Sonoma County Events

11/11/11 Movie Premiere at Osmosis Day Spa an Auspicious Event

Posted November 01, 2011 by Melena Moore

November 11th is a very Meaningful Date for us at Osmosis.
11/11/1984, we broke ground for the Osmosis prototype; 11/11/1989 was our first day of business in Freestone and11/11/1993 we appeared on Good Morning America. Friday, October 11th this year will also be a special day at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, which will be marked by a fabulous movie-premiere and party.

A Field of Hammocks

Posted July 19, 2011 by Michael Stusser

“Build it and they will rest…”

Guests attending our fabulous Bastille Day event on July 14 were the first to see the new addition to Osmosis: our field of hammocks.

The story actually begins seven months ago, back in January, when we met with our most loyal guests to share our gratitude for their support. We enjoyed a long and productive discussion about the Oz experience, and asked what else they would like to enjoy here. Their answer? A place to rest. In fact, this question generated quite a few ideas, and in the end what emerged was a vision for a ‘field of hammocks.’

The Salmon are Coming Back

Posted February 23, 2011 by Michael Stusser 1 comments

The salmon are coming back, five words that contain a world of hope.

Two years ago a collaborative effort among state, federal and local conservancy groups resulted in a promising breeding program where Coho salmon were taken from neighboring Russian River and the Lagunitas Creek watersheds.

Osmosis Hosts first in series of Vitality Programs

Posted February 14, 2011 by Michael Stusser 2 comments

Osmosis began the first in a series of Vitality Programs on Thursday, February 3rd. At Osmosis, we believe that good health means more than simply the absence of pain or disease, it means vitality. So, as a community, guests and Osmosis staff gathered to discuss the nature of vitality: how it manifests, and how it benefits us.

Local Movie Premier Screening - A Communal Memior

Posted November 15, 2010 by Michael Stusser

"In A Communal Memoir, members of four Sonoma County communities explore what we may learn from the rupture that occurred in mainstream American society in the 1960's as a generation widened its concept of home to mean 'living on the earth,' and created a new consciousness based on interconnection."The movie was filmed by Kitty Green (Little Red Hen Productions) and directed by Delia Moon as part of her doctoral dissertation, At Home in the Counterculture.

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.

Freestone Fermentation Festival - May 15th Noon- 5pm

Posted May 11, 2010 by Melena Moore

The small, rural village that is Freestone, CA packs a whole lot of fermentation into it's little corner of Sonoma county. The population hovers around 100 residents, but the local businesses share a common theme... FERMENTATION! Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary boasts the only authentic Cedar Enzyme Bath in North America. Wild Flour Bakery is the place to be for fresh organic breads and pastries. And, Freestone Vineyards completes the fermentation family with their amazing bio-dynamic wine.

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.