Aerial view of a forest with colorful fall foliage surrounding a pond with a small dock and a boat house, with two structures nearby, during autumn.

Equinox Botanical Sanctuary

Here, nature leads the way. Every path, every pond, every tree is part of a greater rhythm—one that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the living world around you.

Located in Southeast Ohio, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Equinox Botanical Sanctuary is a haven of biodiversity and natural beauty. For over 50 years, this land has been lovingly tended and protected, creating a vibrant forest where native herbs, wildflowers, trees, and wildlife thrive.

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Two hammocks hanging between trees in a sunlit forest clearing.

A Place to Connect with Nature

Our outdoor retreat and camp space offers a unique opportunity to experience the restorative nature of the forest and natural world. Whether you come for a yoga class, herbal tea circle, plant walk, or retreat, you’ll find space here to rest, learn, rejuvenate, and connect deeply with yourself and the web of life.

Sanctuary features include:

  • A covered yoga deck for gentle and restorative practices

  • A solar-powered cabin for off-grid stays

  • A large pond with a small island—perfect for swimming, lounging on a raft, stand-up paddleboarding, playing water volleyball, or simply observing the wildlife it attracts.

  • A wood-fired hot tub and deck nestled among the trees and resting on top of a majestic cave

  • A large sandstone cave surrounded by medicinal herbs and trees, featuring a 60-foot spring waterfall

  • An outdoor kitchen and picnic tables

  • A fire pit and circle of benches for gathering around the fire

  • Two miles of forest trails winding through ridges and hollows rich with medicinal plants

  • Off-grid outhouse facilities and hand-wash stations

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Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Spirit

At Equinox Sanctuary, you’re invited to unplug and return to the rhythms of the earth. Enjoy guided yoga and meditation, herbal tea circles, immersing in nature, and connecting with community. Let yourself be refreshed by water, local and organic food, forest air, and the quiet magic of this land.

Here, time slows. The forest breathes. And you are reminded of your place within the web of life.

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Home to Equinox Botanicals

The sanctuary is also home to Equinox Botanicals, our working herb farm and herbal products company. Rooted in sustainable practices, we grow, harvest, and craft herbal remedies that reflect our deep respect for the land, plants, and their gifts.

From soil to salve, every product embodies a relationship of reciprocity, gratitude, and care.

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