Sunday, July 3, 1 and 3 pm
Wednesday, July 6 at 6 pm
All events are free, and open to everyone
🎨🌳Tour the grounds at Rhoneymeade Arboretum and Sculpture Garden, the historic homestead of Grange Fair founder Leonard Rhone and the first property to be permanently conserved by ClearWater Conservancy. Hike around the 150-acre working farm that includes a wooded labyrinth loop or tour the 6-acre public gardens which surround the house and contain outdoor sculptures, ancient specimen trees, and fantastic vistas. Please leave pets at home for this adventure and note these tips while visiting Rhoneymeade.
Sunday, July 3 at 1 and 3 pm:
🥾 Enjoy an invigorating 2-mile hike around the 150-acre working farm using the new public hiking trail through the wooded Labyrinth Loop on Sunday at 1 or 3 p.m.
Wednesday, July 6 at 6 pm:
🌼 Enjoy a shorter, 0.5 mile walking tour of the six-acre public gardens, filled with with outdoor sculpture, ancient specimen trees and fantastic vistas at 6 p.m.
Also on Sunday, July 6:
Join us for one or more of the following wellness activity led and offered by Stephanie Koller! All activities are free, and open to everyone.
🧘🏽♀️ Outdoor Qi-Yoga, with Stephanie Koller, The Weather Vein (Sunday at 1 and 3 p.m.)
Experience the benefits of mindfulness in an outdoor setting. Take a peaceful and powerful journey that integrates elements of yoga, qigong and sound healing into one seamless practice. This class includes slowflowing movements, easy to follow postures, Tibetan sound healing/chanting, self-applied massage, breath work and a guided meditation. All ability levels are welcome to attend.
🍃 Nature Weaving Project (Sunday, self-guided 1-4 p.m.)
Go on a nature walk and collect leaves, twigs, weeds, flowers, feathers, grass, and other items. Weave the items collected one at a time over and under yarn, alternating to create more interest. Bring your lovely creation home to admire!
🍁 Leaf Rubbings with Crayons and Watercolor (Sunday, self-guided 1-4 p.m.)
This project adds a unique twist to traditional leaf rubbings. Gather some interesting leaves and then create a rubbing using crayons. Add a watercolor wash rubbing to make the image pop. This technique brings new life to an old favorite.
🌞 Community Nature Mandala (July 6, self-guided 1-4 p.m.)
A mandala is a circular structure with a design that radiates out symmetrically from a unifying center. Join us in creating a magnificent piece of nature inspired art! Everyone is welcome to add their findings this unique ephemeral structure.
Stephanie Koller has a background in both wellness and art. Because of her strong connection to nature, she loves spending time outside painting as well as practicing outdoor mindfulness. She loves re-creating plants and wildlife in her own artwork and hopes to inspire others to get out in nature and experience its healing powers. Learn more about Stephanie and The Weather Vein.
