Small Things Often, LLC

The Autumn Equinox brings us the opportunity for reflection, finding, balance, and completion. These concepts will be weaved into our day and activities. You will be given the time and space to reconnect with yourself and allow for renewal to happen. 

 We will be starting our day with a gentle Qi Gong practice outdoors that will help us connect with the energy within us and allow space for us to relax and be present in our environment. We will then enjoy the company of Sara Pologruto owner of Off-Beat Sheep as she guides us in a bookbinding workshop. We will learn how to assemble, hand bind, and decorate a journal together. We will utilize your new journal in some reflection activities through the rest of the day. This journal will be a token of your time spent at the retreat. 

Ample time for nourishment and relaxation will be offered after our bookbinding workshop. You can enjoy your lunch on the deck of the lakeside pavilion or cozy up to the fire inside. 

In the afternoon, guidance in further invitations to connect with the natural world will be offered as we move into our Mindful Nature Walk. You will be invited to connect with the natural world utilizing your senses and the world around you in a more present way.

 In closing, we will make space to show gratitude towards ourselves and the land before ending our time together. 

 Are you ready to feel renewed and reconnected? 

Join us for this unique opportunity by signing up now. Space is limited to 15 participants. 

 Price Includes:

·      Use of the Lake View Pavilion at Laurel Hill State Park (this is an enclosed pavilion with electricity and wood burner).

·      Qi Gong Practice

·      Mindful Nature Walk (You will be given boundaries around a space of land to explore, and we will come back to the pavilion area after each invitation to regroup, this allows you to choose your own level of distance to travel based upon your physical needs).

·      Lunch/Beverages

·      Bookbinding Workshop (all materials included)

 What you need to bring: 

·      Different layers of comfortable clothing that you can move freely in during our time together. Be prepared for different types of weather. 

·      Something to sit upon outside if you aren’t comfortable sitting on the ground (blanket, sit pad, yoga mat, etc). 

·      Reusable water bottle. 

·      Closed toed shoes that are comfortable to you. 

·      Bug Spray/Sunscreen (you never know in PA)

 You may want to consider bringing your own journal, sketch pad, etc.