Episode Details

Fall asleep naturally with Part 4 of The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus, paired with the ocean breeze and gentle narration from Gull Harbor. This relaxing sleep story, covering journal entries from December 4–20, 1492, follows Columbus as he describes meetings with local leaders, cultural ceremonies, and his growing spiritual reflections. Designed to ease insomnia and promote a peaceful bedtime routine, this historical bedtime story offers soft storytelling and calming ambient sounds to help you unwind and drift into deep sleep.

(00:00) Gull Harbor soundscape, sleep story, and breathing cues

(12:40) Reading from The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus (Dec 4–20, 1492)

(58:51) Gull Harbor soundscape only

About Gull Harbor: A tranquil summer day unfolds on a peaceful porch by the bay. Surrounded by gentle sea breeze, books, and distant gulls, you’re lulled into restful sleep by the rhythm of the ocean.

About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat is a sleep podcast with calming bedtime stories and relaxing soundscapes to help you fall asleep fast. Each episode invites you into a quiet, immersive environment designed to support a restful bedtime routine and reduce anxiety through gentle storytelling and peaceful narration.

The Sleep Retreat is a production of Six Horse Media. Stories and narration by James Wolner.

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Music Credits:

Track Title: Sleep Meditation

Artist: Mapa

Source: Jamendo.com 

Track Title: Meditation Healing

Artist: Bulbasound

Source: Jamendo.com

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