Strolls for Well-Being
Deepen Your Connection With Nature
Strolls for Well-Being is a complimentary, seasonal program at Bloedel Reserve that supports connection to nature through a series of 12 self-guided, meditative walks.
Participants receive a guidebook with instruction and inspiration for 12 distinct mindfulness-based walks through the Reserve. Each walk is built around themes such as awareness, joy, and gratitude, and the walks are designed around the gardens within the Reserve.
Participants become part of a small group that meets three times during the program, for an orientation, mid-point check-in, and closing meeting. The meetings provide an opportunity to hear from others and share experiences.
After the orientation meeting, people in the program receive a journal to guide their self-paced journey as well as a complimentary 6-month membership to Bloedel Reserve, which provides timed ticket entrance when booked in advance.
2025 Strolls for Well-Being Schedule
WINTER STROLLS FOR WELL-BEING PROGRAM: January 8 – April 5, 2025
Now in Session
SPRING STROLLS FOR WELL-BEING PROGRAM: March 19 – June 7, 2025
Now in Session
SUMMER STROLLS FOR WELL-BEING PROGRAM: June 11 – August 30, 2025
FALL STROLLS FOR WELL-BEING PROGRAM: September 10 – November 22, 2025
History of the Strolls for Well-Being Program
In this video, you’ll learn more about how the Strolls for Well-Being program developed and what makes it so popular among participants.
What Participants Say
It was love at first sight. A late summer evening, early September 2017… Read more: Returning Home, by Julie Gardner
“There is a magical quality to Bloedel, unlike any other place I’ve visited. I am once transformed, energized, inspired, relaxed, and released from daily cares to be completely present with my own soul and the wonders of nature.”
“I found the Strolls for Well-being at Bloedel Reserve to be a stimulating rebirth for me. The program not only brought me a fresh awareness of nature, but it also inspired the awareness of my inner-most feelings. It allowed me to face an emotional challenge which I suspect would or could have been debilitating. My gratitude goes out to Bloedel Reserve for sponsoring the program and facilitating its implementation.”
“Strolls For Well-Being has not only reconnected me with nature but it has reconnected me with myself.”
Your Generosity Keeps Strolls Free
Strolls for Well-Being is offered free of charge to participants, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would like to support this life-affirming, wellness program, please consider making a gift.
Your donations to Bloedel Reserve will ensure that both our onsite Strolls for Well-Being and our Strolls at Home programs continue to be resources for our entire community.
Learn More
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Well-Being Program Manager, Tara Wittrup Moyer at 206-842-7631 x28 or tw***********@Bl************.org
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