FTHub Summer School
New Hampshire
September 19–26, 2027
Train where nature prescription meets New England's ancient forests
FTHub Forest Therapy Practitioner
8-Day In-person Immersive Training
- September 19–26, 2027
- Plymouth State University + White Mountains | New Hampshire, USA
- In English
- Limited to 15 Participants
Free Insight Session
NOVEMBER 12
6 pm CET · 5 pm UK · Noon ET · 11 am CT · 9 am PT
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Why train with Forest Therapy Hub?
The only method researched at scale with international public funding.
What sets this apart
What makes it unique
This is not a standard Forest Therapy certification. FTHub Summer School New Hampshire is the first expertly designed Forest Therapy Practitioner immersive training with a dedicated Nature Prescription module. Participants gain access to an online course and a practical Implementation Toolkit, developed by FTHub and international research partners, funded by an EU program, and designed to train healthcare professionals to prescribe nature as a structured health intervention.
The training takes place at Plymouth State University, in the heart of the White Mountains. New Hampshire is the second-most forested state in the United States, yet research shows that forest access alone does not translate into health outcomes. What matters is how people engage with nature: the depth, the intention, the quality of the facilitation, and the clinical framework behind the prescription. This training teaches all of it.
You will train across northern hardwood forests, riverside corridors, and mountain trails. Guided by FTHub’s training team and international experts present with you throughout the program, this is where forest therapy training meets nature prescription.
The location
The Setting
Plymouth State University, where the Pemigewasset River runs through a 170-acre campus that once counted Robert Frost among its faculty, sits at the gateway to the White Mountains. Defined by northern hardwood forests (sugar maple, American beech, and yellow birch), the landscape is interwoven with rivers, streams, and mountain trails. In late September, New England’s legendary visual journey from deep green into vivid orange begins to change the landscape. The training uses this transformative seasonal moment as both a setting and a teaching tool.
This is not a backdrop. It is the training.
Main program locations
Centre Lodge PSU
Plymouth State University (PSU) is a distinguished institution known for its innovative approach to education. PSU’s Centre Lodge, a multi-purpose campus facility nestled between the Silver Center for the Arts and Langdon Woods, serves as the main venue for the training.
Langdon Park PSU
Langdon Park, the university’s own riverside green space, serves as the primary outdoor training environment, with forest trails, open meadows, and water.
A TYPICAL DAY
Mornings begin in the forest. A Forest Bathing walk through sugar maple and beech canopy, a riverside session along one of the region’s mountain streams, or a guided practice on a mountain trail as the foliage begins to turn. After lunch, the group gathers at Plymouth State University for module content: theory, methodology, expert sessions, and debriefs. The rhythm is deliberate: experience first, then science, then integration.
Who Is This For?
Who is this training for?
From all backgrounds. At any stage.
Forest Bathing and Forest Therapy Guides trained by other organizations who are ready for advanced practice
Health and well-being professionals (psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, nurses, physicians) looking to integrate nature-based approaches
Educators, trainers, and facilitators working with specific populations in nature-based settings
Organizational well-being and HR professionals designing nature-based programs
Environmental and ecotourism professionals expanding into therapeutic services
Community health practitioners developing green social prescribing programs
Experienced nature-based practitioners seeking the highest professional certification and recognition
Curriculum
What you will learn
Six areas of advanced therapeutic competence.
Nature-Based Intervention Design
How to design structured, population-specific interventions with clear goals, session progressions, and outcome measures. You learn to create multi-session programs, not just individual sessions, using the FTHub 5 Components of Nature-Based Interventions as your design framework.
Working with Specific Populations
Adapting your practice to diverse groups: people experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, chronic conditions, social isolation, and life transitions. You develop the awareness to tailor interventions to the needs, capacities, and contexts of each group, from corporate teams to community health settings to therapeutic programs.
Advanced Facilitation & Holding Space
Deepening your facilitation practice: trauma-informed approaches, working with strong emotions, managing risk in nature-based settings, and the ethics of therapeutic practice.
Research Literacy & Evidence-Based Practice
Reading and applying research findings. Designing assessment frameworks for your programs. Contributing to the evidence base as a practitioner-researcher.
Healthcare & Institutional Integration
How to position Forest Therapy within existing pathways, healthcare, education, social care, and corporate well-being. Nature social prescribing models, referral systems, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the language and frameworks that institutions use.
Advanced Application
Building on the foundational understanding gained at the FTHub Forest Bathing Guide level, you apply the FTHub Method, the Liquid Interactions Model, and the FTHub 5 Components of Nature-Based Interventions at a therapeutic level, designing multi-session programs with structured sequences adapted to specific populations and institutional contexts.
What's Included
What’s included in every FTHub Summer School
- All program content is delivered in person during the immersion. All trainers and experts are present on site.
- 8 days of intensive, immersive, in-person FTHub Forest Bathing Guide training with experienced FTHub lead trainers
- Full FTHub Forest Therapy Practitioner curriculum: intervention design, specific populations, healthcare integration, advanced facilitation, research literacy
- Daily field practice in the local natural environment
- Real-time feedback from FTHub lead trainers
- International cohort experience, with professionals from diverse countries and backgrounds
- Dual certificate upon completion: FTHub Certified Forest Bathing Guide + FTHub Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner
- Hub Seedlings Pro Annual membership: directory listing, professional tools, network, and Lab access
- Priority consideration for FTI Lab research projects
+ Online access
also included
In addition to the in-person training, you can still enjoy the standard 36-week online access to the full course materials, 16 live online classes, 72 online mentoring sessions with group dynamics, and 12 online Forest Bathing Walks.
Attendance at this online content is not mandatory, but it allows you to revisit the content at your own pace and complete the practice requirements.
3.300 €
EARLY BIRD: EUR 2900 | USD 3290
Until December 22, 2026
EARLY BIRD: EUR 3100 | USD 3520
Until March 22, 2027
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLAN:
#1 | Registration (deposit): EUR 1000 | USD 1137
#2 | April 12: 50% of the remaining amount
#3 | July 12: 50% of the remaining amount
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLAN:
#1 | Registration (deposit): EUR 1000 | USD 1137
#2 | April 12: 50% of the remaining amount
#3 | July 12: 50% of the remaining amount
PROGRAM Outline
Full program outline
The FTHub Forest Therapy Practitioner program is structured in modules that combine self-paced learning, live online sessions, and practical assignments. It builds from the FTHub Forest Bathing Guide curriculum into an advanced therapeutic practice.
Click the tab below for the complete program structure.
Modules 1 – 14 | Full content outline
Module 1 – FTHub Conceptual Framework
- Principles of health and their practical application.
- Planetary Health: principles of health and its contributing factors.
Module 2 – Knowledge to Design Nature Experiences
- Path selection criteria in diverse natural environments, such as marine environments, rivers, forests, deserts, and urban parks.
- Risk analysis to create a safe environment for the participants.
Module 3 – Skills and Techniques to Guide Nature Experiences
- Group management techniques and facilitation of dynamics that support the experience of the participants.
- Methods and skills to communicate effectively with the participants.
Module 4 – Relation Between Nature and Humans
- Somatic components of connection.
- Practical skills for an optimal bodily experience of connection with the environment.
Module 5 – FTHub Method: Sequences
- Theoretical framework of the FTHub Walk Activities Sequences.
- FTHub Walk Activities Sequences.
Module 6 – FTHub Method: Liquid Interactions Model
- The Liquid Interactions Model: theoretical inspiration.
- The Liquid Interactions Model: structure, science, and themes to design nature connection activities.
- From theory and science to practice: how to apply the theoretical foundations to the design of nature-based activities.
Module 7 – Nature-Based Well-being Plan, Social Prescribing and Green Prescription
- Conceptualize and design Nature-Based Well-being Plans.
- Integrate health and well-being practices under social prescribing and nature prescription.
Module 8 – Theories, Science, and Scientific Research
- Fundamentals of Forest Medicine: practical integration of the main benefits of nature in human health.
- Scientific foundations and techniques to enhance your nature connectedness and support that of your participants.
Module 9 – Expressive Arts in Nature and Skills to Integrate Nature-Based Well-being Practices into Professional Contexts
- Expressive arts: practical application in Forest Bathing.
- Fundamental elements of organizational and emotional well-being nature-based experiences.
Module 10 – Skills for Selecting Healthy Spaces: urban parks, green and aquatic environments
- Knowledge about ecosystems and diversity, and their impact on well-being.
Module 11 – Design of Forest Therapy Interventions
- The steps and elements to be considered when designing a Forest Therapy intervention.
- The life cycles model and the importance of the Liquid Interactions Model (LIM) in designing appropriate interventions.
- Specific populations: vulnerable populations and mental health disorders, and how Forest Bathing/Therapy can alleviate them, based on scientific studies.
Module 12 – FTHub Nature-Based intervention model
- The FTHub 5 Components of Nature-Based Interventions.
- FTHub Forest Therapy Intervention Program.
- Operationalized Forest Therapy Interventions grounded in +30 pilot research projects.
- Programs with intervention recommendations by Life Cycle and by Specific Populations following the FTHub Method.
Module 13 – Group Dynamics: general well-being and the link to clinical, social, and holistic applications
- Development of personal skills and resources to support the integration of experiences.
Module 14 – Nature-Based Expressive Arts as an intervention tool
- Expressive Arts in Nature for Forest Therapy interventions.
- Intervention evaluation and scales.
- Scientific References
A bibliography with more than 340 references and scientific articles on which the training is based
- Certification Requirements
+ Design a Nature-Based Well-being Plan
+ Design a Nature-Based Intervention following the FTHub Intervention Program.
- Additional Requirements
+ Certification in “First Aid” (or “Wilderness First Aid”)
+ Certification in “Mental Health First Aid”
These certifications are not provided by the FTHub and are not included in the training fee. They can be completed during the rest of the program.
- Extended Learning Pathway
Nature Prescription Online Course and Implementation Toolkit. This additional module, exclusive to participants joining the Summer School New Hampshire, introduces the scientific foundations and practical applications of Nature Prescription, exploring how nature-based interventions can support preventive health, mental well-being, and community care. It includes access to a practical Implementation Toolkit with guidance on patient assessment and simple monitoring frameworks that support the integration of nature-based approaches into health and well-being programs.
The Team
Trainers & Experts
Bring out your best with an interdisciplinary and multicultural team of the most experienced trainers and leading international experts in specific areas of knowledge. All trainers and experts listed will be present in person during the training.
Dr Jill Litt
Prof. Environ. Health Univ. Colorado | Assoc. Res. ISGlobal BCN
USA
Semra Aytur
PhD | MPH Univ New Hampshire
USA
Jessica Kanya
Trainer
USA
Erika DiPasquale
Hub Seedlings Director
USA
Manuela Renzi
Training and Capacity Building Director, FTHub
Italy
Alex Gesse
Executive Director
Spain
Dual Certification
The FTHub Forest Therapy Practitioner program awards a dual certificate: you graduate as an FTHub Certified Forest Bathing Guide and an FTHub Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner.
This means the program covers the full FTHub Forest Bathing Guide curriculum before advancing to therapeutic practice, making it suitable for professionals who want to complete the entire pathway in one program.
FTHub Certified
Forest Bathing Guide
FTHub Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner
Logistics
Program Details
Everything you need to plan your stay and prepare for the training.
PROGRAM LOCATIONS
Plymouth State University (PSU) campus is an inspiring environment that fosters deep connections with nature, making it an ideal setting for programs focused on well-being, environmental leadership, and experiential learning. PSU Centre Lodge’s Granite Room will serve as the central point of the training. Find all the information on how to get to PSU here and how to find your way around the campus with this printable map.
Granite Room | Centre Lodge PSU (info | map). The central training location for indoor sessions
Langdon Park PSU (map). The primary outdoor training environment.
ACCOMMODATION
Plymouth offers a diverse range of hotels of different styles and prices. The Fairfield Inn & Suites Plymouth White Mountains will accommodate the team and the experts. Registration at this hotel is not mandatory.
MEALS
A welcome dinner is included in the training fee. Other meals are at the participant’s discretion. For lunch, FTHub may pre-reserve specific restaurants where you can pay directly. Each will offer a range of prices and cater to diverse dietary requirements.
A few weeks before the event, the Learning Team will contact you regarding any specific dietary restrictions.
COSTS
The training fee includes a welcome dinner and transportation to and from program locations outside the hotel, as detailed below. All other food, transportation, and accommodation costs are not included.
The training program may be slightly modified due to weather conditions or force majeure. A detailed schedule will be provided to registered participants one month before the start of the training.
If you have further questions or require assistance with planning your accommodation and travel, please contact us at adm@foresttherapyhub.com.
TRAINING CALENDAR
WELCOME & DINNER | September 19 | 7:00 – 9:30 pm | Foster’s Boiler Room (info | map).
BREAKS | Lunch break: 1:00 – 2:30 pm | Coffee breaks will be provided during the content sessions.
| DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
| Sep 20 | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 9:30 am–Noon: Forest Bathing Walk #1, at Langdon Park (map) | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 2:30–3:45 pm: Forest Bathing Walk Debrief 4:15–5:30 pm: Module 1 – FTHub Conceptual Framework |
| Sep 21 | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 9:00–11:00 am: Workshop – Nature-based Well-being Plan 11:30 am–1:00 pm: Module 7 – Nature-based Well-being Plan, Social Prescribing and Green Prescription | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 2:30–3:45 pm: Module 2 – Knowledge to Design Experiences in Nature 4:15–5:30 pm: Module 3 – Skills and Techniques to Guide Experiences in Nature |
| Sep 22 | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 9:00–11:00 am: Forest Bathing Walk #2, at Langdon Park (map) 11:30 am–1:00 pm: Forest Bathing Walk Debrief | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 2:30–3:45 pm: Module 5 – The FTHub Method: Sequences 4:15–5:30 pm: Module 6 – The FTHub Method: Liquid Interactions Model |
| Sep 23 | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 9:00–11:00 am: Forest Bathing Walk #3, at Langdon Park (map) 11:30 am–1:00 pm: Forest Bathing Walk Debrief | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 2:30–3:45 pm: Module 4 – The Relation between Nature and People 4:15–5:30 pm: Module 8 – Theories, Science and Scientific Research |
| Sep 24 | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 9:00 am–1:00 pm: Content by experts | Out on your own, designing and leading your first sessions: student preparation |
| Sep 25 | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 9:00–10:00 am: Module 11 – Design of Forest Therapy Interventions 10:00–11:00 am: Module 12 – FTHub Nature-based Intervention Model 11:30 am–1:00 pm: Module 13 – Group Dynamics: General Well-Being and Link with Clinical, Social, and Holistic Applications | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 2:30–3:45 pm: Module 9 – Expressive Arts in Nature and Skills to Integrate Nature-based Well-being Practices into Professional Contexts 4:15–5:30 pm: Module 14 – Nature-based Expressive Arts as an Intervention Tool |
| Sep 26 | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 8:30–10:30 am: Forest Bathing Walk #4, at Langdon Park (map) 10:30 am–Noon: Closure | CLOSING CEREMONY | – |
WELCOME & DINNER | September 19 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Foster’s Boiler Room (info | map).
BREAKS | Lunch break: 1:00 – 3:00 pm | During the content sessions, 30-minute coffee breaks will be provided.
| DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
| Sep 20 | Langdon Park (map) 9:30 am – Noon: Forest Bathing Walk #1 | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 2:30 – 3:45 pm: Forest Bathing Walk #1 Debrief 4:15 – 5:30 pm: Module 1 – FTHub Conceptual Framework |
| Sep 21 | Langdon Park (map) 9:00 – 11:00 am: Workshop: Nature-based Well-being Plan 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Module 7 – Nature-based Well-being Plan | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 2:30 – 3:45 pm: Module 2 – Knowledge to Design Experiences in Nature 4:15 – 5:30 pm: Module 3 – Skills and Techniques to Guide Experiences in Nature |
| Sep 22 | Langdon Park (map) 9:30 – 11:30 am: Forest Bathing Walk #2 Noon – 1:00 pm: Forest Bathing Walk #2 Debrief | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 2:30 – 3:45 pm: Module 5 – The FTHub Method: Sequences 4:15 – 5:30 pm: Module 6 – The FTHub Method: Liquid Interactions Model |
| Sep 23 | Langdon Park (map) 9:30 am – Noon: Forest Bathing Walk #3 | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 2:30 – 3:45 pm: Forest Bathing Walk #3 Debrief 4:15 – 5:30 pm: Module 4 – The Relation between Nature and People |
| Sep 24 | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 9:00 – 1:00 pm: Content by experts | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 3:00 – 6:00 pm: Walk Preparation (optional) |
| Sep 25 | Langdon Park (map) 9:00 – 10:30 am: Module 9 – Expressive Arts in Nature and Skills to Integrate Nature-based Well-being Practices into Professional Contexts 11:00 am – Noon: Module 14 – Nature-based Expressive Arts as an Intervention Tool Noon – 1:00 pm: Module 13 – Group Dynamics: general well-being and the link to clinical, social, and holistic applications | Granite Room, Centre Lodge (map) 2:30 – 3:45 pm: Module 11 – Design of Forest Therapy Interventions 4:15 – 5:30 pm: Module 12 – FTHub Nature-based Intervention Model |
| Sep 26 | Langdon Park (map) 9:00 – 11:00 am: Forest Bathing Walk #4 (guides in training) 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Closure | CLOSING CEREMONY | – |
What Our Students Say
Real practitioners. Real outcomes.
Hear from previous FTHub Summer School participants.
Joody Marks
FTHub Forest Therapy Practitioner • USA
James Kidd
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nature Prescription module of this Forest Therapy Practitioner training?
This Summer School is the first FTHub Forest Therapy Practitioner training to include a dedicated Nature Prescription module. Participants receive access to an online course and a practical Implementation Toolkit developed by FTHub and international research partners, funded by an EU program. The module covers the scientific foundations and practical application of prescribing nature as a structured health intervention — including how to work with healthcare professionals, link workers, and social prescribing systems to integrate nature-based interventions into preventive health, mental well-being, and community care pathways. This is not theoretical: you leave with a ready-to-use toolkit designed for clinical and community implementation.
