This two-night weekend retreat invites you to lean into the steady heartbeat of the redwoods and soothing rhythm of the Pacific Ocean for a lasting reset. Dive into the healing properties of the forest and ocean - returning home calmer, clearer, and more fluid in body and mind.
Step away from the noise.
Dates: Friday, November 14 - Sunday, November 16, 2025
Where: Chaminade Resort & Spa
Why This Retreat: Most of us spend 90% of our lives indoors, caught in a constant fight-or-flight loop of screens, deadlines, and overstimulation. This weekend invites you to lean into the steady heartbeat of the redwoods and the soothing rhythm of the Pacific Ocean for a lasting reset. You’ll take a deep dive into the proven healing properties of forest and ocean - returning home calmer and more fluid in body and mind. You’ll gain practical, evidence-based tools to manage stress long after the retreat ends.
- Guided Forest Therapy Walk on one of California’s first Certified Forest Therapy Trails
- Bluetooth Movement Session – Bluetooth headsets, inspiring music, embodied freedom
- Self-Myofascial Release Workshop to hydrate fascia and release stored tension
- Nature Journaling to spark creativity and cultivate mindful reflection
- Community & Integration Circles to weave insights into daily life
- You’ll leave with take-home resources and simple, sustainable practices to support nervous system regulation and holistic well-being
Wendy Figone is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and Trails Consultant through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT), a Myofascial Release Therapist, and a Stanford Compassion Ambassador.
Her work bridges modern wellness practices with deep nature connection. Wendy has traveled to Japan to study the origins of Shinrin-Yoku firsthand, learning from the physicians and researchers who pioneered the field. She brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to her walks, helping participants slow down, reconnect, and experience nature as a profound source of healing and renewal.
Pricing: $1,650 for a single guest. Additional $800 to add a second guest to your room.
What's Included: Two-night accommodations at Chaminade Resort & Spa, access to all activities in the retreat itinerary including select meals