“Emma was such a calming presence for meditations.

I really enjoyed the sharing and laughter within the group, the beautiful surroundings, both within the accommodation and the surrounding landscape. The walks and mindfulness activities in nature combined with the morning mindfulness meditations really was profound and relaxing”.

Monique M. (Canada) – Sep 12, 2019

“The most amazing experience of my entire trip.

I cannot recommend Carlos and Emma’s experience enough. I was by myself and immediately felt so safe and comfortable – the lunch was delicious, the walk was incredible, and the experience and feeling was unforgettable. Every person in the world should experience this! I will definitely be back 🙂

Private Feedback: Thank you so, so much for such an incredible time. I don’t have words for my gratitude and the feeling I am left with. I will never forget this and am humbled by the experience!”

Jessica (Hawaii) - April 8, 2019

“Reconnecting with Life…

I liked everything about this course – the instructors, the participants, the location, the activities. There was learning and contemplation, but also much fun and laughter. I have made friends for life. This course is an experience not to be missed.”

10 out of 10

Review by Sandra A. (Scotland)

Sep 8, 2019 | 8 Days Shinrin Yoku (Forest Therapy) Retreat in Scotland, UK

Carlos was a wonderful guide…

knowledgeable, gentle, and warm. He provided a well-planned but not over planned experience in a beautiful forest environment next to a river. The “exercises” were simple but affecting, something I will long remember and will repeat, I think, throughout my life. He and Emma also provided wonderful food in their unique home, and later Carlos gave us an idyllic Bavaria tour. So generous!

Rebecca (Oregon, USA) - 10 July 2018

Excellent experience! Would give more stars if possible.

I tend to be over-active and unfocused when I do outdoor activities even though I love the outdoors, so this experience was an amazing way to slow down and really take it all in slowly. We had three Americans and several Germans in our group, so it was fun interacting with everyone. The countryside and forest were beautiful and the bathing experience was exactly what I needed at that point in my travels. Everything was very clear, calm and well-organized. The local beer garden was great, too. Carlos picking us up from a central location was extremely helpful. Very highly recommended!

Cheryl (Seattle, USA)

15 July 2018

Do this! It’s not to be missed.

Great way to experience the forests of Bavaria and incorporate some mindfulness into your vacation. It was a really special experience and worth spending a full day of our vacation doing it. Truly memorable and wonderful way to experience nature and a true sense of calm.

Lauren E (Los Angeles, USA) - 15 July 2018

It’s an amazing experience.

Carlos and his family is warm and hospitality, we had well prepared lunch, a walk in forest, practice a lot on communicating with the nature or I can say help us back to nature. Carlos also led us to a traditional beer house and emailed more info about forest bathing. I can feel the benefit after this activity. It’s not only given us an experience, but also let us learn how to practice this in our future life. Hope to meet him again in the future.

Fang (Beijing, China) - 20 July 2018

Carlos is a wonderful guide and therapist.

He has a calm presence, easy to talk to, and he is a wealth of information. His home is beautiful and the food he and his wife made was delicious. The forest bathing was a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. After the forest, we ended with a delicious meal at a Bavarian restaurant with good food, good beer, and good conversation. Highly recommended!

Alex (Wisconsin, US) - 19 August 2018

Fantastic experience!

It is very worth participating in this experience. Carlos is a very competent and cordial person, has great technical capacity and theoretical foundation to provide an incredible experience. It was a memorable and extremely enjoyable day. I will certainly repeat the forest therapy when I return to Munich! Thank you very much!

Rodrigo (Brazil) - 25 August 2018

I took this tour with my girlfriend…

at the beginning of a four day weekend we had, and it was quite possibly the best way to kick it off. Carlos as a person is extremely charismatic and easy to talk to. The experience of walking through a rainy forest combined with several mindful exercises taught to us by Carlos creates an aura of serenity not easily found elsewhere. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to slow down and take a breath from the quick hustle of life in the city.

Peter (California, USA) - 31 August 2018

“Carlos breathes wisdom…

and together with his wife they seem to know exactly how to make people feel welcome and seen. This is an experience to connect with both nature and the people guiding you through the oasis they’ve created”

Laura (Belgium) - August 24, 2019

“The week’s forest bathing retreat in Italy was…

…was a unique and a memorable experience, one not to be missed. The programme was very well thought out with a variety of forests bathing trips to different forests, visits to local places of interest and mindfulness meditation. I feel refreshed, renewed, relaxed and empowered to return to life after only one week away! I wish you the best for the future and many more successful retreats”.

Linda (UK) - May 31, 2019

It would be hard to overstate how much we enjoyed….

our time with Carlos. We spent the day eating great food, sharing about our lives, and experiencing the beautiful Bavarian countryside and forest. Carlos is a gentleman and clearly cares a lot about offering a high-quality experience. The Forest-Bathing activity was restorative and insightful, and Carlos led it with a casual professionalism that felt like a friend. ..It was apparent that Carlos and Emma are passionate about what they do and are in it to make a long-lasting impact on their guests.

Sam (New Jersey) - 10 July 2018

We eased into calmness from the first exchange we had…

with authentic and passionate Carlos and Emma. We felt at home cooking comfort food together in the kitchen and walking bare feet in the garden. The walk should keep part of her mystery, but the stories Carlos shared as we followed him through nature accompanied the forest with such harmony that spiders and lullabies accepted his hat as part of their natural habitat.

Laura (Brussels, Belgium) - 16 July 2018

Carlos and Emma are fantastic hosts.

The forest bathing was very inspiring – we will try do it at home. It’s a whole new view on being in the forest. Absolutely recommended!

Misha (Russia) - 16 July 2018

An enchanted experience!

Carlos and his wife were fantastic hosts and guides. It was such a pleasure to meet them, have lunch at their home, and spend the afternoon with Carlos. after spending an afternoon with Carlos, you feel relaxed and are better able to let go of and manage life stressors. Highly recommended experience!

Ishan (India) - 19 July 2018