Programs

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 […]

Acclaimed New York-based vocalist, composer, and cantorial student Lisa Sokolov presents a solo concert of original improvised and composed music for voice and piano. This event offers an intimate glimpse into Sokolov’s unique integration of jazz, experimental, and liturgical music, with a special focus on weaving Jewish religious song into contemporary musical performance. The beautiful, […]

Join us at the Abode for the 25th Anniversary Celebration Brunch of Flying Deer Nature Center! For 25 years, Flying Deer has been creating opportunities for children and families to build a deeper relationship with the natural world — and their story is beautifully intertwined with the Abode and these lands. Come celebrate this beautiful […]

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, […]

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 […]