The Field of Hammocks
Since 1985, people have been traveling to Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary in Freestone, California, to experience the unique Cedar Enzyme baths. Now, there’s a whole new reason to visit this beloved and relaxing spot—hammocks—but not just any old hammocks. Michael Stusser, founder of Osmosis, recently introduced The Field of Hammocks, a relaxation area positioned creek-side in a previously unused portion of the day spa’s rustic five acres. And guests are loving it.
Consisting of six “oversized, cushioned, dream-inducing swinging cloud chairs,” as Stusser describes them, The Field of Hammocks is also home to four Zero Gravity chairs and giant umbrellas for shade. To make it even more relaxing, guests are given MP3 players loaded with a selection of special healing Hemi-Synch sound therapies. “This metamusic balances the left and right hemispheres of the brain,” explains Stusser. “People have profound relaxation experiences by lapsing into deep states of rest fairly quickly. This is the realm where we access the subconscious mind, the source of insight, inspiration, and intuition.”
In today’s sleep-deprived world, The Field of Hammocks is a dream come true.
Just how did the space come to be? Stusser asked a focus group of his best clients what they most wanted from their spa experience. The unanimous answer was a place to rest after their treatments. Because there wasn’t any more additional indoor space that could be developed, they suggested hammocks. “A field of hammocks at that,” notes Stusser. “Guests love it. They really drop into a deeper level of relaxation. We’re seeing huge smiles on their faces, and the metamusic is a great extra touch.”
In today’s sleep-deprived world, The Field of Hammocks is a dream come true. “Sleep is a fundamental need the body has in order to regenerate its vital forces,” says Stusser. “The hammock experience is helping our guests awaken to how important adequate rest is to one’s health. It really has an obvious and profound healing effect.”
Mary Bemis
A pioneering voice in spa and wellness journalism, Mary Bemis has spent four decades chronicling, championing, and helping shape the modern spa industry. As Founder and Editorial Director of Insider’s Guide to Spas, she brings a distinctive editorial perspective informed by a career that has helped define the language and landscape of spa media. Mary launched American Spa magazine in 1997, co-founded Organic Spa, and helped launch Luxury SpaFinder and NewBeauty. Her industry leadership extends to board service with ISPA, NYSPA, and WSPA, the latter two organizations she helped establish. She has also served as Special Advisor to the Balneology Association of North America. Today, she serves as Special Advisor to Global Wellness Day and sits on the board of the International Sauna Aid Foundation. Recognized among Medika Life’s Top 30 Influential Voices Transforming Wellness, Mary is also a recipient of the prestigious ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award, an inaugural Folio Top Women in Media honoree, and an American Spa Wonder Woman of Wellness. Her mission remains as steadfast as ever: to keep spa culture alive and relevant, honor its roots, challenge its shortcomings, and inspire an industry to live up to its promise.
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