Continue your journey into sleep with Part 2 of The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus, featuring daily entries from October 16 through November 6, 1492. As Columbus and his crew explore new islands, you're invited to drift off beside the gentle waves and soft winds of Gull Harbor.

This episode blends peaceful narration, immersive soundscapes, and calming breathing cues to help you relax, reduce anxiety, and fall asleep naturally.

(00:00) Gull Harbor soundscape, peaceful bedtime story, breathing cues

(12:41) Columbus journal reading, relaxing voice, sleep story

(1:04:38) Gull Harbor ocean sounds, soundscape only

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

About The Sleep Retreat: A sleep podcast with calming bedtime stories, relaxing narration, and immersive soundscapes to help you fall asleep fast and support a peaceful nighttime routine.

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

Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected]

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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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Tucked into your lakeside camper on a rainy night, fall asleep to Part 2 of The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus, with entries from October 16 to November 6, 1492. The storm outside gently rolls on as Columbus’s voyage continues across new tropical lands.

This relaxing sleep story features guided narration, ambient rain sounds, and gentle breathing cues to help you unwind and fall asleep fast.

(00:00) Cozy Camper soundscape, calming bedtime narration, breathing cues

(14:28) Columbus journal reading, historical sleep podcast, fall asleep fast

(1:06:26) Cozy Camper rain sounds, ambient sleep soundscape

About Cozy Camper: Nestled by Silver Lake in a warm, dry camper, you settle in with the soft sound of thunder and pine-scented air. As the storm rolls gently overhead, you're wrapped in comfort, ready to drift into deep rest.

About The Sleep Retreat: A relaxing sleep podcast with immersive soundscapes, gentle narration, and calming bedtime stories to ease insomnia and support a healthy bedtime routine.

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

Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected]

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Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com

YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat

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Instagram: @sleepretreatpod

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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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Doze off in the backseat as your journey home continues. In Part 2 of The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus, read from October 16 to November 6, 1492, Columbus describes encounters with new islands and cultures.

This episode blends relaxing narration, soft breathing cues, and soothing nighttime ambiance to help you unwind and fall asleep naturally.

(00:00) Ride Home soundscape, bedtime storytelling, breathing cues

(13:16) Columbus journal reading, gentle narration, relaxing sleep story

(1:05:14) Ride Home nighttime sounds, soft soundscape only

About The Ride Home: The highway hums quietly as moonlight spills across the countryside. You rest in the backseat, drowsy from the warmth and rhythm of the road. Every sound, memory, and movement gently carries you toward sleep.

About The Sleep Retreat: A calming sleep podcast offering peaceful bedtime stories and soundscapes designed to help you relax, reduce anxiety, and fall asleep fast.

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

Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected]

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Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com

YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat

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Instagram: @sleepretreatpod

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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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Fall asleep naturally with this immersive historical sleep story, part of The Sleep Retreat sleep podcast. This episode features Part 1 of The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus, beginning with the prologue and daily entries from August 3 to October 15, 1492. Let the calming narration and soothing ocean sounds of Gull Harbor guide you through the first leg of this legendary journey across the Atlantic.

Designed to ease anxiety and support a peaceful bedtime routine, this relaxing episode blends bedtime storytelling, sleep soundscapes, and gentle breathing cues to help you fall asleep fast and drift into deep, natural sleep.

(00:00) Gull Harbor soundscape, calming bedtime story, breathing cues

(12:41) Columbus journal reading, relaxing narration, historical sleep story

(1:05:20) Gull Harbor sleep sounds, peaceful 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: A sleep podcast offering calming bedtime stories and relaxing soundscapes to help you fall asleep fast. Each episode creates a quiet, immersive space designed to ease insomnia and support a restful bedtime routine.

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

Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected]

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Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com

YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat

Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social

X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod

Instagram: @sleepretreatpod

TikTok: @sleepretreatpod

Music Credits:

Track Title: Sleep Meditation

Artist: Mapa

Source: Jamendo.com 

Track Title: Meditation Healing

Artist: Bulbasound

Source: Jamendo.com

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Fall asleep naturally with this peaceful bedtime story from The Sleep Retreat sleep podcast. In Part 1 of The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus, we begin with the prologue and daily entries from August 3 to October 15, 1492, detailing the early journey across the Atlantic. Read with soft narration and paired with the cozy soundscape of a quiet thunderstorm at Silver Lake, this episode is designed to ease your mind and support a relaxing bedtime routine.

Blending sleep storytelling, relaxing sounds, and gentle breathing cues, this episode helps reduce anxiety and guide you into deep, restful sleep.

(00:00) Cozy Camper soundscape, bedtime storytelling, gentle breathing cues

(14:28) Columbus journal reading, fall asleep fast, guided narration

(1:07:08) Cozy Camper ambient sounds, relaxing thunderstorm soundscape

About Cozy Camper: Drift off to sleep inside your cozy camper by the shores of Silver Lake, nestled in the mountains. After a refreshing swim and warm tea, rain softly patters on the roof while thunder rolls in the distance — perfect for a peaceful night’s sleep.

About The Sleep Retreat: A sleep podcast with peaceful bedtime stories, soothing narration, and immersive soundscapes to help you fall asleep fast and build a consistent bedtime routine.

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

Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected]

Interested in advertising? Contact: [email protected]

Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com

YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat

Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social

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Instagram: @sleepretreatpod

TikTok: @sleepretreatpod

Music Credits:

Track Title: Sleep Meditation

Artist: Mapa

Source: Jamendo.com 

Track Title: Meditation Healing

Artist: Bulbasound

Source: Jamendo.com

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Unwind with this relaxing historical sleep story from The Sleep Retreat sleep podcast. In Part 1 of The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus, you’ll hear the prologue and entries from August 3 to October 15, 1492, capturing the launch of one of history’s most well-known journeys. Read softly and set against the nostalgic ambiance of a quiet nighttime drive, this episode creates the perfect setting to reduce anxiety and fall asleep naturally.

With calming narration, bedtime storytelling, and peaceful soundscapes, this episode is designed to help you relax and drift into deep sleep.

(00:00) Ride Home soundscape, bedtime story, sleep-focused breathing cues

(13:16) Columbus journal reading, calming sleep podcast narration

(1:05:56) Ride Home sleep sounds, soft nighttime soundscape

About The Ride Home: Drift off peacefully in the backseat of your parents’ car, lulled by the hum of the highway and the quiet sounds of the night.

About The Sleep Retreat: A relaxing sleep podcast with calming bedtime stories, soft narration, and immersive soundscapes to ease insomnia and support natural sleep.

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

Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected]

Interested in advertising? Contact: [email protected]

Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com

YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat

Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social

X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod

Instagram: @sleepretreatpod

TikTok: @sleepretreatpod

Music Credits:

Track Title: Sleep Meditation

Artist: Mapa

Source: Jamendo.com 

Track Title: Meditation Healing

Artist: Bulbasound

Source: Jamendo.com

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Explore calming sleep stories by Oscar Wilde in this relaxing soundscape from Gull Harbor. Featuring “The Young King” and “The Selfish Giant,” these gentle bedtime tales are read with soft narration and accompanied by the peaceful sounds of waves, gulls, and an old radio — designed to help you unwind and fall asleep fast.

Let the soft splash of waves and the distant cry of gulls blend with the gentle crackle of an old radio, as the timeless words of Oscar Wilde drift across the quiet shores of Gull Harbor. In The Young King, a prince dreams his way to wisdom on the eve of his coronation. In The Selfish Giant, a walled garden and a lonely heart are slowly transformed by the laughter of children. Settle in, get comfortable, and let these old-world stories carry you into sleep.

(00:00) – Gull Harbor soundscape, bedtime narration, breathing cues

(12:37) – The Young King by Oscar Wilde (AM radio)

(44:06) – The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde (faint radio signal)

(53:34) – Gull Harbor 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 designed to help you fall asleep naturally with calming narration, immersive soundscapes, and gentle storytelling. Each episode is crafted to reduce anxiety and support a consistent bedtime routine.

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

Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected]

Interested in advertising? Contact: [email protected]

Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com

YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat

Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social

X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod

Instagram: @sleepretreatpod

TikTok: @sleepretreatpod

Music Credits:

Track Title: Sleep Meditation

Artist: Mapa

Source: Jamendo.com 

Track Title: Meditation Healing

Artist: Bulbasound

Source: Jamendo.com

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Fall asleep to the soft patter of rain on a lakeside camper, as Oscar Wilde’s gentle stories play from a nearby AM radio. This episode features “The Young King,” where a prince dreams his way to wisdom, and “The Selfish Giant,” where a lonely garden comes to life with laughter. Both tales are read with soft narration and designed to help you relax and fall asleep fast.

Settle in as these timeless bedtime stories unfold through the gentle static of a late-night broadcast, backed by the peaceful sounds of rain, pine trees, and distant thunder.

(00:00) – Cozy Camper soundscape, bedtime narration, breathing cues

(14:27) – The Young King by Oscar Wilde (transistor radio)

(45:54) – The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde (faint AM signal)

(55:22) – Cozy Camper soundscape only

About Cozy Camper: Drift off to sleep inside your cozy camper by the shores of Silver Lake, nestled in the mountains. After a refreshing swim in the cool, clear waters, you retreat indoors just as a gentle thunderstorm begins. Bundled up in warm and dry comfy clothes, a hot cup of tea melts away the last chill from the lake. As rain softly patters on the roof and distant thunder rolls, the scent of pine fills the air. Settling into the soft bed and soothed by the peaceful storm, you’re ready for a deep, restful sleep.

About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat helps you fall asleep naturally with peaceful bedtime stories and ambient sleep sounds. Every episode invites you into a quiet, dreamlike world designed to reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and ease you gently into rest.

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

Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected]

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Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com

YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat

Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social

X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod

Instagram: @sleepretreatpod

TikTok: @sleepretreatpod

Music Credits:

Track Title: Sleep Meditation

Artist: Mapa

Source: Jamendo.com 

Track Title: Meditation Healing

Artist: Bulbasound

Source: Jamendo.com

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Relax in the backseat on a nighttime drive with calming sleep stories by Oscar Wilde. This episode features “The Young King,” a tale of transformation through empathy, and “The Selfish Giant,” where joy returns to a forgotten garden. These timeless fairy tales are read through the soft static of a dashboard radio and designed to help you unwind and fall asleep fast.

Blending the hum of the road, the rhythm of the engine, and warm narration, this sleep episode recreates the comforting experience of being gently driven home on a quiet night.

(00:00) – Ride Home soundscape, bedtime narration, breathing cues

(13:15) – The Young King by Oscar Wilde (old dashboard radio)

(44:43) – The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde (soft signal)

(54:12) – Ride Home soundscape only

About The Ride Home: Get ready to drift off peacefully in the backseat of your parents’ car, lulled by the gentle hum of the engine and the quiet country highway outside. As the moonlit landscape drifts by, you’re serenaded into slumber with sweet memories of a basketball game and your first love – unexpected and sweet. As the miles pass, you're cradled in warmth, contentment, and the soft sounds of the night, guiding you gently toward restful sleep.

About The Sleep Retreat: Welcome to The Sleep Retreat, your escape to peaceful slumber. With calming stories, gentle breathing cues, and immersive soundscapes, this podcast creates a tranquil environment where you can unwind and drift into deep, natural sleep.

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

Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected]

Interested in advertising? Contact: [email protected]

Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com

YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat

Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social

X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod

Instagram: @sleepretreatpod

TikTok: @sleepretreatpod

Music Credits:

Track Title: Sleep Meditation

Artist: Mapa

Source: Jamendo.com 

Track Title: Meditation Healing

Artist: Bulbasound

Source: Jamendo.com

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Relax to the soothing soundscape of Gull Harbor as Oscar Wilde’s timeless fairy tales carry you gently into sleep. This episode features “The Happy Prince” and “The Nightingale and the Rose,” softly narrated and paired with waves, gulls, and the hum of a vintage radio — creating a tranquil bedtime experience.

In The Happy Prince, a golden statue and a faithful swallow give everything to help others in need. In The Nightingale and the Rose, a nightingale sacrifices her life for love that goes unnoticed. These gentle stories offer compassion, heartbreak, and serenity — the perfect blend for unwinding at night.

(00:00) – Gull Harbor soundscape, bedtime narration, breathing cues

(12:37) – The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde (radio narration)

(36:24) – The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde (soft static)

(52:04) – Gull Harbor 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 that helps you fall asleep fast with calming narration, sleep soundscapes, and gentle bedtime storytelling — designed to ease anxiety and guide you into restful sleep.

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

Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected]

Interested in advertising? Contact: [email protected]

Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com

YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat

Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social

X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod

Instagram: @sleepretreatpod

TikTok: @sleepretreatpod

Music Credits:

Track Title: Sleep Meditation

Artist: Mapa

Source: Jamendo.com 

Track Title: Meditation Healing

Artist: Bulbasound

Source: Jamendo.com

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