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Did you know?
Poor diet is now the #1 risk factor for health loss?
"For the first time ever the Centers for Disease Control has named Dietary Risk the number one risk factor for health loss in the United States. When additional risk factors that also have poor diet as a cause (such as high cholesterol and high blood sugar) are included, the number of deaths that could have been prevented with a healthier diet climbs to 1,857,029 annually - 4 times as many as smoking, the next highest risk factor." ~ excerpt from the Ceres Community Project website.
We relish playing a role in building health and wellness in our neighborhood. Vibrancy in our community is vital to our well-being. This is why we are celebrating our partnership with the Ceres Community Project which means so much to all of us at Osmosis because of the big difference they are making in many people's lives; setting teens on a life time path of nutritional awareness and healthful dietary habits and gifting wholesome lovingly prepared food to people in health crises.
We feel especially honored and privileged to be offering this very consciously made food to our guests at Osmosis, which simultaneously supports this very worthy organization. Additionally, Osmosis has been conducting special fundraising events for Ceres for the past 4 years.
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Osmosis Event of the Year!
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Join us on Thursday, July 17th for our annual Ceres benefit concert
featuring an evening of ecstatic music with
Lakshmi Devi and her world-class band
Admission: $60 includes an Indian feast paired with delicious wines from Lambert Bridge, concert, dessert and cedar enzyme footbaths. In addition, there will be a special menu of 15-minute mini-spa treatments available. Please call Guest Services to schedule your 15-min Chair Massage, Reflexology Session or Hand Treatment ($15 each). Click here to register.
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Our Best Package Ever!
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We recognize that the natural environment has enormous healing power. A vibrant riparian corridor borders our 5.5-acre property with a year round creek and robust flora and fauna. Our meditation garden has been recognized as one of the best Japanese gardens in the United States. Behind the spa are 221 undeveloped acres providing a wonderful backdrop of pastoral tranquility. We are situated in a sublime climate zone right between the cool coastal influence and hot inland valleys. From now to late fall is prime time for enjoying our many outdoor environments.
The new Ritual Package is designed to fully leverage all these features for your benefit. This magnificent 5.5 hour experience is highly personalized to your preferences including our Signature Cedar Enzyme Bath, a 75-minute Specialty Massage custom-tailored for your needs in the natural sanctuary of one of our creek-side Pagodas and an Organic Facial especially designed to cleanse, nourish and beautify your skin with a treatment tailored for your unique skin type. Package includes our highly acclaimed dream inducing Hammock Sound Therapy session, unlimited time in the Meditation Garden and a wholesome spa lunch for you to enjoy in our picnic area on the banks of Salmon Creek. Only $399 ($497 value)
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| Garden Tour, Tea and Treats |
Thursday July 17 * 9:30am - noon
A one and a half hour guided tour of the Osmosis meditation garden.
Tour will be conducted by Osmosis founder, Michael Stusser and tree pruning expert, Michael Alliger. This garden makes extensive use of stone, water and deer resistant plants to express the tranquil feeling of a Japanese style design. Tour will be followed by special custom brewed tea and tasty treats prepared by in house chef, Kristopher Kolkema as you soak your feet in our unique Cedar Enzyme footbaths. Read more...
Admission: $20. Book a service for that day and get $20 off any service. Space is limited to 14, make your reservations in advance. 707-823-8231.
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Monthly Meditation
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Seven factors of cultivating freedom
by Mark Lesser
The Buddhist tradition names what are called the seven factors of enlightenment. Enlightenment is a fancy word for finding more freedom, real confidence, and emotional flexibility. These factors are meant to be practiced, not just during meditation practice but throughout daily life:
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Upcoming Events in Our Neighborhood
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From Farmer's Market to Table
Undoubtedly, the Occidental Farmer's Market is one of the most authentic local markets in Northern California. For anyone who has yet to experience it, just drive 3 miles up the road from Osmosis to the quaint hamlet of Occidental. Come to Oz for treatments first and then go up to the market to enjoy the outrageously awesome street food, music and local products. Nice combo. Or even better - go to the market early and come to Osmosis afterwards when dusk turns the hills all those magic colors. FRIDAYS 4pm TO DUSK.
For more details on these exciting, upcoming events, visit our Events page.
- July 3,4,5 & 6 - As One We Flow: Adult summer camp of your dreams!
- Thursday, July 5 - Fireworks Over Bodega Bay
- Sunday, July 13 - The 13th Annual Petaluma Art & Garden Festival
- Saturday, July 19 - Bastille Day with Un Deux Trois & La Guinguette
- Tuesday, July 22 - Becoming Independent's Lagunitas Luau Fundraiser
- Saturday, July 26 - Allaudin Mathieu & Noam Lemish
- Saturday, July 26 - Fort Ross Festival
- Sunday, July 27 - OAEC Garden Tour
- Tuesday, July 29 - The July Monthly Potluck & Grange Meeting " The 100 mile Potluck"
Ongoing Thursday mornings - Dharma Morning Meditations at Osmosis
Weather permitting. No Charge. Bring your meditation cushion and warm clothing. 8:00 am.
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A Healing Sanctuary in Resonance with Nature
707.823.8231
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