New Experiences Are Coming Soon
We're preparing guided forest therapy walks, private experiences, nature-based coaching, and special events in the Portland area. Be among the first to know when registration opens.
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Slowing Into Presence
Forest therapy is not a hike, a lecture, or a productivity hack. It is a slow, guided practice that helps you come back into your body, your senses, and your own attention.
Through guided walks, private sessions, and group experiences, we create space to slow down, regulate, and reconnect without rejecting the modern world you live and work in.
Our Experiences
Guided Group Forest Therapy Walks
Small-group experiences following the ANFT Standard Sequence to reconnect with your senses and the natural world.
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Private Forest Therapy
Personalized one-on-one guided experiences designed for deep restoration, tailored to your individual needs.
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Forest Coaching
Nature-based walk-and-talk sessions for navigating transitions and growth while staying grounded in the natural world.
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Corporate & Team Experiences
A meaningful alternative to team building, providing space for organizations to slow down and reconnect away from screens.
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Special Events & Workshops
Seasonal forest therapy walks and workshops focused on the intersection of attention, technology, and the natural world.
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What is Forest Therapy?
- A slow, guided sensory experience designed to restore intentional attention to the present moment.
- A bridge to nature that welcomes rather than rejects the modern world, creating space to regulate and reconnect.
- An inclusive practice requiring no special fitness level or outdoor experience—designed to be accessible to everyone.
- A grounded space for quiet observation, sensory exploration, and personal reflection through gentle guided invitations.
I'm Ruban Lawrence
I am a forest therapy guide and connection coach based in Portland, Oregon. After two decades immersed in complex technology systems, my focus shifted toward the fundamental human systems that underpin our lives: attention, boundaries, and deep connection.
My philosophy is rooted in the belief that we don't need to reject our modern world to find ourselves. Instead, we create a healthier, more intentional relationship with our daily reality through the simple, restorative act of slowing down to notice what is already here.
Inquiries
Get in Touch
Whether you’re interested in private forest therapy sessions or organizing a team wellness retreat, I’d love to hear from you. Please reach out with any questions before our official registration opens.
New Experiences Are Coming Soon
Be among the first to know when registration opens for our guided forest therapy walks and nature coaching in Portland.
