Midwinter bosbad op De Tempel

This day has been celebrated since time immemorial and where better to celebrate Midwinter than with a forest bath at De Tempel. Under the large old trees you can feel the heartbeat of eternity. Let the magic of light fall around you on this day like a velvet cloak. The shadows are still deep, from now on they will change again and we will change with them. While the leaves gently slide from the trees, we let ourselves be guided by the scents of late autumn. You discover the natural world with all your senses. You mirror, feel and reach out.

How does forest bathing work?

You arrive at a quiet place in the green with a short meditation. Your nature journey begins. Sometimes you only cover a short distance, but these meters are full of sensations. You use all your senses to connect with the natural world. After a forest bath you feel light and activated, as if you have returned from a nice holiday. Afterwards you can focus your attention on what you find important. Tensions disappear, you experience the connection with the environment and enjoy your discoveries. We arrive at a quiet place in the green and do a nature meditation. Then your nature journey begins. Sometimes you only cover a short distance, but these meters are full of sensations. You use all your senses to connect with the natural world and share that with each other.

What does this forest bath do for you?

Forest Bathing comes from the Japanese shinrin yoku, which means “luxuriant sojourn under the trees.” Forest bathing involves bathing in the atmosphere of the forest. It has aspects reminiscent of mindfulness, but is more outwardly focused than inwardly focused. Shinrin Yoku is a proven method to lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce stress, boost the immune system, and improve your overall well-being. Forest bathing helps you heal yourself—and your environment. To give your true self back its guiding force in your life.

Country estate De Tempel

When you discover Buitenplaats De Tempel, you can't believe your eyes. This, on the edge of Rotterdam? Yes, it really exists! Just outside Overschie lies this beautiful estate. Here stands the oldest oak tree in Rotterdam. You smell conifers, you see the water features glistening and walk along the winding paths.