Soft Escape
"Petals & Play"
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
West Milford, NJ

Slow-paced mornings of creativity, nature & cozy connection.


Hosted in my cozy little corner near the lake, butterfly sanctuary and preserve, this intimate gathering blends nature, creativity, meaningful connection and seasonal comforts in a way that feels easy, welcoming and beautifully restorative.

During our morning together, we’ll enjoy:
🍉 A homemade breakfast featuring seasonal flavors and nourishing bites
🌹 Create a beautiful vintage book vase filled with dried flowers to take home
🫧 Mix up homemade bubble potion and rediscover the simple joy of play
🦋 Barefoot grounding in the butterfly sanctuary
🌲 A peaceful wander through the preserve, surrounded by the sights and sounds of summer
🥕 A simple summer recipe we'll make and enjoy together

Enjoy this simple, soft little escape created to refill your cup.

Come solo or bring a friend.  Either way you’ll leave lighter than you arrived.

✨ Introductory Price: $59
✨ Limited to just 5 participants
✨ Participants must be 21 years of age or older


Upcoming Escape Dates:  
Saturdays, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 12
Save your spot and give yourself something lovely to look forward to!
Check back here for theme announcements, but you can expect all the things you've come to love: nature, creativity, cozy comforts and meaningful connection.













eco arts craft class


~ Moss & Magic hanging garden ~

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • 6:30 pm
Glenwild Garden Center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ

Step into the enchanting world of living art as we create a whimsical hanging garden inspired by the Japanese art of Kokedama.

In this hands-on EcoArts class, you'll transform a simple spider plant into a floating botanical masterpiece.  We'll wrap the roots and soil in soft moss, secure it with natural twine and suspend it to create a beautiful gravity-defying garden that can hang in a window, sunroom or favorite cozy corner of your home or even outdoors on a tree!

No experience is necessary. You'll be guided step-by-step and leave with your completed hanging garden, along with care instructions to help your new plant thrive.

Join this sweet community of nature lovers, plant enthusiasts, and creative souls for an evening of crafting, connection, and a little bit of moss-covered magic.



Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
 


🕒 Length: 90 Minutes
💲 Cost: 
$20
Must be 16 years or older to participate.

Upcoming Class Dates:  August 25, September 29, October 27, November 24 
(Every last Tuesday of the month)
Mark your calendar and reserve your spot! We're busy gathering inspiration from nature and putting the finishing touches on two delightful summer projects. Details coming soon!


Soft  Saturday Escape
"Flowers & Fae"
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Purple Crow Gardens
West Milford, NJ

Slow-paced mornings of creativity, nature & cozy connection.

Step into a morning of blooms, beauty and a touch of enchantment with Judy DeJosia, Founder of at Purple Crow Gardens.

During our morning together, we'll enjoy:

🌸 Light breakfast and refreshing sun teas
🌸 Flower picking and professionally-instructed floral design of a mason jar flower arrangement to take home
🌲 Guided forest bathing in the Christmas tree farm
🌸 Hammered flower art keepsake
👑 Ribboned forest and flower crown creation
🌿 Time to relax, create, connect and enjoy the beauty of the farm

Come solo or bring a friend.  Either way you’ll leave lighter than you arrived.
After all, who couldn't use a few hours of flowers, fresh air, and a little forest fairy magic? ✨🧚 🌲👑


Please Note:

Purple Crow Farms is a beautiful working vegetable and flower farm, and this experience takes place entirely outdoors.  Formal restroom facilities are not available on site.  We do, however, have a rustic "country comfort station" available, along with nature's original restroom option affectionately known as treecilities. It's all part of the charm of a true nature experience.

✨ Introductory Price: $59
✨ Space is intentionally limited to just 15 attendees to preserve the intimate, relaxed nature of this special gathering.
✨ Participants must be 21 years of age or older


Upcoming Escape Dates:  
Saturdays: September 19, October 17, November 21, December 12
Save your spot and give yourself something lovely to look forward to!
Check back here for theme announcements, but you can expect all the things you've come to love: nature, creativity, cozy comforts and meaningful connection.









Fall Weekend Camp
for Women
October 23-25, 2026
Highland Lake, New York

Like Girl Scout camp for grown ups!
 

Come Play Outside Camp is back this October — and it’s designed to be exactly what you might be needing right now.

Tucked within 1,200 acres of golden woods in Highland Lake, this cozy fall retreat invites you to slow down, soften and to fully settle in the moment —laughing, creating, connecting, and soaking in the beauty of the season.

🌿 Our Theme: Presence
Presence is the quiet art of being fully here—where you’re not rushing ahead or looking back, but actually experiencing what’s in front of you. It’s in the laughter that lingers, the conversations that flow easily, the creativity that surprises you, and the simple joy of being in nature. This weekend invites you to slow down just enough to notice it all—and to feel it as it’s happening.

It’s a weekend designed not to do more… but to experience more.
More connection.
More joy.
More of those simple, real moments that stay with you long after you leave.

Your camp weekend includes:
✨ Two nights’ cozy accommodations (single, double, and triple occupancy with private bathrooms and patios)
✨ Nourishing meals, warm beverages, and s’mores by the fire
✨ A thoughtfully curated goodie bag filled with little delights
✨ Time in nature, creative, hands-on experiences, and easy, genuine connection
✨ Playful, soul-filling moments designed to help you relax, recharge, and simply be

Come solo or with a friend—either way, you’ll leave feeling lighter, more connected, and refreshed in a way that feels real 🍂🌲✨




“When the spirit of nature touches us, our hearts turn into a butterfly!” — Mehmet Murat Ildan

GIVE THE GIFT OF NATURAL WELLNESS TODAY
Come Play Outside
Gift Certificate

Give the gift of fresh air, creativity and connection.

A Come Play Outside Gift Certificate can be used toward many of our experiences, including Forest Therapy walks, EcoArts crafting classes, retreats, and other special events throughout the year.

It’s a thoughtful way to invite someone you care about to slow down, step outside and reconnect with nature and community.

They’re especially wonderful for birthdays, holidays or as a surprise invitation to join you at a future Come Play Outside retreat. 🌿

 

mASSAGE THERAPY
GIFT CERTIFICATE


The gift of massage therapy is a rejuvenating experience that not only promotes physical relaxation but also provides a holistic sense of well-being, easing tension from both the body and mind. It's a thoughtful and therapeutic gesture that allows individuals to unwind, alleviate stress, and reconnect with their bodies, ultimately fostering a profound sense of relaxation and balance in their daily lives.
 
Whether they prefer a light or deep touch, I bring nearly 25 years of professional experience to the table as a massage therapist, each massage is individuallized to meet my client's needs in a relaxed, peaceful setting in my private studio in West Milford, New Jersey.
Gift certificates available for either 60 or 90 minute sessions.





ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE EVENTS