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Wendy FigoneRetreats & Events

Forest Therapy Comes Home: A Transformational Retreat at Canyon Ranch WoodsideMay 29–June 1, 2025🌿 www.somaticecotherapy.com🌲 Canyon Ranch Woodside

I grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just outside of Woodside—long before Canyon Ranch Woodside became a sanctuary for wellness nestled in the redwoods. That lifelong connection to the forest eventually led me to become a certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) and later, a Forest Therapy Trail Consultant trained to create intentional spaces for healing in nature.
Wendy FigoneRetreats & Events

Why Somatic Ecotherapy Retreats Are TransformativeSlowing Down to Become the Best Version of Yourself

In our fast-paced lives, slowing down can feel impossible—but it’s essential for true transformation. Somatic Ecotherapy retreats provide a sanctuary where you can pause, reflect, and reconnect with your inner well of contentment. Immersed in nature’s unhurried pace, you’ll rediscover stillness, cultivate habits that foster self-awareness, and experience profound healing.