Colorado’s newest wellness trend doesn’t require a gym membership, tech device, or even a bottle of supplements. It’s called forest bathing—and this summer, it’s growing beyond Boulder into Larimer and Jefferson counties.
What began as a local pilot has blossomed into a full-scale initiative, bringing guided, slow-paced hikes into lush canopies of pine, cottonwood, and aspen. The goal? To invite participants to use all five senses, unplug from digital stress, and absorb the calm of nature.
Forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku) originated in Japan and is now backed by a growing body of research linking nature immersion to reduced anxiety, improved immune function, and increased focus. Participants are encouraged to move slowly, notice textures, sounds, and scents, and breathe deeply without agenda.
This isn’t your typical workout—and that’s the point. In a culture that values speed and productivity, forest bathing asks us to slow down and just be. It’s an antidote to stress, burnout, and sensory overload.
At The CBD Store, we see this as complementary to what we do. Our wellness offerings—from soothing topicals to daily calming edibles—are crafted to promote balance. And for those days when you can’t hit the trails, CBD offers a moment of stillness in your own home.
So whether you’re heading out to a guided session in Golden Gate Canyon or creating your own sensory reset in a backyard hammock, consider pairing it with products that amplify your calm.
Summer is the perfect time to reset. Forest bathing is free, low-impact, and now more accessible than ever across Colorado. There are also paid guided forest bathing options available.
Visit us in-store or online to explore wellness tools that support your journey—whatever path you walk.
Here are a few upcoming Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) gatherings across Colorado you can join:
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Forest Bathing & Ephemeral Art
Colorado Parks & Wildlife hosts this session on Sunday, July 13, 2025 (9:30 AM–12:30 PM) near Denver. Expect guided mindfulness invitations and a nature-inspired art activity.
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Forest Bathing with Mountain Walks & Wellness
At Hudson Gardens in Littleton on Saturday, July 26, 2025 (9 AM), Certified Forest Therapy Guides lead sensory-rich invitations, grounding meditations, and a closing tea ceremony.
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Forest Bathing Walk at Garden of the Gods
Explore the legendary red rocks in Colorado Springs with Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Jane Scanlon. Check Jane’s site for the next scheduled walk.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like The CBD Store to suggest a post-bath application—our cooling topicals and balms are perfect for extending that sense of calm.
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