Adult Only Guided Sensory Forest Experience in Whistler
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Whistler
Join Cara in Whistler for a guided sensory forest experience. Refresh your senses, learn about nature, and enjoy meditative moments. Perfect for all ability levels.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lost Lake PassivHaus - Itinerary:
    • Cara will fluctuate between two trail options. Both include much of the same but terrain greatly varies
    Opt 1: You’ll walk from the bridge across from the PassivHaus, along the valley Trail to the start of the Fitzsimmons Accessible Nature Trail (4 min) Option 2: You’ll walk from the bridge to behind the Lost Lake sign to a single track walking trail (2 min)
    • Introductions (5 min)
    • Observational Walk with occasional stops along the way (30-40 min)
  • 800 meter walk includes
  • interpretive panels (*Fitz trail)
  • a rich landscape of diverse ecosystems
  • a pond or marshy area
  • mountain views
  • a glacier fed stream
  • look through a hand held microscope
  • a grove of ancient cedars
  • a quiet, wide, and low elevation gravel trail (*Fitz trail)
  • a quiet, single track trail with occasional roots and natural debris, minimal elevation
    • Tea with a Tree Ceremony (10 min)
    • Meditative moment (~10 min)
  • choose what you want to do
  • sit in silence
  • journal or draw your nature reflections
    • Walk Back (800 m, 10 min)
  • to end our tour we’ll walk and chat till we end up where we first met
What's Included
  • Personal ground covering (on request)
  • Tea Ceremony (option to bring your own mug)
  • Outdoor Educational Guide
  • Temporary simple tarp shelter (if raining)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • Umbrellas or personal rain gear if required
Additional Information

This tour is suitable for all ability levels.

Escape and refresh yourself in an immersive Nature experience. Your Guide, Cara, will help you observe more deeply into the forest’s atmosphere through playful, educational and meditative experiences. As your senses tune into the present moment time will slow down. Remove the stresses of life and creating space to notice the beauty of each singing bird and light filtering on the forest around you. Select which healing plant to add to your tea from along the path. Learn about owls, lichen, salmon, bears, mycelium and more while the soothing sound from glacier streams move relaxing frequencies through the fresh air.

Whether it’s your first time becoming comfortable in Nature or Nature has become as familiar as an old friend, Cara makes sure each session is uniquely inspired to help you enjoy being alive and outside.

  • Invisible & Visible Disability Friendly
  • Queer Friendly
  • Neurodiverse Friendly
  • Every race and way of being is welcome
  • Grab a coffee or use the accessible, ungendered washrooms at the PassivHaus
Location
Lost Lake PassivHaus
Fitzsimmons Road South
Important!! You cannot drive directly to the Lost Lake PassivHaus. Park in Whistler Day Lot 4 or 5. Walk ~5 min to the Lost Lake PassivHaus via The Valley Trail. Look for Cara holding a walking stick by the PassivHaus patio. Transit: Stops for bus routes 5 and 8
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rebeccamaryk
Mar 26, 2024
The much-needed pause from the digital world - In a quest to escape the constant rush, I sought an experience away from my goal-driven pursuits. I longed to simply bask in nature's calmness, moving at my own unhurried pace. This journey allowed me to slow down and immerse myself in the present, connecting deeply with the world around me -the textures of trees, the flow of water, the interplay of light and shadow. It was a magical experience that brought me peace and reminded me to savour the moment. This transformative escape has left me feeling more relaxed than I've ever been, I enthusiastically recommended it to family and friends. It was more than a break, it was a journey to what truly matters. Thanks to the wonderful guide Cara, this was achieved.
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