Forest Therapy Near Chattanooga

Come to Just Love Forest for the day. Just 1 hour from the city.

THe Japanese Practice of Shinrin yoku

Come spend a day healing in nature with friends and family on 716 pristine acres.

A scenic view of rolling hills and a forest under a pastel-colored sky during sunset or sunrise.

Chattanooga is known for its access to nature. The mountains, trails, rivers, and outdoor adventure are part of everyday life here. And for many people, even with all that beauty close by, there’s still a longing for deeper slowing down.

Forest therapy offers a different relationship with nature than hiking or recreation. Rather than movement, performance, or exploration, forest therapy is a guided practice of rest, presence, and sensory connection designed to calm the nervous system and support overall wellbeing.

Just about one hour from Chattanooga, Just Love Forest provides guided forest therapy experiences in a protected, quiet landscape. These experiences are intentionally slow, accessible to all ages and abilities, and grounded in the principles of nature-based therapeutic practice. There is no physical goal to reach. The invitation is simply to arrive, notice, and reconnect.

Many participants from the Chattanooga area seek forest therapy as a way to counter stress, burnout, and constant stimulation. The short drive makes it possible to step out of daily momentum and return home the same day feeling more grounded, regulated, and restored.

Forest therapy at Just Love Forest is offered through monthly group days as well as private experiences for individuals, families, and small groups. For those searching for forest therapy near Chattanooga, this is a genuine, accessible day-trip option rooted in care for both people and land.

“Not just beautiful, though - the stars are like the trees in the forest, alive and breathing. And they’re watching me.”

— Haruki Nurakami