The crossover between visitors interested in off-the-grid experiences and visitors seeking accessible travel options intersect at the Chaminade Resort + Spa in Santa Cruz. Chaminade’s Redwood Reflection Trail is one of the Bay Area’s first certified Forest Therapy Trails, accredited by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy.  

Part wellness, part sensory enrichment the trail can be used individually or a 90-minute guided walk can be arranged through Chaminade, accompanied by a forest therapy guide concluding with a tea ceremony. Inspired by the practice of Shinrin Yoku, this experience offers a respite amongst California redwood trees and eucalyptus groves. Shinrin Yoku is the Japanese art of forest bathing, a digital detox that allows the practitioner to spend time in nature – particularly forests – and engage all five senses in an effort to promote health and well-being: a vital part of preventative healthcare in Japan.