Programs

  Mondays at 5pm. You can register online before each class or pay in person. This weekly class led by Sifu David Crowe, certified instructor from Berkshire Tai Chi, is well-suited for both experienced practitioners and newcomers. Explore strengthening poses and find a greater state of mindfulness while surrounded by the beauty of nature and […]

Book a night at the Abode! ❄ Now, until March 1st, receive 20% off your overnight rental here at the Abode! Sale prices are reflected on the next page, so no discount codes needed! ❄ Are you looking to experience the Abode again, or perhaps for the first time? Perhaps you want to simply walk […]

Come and participate in an extraordinary Sound Healing Evening with Elise Manzo! We all have our own vibration and frequency. We can fall out of tune or vibrational harmony and potentially develop illness. Stress and negativity create blockages of a healthy flow of energy. Sound healing can open a new door into your consciousness and […]

Greening of the Soul is a gentle, reflective process that refreshes our spirits and our hearts as we face everyday (and sometimes bigger) life challenges. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, Hildegard of Bingen, Sufi and Celtic wisdom, this program invites a creative and nourishing approach to tending the inner garden, clearing […]

This immersive writing workshop is designed to spark your imagination and invite your stories onto the page through simple yet powerful art and writing practices. Using a playful mix of prompts, collage, and guided exercises, you’ll explore new ways to access creativity, develop ideas, and move past blocks in a supportive, inspiring environment. Over the […]

Join us for this two-hour, hands-on workshop, where we’ll explore the tools, techniques, and timing needed to care for trees. After a brief overview, we’ll head outdoors to practice pruning on some of the trees around campus. Come learn how to support tree health and prepare your trees and orchards for their best success! You’re […]

Join five local facilitators for a nourishing day of inward reflection, creativity, and renewal. Together we will explore gentle practices rooted in song, meditation, herbal care, soul collage, and hands-on creative expression, all designed to help you slow down and reconnect with your inner wisdom. This day is an invitation to rest, be supported, and […]

We will gather in retreat within the renewing energy of the Spring in the beautiful nature of the Abode in the Berkshire mountains. We will attune to the sacred manuscript of Nature, to seeing with the eyes of Sophia, the creative feminine, to the sacred wisdom of the earth, and to the alchemical and Ziraat […]

Plant your own Native Plant Garden for beauty and environemtal benefit. Planting native plants can be beautiful, give you food, give the local animals food and a place to complete their life cycle. You will tour our gardens and learn about al the plants that grow in our area. You will go home with 6 […]

This workshop is designed as a hands-on learning experience, focused on teaching you how to create and use simple, all-natural practices that support relaxation and self-care. Rather than a passive experience, you’ll be guided step by step through the how and why behind each element, empowering you to confidently recreate these rituals on your own. […]

Come explore our garden with your family and discover the wonders growing all around us. Children will learn about edible plants, helpful insects, and the basics of gardening through hands-on exploration. Each child will make their own potted herb to take home and enjoy with the whole family.

Shaker Herbs for your own Medicinal Garden. Learn about the plants the Shakers grew for medicinal purposes and tour our gardens as we learn first hand how to grow them, what they need, and all the uses these herbs were used for. At the end of the workshop you will be taking home 6 Shaker […]

Come learn to make your own homemade salves and creams with herbs grown on the Abode land. We will tour the garden, looking and discovering different herbs we can use from our own home gardens, and we will experiment with scents and medicinal herbs to nourish your skin naturally. These workshops can get a little […]