Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Replenish your whole self with mindfulness at the breathtaking Meadowlark Botanical Gardens this spring! Journey through a transformative day of wellness featuring nature therapy, sound meditation, gentle yoga, and a nourishing meal – all culminating in a magical sunset gathering. Limited spaces available.

All adults welcome (18+ years) | Reserve your spot today!
Registration: $130

Your Journey to Wellness with Nature - "Modern life can be exhausting and soul-sucking. Reconnect with nature and exhale fully." 

Immerse in Belonging and Peace with Nature Therapy: Feel the spring breeze on your skin, listen to a soundscape of birdsong, and discover the profound peace that comes from truly slowing down in nature. Relax into the art of "forest bathing" as you awaken your senses to reconnect with nature within and all around you. Reduce stress, boost creativity, and rekindle your inner radiance through mindful and bodyful sensory invitations.

Release, Restore, and Reconnect with Sound Meditation & Breathwork: We invite you on an immersive journey of sound, breath, and spring blooms. Through therapeutic soundscapes and intentional breathwork, we support you in releasing tension, restoring balance, and reconnecting with your inner stillness—while attuning to the natural harmony that surrounds you.

Embody Mindfulness with Nature-Inspired Yoga: Move in harmony with nature through mindful movement and gentle yoga. Allow the physical sensations in your body to guide your movement, releasing stress and grounding you within nature’s embrace. All levels welcome, no experience needed. 

Create a Sunset Nature Mandala: Throughout your journey, gather small natural treasures from each session. As the day softens into evening, join in a meaningful community practice of creating a shared mandala – weaving together our experiences as the sun paints the sky over Lake Caroline.

What Makes This Retreat Special?

• Warm-Hearted Community Experience: Enjoy meaningful connections and personal attention from our expert facilitators during three rejuvenating small group wellness sessions and connect with our full group during beautiful opening and closing sessions.
• Beautiful Spring Gardens: Enjoy exclusive after-hours evening access and experience the gardens awakening with spring blooms in peaceful woodlands, meditative meadows, and tranquil ponds.
• Guided Garden Walks: Discover hidden garden gems between wellness sessions with our knowledgeable guides.
• Multiple Wellness Practices: Experience the synergy of different restorative practices in one transformative day, connect with experienced facilitators, and explore how each practice uniquely replenishes and reconnects you.
• Al Fresco Dining: Savor a fresh seasonal dinner and dessert in the gardens, thoughtfully prepared with both chicken and plant-based options. Our menu includes a buffet of garden greens salad with slice pears, toasted walnuts and poppy seed dressing; rustic chicken salad, Mediterranean Orzo with feta and almonds, southwest black bean and roasted corn salad, breads with herb butter, refreshing mint-orange tea, and seasonal fruit with spiced ginger crisp cookies. Options available for dietary restrictions shared during registration.
• Take-Home Practices: Learn practical techniques to continue nourishing your wellness and nature connection journey.
   

Meet Your Expert Facilitators

• Ilana Rubin (she/her), Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, Founder of Kindred Nature.
• Toni Kim (she/her), Sound & Breathwork Facilitator, Inner Sound Collective.
• Lauren Lang, Yoga Teacher, Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, Within Nature’s Embrace.