woodland landscape is perfect for small groups seeking calm, clarity and reconnection in nature.

Whether you're organising a wellbeing experience for friends, a team-building event, or a special celebration, we can tailor the session to suit your needs.

📅 Advance booking of at least one month is recommended.
🕰 Preferred timings: 11am–1.30pm or 12–2.30pm (other options may be available upon request).

Nestled close to Woking town centre yet surrounded by peaceful heathland and mature woodland, Horsell Common offers the ideal blend of accessibility and seclusion for a deeply restorative session.

📨 Contact us to arrange a bespoke experience for your group or to explore possible dates.

Horsell Common:

🌲 Forest Bathing+ at Horsell Common, Woking

Immerse yourself in nature on historic heathland

We’re delighted to offer Forest Bathing+ sessions at Horsell Common in Woking, Surrey—a beautiful and ecologically important site, easily accessible by public transport (a short walk from Woking Station). Launched here in August 2021, this location offers a unique opportunity to unwind in ancient woodland and rare heathland, all within easy reach of London.

🌿 Session Options & Pricing

  • Public Sessions: £39.77 per person
    (£41.76 if paid via PayPal – bank transfer preferred)
    📅 No public sessions currently scheduled – contact us to express interest.

  • Private Group Sessions:
    £388 for up to 10 participants
    £633 for up to 20 participants
    Perfect for friends, families, local groups or private celebrations.

  • Corporate Wellbeing Events:
    Bespoke sessions available on request – at least one month’s notice required.

🕰 Preferred timings for private bookings: 11am–2pm
(Alternative times may be available on request.)

🌳 About Horsell Common

Spanning 152 hectares, Horsell Common is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and forms part of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area. Its unique landscape features a mixture of silver birch, Scots pine and oak woodland interwoven with rare lowland heathland—one of the UK’s most endangered habitats.

This remarkable setting is steeped in literary history, having been immortalised in H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, which opens with a Martian landing on Horsell Common!

🧘 What is Forest Bathing+?

Forest Bathing+ is based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku—a mindful, sensory immersion in nature. The ‘plus’ indicates additional meditative and grounding techniques introduced by The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI), with whom we trained.

Scientific evidence shows that Forest Bathing can:
✅ Reduce stress and blood pressure
✅ Enhance memory, focus and emotional wellbeing
✅ Boost immunity and increase energy
✅ Improve cardiovascular and metabolic health

Up to 50% of the benefit comes from inhaling phytoncides—natural essential oils released by trees—which have been shown to support relaxation and immune resilience. Mindfulness contributes further with proven impacts on stress reduction and emotional balance.

🌼 What to Expect

You’ll be guided on a gentle, sensory walk through the woods and open heath, pausing frequently to connect with the sights, sounds, textures and scents of nature.

Sessions are led by experienced practitioners Joanna Bristow-Watkins and/or Katie Robinson, who have facilitated Forest Bathing+ at National Trust properties, RSPB reserves, London parks and heritage sites across the UK.

They have also contributed to academic research in partnership with TFBI, University of Derby and UCL, including:
🌿 A six-week programme for Woking Mind in 2022
🌿 A 2023 Forest Bathing+ study involving three Guildford-based charities

📍 Practical Details

🐕 Please note: dogs are not permitted unless they are trained Guide Dogs.
☔ Sessions run in most weather – just dress appropriately. We only cancel for winds over 25mph or during electrical storms for safety reasons.

📨 To arrange a private or corporate session at Horsell Common, or to register interest in a public event, please get in touch. We'd be delighted to create a tailored nature immersion experience for you or your group.