Penitentiary Glen Reservation

Trade screen time for stream time. A guided, mid-week summer forest bathing experience in Lake County’s hidden waterfall shale gorges.
Are you running on empty this summer?📱🔥 By mid-July, the heat leaves us sluggish, the digital noise never stops buzzing, and our minds feel totally burnt out. We promise ourselves we will slow down, but our calendars keep filling up.It’s time to pull the plug. Welcome to Unplug &amp; Flow: A 4-Part Waterfall Forest Bathing Series.
This is not a strenuous fitness hike or a standard nature trail walk. It is a hyper-slow, deeply restorative sensory immersion rooted in the science-backed principles of Shinrin-yoku (Japanese forest bathing).
Every Tuesday morning, we will gather to beat the afternoon heat and busy weekend crowds. We will step under the deep shade of old-growth trees and walk directly into Lake County's most stunning, slate-carved ravines. Using a blend of mindfulness, custom invitation cards, tactile mud sculpting, and floating leaf art, we will let the healing power of water reset our internal pacing.
🗓️ The Summer Waterfall Schedule:📍 Week 1: Paine Falls Park | Auditory Sound Mapping &amp; Deep Acoustic Decompression📍 Week 2: Penitentiary Glen Reservation | Immune-Boosting Phytoncides &amp; Microclimate Temperature Shifting📍 Week 3: Chair Factory Falls | Time-Scale Awareness &amp; History-in-Nature Reflection📍 Week 4: Jordan Creek Park | Somatic Barefoot Wading, Oracle Card Reflections &amp; Closing Sun Tea Ceremony
✨ What Your Restorative Experience Includes:
<ul><li>The Threshold Chime: A tuning fork sound alignment to mark the transition out of your busy week.</li><li>Interactive Invitations: Custom prompts (options include hammock relaxation, water music mapping, and rock touching) to keep your mind anchored in the present.</li><li>The Ephemeral Art Gallery: Tactile play with river mud, leaf-boat releases, and shale stone mandalas.</li><li>July Sun Tea Ceremony: Chilled, locally sourced herbal teas paired with fresh, hydrating summer snacks.</li><li>Water Oracle Reflections: A supportive, non-judgmental group sharing circle to ground your personal practice.</li></ul>
💡 Important Details to Note:
<ul><li>👥 Strictly Intimate Group Size: To preserve silence and deep relaxation, each cohort is strictly limited to 10 participants.</li><li>🌲 Experience Level: No prior mindfulness or meditation experience required. All fitness levels are welcome, though trails involve descending rustic steps into dirt gorge beds.</li><li>🌧️ Weather Policy: We walk in light summer rain (the tree canopy provides excellent shelter!). In the event of severe thunderstorms or lightning, a pre-scheduled rain date or immediate refund will be issued.</li></ul>
With love,
Jillian

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Unplug & Flow: Forest Bathing Waterfall Series

Trade screen time for stream time. A guided, mid-week summer forest bathing experience in Lake County’s hidden waterfall shale...

Forest Friends
<h3>Parent &amp; Child Nature Adventure Series</h3>
Looking for a meaningful way to spend time together outdoors?
Join us for Forest Friends, a playful nature adventure series designed to help children and caregivers unplug, explore, and connect.
Using our signature framework—Breathe • Wander • Create • Rest—each gathering features a unique blend of nature play, movement, creativity, mindfulness, and exploration.
Activities may include:
🌬️ Bubble breathing, yoga, and movement games
🥾 Nature walks, animal detective challenges, and sensory exploration
🎨 Nature journaling, mandalas, and seasonal art projects
🧘 Gratitude practices, affirmations, and calming breaths
Every class offers new adventures, discoveries, and opportunities to connect with nature and one another.
Perfect for children ages 3–10 and their caregiver.
🌲 Less screen time. More sunshine, wonder, and connection.

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Unplug & Flow: Forest Bathing Waterfall Series

JUN

30

9:00 AM

Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd, Kirtland, OH

Forest Friends: Parent and Child Nature Adventure

JUL

15

10:00 AM

2100 River Rd, Willoughby, OH

Unplug & Flow: Forest Bathing Waterfall Series