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About Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
The birthplace of ANFT's Relational Forest Therapy
Tucked into the Mayacamas Mountains of Sonoma County, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park spans more than 4,000 acres of oak woodland, open meadow, and winding trail. Paths climb to sweeping views from Bald Mountain and lead to the headwaters of Sonoma Creek. In season, a 25-foot waterfall spills through the canyon, and at night the Robert Ferguson Observatory opens the sky to stargazers. Wildflowers peak from late March through May.
This land holds a special place in ANFT's story. Amos Clifford guided here while developing the practice and sequences that became ANFT's approach. As forest therapy guides, we work in partnership with the land, and Relational Forest Therapy grew out of that partnership with Sugarloaf Ridge. Amos calls this place its birthplace. Guiding and learning here is a chance to return to where the practice began.
You’ll choose where to rest each night, whether that’s camping under the stars, a local hotel, or an Airbnb, and you’ll arrange your own meals. Local markets and restaurants are a short drive away. After you register, we’ll send a list of nearby hotels, markets, and campgrounds to help you plan.
Additional Program Fees
Sonoma Botanic Garden entrance: $17 ($14 for seniors 65+)
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park day pass: $10 per car, per day, at the main park lot for anyone staying off-site. Carpooling keeps this cost low.
Sharing Rides & Lodging
Many participants travel together. After registration, you’ll get access to the Travel Information and Ride Sharing Sheet, where you can connect with others to coordinate sharing Campsites, Hotel rooms, Airbnbs, Rental cars and carpools.
Participants arrange all shared travel and lodging themselves. ANFT and your Immersion trainers aren’t able to help coordinate these arrangements.
Camping
Camping at Sugarloaf Ridge puts you in the park at the height of wildflower and waterfall season. It’s also early in the camping season, so expect wetter conditions, nighttime lows in the 40s, and daytime highs of 60–70°F. Bring gear suited to cool, damp weather if camping.
There’s no group campsite, so you’ll book your own individual reservation and plan to cook or buy your own meals. The park offers sites for tents, vans, and RVs. Tent rentals are available. (Note: Glamping tents aren’t available until May.)
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Camping Information: https://sugarloafpark.org/activities/camping-2/
Campground Map: https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/481/files/SugarLoafPDF.pdf
Sugarloaf Ridge Campground has tents available for rent: https://sugarloafpark.org/activities/camping-2/
Please direct any questions about the Immersion to Nadine Mazzola at nadine.mazzola@nenft.com rather than the park.
*The ANFT team will be staying at the Jack London Lodge and/or camping.
Transportation
How to get to Sugarloaf Ridge Park
Nearest Airports
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport ~22 miles (30–35 mins)
Oakland International Airport ~68 miles (1 hr 15 mins–1 hr 45 mins)
San Francisco International Airport ~75 miles (1 hr 30 mins–2+ hrs)
Personal or Rental Vehicles (Recommended)
Day-Use Parking: $10 per vehicle per day (payable at the entrance station or automated fee machine).
Campsite Parking: Each campsite reservation includes parking for 1 primary vehicle. Extra vehicles require an additional night fee and must park in designated overflow lots.
Public Transportation:
Rideshare Services (Uber / Lyft) Availability: Uber and Lyft operate throughout Sonoma County and can drop off directly at the park campsite or day-use area from Santa Rosa, Glen Ellen, or Kenwood.
Arrival
April 11th, 2027
The orientation session begins at 4pm. Arrive anytime before to set up camp or check in to your hotel/Airbnb.
Departure
April 15th, 2027
The program ends by 12pm on April 8th, 2027.
Cell Coverage
Sugarloaf Ridge sits deep in a canyon, and mobile reception there is very weak or nonexistent. For campers, that means a true break from the screen. Plan ahead: if you’re using a rideshare service, schedule your return pickup or arrange a driver in advance, since you won’t be able to request a ride from inside the park.
Accommodation Deposit and Cancellation are dependent on where you book your accommodations.
Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Founder/Director New England Nature and Forest Therapy Consulting · Acton, Massachusetts, United States
Nadine Mazzola (she/her) is a speaker, award-winning author and Certified Forest Therapy Guide in the Metro-West and Greater Boston area. She has been guiding and teaching about Forest Bathing + Forest Therapy since 2015. Her book, "Forest Bathing with Your…
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