Blossom experiences return!
‘Blossom Bathing’ on Masumoto Family Farm: March 11 and 12, 2023
there are two options:
March 11: Individual or small group (up to 4 people) experience by reservation only
March 12: Drop-in Alternative without reservations
Blossom Bathing is our offering inspired by the Japanese practice of “forest bathing” (shinrin-yoku). We invite you to immerse yourself in a deeper relationship with plants through the sensory experience of walking through our farm. Blossom bathing is a practice of restoration. It is an invitation to connect with plants and the soil, give yourself space and time to breathe, go slowly, walk mindfully, and turn your attention to just being here, now. (Note: there’s no actual bathing, we mean it metaphorically.)
Where: Our farm is about 20 minutes south of Fresno, California, between the towns of Fowler and Del Rey. Keep reading for info on how to arrive.
What we provide: invitations to be present and engage with nature through a self-guided farm walk.
Note on weather: Blossom Bathing continues rain or shine! With appropriate attire and sturdy boots, walking through the orchard with rain could be magical.
What to wear: check the temperature forecast and layer accordingly. For safety, wear closed-toe shoes as the fields are bumpy and uneven. Opt for functional footwear: something that you’d wear for a long walk or a hike.
Notes on safety: We ask that everyone who attends is vaccinated (unless you are ineligible for vaccination, such as a child under the age of 5).
No Pets: We love pets, but please leave all of them at home.
Because of limited availability,
please do NOT reserve more than one experience.
please read this page to confirm this experience is what you’re looking for
and click the reserve button at the bottom of the page.
We are not able to refund no-shows.
Reservations: March 11, available 11am - 5:20pm, click the RESERVE HERE button below. On Saturday, March 11, 2023, we are offering solitary or small group (1-4 people max) reservations starting every 20 minutes (with staggered start times, you’ll have about 45 minutes - 1 hour to complete Blossom Bathing). Only one group can reserve each time slot, you will start at that time. There may be a few other groups at different stages in their experience on the farm at the same time, but the experience should still retain quietness and spaciousness. You’ll receive directions in your confirmation e-mail after you reserve and pay. At this point, Blossom Bathing is not stroller nor roller friendly, we are sorry.
Cost: $75 per reservation time slot (approximately 45 minute - 1 hour experience). We ask that you limit the number of people in your party to no more than 4 people. Sorry, no refunds in the event of a no-show.
If you have questions, we’ll get to them as soon as we can. Please e-mail masumotofamilyfarm@gmail.com
Drop-in Alternative: NO Reservation required on Sunday, March 12, 2023 between 1pm - 5pm.
The ‘drop-in’ experience will be very similar to reservation, but we will do timed releases of small groups every 10-15 minutes, so you should be prepared to wait a bit before beginning.
Drop-in Cost: $25 per person, pay at the gate, here is a map to the Drop-in entrance.
Additional Request: Both of these offerings are designed with experience at their core. You are more than welcome to take your own photos, but this is NOT an appropriate venue to bring / book a professional photographer for a photo shoot. Our goal is to provide ways for you to be present and enjoy.