FOREST CHURCH
FOREST CHURCH
A Sacred Gathering
Beneath the Angel of Shavano
Contemplative Prayer • Sound Bath • Forest Bathing
Join us for a soul-soothing, Spirit-led experience in the sacred forestland at the base of Mt. Shavano—where the angel watches over the valley and the whisper of the Lord moves through the trees.
Forest Church is a co-ed gathering that invites you into communion with God in creation. Held on land that has been stewarded for five generations, this donation-based offering begins inside a canvas tabernacle tent for a meditative sound bath and breath-centered stillness. Together, we’ll enter into prayerful presence, listening for the voice of the One who created us.
Whether you’re a Salida local or a traveler passing through, this is a sacred invitation to slow down, breathe deep, and reconnect with the Creator in the cathedral of trees.
Come step into the tabernacle. The forest is calling.
Forest Bathing
SHINRIN-YOKU
You are invited to step beyond the edges of routine...
Into a forest where time slows.
Where the breath of God moves through pine needles and the hush of water speaks in sacred rhythms.
Forest Church is not a service.
It’s a sanctuary woven of branches and sky.
An altar made of moss and light.
A return.
Here, at the foot of Mt. Shavano—where the angel looks over the valley—we gather.
Not to perform.
But to behold.
To attune our ears to the Holy One who still walks in the garden, calling out to us by name.
Experiential Prayer
A foundation of prayer is at the heart of all of our experiences. There are many levels of communion with the Holy Spirit that can be experienced through the ways we pray- vocal prayer is speaking aloud to God, meditation is reflecting on God, centering prayer is silently consenting to God, and contemplative prayer is about loving God and experiencing His presence within us. All Loto Wellness Collective experiential events are thoughtfully designed to engage guests in spiritual practices that connect our minds, bodies, and souls to the heart of Jesus.
Here to thrive!
Ceremonial Circles Immersed in God’s Creation
Experience the sacredness of rest in immersive environments around the world, designed to quiet our hearts and minds to encounter the indwelling Holy Spirit while soaking in God’s creation.
Connect deeper with yourself, each other, and our Creator in sacred spaces thoughtfully designed. Experience the beauty of nature as God’s gift of rest & refilling.
Join The Collective in a ceremonial circle where we hold sacred space for ourselves and each other while connecting deeply with the presence of God inside us.
“Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them”— Matthew 18:20
Audio Guides & FREE Music Playlists
Can’t make it to one of our online or in-person events? Looking to take the Loto experience home with you?
Immerse yourself in our FREE audio-guided meditations, breathwork sessions, and musical playlists meticulously crafted to provide a blissful escape from the hustle and bustle of your day-to-day, soaking in the Holy Spirit. With our digital resources, you can indulge in luxurious tranquility on your own time, from the comfort of a hot bath or outdoors in God’s creation.