Forest bathing setup amid lush greenery at Van Damme State Park

Shinrin-Yoku: A Forest Immersion Experience

Slow down, awaken your senses, and let nature be your medicine.

Meet your guide in the lobby before a short drive to the trail leading to the upper reaches of nearby Van Damme State Park—where two unique forests collide. The ancient pygmy forest meets the towering coniferous woodland, creating a rare and magical landscape rich with life, texture, and the gentle sounds of nature.

SWEDISH MASSAGE THERAPY IN MENDOCINO

Swedish massage therapy is a classic relaxing massage integrating light to medium pressure focusing on increasing circulation, and reducing stress, pain, and tension.

  • 60 Minutes - $165
  • 90 Minutes - $230

A person meditating on rocky terrain in a forest - Brewery Gulch Inn & Spa.

Shinshin

The Integrated Mind-Body Experience

This is a day tailored to fit your wellness needs. After breakfast here at the inn, your guide will meet you in the foyer at 10:15 a.m. She will spend the first hour working with you to formulate the best herbal teas for your body’s whole wellness and help you create your own personal holistic health strategy. She will then lead you through an hour of gentle, restorative yoga on our ocean-view main deck. A healthy lunch, prepared by our chef, will follow in the Great Room.

Seasonal berries may be foraged along the way, and favorite trees visited for moments of stillness and re ection. This contemplative journey offers a soothing reset for the nervous system, supporting both emotional and physical wellbeing.

Afterward, you may choose to continue exploring the trails or return to the inn for rest—perhaps with a cup of tea, some quiet journaling, or time on the back deck to simply watch the birds. You’ll return feeling grounded, refreshed, and reconnected to your natural rhythm.

Price: $200.00 per person
Time: 2 hours

A cancellation fee of 50% will be charged if you choose to cancel this activity within 48 hours of your scheduled time.

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Shinrin-yoku

Dipping Your Toes

This is our original guided forest meditation offering that incorporates all 5 senses. Your guide will meet you here in our lobby and guide you via car to the upper reaches of Van Damme State Park, where she will then lead you through the forest.

A stream cascading over rocks in a forest - Brewery Gluch Inn & Spa

Here, you’ll be gently guided through a Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) experience that invites presence and deep connection to the land. Through breath awareness, mindful walking, and guided meditation, you’ll engage all five senses—noticing the scent of redwoods, the texture of bark, the songs of birds, and the subtle energies of the forest around you.

Seasonal berries may be foraged along the way, and favorite trees visited for moments of stillness and reflection. This contemplative journey offers a soothing reset for the nervous system, supporting both emotional and physical wellbeing.

Afterward, you may choose to continue exploring the trails or return to the inn for rest—perhaps with a cup of tea, some quiet journaling, or time on the back deck to simply watch the birds. You’ll return feeling grounded, refreshed, and reconnected to your natural rhythm.

Price: $200.00 per person
Time: 2 hours

A cancellation fee of 50% will be charged if you choose to cancel this activity within 48 hours of your scheduled time.

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