Forest Bathing at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Join Kathleen Aharoni for a guided forest bathing experience at the newly restored Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, one of Chicago's most beautiful hidden gems. In this Prairie-style garden oasis, you'll be invited to immerse yourself in the beauty of birdsong, the gentle music of waterfalls, serene silence, and the rich textures of the natural world. The stone walkways, council ring, lily-dotted pond, and native plants provide the setting for both personal reflection and shared exploration.

What is Forest Bathing?

Forest bathing is an invitation into sensorial aliveness through a series of simple practices that help us engage more fully with the sights, sounds, textures, and subtle pleasures of the natural world. Through gentle guided invitations, we'll practice noticing. Listening. Resting. Savoring. Remembering what it feels like to be fully present to the beauty, vitality, wonder, and connection available all around us.

There is nothing to achieve and nowhere to get…