Forest Walk with Me
Hillwood Sponsored Forest Therapy Walks take place on the grounds of Hillwood Presbyterian Church and are open to all! Each walk requires completion of registration with liability waiver. A $20 registration fee is requested (sliding scale giving available) as a way to honor Sarah’s training and gifts given to participants in each walk. Each walk is hosted by the church with time after for connections around a bonfire and light refreshments.

Conversations for Peace
Episode 2: Conversations for Peace with Special Guest Sarah Champion of Forest Walk with Me

I grew up in the Piney Woods region of SE Texas where I spent long summers flipping rocks to find bugs, climbing trees, and munching on wood sorrel. Somewhere along the way, I lost sight of that deep connection to our Earth and its importance to me and my well-being. Along my healing journey, I found myself attending a Forest Bathing walk. It was a magical experience that met me deep in my core, leading me to become a certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide.
This specific Forest Therapy practice (ANFT) combines a standard template with the spontaneity and diversity found in nature. As a guide, I work with the forest to provide prompts that get us to dig into our senses, play, and explore. We gather together multiple times throughout the walk to share our noticing and practice deep listening.
I am trained in wilderness first aid and available for any accommodations that ensures you feel comfortable and safe throughout our walk. I invite you to come, try it out, and see what you notice!

Forest Therapy Walk at Hillwood
Saturday, 17 May: Forest Therapy Walk & snacks on the front lawn – all invited! Sign up via HPC’s website to be guided by Certified Forest Therapy Guide Sarah Champion Sign Up Here

Earth Day Forest Therapy Walk
Earth Day Forest Therapy Walk with Me and Bonfire at 5pm Tuesday, 22 April. Join us at the lovely grounds of Hillwood Presbyterian Church for a public Forest Therapy Walk to celebrate Earth Day! There are several acres of forest, grassy areas with old trees, and a...

Canceled! Spring Equinox Forest Therapy Walk and Bonfire
The Spring Equinox Forest Therapy Walk has been canceled due to the weather. Join us for the next Forest Therapy Walk om 22 April in celebration of Earth Day.