Forest Bathing With Beth.
ANFT-certified forest bathing walks across Simcoe County and an annual French River retreat at The Lodge at Pine Cove
The brief.
Forest Bathing With Beth is a Barrie, Ontario forest bathing practice run by Beth Foster, a retired teacher certified through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Walks run 2–3 hours and rarely cover more than a kilometre, designed for anyone who can manage a slow stroll or sit under a tree. Public sessions take place across Simcoe County — Spirit Catcher Park on the Barrie waterfront, the Drury Tract of Simcoe County Forest in Oro-Medonte, and the Tranquility Garden in Sunnidale Park — alongside private bookings and a four-day Wild Calm 2.0 retreat each September at The Lodge at Pine Cove on the French River. Beth also designed the self-guided forest bathing trail at Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain.
5. ways in.
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Group Public Walk
For: Ages 14–85 most receptive; under-14 case-by-caseWhen: Year-round; 2026 public dates published on the events pageA 2–3 hour guided session covering under a kilometre at slow pace. Locations rotate across Simcoe County, including Spirit Catcher Park in Barrie, the Drury Tract in Oro-Medonte, and the Tranquility Garden at Sunnidale Park. Phones go off; photos are permitted in the final ten minutes. Free public sessions in 2026 include Blue Mind at the Spirit Catcher (Migratory Bird Day), Pollinator Week, and a Care Partners series for older adults navigating dementia and frailty.
$35.00; many seasonal events listed as free with pre-registration
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Private Individual Walk
For: IndividualsWhen: Year-round, by arrangementA one-on-one 2–3 hour walk guided by Beth, arranged on request across Barrie-area forests, gardens, and waterfront sites. Suited to participants wanting solo attention rather than a group setting.
$120.00
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Private Group Walk
For: Groups up to 12; minimum group of 5 for bookings beyond the Barrie / Simcoe County areaWhen: Year-round, by arrangementA three-hour guided walk for up to 12 participants, suited to corporate, family, or community groups. Custom locations across Ontario can be arranged for groups of five or more, with Beth travelling beyond Barrie and Simcoe County. The same $300 figure is also published as a daily rate for organisations booking Beth for an extended program.
$300.00 (also offered as a $300.00 daily rate)
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Remotely Guided Walk
For: Anyone with internet access and a nearby outdoor spaceWhen: Year-round, by arrangementA Zoom-delivered guided session in which the participant chooses their own outdoor location and Beth guides remotely. The least expensive way into the practice, and the only offering that does not require being in Ontario.
$20.00
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Wild Calm 2.0: Forest Bathing & Restoration Retreat
For: AdultsWhen: Monday September 7 – Thursday September 10, 2026A four-day immersive retreat at The Lodge at Pine Cove on the French River in Noëlville, with all meals, fine teas, locally roasted coffee, natural toiletries, and delivered breakfast hampers included. Guided practices focus on sensory awakening, stress release, and reconnection with self, others, and nature.
All-inclusive packages; prices vary by cabin choice — contact for details
Worth knowing.
- 01Guide certified through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT)Source ↗
- 02Designed a free self-guided forest bathing trail at Scandinave Spa Blue MountainSource ↗
- 03Featured on CTV News, Rogers TV, and in Renaissance Magazine, Chatelaine, and Barrie TodaySource ↗
- 04Partner of Quiet Parks International and the Oak Ridges Moraine Land TrustSource ↗
- 05Walks typically run 2–3 hours and cover under 1 km at slow pace; suitable for participants who can manage a slow stroll or sit under a treeSource ↗
- 06Custom private group walks for groups of 5+ can be arranged in locations across Ontario beyond the Barrie / Simcoe County areaSource ↗
- 07Consulting service available: spa owners and land managers can engage Beth to design forest bathing trails for their sitesSource ↗
Get in
touch.
- Website
- forestbathingwithbeth.com
- Phone
- 705-828-3525
- Address
- Barrie, Ontario L4N 1H3, Canada