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Robert Ketchell Will Visit Osmosis and Give Garden Tour

Posted July 14, 2010 by Michael Stusser

Japanese garden expert Robert Ketchell from England will be visiting Osmosis next week. He will be conducting a special tour of the garden on Thursday morning July 22nd at 11am.

This is Roberts first visit to the garden since it was completed in 2003. Ironically, this is also the year of the Ox and it just so happens that the Osmosis garden is based on the Chinese parable of The Ox and The Ox Herder. On the tour you will see how this story, typically shown in wood block prints, is depicted with stone, plants and water features in the Osmosis meditation garden.

Weishan Lui, Chinese Harpist, is Performing in Concert at Osmosis

Posted July 05, 2010 by Michael Stusser

The magic of moon lit nights in Japanese gardens and festivals remain as one of my fondest memories from living in Japan. One of the most celebrated traditions of Asian gardens from centuries past was to hold festivals to honor significant points in the cycles of nature.

From the moment Wei Shan Liu stepped into the garden she recognized the deep intention of the garden and called it a temple. All of us at Osmosis are exited to have her back for the first time in years to play her captivating ethereal music in the meditation garden the evening of Thursday, July 22nd.

Osmosis Founder Update on Spa Refresh

Posted June 10, 2010 by Michael Stusser

Just had to take a moment to share all the exciting activity taking place at Osmosis this week. The spa is closed for a major dress up and there are several teams of people working away to bring about quite the transformation. The front lawn is being set up with permanent umbrella stands to provide shade for picnicking in anticipation of the many who will want to enjoy the sumptuous box lunches now available to our guests.

We are all very excited about the fresh paint and a new color scheme is being applied to our building!

Osmosis to Participate in Resorts in Bloom Fundraising Event

Posted April 28, 2010 by Melena Moore

Press Release from Jennifer Neeley, Fundraising Manager of West County Heath Centers, regarding the popular anual event Resorts In Bloom.

Resorts in Bloom is a garden tour for charity that yearly raises money for health and human services in West Sonoma County. Osmosis will once again be featured as one of the many beautiful properties known for their grounds and gardens.

Earth Day is Local's Night at Osmosis

Posted April 20, 2010 by Melena Moore

Here at Osmosis we celebrate Earth Day every day, but on Earth Day? Now, that's special. In keeping with our monthly tradition of a fun, social evening at the spa, this Earth Day, April 22nd will be a night to remember.

This month we are featuring Trathen Heckman, the founder of Daily Acts Organization as our guest speaker! Trathen educates and works with community, business and municipal leaders to create programs, policy and models which harness the power of nature and inspired action to restore the health of our lives and communities.

Chinese Journalists Visit Osmosis

Posted April 13, 2010 by Melena Moore

Recently, Osmosis was visited by a group of Chinese Journalists touring Sonoma County. While most of them were focusing on wine, the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau knew Osmosis was a stop not to be missed. The weather was beautiful, and the journalists couldn't have been happier. The highest compliment Osmosis received was their opinion of our gardens- our visitors said it made them feel like they were back home, and that our Asian aesthetic is authentic.

Take a look at some pictures from that beautiful day!

Osmosis Wins Best of The North Bay Day Spa 12 Years Running!

Posted April 05, 2010 by Melena Moore

Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary has been on a winning streak. Every year The Bohemian newspaper polls it's readers on their favorite businesses. And for the last 12 years, Osmosis has been winning the Best Day Spa category in the North Bay. New this year is the Best Couples Spa category, which Osmosis is proud to win for the first time.

Press Release: Osmosis Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Posted March 30, 2010 by Melena Moore

Starting from a humble backyard facility made from a recycled chicken coop, Osmosis, a day spa in Sonoma County California, has delivered more than 200,000 of its signature cedar enzyme bath treatments over the past 25 years.

Since its inception in 1985, Osmosis has grown to become an internationally known retreat sought out by visitors from around the globe as well as enjoyed by those living in Sonoma County. Locally, the spa is a regional landmark and has been awarded Best Day Spa in Sonoma County for twelve years by the community in the North Bay Bohemian.

The Benefits of Dry Brushing

Posted March 02, 2010 by Melena Moore

The skin is the largest most important elimination organ in the body and is responsible for one quarter of the body’s detoxification each day.

Dry Brushing tightens the skin, tones the muscles, stimulates circulation, helps with digestion and much more.

Learn How Massage Promotes Health

Posted February 22, 2010 by Abby Bard

Gentle, nurturing touch is a wordless form of communication that signals our bodies to let go of tension, to breathe and to fully experience our senses.

In India and Thailand massage has traditionally been a family affair and people of all ages have the benefit of both giving and receiving massage as part of their daily culture.