Private Wellness and Nature Retreat in Southern Humboldt

aka The Ganjier Campus

Experience Northern California’s Premier Wellness and Nature Retreat Venue

Welcome to Ho Kepos, a private sanctuary in Southern Humboldt where nature, nourishment, and personal renewal come together in a setting of rare beauty. Rooted in the timeless stillness of Northern California’s coastal mountains, our retreat venue is designed to restore balance, spark inspiration, and reconnect you with what matters most.

Set on 243 pristine acres of redwood groves, forested ridgelines, and the flowing waters of Salmon Creek, Ho Kepos offers space to breathe deeply and explore freely. Guests enjoy chef-crafted meals made from locally sourced organic ingredients, rejuvenating moments in the Finnish sauna, and gatherings held in the serene Dojo overlooking the valley. Whether you are hosting a wellness retreat, a family gathering, or an executive off-site, Ho Kepos provides an elevated escape into the heart of Northern California’s wild and restorative landscape.

Our skilled & multi-talented staff will fully support your epicurean experience from start to finish:

Private parties

Corporate Retreats

Weddings

Family Gatherings

Vision Quests

Yoga Retreats

Bespoke experiences (tell us what you seek)

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived."

- Henry David Thoreau

Ho Kepos boasts the following amenities:

- 243 acre Private Wilderness Preserve
- 1420 square ft. meeting/dining/conference hall
- Six comfortably outfitted sleeping cabins w/queen sized beds
- Four private bedrooms in the Feng Shui Round House
- 12 person cedar lined sauna
- Miles of private trails in the temperate Humboldt rainforest
- Private swimming hole on Salmon Creek
- Exclusive access to private creeks and waterfalls
- WiFi

Ho Kepos offers the following services:

All-inclusive (lodging, meals, activities)
Private chef
Guided Forest Hikes / mushroom foraging
Sound Ceremony
Palate training
Farm tours
Connoisseurship Experiences
Forest Bathing

"I just wanted to say one more BIG thank you. I think all of us have come away changed forever. That was one of the most immersive and amazing experiences of my life."

- Eric M.
Boston Beer Co./Samuel Adams

Rave Reviews for Ho Kepos!

"This was honestly the most memorable three days of my life. The magical energy of this place is beyond words!"

Hannah H.

Ganjier Campus guest

"I'm not usually one for hyperbole, but I can't resist applying it here because it's genuinely accurate. After approximately 10 years immersed in brewing, beer, and even some cannabis drinks, that experience was by far the coolest professional learning event I've ever participated in. I suspect it will hold that title for quite some time. Thank you once again for your wonderful hospitality, outstanding programming, and fantastic content last week. I believe I speak for the entire group when I say that it had a profound impact on us, and it's an experience we'll carry with us throughout our careers."

Dan V.

Boston Beer Co./Samuel Adams

"The gustatory pleasures offered at this Southern Humboldt wellness retreat are leaps and bounds beyond my wildest dreams."

Tom J.

Epicure

"As I settle back into my Pennsylvania abode, after two weeks of travel, I find myself beaming with immense gratitude and wanted to shoot you a message that comes from the deepest depths of my soul. I can confidently say that the sentiment is echoed amongst our group at large, and on behalf of all of us, we want to say THANKS."

Elizabeth L.

Team leader

"Nothing but pure love and appreciation for the staff at the Ho Kepos! You truly delivered a once in a lifetime experience."

Isaiah S.

Nature Fanatic

"What can I say...the food...the vibe...the people...the place...UNFORGETTABLE! I want to LIVE here! I HIGHLY recommend to anyone seeking 420 friendly lodging in Humboldt."

Jordan P.

Epicure

Experience Northern California’s Premier Wellness and Nature Retreat Venue

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived."- Henry David Thoreau

"I just wanted to say one more BIG thank you. I think all of us have come away changed forever. That was one of the most immersive and amazing experiences of my life."- Eric M. Boston Beer Co./Samuel Adams

Rave Reviews for Ho Kepos!

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived."

- Henry David Thoreau

"I just wanted to say one more BIG thank you. I think all of us have come away changed forever. That was one of the most immersive and amazing experiences of my life."

- Eric M.
Boston Beer Co./Samuel Adams