April is Earth Month! Join us for this special Earth Day retreat where we’ll tap into the reciprocal, healing relationship between humans and the natural world. Co-facilitated by Cindy Olsen, Sheldrake Naturalist and founder of Cindy by Nature, and Katy Romita, founder of One Small Stone, this three-hour retreat will lead participants through practices that allow us to simultaneously care for ourselves and our shared planet. Through guided movement, meditation, journaling, forest bathing, and community conversation, participants will gain a deeper connection to nature and an understanding of how to continue to nurture that connection to boost both personal and collective health. Additional nourishment will be provided in the form of tea and delicious bites. Participants will come away with a sense of renewal and connection.
Date: Sunday, April 23
Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Ages: 15 and up
Format: This program will be conducted outdoors. A portion of the program may be spent indoors.
Fee: Early-Bird Admission (through 3/26): $45 for members/$55 for nonmembers; Regular Admission (starting 3/27): $60 for members/$75 for nonmembers
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Advance registration required; space is limited.
Cancellation Policy: In the event that Sheldrake should cancel a program, either a makeup will be scheduled or a refund will be issued. Participant cancellation requires a minimum of one week’s notice (in writing to scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org), and a 25% cancellation fee will be charged. No refunds will be issued under other circumstances, including missed sessions.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Cindy Olsen is a Sheldrake Environmental Educator, a certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide, and founder of Cindy By Nature, LLC. She is passionate about sharing the powerful physical and mental benefits of nature and mindfulness with others.
Katy Romita, founder of One Small Stone, is a certified Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor and a Mindful Schools Mindfulness Foundations graduate, bringing nearly two decades of experience in a variety of meditation practices. Katy has also earned certificates from Cornell’s Civic Ecology Lab and holds a BA from Dartmouth College and an MPA from New York University.
