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Next Walk Date: February 28th, 2026. 9:00- 11:30am
Classes are located at 37114 N thrill Hill Rd Eustis Florida 32736. Look for the dojo sign and follow the driveway to the top. Please park in the grassy area in front of the Block building. Youth ages 14 and up are welcome to attend. |
Forest bathing is a guided outdoor healing practice. Unlike a hike or guided nature walk aimed at identifying trees or birds, forest therapy relies on trained guides, who set a deliberately slow pace and invite people to experience the pleasures of nature using all of their senses. It encourages people to be present in the body, enjoying the sensation of being alive and deriving profound benefits from the relationship between ourselves and the rest of the natural world.
Book a Private Walk:
In addition to the public walks offered each month, Arching Oaks can accommodate groups of up to 15 people for privately scheduled walks as well. Please contact Chelsey ([email protected]) to discuss available dates, times and costs.
About Your Guide:
Chelsey Velilla is a graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a degree in K-12 Art Education. She spent 12 rewarding years teaching elementary art for Newport News Public Schools in Virginia. Currently she is the Program Director at Arching Oaks and a certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest therapy. Chelsey is also a published artist and enjoys working in, and teaching methods of, mixed-media assemblage and visual journaling. Her work can be seen in Art Journaling Magazine and on Instagram and Facebook.
Book a Private Walk:
In addition to the public walks offered each month, Arching Oaks can accommodate groups of up to 15 people for privately scheduled walks as well. Please contact Chelsey ([email protected]) to discuss available dates, times and costs.
About Your Guide:
Chelsey Velilla is a graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a degree in K-12 Art Education. She spent 12 rewarding years teaching elementary art for Newport News Public Schools in Virginia. Currently she is the Program Director at Arching Oaks and a certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest therapy. Chelsey is also a published artist and enjoys working in, and teaching methods of, mixed-media assemblage and visual journaling. Her work can be seen in Art Journaling Magazine and on Instagram and Facebook.
