Walking can be a form of escape, a way to connect with nature as well as a catalyst for self-discovery. Join us at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum for a Philospher’s Walk which is based on an offering from Healing Forest. “It is an invitation to walk, wonder, and to rediscover the art of reflection in good company, with nature as our guide.” There will be five contemplative walks and each will begin with an introduction to a nature philosopher such as Henry David Thoreau, Mary Oliver and John Muir. You will then be given a life question to ponder as you walk independently around different areas of the arboretum. These questions are not the kind that demand a quick answer. You will stay with the question , write what arises, and, if you’d like, share some thoughts with the group when we gather in preparation for the next stage. Join us on this beautiful outing to connect with nature and foster meaningful self-discovery.

Enjoy a blissful journey of sound to enhance wellness. Join Mindful Haven at the Bethpage Public Library for an immersive sound experience designed to promote deep relaxation and reduce stress. Participates are invited to bring their own yoga mats and blankets or utilize available chairs to sit with a supported back. No prior meditation experience required. Click here to register via the Bethpage Public Library website: https://events.bethpagelibrary.info/event/14279547

Bethpage patrons only for first week of registration.

For those local to the Nassau County area, these in-person gatherings are designed to foster community and provide mutual support, offering a dedicated time and space for stillness, reflection and connection.  

This season we will draw inspiration from the animal world as we focus on life lessons we can apply for ourselves from such creatures as otters, elephants, dogs, bees and turtles.

We will engage in guided meditation, silent reflection, and sound bath meditation enhanced by crystal bowls, ocean drums, Koshi chimes and other calming instruments. 

For those local to the Nassau County area, these in-person gatherings are designed to foster community and provide mutual support, offering a dedicated time and space for stillness, reflection and connection.  

This season we will draw inspiration from the animal world as we focus on life lessons we can apply for ourselves from such creatures as otters, elephants, dogs, bees and turtles.

We will engage in guided meditation, silent reflection, and sound bath meditation enhanced by crystal bowls, ocean drums, Koshi chimes and other calming instruments. 

For those local to the Nassau County area, these in-person gatherings are designed to foster community and provide mutual support, offering a dedicated time and space for stillness, reflection and connection.  

This season we will draw inspiration from the animal world as we focus on life lessons we can apply for ourselves from such creatures as otters, elephants, dogs, bees and turtles.

We will engage in guided meditation, silent reflection, and sound bath meditation enhanced by crystal bowls, ocean drums, Koshi chimes and other calming instruments. 

Our Divine God communicates with us through the language of the natural world. The beautiful and peaceful grounds at Our Lady of Grace Spiritual Center in Manhasset provide a wonderful space to hit the pause button and commune with our Creator. Come for a guided immersion in nature as we utilize our senses while walking, sitting, praying, engaging with scripture, and deepening our relationship with God. Refreshments will be served. Appropriate for Ages 12+. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. RAIN or SHINE

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Holiness is often viewed as being embedded into Sacraments, church rituals, and the saints (whose lives may often feel unattainable and separate from our own). Perhaps we were led to believe that we need to make our lives less human and more perfect in order to be more holy. Through presentation, individual reflection, small group discussion, and praying the prayer of St. Teresa of Avila, participants will expand their understanding of how holiness is already present in our everyday lives. This retreat is being offered at Our Lady Grace Spiritual Center in Manhasset, NY.

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Fireside Fridays are in-person gatherings (for those local to Nassau County, Long Island) to build community and support for one another as we do our best to navigate through this life as we know it. The gatherings are intended to create time and space for stillness, reflection and community. During this season of Fireside Fridays, we will be using Rumi poems, quotes and teachings as our guide for meditation and reflection. In addition to the poetry there will be guided meditation, silent reflection, and sound bath meditation with crystal bowls, ocean drums, Koshi chimes and various other calming instruments. You are invited to bring a yoga mat to sit or lie down on (in the grass) for the sound bath portion of the evening if you would like to. Chairs and blankets will also be available options that will be provided. Fireside Friday gatherings are donation based offerings. Suggested Donation: $20

To register for Fireside Friday please send an email to: info@mindfulhavenli.com