Taking a walk or getting other forms of outdoor exercise can have a dramatic effect on your well-being. For this reason, most doctors recommend getting out of the house regularly and enjoying some of your local green spaces. Being able to retreat outdoors has benefits for both your physical and mental health, including the following.

Why Go to an Outdoor Retreat

1. Exercise

The benefits of regular exercise are well known, and nature offers thousands of prospects to get consistent, enjoyable exercise. Going for a walk, run, or hike are obvious possibilities, but you can also look for local opportunities to go swimming, cycling, rock climbing, and more. When you enjoy the outdoors, you're more likely to maintain a routine to keep yourself fit.

2. Heart Health

The outdoors offers cardiovascular benefits beyond the direct effects of exercise. Compared to walking in an urban environment, walking in a park or other green area reduces stress hormones even further. This is excellent news for your heart since chronic stress increases the risk of heart disease.

3. Mood

Since spending time outdoors significantly decreases stress hormones, you'll feel more relaxed. Nature provides relief from anxiety, which not only feels pleasant but also helps you make more effective decisions without excessive worry. The positive effects of nature on mood and self-esteem are noticeable even in those who suffer from disorders affecting their emotional state.

If you want a natural outdoor venue for your upcoming event or retreat, choose Jordan Hill Farm in Richmond, KY. This beautiful, 85-acre stretch in Madison County offers plenty of private event space complete with upscale, made-from-scratch catering. To schedule your event, call them today at (859) 623-0807, or explore more online. Don't forget to ask about their 10% discounts for UK, Berea, and EKU alumni.