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Forest therapy is a gentle, sensory-based practice of slowing down and reconnecting with nature. In St. Louis, with over 16,000 acres of parkland, guided or solo walks invite calm, clarity, and connection. Through mindful wandering, breathing with the forest, and noticing with all senses, participants can ease stress, spark creativity, and support well-being. Nature is waiting—ready to hold you.

I live in a city I love. When I chose my home, I made sure it was within walking distance of a beautiful park—one with lakes and winding paths through old-growth hardwoods, fantastical, white-barked sycamores, birches with shimmering leaves, and patches of sassafras and pawpaw. But somewhere along the way, I became fully absorbed in a demanding yet flourishing life. Layered on top were personal losses and a body carrying the wear and tear of time. I was tired. I wasn’t sleepi