Spring Open Day Sunday27th September 10am-4pm
No bookings required
– for the self-directed walks at the Riverhaven Artland Spring Open Day
Ecotherapy with Benni Bonnin
As part of the East Auckland Wellfest 2026 we are including the opportunity for 20 individuals to register for Ecotherapy with Benni Bonnin at our Spring Open Day. For the usual price of admission to Riverhaven Artland you can get the chance to slow down and immerse yourself in nature guided by Benni Bonnin.
Ecotherapy or Forest Bathing is a form of meditation that got its name from the Japanese practice shinrin yoku. The focus of forest bathing is to slow down and immerse yourself in nature. Forst bathing has been shown to have many physical and psychological benefits, due to the chemicals emitted by trees known as phytoncides. Forest bathing can help you feel calmer and more in touch with nature.
Start by finding a spot, surrounded by trees and nature. Leave your devices behind and walk slowly through the space. If walking doesn’t feel right, try lying on the ground or resting against a tree. Focus on your breathing, taking deep meditative breaths. Get in touch with your senses, what can you hear? Smell? See?
The simple method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you whilst breathing deeply can help both adults and children de-stress and boost health and wellbeing in a natural way.
You must register via the Eventbrite website for Ecotherapy with Benni Bonnin
- Adult: $20
- 5-18 years $15
- Under 5’s free
