Guided Serenity Walks
Serenity Walks are guided mindfulness experiences that invite participants to slow down, breath deeply, and reconnect with themselves through the peaceful setting of our 12-acre Japanese Garden. Each walk follows a quiet path through the Garden with pauses at scenic locations where brief quotes and reflections are shared to inspire contemplation.
Every month features a unique theme – Such as Stillness, Awareness, Interconnectedness, Balance, Gratitude, or Healing- encouraging participants to reflect on life’s journey while gently walking through nature. The experience is unhurried and welcoming, allowing time to observe the beauty of the Garden, notice the rhythm of your breath, and embrace the present moment.
Serenity Walks conclude at the Guest House, where guests can relax and enjoy the Garde views.
Open to all, these walks offer a peaceful opportunity to reduce stress, practice mindfulness, and find renewal through the simple act of walking in nature.
$10 per person | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available
Walks take place outdoors, please dress accordingly.
Who Can Benefit?
Serenity Walks are open to anyone seeking peace, reflection, and connection with nature.
They are especially beneficial for individuals who:
- Want to practice mindfulness or meditation in a supportive setting
- Are experiencing stress and looking for a restorative experience
- Enjoy walking and spending time in nature
- Are interested in personal reflection or spiritual renewal
- Appreciate contemplative experiences in beautiful landscapes
Saturday, April 11, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | $10 per person | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available
Awareness
Pay attention to your breath, coordinating it with your steps. With each inhalation, imagine drawing in peace or energy, and with each exhalation, release tension or stress.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | $10 per person | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available
Interconnectedness
Reflect on how everything in nature is interconnected. As you walk, observe how the trees, animals, and elements work together, just as you are part of a larger whole.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | $10 per person | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available
Acceptance
Let go of judgements, wheather they are about yourself or the world around you. Focus on accepting the present moment as it is.
Wednesday, July 9, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | $10 per person | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available
Nature Connection
Use the natural world around you as a mirror to your own inner landscape. Listen to the sounds of birds, rustling leaves, or flowing water, and observe the plants, trees or animals you encounter.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | $10 per person | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available
Mindfulness of the Present Moment
Focus on each step, the sensation of your feet touching the ground, and your breath. Allow any distractions to fade into the background as you immerse yourself fully in the moment.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | $10 per person | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available
Balance & Harmony
Use your walk as a metaphor for inner balance. Focus on finding harmony between your breath, movement, and thoughts.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | $10 per person | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available
Letting Go
As you walk, focus on releasing negative thoughts, stress, or emotions. Imagine them melting away with each step.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | $10 per person | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available
Gratitude
As you walk, focus on the things you are grateful for–your body, the beauty of nature, your relationships, and the present opportunity for peace.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | $10 per person | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available
Healing Energy
Visualize healing energy moving through you with each step. Allow the walk to become a restorative process for your body, mind, and soul.
Self Guided Awareness Walks
To Be Present in Nature Through the Use of Our Senses
Life is busy. People often forget to slow down and really enjoy what’s around them. Being mindful is the practice of paying attention in the moment you are in and noticing what is around you.
Through simple prompts at select stops in Anderson Japanese Gardens, Awareness Walks encourage you to stop, be mindful, use your senses and journal your experiences.
These sensory prompts are beneficial for all ages and can be done together or alone. Intergenerational connections may be forged with youths and adults through these walks by observing nature together.
The Awareness Walks booklet consists of 10 suggested stops throughout the Gardens. The stops may be done in a day or over many visits. Each time you use the booklet, you may experience something new and different.
This program booklet is available for purchase in the Gift Shop.