Michelle's Sanctuary: Bedtime Stories & Sleep Meditations

Fall asleep fast with this 1-hour deep sleep story that conjures autumn vibes. You are listening to "The Enchanted Hayride" a calm bedtime story narrated by a soothing female voice. In the mystical New England village of Sugar Hollow, experience a hayride beneath the full Hunter's moon. Colorful leaves fall around the hay wagon, illuminated with healing words. You arrive at a cozy cottage and fall...

Fall asleep with this cozy autumn bedtime story and sleep meditation for grown-ups. A kaleidoscope of changing leaves garnish Main Street as you walk through a sleepy historic village by the river with your beloved dog. You spend the afternoon at the Pup Stop, a cafe that caters to dogs and animal lovers and enjoy interacting with pups as they plow through leaves in the cafe's backyard. At sunset...

Fall asleep fast with this calm bedtime story for grown-ups. You are listening to "Castle Dreams in Scotland," an autumn sleep story set in the West Highlands during fall. You explore the Pine Marten trail and are led by the rarely seen Pine Marten to the fairy bridge. Transformative things happen to those who cross this ancient stone footbridge. At sunset, you arrive at the Black Castle and take...

Fall asleep fast in this deep sleep story narrated by a soothing female voice. You are listening to "Autumn Gold," a calm bedtime stories that is part of the Lake Chalet series. Travel to Vermont for the Autumn Equinox and enjoy an afternoon at Clover Meadow Farms walking through sunflower fields. Pick apples in the orchards and ride the rolling hills around a corn maze and pumpkin patch. You meet...

Dreaming is a form of planning. Let tonight's sleep story guide you to dreams of love and connection. Travel by train with your dog and a companion of your choice to Mystic on a sleepy Sunday in September. You explore the 19th-Century maritime village and enjoy an afternoon sail before a storm rolls in. The Mermaid Carriage House offers a cozy dwelling to cuddle by the fire as the rain patters on...

In tonight's deep sleep story, travel to the valley of a thousand bridges. Over a century past, peacemakers and dreamers built a vibrant village on a bridge overlooking the river and snow-capped mountains. You travel by train and horse and carriage, stepping out of time, to connect with nature and explore the historic shops. At sunset, you enjoy a rooftop band and celebrate the anniversary of Pax...

Tucked in the heart of the woods is a cottage by a waterfall, created by a visionary who yearned for a harmonic life with nature. Visit this sacred retreat on the cusp of autumn, as you enjoy a morning by the falls and afternoon picnic on a flowery meadow. At sunset, you return to the modern dwelling and enjoy a fire overlooking the waterfall. One thought can be the ticket to a mental vacation. It...

Fall asleep fast with this relaxing bedtime story for grown-ups. Travel through time in this calm sleep story narrated by a soothing female voice. Laurel Canyon in 1969 was the dreamy epicenter for singer-songwriters and the California rock scene. Spend the afternoon hiking the Hollywood Hills, inhaling the rich perfume of honeysuckle, eucalyptus, and trail dust. You hitch a ride in a convertible...

Fall asleep fast with this 1-hour relaxing sleep story with meditation music. Narrated by a soothing female voice, this original bedtime story for adults, "Run Away to Cappadocia" is set in the Anatolia region of Turkey. Do you remember the first time you ever fantasized about running away? Escape to Göreme, a mystical village carved into volcanic formations surrounded by fairy chimneys. You enjoy...

Fall asleep fast with this rainy sleep story with ocean, rain, and thunder sounds. In this relaxing bedtime story for grown ups, enjoyed the narration by a soothing female voice. In the magical low country, enjoy a morning walk with your pup on the beach and past the historic homes overlooking the marsh. Come afternoon, you retreat to rocking chair in a one-room garden cottage overlooking oak tree...

Fall asleep fast with this calm sleep story, Four Seasons, 1000 Islands,  narrated by a soothing female voice with ASMR.  In tonight's bedtime story for grown-ups, experience the chain of islands on the St. Lawrence River that scatter across the border of Canada and the US. The archipelago is the home of historic vacation homes and castles. Stay at a regal bed and breakfast in spring, on...

Fall asleep with this week’s story that brings us back to Sugar Hollow, a mystical village in New England. Spend the day exploring a swimming hole in a marble quarry that is a haven for locals. Reflections on the Bahamian blue water have been known to reveal future visions of one’s potential. You walk through the woods at sunset and enjoy the salve of cool night air. You return to the historic Mar...

Fall asleep with this bedtime story for grown-ups set at a campground where a tidal estuary joins the Atlantic Ocean. Nestled among cedar trees, you enjoy this rustic getaway with your dog in the summer. On your daily walk, you encounter a younger version of yourself waiting to explore the tidal pools. This experience awakens your inner child and imagination. You return to your site at sunset as a...

Deep sleep story to fall asleep fast narrated by a soothing female voice with asmr. In this bedtime story for grown ups, you travel to the Rocky Mountains and enjoy an afternoon hike to a cold spring with your beloved dog. You encounter a bohemian soul in the forest who invites you to her cottage to enjoy tea in a garden at sunset. She offers sage advice that inspires you as you return to your rus...

Fall asleep with a return to the “Chalet by a Lake” series set in Vermont. In this sleep story and meditation for grown-ups, return to a bucolic village at the height of summer. Martha and Ike, the elderly owners of the iconic General Store and pillars of the community, welcome you like family as you visit with a companion of your choice. You return to the lake with your companion and enjoy a suns...

Fall asleep with this 1-hour sleep meditation and bedtime story for grown-ups, "The Fairy Garden." An original story narrated by a relaxing female voice to help you fall asleep fast. Journey to the mystical seaside village of Marin Crest on a sunset walk past historic cottages. In this modern-day fairy tale, you gather around a fire pit in the heart of your garden with your pet. Sparks fly, mason...

Use this original sleep story to unwind at the end of the day before you fall asleep. Narrated by soothing female vocals and accompanied by rain sounds for sleep.  In this episode of "The Cozy Launderette Series," travel to Manhattan in 1971 to experience a magical sunset that aligns perfectly with the city grid. With the eclectic members of a laundry club that convenes weekly in the laundere...

Fall asleep fast with this guided sleep meditation and bedtime story for grown-ups accompanied by train sounds and sleep music. "The Night Train," tonight's sleep story for grown-ups features special guest, Christian Thomas from Meditation Vacation. In this soothing guided visualization, you walk along train tracks that weave through summer meadows. The night train always arrives on time for those...

Fall asleep fast with this bedtime story for grown-ups set in an idyllic beachside town on the cusp of summer. The neon lights of an amusement park reflect on the Atlantic like an oil painting. You walk with your beloved dog and are whisked away on blissful memories and sensation conjured my sweet confections, a Ferris Wheel ride, and a bonfire on the beach. In this safe, idyllic village you remem...

In this sleep story, travel to the island of Sardinia. The Italian island helps you enjoy rich and simple pleasures, from the aquamarine waters and powdery sand beaches to lemon groves and hinterlands. The fruits of Sardinia are spread across a rustic farmhouse table as you enjoy a magical dinner in the woods with locals and travelers. You enjoy a night of stargazing before you retire in a centuri...

Get back to sleep with this spoken guided sleep meditation with a soothing female voice. Insomnia is not always a problem falling to sleep. For some people, insomnia involves waking up too soon and not being able to fall back asleep. Listen to this when needed to help heal your sleep cycle so you may fall back into a deep sleep quickly. Enjoy relaxing sleep music at the end of the practice to lull...

You are listening to "Prairie Dreams," a bedtime story for grown-ups with take you back to the prairies of North America in the 19th Century. Travel with a companion in this sleep tale, to a general store and pioneer town before the rainstorm arrives. You return to your homestead to tend to your animals and homestead before finding refuge in a log cabin. Enjoy sleep meditation music and rain sound...

Use your imagination to self-soothe before bedtime with this guided sleep meditation and modern-day fairy tale. Journey to the mystical woods where you meet four fairies who connect you with the elements of earth, air, water, and fire. You float in a lagoon beneath a hidden waterfall. At night’s end you find respite in a cabin castle in the heart of the forest and fall asleep. Open your heart and...

Fall asleep fast with this sleep hypnosis to protect your peace. Narrated by a soothing female voice, this guided sleep meditation for inner peace and positive healing will help you let go of attachments and connect to peace. As you set your intention before sleep, you enjoy a full body scan before traveling to a pristine mountain to release negative attachments. Their absence brings you peace, so...

Fall fast asleep with a sleep story narrated by a soothing female voice with an hour of rain sounds for sleeping. In this calm bedtime story for grown ups, enjoy a rainy night in the Amazon. Cruise down the majestic river with a guide and interact with pink dolphins. You dock along the riverbank to explore the tropical rainforest on a hike to a jungle lodge. A rainstorm moves in and you seek respi...