The Jungle Experience: A Path to Stillness

Step beneath the canopy of McKee’s historic jungle garden, where filtered light, quiet water, and lush tropical plantings create a serene and restorative jungle sanctuary.

This guided sensory walk invites you to slow down, move quietly and restore mental clarity by engaging with the sights, sounds, and scents that define this unique landscape.

Rooted in the principles of forest bathing, the experience is designed to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, boost the immune system, and restore a sense of balance, offering a rare moment of stillness within the Garden’s timeless setting.

What to Expect
A gentle, guided stroll focused on mindfulness and sensory awareness.

Preparation
Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. You may wish to bring a small towel or mat. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early.

Your journey along The Jungle Experience: A Path to Stillness is guided by Kate Pisacreta, one of McKee’s most knowledgeable and intuitive Garden guides.

Kate’s connection to plants is lifelong, rooted in childhood, shaped through hands-on work in residential landscape installations, and deepened during a decade in the Caribbean working with tropical plants and trees. She later cultivated an eight-acre garden in Southern California before making her home in Vero Beach.

It was here that McKee Botanical Garden spoke to her enduring belief in the healing power of nature. Through The Jungle Experience: A Path to Stillness, Kate shares that sensibility, inviting visitors to experience the quiet, restorative beauty of McKee’s historic jungle garden in a deeply personal way.