Our Mission
Quiet Parks International is a non-profit committed to saving quiet for the benefit of all life. We are a volunteer organization. Please donate to save quiet.
(Formerly the One Square Inch of Silence Foundation)
Spain’s First Quiet Trail
Montañas Vacías Bikepacking Trail
QPI Awards Montañas Vacías Spain’s First Quiet Trail Status on May 01, 2024
Upcoming Urban Quiet Parks, Wilderness Quiet Parks and Quiet Trails
Quiet Experiences
Experience quiet in nature for mind, body and soul
Restore Balance in Silence & Nature
Virtual Forest Bathing Walk from Sintra Cascais Natural Park, Portugal
Awaken your senses, slow down, be present and reconnect to the natural frequency and sounds of the forest. Inspired in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, Virtual Forest Bathing allows you to tune into nature where you are.
Price: US$15 per person
Duration: 2 hours
Nightfall at Zabalo River Ecuador
Audio from Zabalo River, Ecuador by Cofan Tribe Member
Zabalo River, Ecuador, is the home to the Cofan Tribe. It is also the First Certified Wilderness Quiet Park in the world. Enjoy this audio gift from the Cofan as they export Quiet - a sustainable natural resource - from their home.
Price: Free, with donations welcome
Duration: 32 minutes
Bathing in Beauty of Hawaiʻi
Virtual Forest Bathing Walk from Island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
Awaken to the sights, sounds, and scents of your place, even if sequestered at home. Against the backdrop of Hawaiʻi’s healing natural beauty, we’ll gather in real time online to connect to a worldwide community of beings.
Price: US$15 per person. $25 is the pay-it-forward price. Complimentary for Essential Workers.
Duration: 1 hour 15 min
Get Involved
Volunteer
QPI is specifically looking for Field Recordists, Grant Writers and Marketing Professionals. If this does not fit your profile, you may still participate. Some work may be paid.
Nominate a Quiet Place
If you know of a quiet place - parks, stays/hotels, residence and communities - please submit your nominations…
Host Quiet Experiences
Forest Bathing/Nature Walks, Quiet Hotels, Quiet Travel, Quiet Retreats, Sound Walks, Nature Sounds…