We offer Forest Bathing & Nature Connection Guide Training for private groups anywhere in Ireland. Your training begins with a full day immersed in nature at your own location, setting the foundation for sensory awareness, mindful presence, and guiding skills.

This is followed by five two‑hour online sessions, where we explore the theory, science, and structure of nature connection practices. Between sessions, students deepen their learning through self‑study outdoors, completing guided exercises from their workbook.

We conclude with two additional full days in nature, giving students the chance to practise guiding real groups, refine their facilitation style, and complete their examination walk.

We can provide private group training for 2 to 10 students at a time. If your group is larger than 10, we’re happy to divide participants into two or more groups so everyone receives the attention, practice time, and support they need.

We can facilitate this training at your location anywhere in Ireland, but you will need to provide approved access to a suitable natural space. This can be a forest but also a big garden, park or other natural setting.

What this course offers

This training is for people who want to guide others in nature connection and forest bathing, whether for personal growth, community work, or starting a business. It’s practical, grounded, and designed to give you the tools to lead with confidence.

After completing the course you will be a certified forest bathing & nature connection guide.

This course is accredited by the IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine).

You’ll learn:

• What forest bathing and nature connection are, and why they matter
• How people connect with nature through different pathways
• How to use the senses to deepen nature connection
• The science behind forest medicine
• How to plan, lead, and evaluate a forest bathing walk
• Safety and group care outdoors
• Other nature connection practices like gardens, coastlines, and seasonal living
• Creative tools like journaling and nature art
• Working with children in nature
• Basic knowledge of trees and foraging
• Communicating with clients
• An introduction to starting your own nature-based business

• This course is for anyone ready to connect to nature with purpose and help others to do the same. Whether you're just starting out or already working as a wellness practitioner, this training will equip you with practical skills and a clear sense of direction.

Download our brochure for in person group training here