Celebrating 40 Years of Transformation: The Osmosis Journey Continues

To Commemorate our 40th year, Osmosis creates a new offering

Forty years ago, Osmosis introduced the cedar enzyme bath to the United States, bringing a dynamic healing modality to the green forested hills of west Sonoma County. What began as a simple offering has evolved into something truly profound—an immersive sanctuary where the vital energy of nature, the warmth of community, and holistic healing currents converge, crafting an experience unlike any other.

Over the decades, we’ve cultivated a meditative environment and curated a dedicated team of heart-centered healers and hospitality professionals. Nestled on five acres along Salmon Creek in Freestone, our sanctuary embodies an integrated approach to stewardship, blending artisanal horticulture, sustainability practices, and deep restoration. Here, visitors find refuge from life’s demands and an opportunity to reconnect—with themselves, with each other, and the natural world.

Since its introduction, the cedar enzyme bath has welcomed nearly half a million guests, earning a reputation as an extraordinary modality for deep rejuvenation. The ritual of experiencing Osmosis with loved ones has become a treasured tradition—a shared practice of renewal that transcends mere relaxation, offering true transformation.

A Sanctuary for the Times

In the wake of the covid pandemic, the need for sanctuary has never been greater. Today’s world—fast-paced, hyperconnected, and often isolating—has left many searching for a space where they can pause, reflect, and relax. As the epidemic of loneliness grows, and screen time replaces real-world experiences, places like Osmosis have become more valuable than ever.

We believe communion with nature is essential for human vitality—not just as a poetic notion, but as a genuine necessity for well-being. To meet this need, we are expanding our offerings, introducing extended experiences that will enable guests to enjoy even more breadth and depth to a visit to Osmosis.

Introducing Our Transformative All-Day Retreats

After years of perfecting our service offerings, in reflection, we asked ourselves:

• What would be the necessary elements of a truly healing day?

• How could we create an experience more profound than ever before?

• What new possibilities could unfold in one fully immersive day?

The answer: Transformative All-Day Retreats.

For many, a two-week vacation isn’t feasible—but dedicating a single day to renewal? That’s within reach. We’ve carefully designed a retreat experience that guides guests through a complete day of restoration, blending time-honored Osmosis traditions with some inspiring new elements.

The Experience – (limited to groups of 12 people)

9 am – guests begin with a cedar enzyme foot bath, followed by guided walking and sitting meditation, followed by a full-body massage or facial—our Osmosis Rejuvenation package with the added element of guided mediation to really slow down and drop into our sanctuary ambiance.

12 noon – as the sun climbs to its highest point, guests transition to our newly created ceremonial circle nestled in the woods along Salmon Creek. Here, they enjoy a nutritious and simple catered lunch, followed by an immersive afternoon of guided therapeutic experiences led by Bay Area wellness experts. Retreats range from yoga, qi gong, journaling, present moment awareness practices, healthy cooking instruction, or even a grief-healing journey.

A Day To Reset

What can happen in one day? So much. A shift in perspective. A softening of the heart. A renewed sense of self. Absorbing the medicinal quality of quietude. A true refuge from modern life’s relentless pace.

Osmosis has always been a place of deep healing—but now, more than ever, it’s a sanctuary for transformation. Join us in celebrating 40 years of pioneering wellness, and embrace the opportunity to step into something new.

Your healing journey awaits.