Achieving Your Bliss

by MARY BEMIS

Calm comes in many forms—the calm of the solitary walk in the woods, the meditation cushion, the ocean, the massage table . . . Each kind of calm creates its own kind of rest, becoming a catalyst for its own kind of rejuvenation.

Finding Calm in the Woods

Sink into the energy of the forest setting at Canyon Ranch Woodside, an all-inclusive intimate retreat in Northern California. The emphasis here is on nature and how it soothes the soul, and the property is rich in acres of Redwood trees where one can forest bathe to their heart’s content. You’ll find some of the best wellness experts and retreat guides on hand to help you create a one-of-a-kind experience.

Canyon Ranch Woodside

Few things are as restorative as a jungle walk in a Blue Zone forest. First, you’ll meet the coffee trees that provided the coffee at breakfast, and then you’ll tour a variety of medicinal plants on your way to a peaceful swing suspended from an ancestral tree. This is just one of many soulsoothing experiences to be had at The Retreat Costa Rica. Bonus: The healing Vida Mia spa with aview that rivals something from Avatar.

The Retreat Costa Rica