Come join us for a Mindfulness Walk to celebrate Samhain and Day of the Dead -

the time marking the end of harvest, of sacrifice, and of survival to be held on Sunday, November 1 from 3 pm - 5:30 pm. 

We will embrace and celebrate the threshold marking the end of harvest season and beginning of the darker, quieter time of the year. It is the perfect time to honor our deceased relatives, friends - human and animal - and our ancestors. 

We will saunter through the Arboretum and notice the remaining leaves changing color,, leaf covered trails, and other changes in nature. We may notice squirrels still scurrying to gather nuts and pinecones, storing them for safe keeping. If you have difficulty adjusting to the onset of shorter days and/or would like to take time to honor your loved ones, come join us and discover rituals to practice during the darker seasons to bring more joy into your life.

During this group walk, you will have time for private communion with nature and an opportunity to express your experience with the group. Sandy will offer a series of mindfulness invitations that will help you focus your awareness on your senses. Tea and a treat will be served after a mindful sit spot, prior to leaving the forest. Pen and paper will be provided but feel free to bring a notebook and pen. Also, feel free to bring a photo of your loved one / loved ones or a token to remember them by to carry with you and set on the alter during tea to celebrate their memories.

Sandy will guide our group to engage with nature in the present moment, as we experience it through all of our senses, to appreciate the complex wonders we often don’t notice when we are rushed or distracted. During this walk, we will be sauntering slowly on gently rolling forested trails.

What to expect & what to bring:

This event will include periods of slow walking, mostly on trails, as well as periods of standing and sitting in the woods. Please remember to dress in weather-appropriate layers. We walk slowly and take time to sit and linger on these walks. No experience necessary — beginners are very welcome. Please dress in layers as appropriate for the weather. 

Details coming soon