The Bower

09/03/2026

Time in the forest measurably lowers cortisol, reduces blood pressure, and calms the nervous system. This isn’t folklore; it’s a body of peer-reviewed research going back decades.

Association of Nature and Forest Therapy-certified guides don't diagnose or treat. They use a standardized framework of sensory prompts to help you slow down enough to let the forest do the rest.

This fall, we're opening New England’s first ANFT-certified forest therapy trail during the The Life Forest Midnight Market at The Bower in Bethlehem, New Hampshire.

We’re offering two ways for guests at this community event to receive an introduction to forest therapy with certified guides Christine Tappan (Birchwalking), Nadine Mazzola, and Siobhán Connelly (woodswalkingforesttherapy.com):

🌲 Forest Therapy Walk ($40, 60–90 min) — a guided walk on a section of the new trail, under the full moon
🌙 Forest Therapy Circle ($15, ~30 min) — a shorter guided activity at the forest's edge

Financial aid available for anyone who wants to join, regardless of ability to pay.

The Life Forest Midnight Market itself is free to attend, but all guests must RSVP at thebowernh.com to reserve their space on the free shuttle to The Bower.

The Life Forest Midnight Market at The Bower
📍Bethlehem, NH · Sept 25–26 · 6pm–midnight

09/02/2026

How a childhood friendship with a tree inspired New England’s first ANFT-certified forest therapy trail

08/30/2026

The 5th annual Life Forest Midnight Market is almost here! Nestled in the heart of The Bower’s forest farm in Bethlehem, NH, this magical evening gathers our community together on a full moon weekend during peak North Country autumn colors. Shop the local artist & maker pop-up market, enjoy music by the campfire, and experience guided forest therapy on The Bower’s newly-certified forest therapy trail. The Midnight Market is free to attend, but advance reservation is required. RSVP today at thebowernh.com to reserve your spot!

Follow along for a preview of the artists & makers you’ll meet in the pop-up market this year at The Life Forest Midnight Market at The Bower.

Anna’s Banana Bread • Celestial Dragon Creations LLC • Cuddly By Counter • Fleeting Fair • Foggy Meadow Arts • Herbal Moon Apothecary • Lorna Colquhoun • Madi Cakes Art • Martin Custom Designs • Modern Day Magick • Noodles Creationz • Oracle of the Rose • Purple Plateau Farm • Shadow Alchemy Wellness • Weathervane Theatre • Wicked Stitches

08/21/2026

🧚 Time to dust off your fairy wings and wizard robes 🧙 The Life Forest Midnight Market at The Bower is fast approaching!

We have a delightful lineup of local artists and makers, musicians, and Association of Nature and Forest Therapy guides attending this year's moonlit forest festival to celebrate the opening of The Bower's new ANFT-certified forest therapy trails.

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This community event is free to attend, but space is limited! RSVP at thebowernh.com to reserve your spot on our free guest shuttle from town to the farm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/18/2026

Thanks to Joel VanDiepenbos ( / www.deepinthewoodsphotography.com) for capturing this composite photo of the Perseids meteor shower from our Big Sky Meadow stargazing spot at The Bower.

We're excited to share our dark skies with campers, stargazing enthusiasts, amateur astronomers, artists, and photographers in our community as we work toward our DarkSky International certification.

If you're looking for natural darkness for outdoor education, art, or photography, please contact us through our website at thebowernh.com—we love to share our special views of the night sky from our conservation forest farm in Bethlehem, NH.

08/07/2026

The only thing missing from this photo is YOU! We hope you'll step into the frame this September 25-26th by joining us here for The Life Forest Midnight Market at The Bower, where we'll celebrate the launch of The Bower's Association of Nature and Forest Therapy-certified trail loop.

What can you expect at the Midnight Market this year? A community gathering under a full moon during peak North Country autumn colors. Forest bathing under the stars. A pop-up market of local makers and artists at the trailhead. Music around the campfire.

Entry to the Midnight Market is free, but space is limited. Book today at our website (thebowernh.com) to make sure you have space reserved for you and your friends on the event shuttle.

The vendor pop-up market is filling up fast, but we're still accepting applications. If you're an artist or maker in the North Country or greater New England area, we welcome you to apply!

08/05/2026

Calling all local makers and artists! Vendor applications for the 5th annual Life Forest Midnight Market are due August 15th, and booth spaces are filling up fast. The Bower is excited to be hosting this beloved moonlit pop-up market in the scenic forest meadow at the trailhead of our newly-certified Association of Nature and Forest Therapy trail this during peak North Country autumn colors. Check out our website at thebowernh.com/midnight-market-at-the-bower for more information about how to apply.

07/12/2026

Looking forward to joining Mel at Life Forest for this conversation next week 🌲🌳💚

New episode coming Tuesday the 14th! 🌿

Join us for the next episode of Beyond the Forest Floor from Life Forest, featuring Mel from Life Forest and Maudie from The Bower.

We’ll be talking about connection, care, and the meaningful work happening where community, nature, and end-of-life conversations meet.
Link in the comments!

06/22/2026

Guest registration for The Life Forest Midnight Market at The Bower is now open! Please help us spread the word about this free community event.

The Bower is on a mission to conserve open forest land for the benefit of future generations. Through exemplary forest management practices, wildlife habitat management, outdoor education, and guided ecotherapy programs, we aim to promote sustainable uses of our forest in Bethlehem and Whitefield for the enjoyment of our community and visitors to the North Country.

Check out thebowernh.com/midnight-market-at-the-bower for more information about how to register for the event, volunteer opportunities, and more ways to support our mission at The Bower.

Can't wait to see you there!

05/29/2026

Hope we'll see you this camping season at The Bower! Learn more about our forest farm campsites at thebowernh.com.

(We're just 2.5 hours north of Boston, in the scenic White Mountains of New Hampshire's North Country.)