A Luxury Healing Experience in the Santa Cruz Mountains
A full-day retreat combining a
and Hands-on Herbal Rituals.
Escape to the serene beauty of Sacred Owl Retreat nestled in the Santa Cruz redwood mountains, for a soul-nourishing day of herbal delights and mindful connection. Hosted by Go Ask Alice founder and herbalist Nicolina Ammerman, this immersive retreat invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and experience the healing magic of plants in community.
This experience is for you if you’re craving deep nourishment, meaningful connection, and a full-day, multi-sensory reset for your mind, body, and spirit—offering the depth of a retreat without needing to travel far.
Come as you are, and leave feeling replenished, inspired, and more deeply connected—to yourself, your body, and the quiet magic of intentional living.
Our Itinerary
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Welcome
Your experience begins with a soft, welcoming arrival—enjoy a light grazing table, handcrafted herbal mocktails, and time to settle in, connect, and ground into the space. This intentional opening gently prepares your body and digestion for what’s to come.
Herbal Infused Feast
A $120+ Value
After noon, you will be guided into a thoughtfully curated five-course elevated feast, where each dish is served individually and introduced with intention.
Curated by Nicolina Ammerman, owner of Go Ask Alice Herbal Apothecary, each course highlights the healing properties of the plants within it—offering a deeper understanding of how nourishment can become medicine.
The menu is brought to life by ceremonial chef Sandro, who artfully prepares seasonal, locally sourced ingredients into dishes that are as beautiful as they are deeply nourishing—crafted to delight the senses while supporting the body on a cellular level.
Spring Rejuvenation Yoga
A $40 - 60 Value
After your meal, you’ll move into a gentle, grounding yoga session with Vaza, accompanied by soft live music. With a deeply intuitive and holistic approach, Vaza empowers individuals to step out of survival mode and embrace a radiant, balanced life. This practice is designed to support digestion, reconnect you with your body, and align you with the energy of spring—renewal, expansion, and awakening.
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Herbal Tea Blending Workshop
A $50 - 75 Value
In our hands-on Herbal Tea Blending Workshop, you’ll craft your own custom blend using a variety of healing herbs. Learn the benefits of each herb and create a blend perfect for you. You’ll leave with a beautiful cork jar and wooden spoon—your own personalized tea ritual to continue the experience at home.
Mushroom Talk
Enjoy a light and engaging mushroom exploration, including education, conversation, and complimentary samples—offering insight into the supportive and uplifting role that mushrooms can play in your wellness journey.
Sound Bath & Tea Ceremony
A $120 - 150 Value
The day will gently close with a deeply restorative sound bath and tea ceremony, featuring a variety of instruments including the harp. This immersive experience is designed to calm the nervous system, release stored tension, and bring you into a state of harmony and integration.
Music will be performed by Justin Mosley, a multi-instrumentalist and sound practitioner whose performances are both deeply energetic and soulfully restorative. Through the transformative power of breathwork, movement, and music as medicine, he offers spaces for release, renewal, and reconnection.
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