Forest Bathing & Mindful Wine Tasting
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Wine Is a Gift From the Earth
In the beauty of Sonoma County, the land tells a story — through the trees, the soil, the air, and the vines.
This experience begins by helping you step out of the pace of everyday life and into a more grounded, receptive state. Through gentle, sensory-based mindfulness invitations, forest bathing quiets the mind and awakens the senses. From this place of presence, the experience of wine becomes richer, more nuanced, and more memorable.
Rather than rushing from tasting to tasting, you’ll be invited to slow down, savor, and experience the deep connection between landscape, climate, and flavor.
What the Experience Includes
1. Introduction & Guided Sensory Awareness Practice
We begin with an introduction to the practice of forest bathing and the healing benefits of slowing down in nature. You’ll then be guided through gentle sensory awareness invitations that engage sight, sound, touch, and breath, helping your nervous system settle and your attention return to the present moment.
The experience begins seated on the earth, allowing time to ground and arrive, followed by a slow, mindful walk through the vineyard. Throughout this time, you’ll be invited to connect with the land and experience the environment through your senses.
2. Connecting with the Terroir
As we move through the vineyard, you’ll be guided to notice the subtle qualities of place — the soil, air, plants, and rhythms of the landscape — cultivating a deeper relationship with the terroir and the living systems that shape the wines.
3. Guided Mindful Wine Tasting
From this grounded and receptive state, we transition into a curated tasting experience. Each wine is explored slowly and intentionally, noticing aroma, texture, flavor, and the unique expression of the land, climate, and growing conditions.
4. Time to Savor & Reflect
The experience offers plenty of space to relax, share reflections, and enjoy the lingering sense of calm, presence, and connection.
Who This Experience Is For
This offering is ideal for:
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Couples seeking a meaningful wine country experience
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Small groups and private gatherings
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Corporate retreats and team offsites
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Leadership and wellness retreats
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Celebrations, birthdays, and special occasions
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Visitors looking for a more mindful alternative to traditional wine tours
Locations & Winery Partnerships
Forest Bathing & Mindful Wine Tasting experiences are offered in partnership with select wineries and estates throughout Sonoma County, including:
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Red Car Wine – West Sonoma Coast
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Bartholomew Estate Vineyards & Winery – Sonoma Valley
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Quivira Vineyards & Winery – Dry Creek Valley
You can learn more and book directly below.
Private experiences can also be arranged at other vineyards, estates, retreat venues, or private properties.
Each offering is thoughtfully customized based on group size, location, and timing.
When the nervous system slows down, the senses come alive.
Guests often share that after forest bathing, colors feel more vivid, aromas more distinct, and flavors more complex. The wines are experienced not just as a tasting, but as an expression of the landscape itself.
This experience invites a deeper relationship with place — one rooted in presence, appreciation, and reciprocity with the land.