LITERATURE
Poetic Forest Bathing in September
When September leads the forest into a riper silence, perception changes as well: The light becomes softer, the colors deeper, the movement slower. This poetic forest bath invites you to experience late summer not as a farewell, but as a completion – as a time for clarity, grounding, and a quiet glance back.
Poetic forest bathing connects forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) with the power of language. Autumnal poetry accompanies the experience of nature – poems by Friedrich Hebbel, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Theodor Fontane provide poetic impulses: They open images, deepen the experience of nature, and make the forest into a “green reading stage,” without overshadowing its silence. Between trees and golden light, space is created for what is often overlooked in everyday life.
The path through the September forest may feel like a slow gathering: steps on soft ground, pauses where light and leaves resonate, moments of listening. From this mood, small poetic invitations can arise – sometimes just a word, sometimes a line, sometimes an elfchen. Everything can remain light: writing may emerge, but it is not necessary. Those who prefer to walk quietly and write inwardly are equally welcome.
The offer is primarily aimed at adults; adolescents can also participate. No prior knowledge of forest bathing or writing is required. The pace is calm and unhurried; the focus is on nature contact, poetry, and personal expression.
Registration at: https://www.yonali.de/
Target groups: For adults and adolescents
Admission:
45.00 € regular admission
82.00 € friends-special (2 tickets)
