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The Experience of Guided Forest Therapy Walks
There is a quiet magic that unfolds when you step beneath the canopy of ancient trees, where sunlight filters softly through leaves, and...
Michelle Ward
Sep 164 min read
Finding My Buds: A Personal Reflection on Becoming a Forest Therapy Guide
Last week, I received my certification as an ANFT-certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. This milestone marks the completion of a...
Michelle Ward
Jul 215 min read
The Language of Lavender: Healing from the Field
At Buds in Bloom, we grow lavender not just as a crop, but as a companion—one that speaks softly to the senses, offering calm, clarity,...
Michelle Ward
Jun 83 min read
What Is Forest Therapy and What Can You Expect at Buds in Bloom?
Curious about forest therapy? At Buds in Bloom, we guide slow, intentional walks that help you reconnect with your senses, your breath, and the living world around you. It’s not a hike—it’s a return.
Michelle Ward
Jun 14 min read
The Web of Interbeing: Remembering Our Place in the Living World
By Michelle Ward – April 6, 2025 In the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) guide training, there is a foundational exercise...
Michelle Ward
May 294 min read
Finding Peace: Reflections on a Solo Walk in Forest Therapy
What we call home is different for all but sometimes we already have our homes deep in our souls.
Michelle Ward
May 283 min read
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