Programs

Sunday Brunch is a favorite event here at the Abode! Please register in advance so we can prepare enough for everyone! Sunday Brunch includes a generous buffet with farm fresh, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Served with bottomless herbal teas and coffee, this meal in our Shaker dining room is the perfect way to gather […]

Shinrin Yoku (森林浴), often translated from Japanese as forest bathing, is the practice of spending slow, intentional time in a forest environment. Rather than hiking to a destination, we move gently and mindfully, allowing the forest to engage our senses and relax our nervous system. Our Shinrin Yoku session will invite you to arrive just […]

Join us for Tai Chi with sifu David Crowe, a certified instructor from Berkshire Tai Chi, who excels in leading both experiences practitioners and newcomers, Explore strengthening poses and find a greater state of mindfulness while surrounded by the beauty of nature and our Shaker spaces. This program is a recurring 8 week program, if […]

Book a night at the Abode! Are you looking to experience the Abode again, or perhaps for the first time? Perhaps you want to simply walk the campus and gardens, take in the backroads and the birds to rekindle your energy. Maybe you want a place to practice meditation in a tranquil setting? Whatever it […]

Join us for a two hour workshop that teaches you to how to make wreaths for the winter season to come. We will do some harvesting of materials on campus, and we will be producing wreaths in our Abode Apothecary and workshop room. Materials are provided. You'll take a wreath home with you at the […]

Join us at The Abode for a Thanksgiving celebration rooted in connection, gratitude, and the simple joy of being together. For decades, this gathering has brought family, friends, and our wider community around the table to share stories, laughter, and, of course, a delicious meal. In a place that holds so many memories and means […]

Play • Connect • Explore • Create Come make music together! A relaxed, welcoming music circle for anyone who wants to connect through music — from complete beginners to experienced musicians. No pressure, no performance required: just listening, playing, experimenting, and having fun together. We’ll explore how to find a rhythm, listen to one another, […]