Forest Song Bath: Singing in the Forest

What is it?
Inspired by forest bathing, we will take a slow walk through the forest, stopping periodically to sing nature songs, tree songs, earth songs and river songs from various cultures. At the end we will form a circle in a clearing by the river, enjoy some tea and sing a bit more! A great way to combine the health and wellbeing benefits of singing and forest bathing, both of which reduce stress, boost the immune system, energise and basically fill you full of endorphins and good vibes.

Testimonials:
"Just back from a nourishing forest song bath with the beautiful Rachel Dempsey. Voices blended in harmony beneath an autumn canopy of leaves. Reconnecting with nature, expertly and gently led by Rachel. I highly recommend the experience. " Alvina Byrne, Co Dublin

Getting there:
Newtownmountkennedy is about 45 - 60 mins from Dublin, near the N11 exit 12 and is served by bus, the 133 from Dublin and 184 from Bray. The woods are a short walk from the bus stop on the main street beside Parkview hotel. The entrance to the woods is on Church St, opposite Season Park. a short walk from the main street. There is small car park in front of the entrance. Co-ordinates are 53.096498, -6.113730 and on Google Maps look for Newtownmountkennedy Woods Carpark

Booking:
Please note that an RSVP doesn't mean that you have a place on this event. Please book at this link. RSVPs do not guarantee your space. Prices start from €25, early bird offers are the best value, so booking early recommended.

Who should go?
This event is open to adults and older teens with reasonable mobility (little walking but not paved and some little steep bits). All welcome and you don't have to be a 'good' singer at all to take part, it isn't about the sound of your voice, it is about the wellness benefits of singing and nature.

This event is perfect for you if:

*you like singing with others
*you want to boost your health and well-being and get an immune system boost
*you're feeling a bit stressed or anxious
*you feel like getting reconnected to nature, to others and to yourself, to your voice
*you want to engage in the outdoors in a more meditative way
*if you love nature and want to connect to it more deeply

Who is facilitating?
The guide, Rachel Dempsey, has been facilitating holistic singing workshops for over 20 years with her project 'Global Harmonies' and is a fully certified and insured Forest Bathing guide with Rec 3 first aid training. She also has a Masters in Ethnomusicology and is trained in sound healing and as a Capacitar holistic wellness tutor.