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Shinshin - An integrated mind & body experience

Originating in Japan, the practice of Shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. As a result, a robust body of scientific literature now exists on the health benefits of spending time under the canopy of a living forest. Brewery Gulch Inn was among the first lodging properties in California to begin offering a Shinrin-yoku option to its guests.

Now, in partnership with local wellness experts, we have added Shinshin, an expanded, fully integrated mind and body experience that incorporates our popular forest bathing with an herbal tea and health strategy session, as well as gentle, restorative yoga.

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

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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.

Following lunch, you will make the short drive to nearby Van Damme State Park, where your guide will take you to some of her favourite trees, local berries (in season) will be foraged, and a guided meditation conducted. The surrounding natural beauty of Mendocino will awaken all 5 of your senses. After this contemplative relaxation, you may choose to continue hiking through the lovely Van Damme or follow your guide back to the inn, where you can relax as you choose–maybe take a restorative nap, sip some tea, or watch the birds from our back deck. After all this, you’ll be refreshed and ready to enjoy our wine hour and evening appetizers. As you quietly absorb the peace at the end of the day, you will feel replenished both inside and out and ready to face the world.

Price: $350.00 per person
Time: Half day, from 10:15 a.m. to mid-afternoon

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.

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Following lunch, you will make the short drive to nearby Van Damme State Park, where your guide will take you to some of her favourite trees, local berries (in season) will be foraged, and a guided meditation conducted. The surrounding natural beauty of Mendocino will awaken all 5 of your senses. After this contemplative relaxation, you may choose to continue hiking through the lovely Van Damme or follow your guide back to the inn, where you can relax as you choose – maybe take a restorative nap, sip some tea, or watch the birds from our back deck. After all this, you’ll be refreshed and ready to enjoy our wine hour and evening appetizers. As you quietly absorb the peace at the end of the day, you will feel replenished both inside and out and ready to face the world.

Price: $175.00 per person
Time: 1.5 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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