Forest Bathing with Treewise - Yugeneration

About Yugeneration & Treewise

Relax, slow down and recharge in nature during guided forest bathing sessions.

Yugeneration is Yugen’s non-profit project. For every bottle or can sold, 2 cents goes to the foundation — helping people reconnect with nature and contributing to its restoration.

The name says it all: YUGENeration. Yugen is a Japanese concept — the sense of wonder you feel when experiencing the beauty of nature. It’s something we carry in every can and every bottle.

This spring, we’re organizing a series of free activities, including Forest Bathing.

That’s why we’re joining forces with Treewise for a series of forest bathing sessions: slow, guided nature walks where simple sensory exercises and pure immersion in nature help you unwind and support your mental and physical well-being.

What is Forest Bathing?

A forest bath is a slow, guided walk through the forest where you consciously use your senses and bring your attention back to what’s happening around you.

Forest bathing, also known as shinrin yoku, helps you slow down, clear your mind and experience nature in a different way. No prior knowledge or experience is needed.

Together with Treewise, it’s not just about relaxing, but also about:

• learning to see and experience nature more consciously

• discovering how spending time in nature affects you

• slowing down and stepping out of the daily rush

• reconnecting with nature

Less doing. More looking, listening and feeling.

What can you expect?

During a 3.5 to 4-hour session, Anthony Bal, forest bathing guide and mental well-being coach, will take you on an immersive nature experience.

You’ll discover, among other things:

• how to reconnect with the forest and the nature around you through your senses

• how slowing down and paying attention can help you get out of your head and become more present in the moment

• the benefits of mindful nature immersion — both physically and mentally

• how to tap into the calming power of nature in your everyday life

We’ll finish the session together with a cup of tea made with natural ingredients.

About our partner Treewise

Treewise organizes guided forest bathing sessions and nature experiences that help people reconnect with nature. At Treewise, we combine insights into personal development with the peace and wisdom of the forest. Through slowing down, mindfulness and sensory experiences, we guide participants towards relaxation, a deeper connection with themselves and a stronger relationship with the natural environment. The forest does the rest.

Practical information

📅 Date: Sunday 17/10/2026
🕑 Time: 13:30 - 17:00
📍 Location: Arboretum Tervuren
🎟 Ticket price: Free*

Additional practical information:

• Maximum number of participants: 10

• What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable footwear suitable for the forest, and a mat or blanket to lie on (optional).

• Event language: Basic knowledge of Dutch is required. Our guide also speaks French and English well and can clarify certain things for participants whose native language is not Dutch.

Would you like to be part of this experience?
We’d love to invite you to experience forest bathing with us and register for this activity.

Participation & Access

🎟 Ticket price: Free*

At Yugeneration, we want to reconnect as many people as possible with nature. That’s why our events are completely free* and accessible to all ages.

To avoid overwhelming nature, we work with a limited number of places per activity. Therefore, registration is required.

To avoid no-shows, we charge a reservation fee. This amount is fully refunded after you attend the event. This allows us to distribute the available places fairly and ensure that everyone who registers actually participates.*

Yugeneration is intended for individuals (so no group or corporate registrations). Each person can participate in a maximum of 1 session per season; additional registrations may be cancelled. More details can be found in the FAQ.

FAQ

Do I need to register for the event?
Yes. As we work with a limited number of places per activity, registration is required. This allows us to keep the experience enjoyable for everyone while respecting nature.

Why do I have to pay a reservation fee if the event is free?
Our events are completely free because we want to reconnect as many people as possible with nature. However, to avoid no-shows, we ask for a small reservation fee. This amount is fully refunded after you attend the event.

What ages are the events suitable for?
Our events are accessible to all ages, unless otherwise stated on the event page.

What if I can no longer attend?
Can’t make it after all? You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the event. Let us know via [email protected], so someone else can take your place. In case of a no-show without prior notice, your reservation fee will be donated to Yugeneration.

What should I bring?
This may vary depending on the activity. Any practical information regarding clothing, equipment or preparation will be listed on the event page. If you still have a question about the activity, you can contact: [email protected].

Where exactly does the event take place?
The exact location and practical information are usually shared after registration or a few days before the event. If you still have a question about the activity, you can contact: [email protected].

Will the activity still take place in bad weather?
Yes. Weather conditions are part of the nature experience, so rain itself is not a reason to cancel a session. We ask participants to dress accordingly. An activity will only be cancelled for safety reasons in the event of a forecast storm or severe thunderstorms.

What happens if an activity is cancelled?
The organization closely monitors the weather forecast and will communicate any cancellation no later than 24 hours in advance*. In that case, we usually offer a* “rain check” and schedule a new date so participants can still take part.

Can I participate in multiple sessions?
Yugeneration is for people who want to personally recharge in nature. To give everyone a fair chance, the following simple rules apply:

• Participation is exclusively for individuals (no corporate outings, team buildings or group registrations). Would you like to participate as a company, organization or group? Feel free to contact the activity organizer directly — they’ll be happy to explore a suitable tailor-made option with you.

• Maximum 1 session per person per season. Multiple registrations? We check for duplicates using email addresses and phone numbers and reserve the right to cancel or refuse additional registrations, allowing us to bring as many people as possible back into nature.

Any other questions?

Can’t find your question above and still looking for an answer?
Feel free to send us an email.

Questions about the activity and everything related to it:
[email protected]

Questions about registrations, payments, Yugen or Yugeneration:
[email protected]