Join us Oct. 13th for a day of mindfulness, reflection & fun!
Thursday, 06 September 2018 12:50
Wakefield Wellness Day:
a day of mindfulness, reflection, inspiration & fun!
Saturday, October 13, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm;
with "early bird" yoga in the garden at 8:00 am
(rain date: Sunday, October 14)
Have you ever experienced the calming influence of nature? On October 13th, the Wakefield Estate will hold a special event designed to allow visitors to explore some of the estate's special resources in a new way. At Wakefield Wellness Day, participants will have the opportunity to choose from an variety of activities designed to improve and enhance their health and awareness. The activities will include garden yoga, guided mindfulness meditation, labyrinth exploration, "forest bathing" (no swimsuit required!), nature art, and a talk on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. This event is designed for all ages, and all activities will be easy and require no previous experience. The day kicks-off with an early bird session of garden yoga at 8 am for those who want to enjoy the gentle morning light of the estate (bring your mat if you have one), followed by the other activities beginning at 9 am (note: yoga will be offered again at a later time).
Admission is $10 per person; kids free.
Pre-registration is required by calling 617-333-0924,
or on-line by registering here.
Participants may choose from a variety of activities and can opt to enjoy all or just some activities, based on this tentative schedule:
8:00 am Early bird yoga in the garden
9:00 am Gather in the barn for welcome and orientation
9:15 am Session ONE options: (30-45 minutes -choose one):
- “Forest Bathing” in the Front Garden
- Labyrinth Exploration
- Guided Mindfulness Meditation (using stories – all ages welcome)
- Living Mindfully (more adult-oriented)
10:00 am Refreshment and Reset
10:15 am Session TWO options: (30-45 minutes -choose one):
- Garden Yoga
- “Forest Bathing” out and about
- Guided Mindfulness Meditation (using stories – all ages welcome)
- Living Mindfully (more adult-oriented)
- Labyrinth Exploration
11:00 am Refreshment and Reset
11:15 am Session THREE: (30-45 minutes -choose one)
- Talk – Pilgrimage: Thoughts on the Camino de Santiago by Mark Smith
- Nature art (all ages welcome)
12:00 pm Closing Gathering, remarks and reflection
