Restore + Explore: Forest Bathing

Sat., Jan. 17, 2026, 8:30–10:30 a.m.Sat., Jan. 24, 2026, 8:30–10:30 a.m.Sat., Feb. 7, 2026, 8:30–10:30 a.m.Sat., Feb. 28, 2026, 8:30–10:30 a.m.Sat., March 14, 2026, 8:30–10:30 a.m.Sat., March 21, 2026, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Public: $45, Members: $35
Various garden locations
Participants will join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Debra Wilbur in the gardens to explore pathways that promote emotional and physical well-being.
Wilbur has traveled the Nakasendo Trail in Japan and experienced firsthand where Shinrin-yoku (known here in North America as “forest bathing”) first came into practice. As a certified Association of Nature and Forest Therapy guide, Wilbur combines that practice with foraging knowledge and a regard for astrology, nature, ritual, and ceremony to create a singular nature-based immersion—aimed at quieting the mind and body, easing stress, freeing the imagination, and creating community among strangers.
Key Details
- Registration includes admission to The Huntington.
- Suitable for all levels; no previous experience is necessary.
- Please bring registration confirmation with you.
- Check in with Education staff at Admission window #10 beginning at 8 a.m.
For questions about this event, please contact publicprograms@huntington.org.






Forest Bathing instructor Debra Wilbur gazes at a limestone rock formation in the Chinese Garden. Photo by Harrison Truong. | The Huntington, San Marino, California.
A tree-lined walking path in the gardens. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington, San Marino, California.
A forest bathing participant reflects in the Chinese Garden’s Penjing Court. Photo by Harrison Truong. | The Huntington, San Marino, California.
A forest bathing participant takes a walk in the Palm Garden. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington, San Marino, California.
Forest bathing participants look at a small tree amid limestone rock formations. Photo by Harrison Truong. | The Huntington, San Marino, California.
A forest bathing participant enjoys a moment of solitude. Photo by Harrison Truong. | The Huntington, San Marino, California.
In-Person Class Ticketing Policies
- Tickets are not sold at the door for this event.
- To join the waitlist for this event, please email publicprograms@huntington.org. A space is not guaranteed, but you will be contacted if a space becomes available.
- To receive a refund, you must cancel at least 5 days prior to the event. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event will not be refunded.
- Members may receive a discount for up to two tickets.
Top image: A visitor enjoys the Palm Garden. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington, San Marino, California.