The Pleasure of Presence: A Day of Yoga, Forest Bathing, and Renewal

Join Stacey Rosenberg and certified forest therapy guide Robert Bray for a soul-nourishing half-day retreat at the stunning Notre Vue Estate Winery and Forever Wild Nature Preserve in Windsor, California, just South of Healdsburg.

Greet the day with an energizing yoga practice led by Stacey. Ground yourself through breath and movement as you awaken your body and senses overlooking the expansive views of the rolling hills and vineyards.

Following practice, Robert will guide us on a contemplative forest bathing walk through the preserve’s 350 acres of oak woodlands and wildflowers. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is a sensory immersion in nature. It’s not quite a hike, and there’s no water involved. In this gentle guided wander, we bathe in the atmosphere of the forest. We walk slowly and attentively, noticing the scent of the forest, the touch of breeze on our skin, the play of light through leaves. We take that notice in, let it land inside us, enriching us with the healing benefits of being in nature.

Grounded and restored, we’ll gather in the lake pavilion for a tea ceremony featuring herbs foraged by Robert from the surrounding land and a healthy, delicious lunch savoring seasonal flavors, good conversation, and the beauty of springtime on the estate.

To close the day, guests are invited to an optional wine tasting on the estate’s beautiful tasting terrace overlooking the vineyard. The wine tasting is $25 extra, and reservations are required. Come indulge your spirit, nourish your body, and reconnect with the healing rhythms of the natural world.