Episode Details

Welcome back to The Sleep Retreat. In this relaxing historical episode, we continue The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus with entries from December 21, 1492 through January 3, 1493. Columbus details the wreck of the Santa María, his trust in the local Taíno people, the founding of the fort of La Navidad, and his preparations to return to Spain. Accompanied by the gentle harbor ambiance of Gull Harbor, this episode is designed to help you fall asleep fast with calm narration, relaxing ocean sounds, and peaceful storytelling.

(00:00) soundscape, bedtime story, breathing cues

(12:41) Columbus journal reading from December 21 through January 3

(57:22) soundscape only

About Gull Harbor: A youthful and tranquil summer day unfolds as you relax on a cozy porch overlooking the bay. Surrounded by books, games, and the soothing sounds of the ocean, the warmth of the sun and a gentle breeze lull you into peaceful drowsiness.

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 soundscape designed to ease insomnia, reduce anxiety, and support a peaceful bedtime routine.

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

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