I am so excited to bring my winter water practice to Shou Sugi Ban House, one of my favorite wellness sanctuaries on the planet. Join me for a luxurious, invigorating introduction to the transformative ritual of winter sea immersion, complimented by restorative fire in our exclusive seaside, cedar-burning sauna, with Kayla Sibilia of Altaer Sauna.

There is something so magical about winter water. It will not only call you to your senses, but if you are open to it, and you go slowly, it will introduce you to a whole new world of subtlety and wonderment.

The Befriending Winter Water™ retreat will ignite your ancestral cells, reminding them of the restorative benefits of Nature as you are invited to explore the depths of ritual, self, each other, and untamed presence. You will be immersed in the wild beauty of winter water, ceremony of sound, and the purifying warmth of fire.

The experience

As winter peaks and we begin the gentle turn toward spring, we invite you into the rituals of water and fire. Embrace cold and warmth alongside wild and gentle, in a deeply restorative, invigorating, and soul-nourishing experience.

This intimate experience is designed to bring together ancient ritual and progressive wellness through winter sea immersion, sauna, and connection. The contrast therapy of transitioning from one extreme temperature to another, is a restorative practice for the mind and body that gently extends the invitation for befriending one-self and nature. You will come away deeply nourished, and perhaps even meet a new version of your fearless self.

During our retreat, all-inclusive Shou Sugi Ban House group activities will be available from Custom Yoga and Movement classes, Sensory Meditation, and guided Breathwork Release. A $275 credit towards a private spa or healing arts service may be used during your time of leisure in at Shou Sugi Ban House’s award-winning spa.