Full Moon Evening Forest Bathing at the Gardens

In Partnership with Missouri Botanical Gardens

Under the light of the Harvest Moon, the garden settles into autumn’s deep hues, offering a rare after-hours immersion in golden light and cooling air. This moon, the closest full moon to the autumn equinox, has long marked a time of gathering, gratitude, and preparation for the darker months ahead.

Guided by Certified Forest and Nature Therapy Guide Jess Thenhaus, you’ll follow gentle, sensory-based invitations to notice the shifting scents, textures, and sounds of the season. The moonlit garden becomes a place for quiet reflection, seasonal gratitude, and connection to nature’s rhythm

🌿 What to Expect

• A slow, mindful walk through the evening garden under the Harvest Moon.
• Guided sensory invitations attuned to the season’s abundance and transition.
• Space for reflection, gratitude, and connection to the rhythms of autumn.

Nature’s Invitation:

This is a leisurely walk, not a strenuous hike, designed for deep relaxation and connection. Guided by Jess, you’ll engage with nature through mindful, sensory invitations. Each session includes time for quiet reflection, optional sharing, and simple practices you can bring into your daily life to nurture your connection with the natural world.

Unique Journey: 

Each walk at the Missouri Botanical Gardens is a distinctive encounter, welcoming individuals of all fitness levels.