ABOUT THE SESSIONS
Keynote Lecture: Better Health with Houseplants
It is well documented that nurturing your connection with nature not only stimulates your mind but provides us with much needed support and comfort. Explore the many ways in which houseplants aid us in our own mental health journey with Karen Roofe, the owner of I’m Planty AF and My Secret Stash. Karen will be sharing ways in which being a plant parent is beneficial and the best tips and techniques for creating your own living sanctuary in your home.
(This session is limited to 45 participants.)
Herbal Tea Workshops
Sandi Clark will demonstrate the process of making herbal tea blends and highlight the beneficial properties of the most popular herbs used in teas today. Participants will be invited to taste different teas and design their own personal tea blend, which Sandi will prepare into a tea bag to take home. Sandi Clark is an Advanced Master Gardener and member of the Herb Society of America.
(Each session is limited to 20 participants.)
Native Seedballs for Kids
Join the environmental educators from the Grand Traverse Conservatiopn District as they help you make your own native seedball to enhance the landscape. We will have an opportunity to have them spread in our woods and also a few to take home too!
Experience the Labyrinth
Labyrinths have been in existence for over 4000 years, but a resurgence of interest in their use as a psycho-spiritual tool is taking place — as people seek calm in the midst of an increasingly fast-paced and noisy world. Walking the winding paths of a labyrinth offers individuals the chance to heal, grieve, meditate, pray, or seek insights to challenges they face. Join Marilyn Zimmerman as she shares the history of labyrinths, offers suggestions for more meaningful walks, and guides a meditative walk on the labyrinth in our Healing Garden.
Marilyn Zimmerman is a Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator.
(Each session is limited to 20 participants.)
Guided Meditative Forest Walk
Join Mary Macey and Josh Hartman of Yen Yoga as they guide you on a meditative walk through The Gardens and trails of Historic Barns Park. Allowing your body to relax and immerse itself in the surroundings of the outdoors, she will guide your breathing and movement on an intentional walk as you deepen your connection with nature. Walks will be under 2 miles long and open to all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and meet at the pavilion. (This program is provided by Yen Yoga & Fitness; they offer a wide range of programming from yoga and fitness to mindfulness and inspiration.)
Mary Macey is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Reiki practioner, and is trained in Transcendental Meditation.
Josh wanted to share yoga’s amazing benefits with others and so he earned his RYT-200 certification in Santa Cruz, California. Shortly after, Josh moved to Traverse City. “The best move I ever made.” He is grateful to live in Northern Michigan and to be a part of the yoga community.
(Each session is limited to 20 participants.)
Qigong
Learn the meditative art and practice of Qigong with a stunning vista overlooking the Firewise Garden. Explore the coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation techniques used for the purposes of health and spirituality in this guided exercise. The session will be approximately 30-minutes in length.
Jessica Noe has been practicing qigong for 12 years and teaching it for 10 years, after retiring from 35 years as an educator. Many people are looking for ways to improve health and well-being and practicing qigong has incredible benefits.
(Each session is limited to 18 participants)
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Each session is FREE but since capacity is limited, registration is required. Sign up today for your desired workshop(s) and time(s).
On the day of the event, please come to the tent at the Visitor Center ahead of your first session.
