Strolls for Well-Being

Deepen Your Connection With Nature

Strolls for Well-Being is a complimentary seasonal program at Bloedel Reserve that supports connection with nature through a series of 12 self-guided walks.

We invite those interested in deepening their connection to nature to join, and no experience or special knowledge is needed. New participants receive a guidebook with instruction and inspiration for 12 distinct mindfulness-based walks through the Reserve. Each walk is built around a theme such as joy, awareness, or gratitude, and the walks are designed around locations 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 will receive a guidebook and be ready to begin. The program is designed to be self-paced, and participants choose when and how to engage with the walks. Everyone in the program receives a complimentary 6-month membership to Bloedel Reserve, which provides Timed Ticket entrance when booked in advance.

2024 Strolls for Well-Being Schedule

SPRING STROLLS FOR WELL-BEING PROGRAM: March 20-June 8 2024 (12 weeks)

Choose one of the sessions below to register for the Spring Strolls Program. All sessions are are held in-person at the Japanese Guest House at Bloedel Reserve.

Wednesday, March 20–10:30 AM or 1:30 PM

Saturday, March 23–10:30 AM or 1:30 PM

SUMMER STROLLS FOR WELL-BEING PROGRAM: June 12-August 31, 2024 (12 weeks)

FALL STROLLS FOR WELL-BEING PROGRAM: September 11-November 23, 2024 (12 weeks)

Learn More

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Well-Being Program Manager Robin Gaphni at 206-842-7631 x28 or [email protected]

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.

Eryngium

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.

SIGN UP FOR OUR ENEWSLETTER

Stay up to date on all of the events and activities taking place at Bloedel Reserve.