UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
eco arts craft class
~ Moss & Magic hanging garden ~
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • 6:30 pm
Glenwild Garden Center
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!
Mark your calendar and reserve your spot!
Soft Saturday Escape
"Flowers & Fae"
Saturday, September 12, 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: October 17, November 21, December 12
Save your spot and give yourself something lovely to look forward to!
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
~ Woodland fairy cottage ~
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • 6:30 pm
Glenwild Garden Center
Glenwild Garden Center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Create a Little Autumn Magic from the Forest Floor and step into a tiny world of woodland magic!
In this Eco Arts Craft Class, we’ll transform a simple glass jar into an enchanting Woodland Fairy Cottage using treasures inspired by the forest floor.
We’ll surround our cottages with bark, moss, tiny twigs, acorns and colorful fall leaves, creating sweet details like twig-framed windows, an acorn-lined foundation and a whimsical pointed roof.
And then comes the magic! ✨ A warm light tucked inside will illuminate your cottage windows and bring your little woodland creation to life.
As always, there’s plenty of room to make it your own. No two fairy cottages will be quite alike!
Come play with sticks, moss, acorns and a little imagination and create a cozy piece of autumn magic to take home.
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
💲 Cost: $20
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Upcoming Class Dates: October 27, November 24
(Every last Tuesday of the month)
Mark your calendar and reserve your spot!
Mark your calendar and reserve your spot!
Soft Saturday Escape
"Flowers & Fae"
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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 Farms.
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
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!
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.
Forest Therapy Walk +
Sacred Cacao Ceremony
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9:30 am
West Milford, New jersey
Delight in the evolving Spring with this Forest Therapy & Sacred Cacao experience — a gentle blend of nature, stillness and heart-centered connection.
We’ll begin with a slow, guided forest bathing walk through the evergreening woods. This is not a hike or fitness walk, but an invitation to soften, awaken your senses, and let the calming presence of nature settle your nervous system.
After our time among the trees, we’ll gather outside in warmth for a sacred cacao ceremony. With an air of seasonal change, you’ll enjoy a mug of gently spiced ceremonial cacao as we pause, reflect and connect in a cozy forest circle.
This experience is designed to feel grounding, welcoming and deeply nourishing — perfect for anyone craving a meaningful pause and a softer way to move through a weekend morning.
• Duration: approximately 2 hours
• Location: Lower West Milford, NJ (exact location disclosed upon registration)
• Attire: Weather-appropriate layers and shoes designed for outdoor walking
• Cost: $25
No experience is needed—just come as you are.
eco arts craft class
Dandelion Dreams
~ "Picked" and Preserved ~
** RESCHEDULED **
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Two crafts in one — celebrating the entire life of a dandelion!
In this EcoArts Craft Class, we’ll create two beautiful jars inspired by one of nature’s most magical plants — the dandelion.
First, we’ll make a Sunshine Bouquet — bright yellow yarn flowers arranged in a mason jar, just like a handful of dandelions picked from a sunny field. These cheerful blooms will never wilt and will bring a little sunshine to your home all year long.
Then, we’ll create an Everlasting Wish Jar — a real dandelion puff, preserved forever, displayed upside down on a natural stem with a soft mossy base. The kind you used to hold, close your eyes, and blow into the wind to make a wish… except this one you get to keep.
This class is a gentle, creative evening that captures both the flower and the wish — a little bit of sunshine and a little bit of magic in two small jars.
As always, EcoArts is about slowing down, making something beautiful, and enjoying a cozy, creative night together.
🌿✨
PLUS Class participants will enjoy a 10% discount on nearly all of the plants and treasure Glenwild Garden Center offers! 🌿✨
🕒 Length: 90 Minutes
💲 Cost: $25
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Upcoming Class Dates: July 28 and August 25
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!
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 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
✨ 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!
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
~ Birdsong & Vines Bird Bath ~
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • 6:30 pm
Glenwild Garden Center
Glenwild Garden Center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet gathering of nature lovers for a peaceful summer evening of creativity inspired by the simple joy of backyard birds.
In this month’s EcoArts class, we’ll transform natural vine wreaths into charming hanging bird baths designed to bring beauty, movement and life into your garden spaces. Using natural textures and a vine wreath, you’ll create a whimsical woodland-inspired piece that offers birds a quiet place to pause, sip and splash during the warm summer months.
This project feels like something you’d discover tucked away in a secret garden — rustic, welcoming and filled with storybook charm.
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: July 28 and August 25
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!
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!
~ Introducing ~
Soft Saturday Escapes
"Twigs & Truffles"
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
West Milford, NJ
Slow-paced mornings of creativity, nature & cozy connection.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and join us for the very first Soft Saturday Escape — a thoughtfully hosted morning designed to help you slow down, create, connect and simply enjoy being present.
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 gentle grounding session in the grass
🦋 Time to soak in the beauty of nature with a stroll to the butterfly sanctuary and preserve
🎨 A whimsical twig weaving craft
🍫 Chocolate-dipped heart date truffles to create, box and bring home
☕ Cozy homemade bites, seasonal sips and kitchen moments together
✨ Playful surprises and meaningful connection along the way
🏡 Time spent enjoying “The Nest,” my lovingly-created new she shed retreat space
🌿 A gentle grounding session in the grass
🦋 Time to soak in the beauty of nature with a stroll to the butterfly sanctuary and preserve
🎨 A whimsical twig weaving craft
🍫 Chocolate-dipped heart date truffles to create, box and bring home
☕ Cozy homemade bites, seasonal sips and kitchen moments together
✨ Playful surprises and meaningful connection along the way
🏡 Time spent enjoying “The Nest,” my lovingly-created new she shed retreat space
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
✨ Limited to just 5 participants
✨ Participants must be 21 years of age or older
Upcoming Escape Dates:
Wednesday, July 8 and Saturday, August 15
Save your spot and give yourself something lovely to look forward to!
Save your spot and give yourself something lovely to look forward to!
Themes will be announced soon, but you can expect all the things you've come to love: nature, creativity, cozy comforts and meaningful connection.
Wellness Class
Scent & Memory
~ The Hidden Language of Essential Oils ~
wednesday, May 13, 2026, 7:00 Pm
West Milford, NJ
Have you ever caught a scent that instantly took you somewhere… a moment, a person, a feeling you didn’t even realize was still there?
In this immersive wellness class, we’ll explore the fascinating connection between scent, memory and emotion — and how your sense of smell speaks directly to the most powerful, memory-holding part of your brain.
You’ll discover how certain aromas can shift your mood, calm your nervous system, and support memory, focus, and mental clarity. Together, we’ll create your own “memory anchors”—simple, beautiful scent pairings you can use to evoke calm, joy, confidence, or sharpen recall when you need it most.
This is more than a class… it’s a sensory experience, creating a deeper sense of connection to your senses and a new way to support your emotional and cognitive well-being, naturally.
🕒 Length: 90 minutes
💲 Cost: $1 placeholder, which will be donated to restore and support the Monarch Butterfly's winter home
📍 Location: Lower West Milford, NJ (specific location shared upon registration)
eco arts crafting
"Nature's Imprint Kitchen Towel Set"
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Step into a playful, nature-inspired crafting experience where the garden becomes your art studio.
In this EcoArts class, we’ll transform simple linen towels into beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces using fresh botanicals and fruits as stamps. Think crisp lettuce stems pressed into soft rose-like patterns, delicate ferns creating lacy imprints, and using lemons, limes, mushrooms and herbs imprints as cheerful bursts of color and texture.
Each participant will create a coordinated set of four hand-stamped linen towels — perfect for gifting, seasonal decorating or adding a touch of nature’s charm to your own kitchen.
This class is relaxed, creative and just the right mix of earthy and elegant. No experience needed — just come ready to play, experiment, and let nature guide your design.
✨ Details:
• Create a set of 4 botanical-stamped linen towels
• All materials provided
• Additional towel sets available for purchase (must be reserved in advance)
• Perfect for gifts, hostess sets, or a fresh seasonal kitchen refresh
• Create a set of 4 botanical-stamped linen towels
• All materials provided
• Additional towel sets available for purchase (must be reserved in advance)
• Perfect for gifts, hostess sets, or a fresh seasonal kitchen refresh
Leave with something truly special — functional art infused with the beauty of the natural world.
Class Cost: $20
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
eco arts crafting
"Moss & Magic Hanging Garden"
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
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.
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.
🌿 All materials included
🌿 Take home your completed hanging garden
🌿 Beginner-friendly
🌿 Ages 16+
🌿 Take home your completed hanging garden
🌿 Beginner-friendly
🌿 Ages 16+
Class Cost: $20
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
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.
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
✨ 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 🍂🌲✨
Wellness Class
The Essential Essentials
~ Rooted in Nature. ready when you need it ~
wednesday, january 21, 2026, 7:00 Pm
West Milford, NJ
This January wellness class focuses on the foundational essential oils that support everyday well-being, including calm, sleep, immune support, focus, and gentle relief, along with a thoughtful look at oils that can be especially helpful during unexpected or high-need moments.
We’ll explore when and why to reach for each oil, how they support the body and emotions and how to use them simply and confidently. This is a hands-on, sensory experience where you’ll smell, experience, and learn about each oil as we go, grounding knowledge in real-life use.
Whether you’re brand new to essential oils or have years of experience, this class is designed to meet you where you are. Seasoned oil users are warmly invited to share personal insights, because every time we gather, new understanding grows through shared experience.
This is wellness, simplified—rooted in nature and ready for everyday life.
🕒 Length: 90 minutes
💲 Cost: FREE but space is limited; registration holds space
📍 Location: Lower West Milford, NJ (specific location shared upon registration)
Forest Bathing Walk +
Sacred Cacao Ceremony
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:30 am
West Milford, New jersey
Delight in the emerging Spril with this Forest Bathing & Sacred Cacao experience — a gentle blend of nature, stillness, and heart-centered connection.
We’ll begin with a slow, guided forest bathing walk through the evergreening woods. This is not a hike or fitness walk, but an invitation to soften, awaken your senses, and let the calming presence of nature settle your nervous system.
After our time among the trees, we’ll gather outside in warmth for a sacred cacao ceremony. With an air of seasonal change, you’ll enjoy a mug of gently spiced ceremonial cacao as we pause, reflect, and connect in a cozy forest circle.
This experience is designed to feel grounding, welcoming and deeply nourishing — perfect for anyone craving a meaningful pause and a softer way to move through a weekend morning.
• Duration: approximately 2 hours
• Location: Lower West Milford, NJ (exact location disclosed upon registration)
• Attire: Weather-appropriate layers and shoes designed for outdoor walking
• Cost: $25
No experience is needed—just come as you are.
Forest Bathing Walk +
Sacred Cacao Ceremony
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9:30 am
West Milford, New jersey
Step into the quiet magic of winter with this Forest Bathing & Sacred Cacao experience — a gentle blend of nature, stillness, and heart-centered connection.
We’ll begin with a slow, guided forest bathing walk through the emerging Spring woods. This is not a hike or fitness walk, but an invitation to soften, awaken your senses, and let the calming presence of nature settle your nervous system.
After our time among the trees, we’ll gather outside in warmth for a sacred cacao ceremony. With an air of seasonal change, you’ll enjoy a mug of gently spiced ceremonial cacao as we pause, reflect, and connect in a cozy forest circle.
This experience is designed to feel grounding, welcoming and deeply nourishing — perfect for anyone craving a meaningful pause and a softer way to move through a weekend morning.
• Duration: approximately 2 hours
• Location: Lower West Milford, NJ (exact location disclosed upon registration)
• Attire: warm, weather-appropriate layers and sturdy winter footwear with good traction for potentially snowy or icy woodland paths
• Cost: $25
No experience is needed—just come as you are.
eco arts crafting class
"Fresh Starts Rooting Wall Frame"
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
January is the perfect time to slow down and begin something new. In this cozy, hands-on workshop, you’ll create a beautiful wall-mounted propagation frame using a wood frame, magnetic test tubes, and fresh plant sprigs to get you started.
After crafting this living piece of art, you’ll enjoy watching it change and evolve over time. Hang it in your kitchen, studio or sunny nook and savor the simple joy of seeing roots take hold and plants thrive.
No green thumb required—just curiosity, creativity, and an appreciation for small beginnings.
PLUS Class participants will enjoy a 10% discount on nearly all of the plants and treasure Glenwild Garden Center offers! 🌿✨
🕒 Length: 90 Minutes
💲 Cost: $20
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Winter Weekend Camp
for Women
February 6-8, 2026
Highland Lake, New York
Like Girl Scout camp for grown ups!
Registration is opening soon for this story-rich weekend retreat designed to refill your cup, refresh your spirit, and reconnect you with your truest self. Nestled on 1,200 acres of golden woods of Highland Lake, this magical getaway invites you to slow down, laugh deeply, create freely, and remember who you are beneath the busy.
Our theme this season is Storytelling — honoring the chapters you’ve lived, the ones you’re ready to write, and the joy of owning your narrative in the now.
Your Camp weekend includes:
✨ Two nights' cozy, yet spacious, accommodations (single, double, and triple occupancy with private bathrooms and entrances)
✨ Delicious meals and heartwarming snacks
✨ Premium goodie bag surprises
✨ Special guest experiences
✨ Nature adventures, creative arts & crafts, and playful moments that stay with you long after you leave
✨ Delicious meals and heartwarming snacks
✨ Premium goodie bag surprises
✨ Special guest experiences
✨ Nature adventures, creative arts & crafts, and playful moments that stay with you long after you leave
Bring a friend, or come solo and leave with a heart full of new connections. Either way, you’ll return home lighter, brighter, and beautifully recharged.
Accommodations:
- Single: $695
- Double: $520
- Triple: $450
- (All rooms have private bathrooms & patios. Linens & towels included.)
Forest Bathing Walk +
Sacred Cacao Ceremony
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:30 am
West Milford, New jersey
Step into the quiet magic of winter with this Forest Bathing & Sacred Cacao experience — a gentle blend of nature, stillness, and heart-centered connection.
We’ll begin with a slow, guided forest bathing walk through the winter woods. This is not a hike or fitness walk, but an invitation to soften, awaken your senses, and let the calming presence of nature settle your nervous system.
After our time among the trees, we’ll gather outside in warmth for a sacred cacao ceremony. Wrapped in scarves and winter layers, you’ll enjoy a mug of gently spiced ceremonial cacao as we pause, reflect, and connect in a cozy forest circle.
This experience is designed to feel grounding, welcoming, and deeply nourishing — perfect for anyone craving a meaningful pause and a softer way to move through winter.
• Duration: approximately 2 hours
• Location: Lower West Milford, NJ (exact location disclosed upon registration)
• Attire: warm, weather-appropriate layers and sturdy winter footwear with good traction for potentially snowy or icy woodland paths
• Cost: $25
No experience is needed—just come as you are.
eco arts crafting class
"Woodland Bloom Keeper"
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
For February's nature-inspired workshop, you’ll create a charming tabletop flower holder using clear glass test tubes set into a solid wooden base, gently wrapped with lichen-covered sticks gathered from the forest floor. Designed to hold a few thoughtfully chosen stems, this piece celebrates the beauty of less — a single bloom, a sprig of green, a moment of pause.
This rustic vase brings a quiet, earthy presence to your table, windowsill or altar space, inviting you to notice the small changes of the season as winter slowly gives way to spring. No floral experience needed — just a love of natural textures, simple beauty and creating something meaningful with your hands.
All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished piece that feels like it belongs in the woods… but lives beautifully in your home. 🌿✨
PLUS Class participants will enjoy a 10% discount on nearly all of the plants and treasure Glenwild Garden Center offers! 🌿✨
🕒 Length: 90 Minutes
💲 Cost: $20
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
The Story Circle Book Club
"Theo of Golden"
by Allen Levi
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
West Milford, New jersey OR via Zoom
The Story Circle is a relaxed, heart-centered book club created for people who love meaningful stories, thoughtful conversation, and genuine connection. This is not about analysis or homework — it’s about slowing down, sharing perspectives and letting stories gently open conversations.
Our first book is "Theo of Golden " by Allen Levi, a tender novel about a man who loves nature and people and quietly changes lives by returning pencil portraits to their rightful owners. Through simple acts of generosity, stories are shared, connections are formed, and kindness ripples outward.
This gathering reflects the heart of Come Play Outside — honoring wonder, noticing what’s often overlooked, and creating space for connection in a warm, welcoming setting.
What to expect:
• A cozy, low-pressure discussion
• Meaningful conversation (share as much or as little as you like)
• A mix of in-person and virtual participants
• A welcoming circle of curious, thoughtful humans
• A cozy, low-pressure discussion
• Meaningful conversation (share as much or as little as you like)
• A mix of in-person and virtual participants
• A welcoming circle of curious, thoughtful humans
Bring your book, a favorite drink, and an open heart.
📚 Find the book on my Favorites Page: https://comeplayoutside.fun.page/favorites
Cost: FREE
Location or Zoom Link will be provided upon registration
Spring Swap Class
~ Refresh, Reconnect & Rediscover ~
Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 pm
West Milford, NJ
Our much-loved essential oil exchange is returning just in time for a spring refresh!
Do you have unopened duplicates or Young Living oils you’re not using — or aren’t quite sure how to use? Or maybe you’re just beginning your oil journey and would love to explore without the overwhelm. OR you've been curious about oils and were looking for a way to get started. This Spring Swap is for YOU.!!
We’ll explore each of the oils brought to the swap and discover clever, surprising, and practical ways to use essential oils in everyday life. Then comes the best part — the swap! Everyone will go home with as many oils as they've brought ... and if you're new, there will be more than enough to oils on hand to start your new collection!
Swap Guidelines:
• Bring up to 4 unopened Young Living essential oils to trade
• Come ready to learn, laugh, and discover new favorites
• Bring up to 4 unopened Young Living essential oils to trade
• Come ready to learn, laugh, and discover new favorites
Let’s spring-clean our oil stash and bloom into new possibilities—together.
🕒 Length: 90 minutes
💲 Cost: FREE but space is limited; registration holds space
📍 Location: Lower West Milford, NJ (specific location shared upon registration)
eco arts crafting class
"Kindness Stones"
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Join us for our March EcoArts Craft Night in the cozy Glenwild Garden Center greenhouse as we transform ordinary stones into small works of art meant to spread a little light in the world.
Using paint, inspirational words or melted crayon color to create beautiful tie-dye effects, you’ll create stones that can be placed in a garden, along a trail, or somewhere unexpected to bring a smile to someone who finds them.
Keep some for yourself as a reminder to pause and breathe … and release others into the world as a tiny ripple of kindness.
These classes are relaxed, welcoming, and perfect for beginners — no artistic experience needed. Just come ready to create, connect, and enjoy a cozy evening surrounded by plants and good company.
All supplies included.
Class Cost: $20
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Naturallly Calm Living
~ Simple Ways to feel better ~
Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 pm
West Milford, NJ
Life can be busy, loud and often overwhelming — but feeling calm and well doesn’t have to be complicated.
In this class, we’ll explore simple, natural ways to feel better in your body, calm your mind and bring more peace into your everyday life. Through scent, breath, simple rituals and small daily habits, you’ll learn easy tools you can use anytime you need a reset.
🕒 Length: 90 minutes
💲 Cost: FREE but space is limited; registration holds space
📍 Location: Lower West Milford, NJ (specific location shared upon registration)
💲 Cost: FREE but space is limited; registration holds space
📍 Location: Lower West Milford, NJ (specific location shared upon registration)
The Story Circle Book Club
"Theo of Golden"
by Allen Levi
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
West Milford, New jersey OR via Zoom
The Story Circle is a relaxed, heart-centered book club for people who love meaningful stories, thoughtful conversation, and genuine connection. This is not about analysis or homework — it’s about slowing down, sharing perspectives, and letting stories gently open conversations.
We fell so in love with our first book, Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, that we decided we’re not quite ready to let it go yet. This month, we will gather to watch Katie Couric’s interview with author Allen Levi and then dig even deeper into the themes, characters and conversations this powerful book has sparked.
This gathering reflects the heart of Come Play Outside — honoring wonder, noticing what’s often overlooked, and creating space for connection in a warm, welcoming setting.
What to expect:
• Watching Katie Couric’s interview with Allen Levi
• A cozy, low-pressure discussion
• Meaningful conversation (share as much or as little as you like)
• A mix of in-person and virtual participants
• A welcoming circle of curious, thoughtful humans
• Watching Katie Couric’s interview with Allen Levi
• A cozy, low-pressure discussion
• Meaningful conversation (share as much or as little as you like)
• A mix of in-person and virtual participants
• A welcoming circle of curious, thoughtful humans
Bring your favorite drink, and an open heart ... and a snack to share, if you want
📚 Find the book on my Favorites Page:
https://comeplayoutside.fun/page/favorites
https://comeplayoutside.fun/page/favorites
Cost: FREE
Location or Zoom link will be provided upon registration
Location or Zoom link will be provided upon registration
Wellness Class
Spring Swap
~ Out with the Old, In with the Oils ~
Thursday, May 15, 7:00 Pm
West Milford Public Library
1470 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ
Back by Popular Demand! Our much-loved essential oil exchange is returning just in time for a spring refresh!
Do you have unopened duplicates or Young Living oils that you're not using — or not sure how to use? O r maybe you're just starting your oil journey and want to explore without the overwhelm? Either way, this Spring Swap is for YOU!
🌸 You’ll learn about all kinds of clever, surprising uses for essential oils through a fun game, then have the chance to trade up to something new and exciting.
🌱 New to oils? You’ll even receive a FREE essential oil to get you started!
🌱 New to oils? You’ll even receive a FREE essential oil to get you started!
Swap Guidelines: You may bring up to 4 Young Living essential oils (unopened, please!) to trade.
As always, we’ll have Raffles for attendees and free wellness scans
Let’s Spring clean our oil stash and bloom into new possibilities—together!
eco arts crafting class
"Fresh Starts Rooting Wall Frame"
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
January is the perfect time to slow down and begin something new. In this cozy, hands-on workshop, you’ll create a beautiful wall-mounted propagation frame using a wood frame, magnetic test tubes, and fresh plant sprigs to get you started.
After crafting this living piece of art, you’ll enjoy watching it change and evolve over time. Hang it in your kitchen, studio or sunny nook and savor the simple joy of seeing roots take hold and plants thrive.
No green thumb required—just curiosity, creativity, and an appreciation for small beginnings.
PLUS Class participants will enjoy a 10% discount on nearly all of the plants and treasure Glenwild Garden Center offers! 🌿✨
Class Cost: $20
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
eco arts crafting class
"Flowery phantoms"
Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
These little ghosts are already shaped and waiting just for you! In this playful September craft, you’ll get to decorate a trio of clay ghosts by decoupaging them with flowery napkins, turning them into sweet Flowery Phantoms that glow from within when you place a votive light underneath.
It’s the perfect blend of boo and bloom — a whimsical way to add a touch of garden magic (and ghostly charm!) to your autumn décor.
PLUS Class participants will enjoy a 10% discount on nearly all of the plants and treasure Glenwild Garden Center offers! 🌿✨
Class Cost: $20
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
** Peak color **
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:30 am
West Milford, New Jersey
Come escape into nature with me and step into a world where
time slows, worries lift, and your senses come alive.
Peak Color Forest Therapy Walk
Come escape into nature at the very moment the woods are blazing with autumn’s brightest reds, golds and oranges. As the leaves reach their peak, we’ll step into a world where time slows, worries lift, and your senses come alive.
This is not a typical hike—it’s an invitation to breathe deeply and bathe in fall’s brilliance. I’ll guide you through sensory mindfulness experiences designed to ease stress, restore mental clarity, uplift your moo, and even support your immune system.
Our 2-hour walk covers less than a mile, allowing you to fully arrive in the moment and soak up the season’s fleeting beauty. leave feeling lighter, calmer and more deeply rooted.
To respect the privacy of the landowner, the exact location in lower West Milford will be shared after your reservation is complete.
Group Walks are now just $25, making it easier than ever to invest in your well-being, one mindful, autumn-kissed step at a time 🌿
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 9:30 am
West Milford, New Jersey
Come escape into nature with me and step into a world where
time slows, worries lift, and your senses come alive.
This is not your typical hike — it's an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the healing rhythms of the natural world.
As your guide, I’ll gently lead you through a series of sensory mindfulness experiences designed to ease stress, restore mental clarity, uplift your mood and even support your immune system.
Our forest therapy walk is a serene, 2-hour experience where we’ll travel less than a mile — not to race to a destination, but to fully arrive in the moment. You'll leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more deeply rooted.
To respect the privacy of the landowner, the exact location in lower West Milford will be shared after your reservation is complete.
New for 2025 ~ Group Walks just $25!
🌿 Making it easier than ever to invest in your wellbeing, one mindful step at a time 🌿
🌿 Making it easier than ever to invest in your wellbeing, one mindful step at a time 🌿
Fall Weekend Camp
for Women
September 12-14, 2025
Highland Lake, New York
Like Girl Scout camp for grown ups!
Registration is now open for this story-rich weekend retreat designed to refill your cup, refresh your spirit, and reconnect you with your truest self. Nestled on 1,200 acres of golden woods of Highland Lake, this magical getaway invites you to slow down, laugh deeply, create freely, and remember who you are beneath the busy.
Our theme this season is Storytelling — honoring the chapters you’ve lived, the ones you’re ready to write, and the joy of owning your narrative in the now.
Your Camp weekend includes:
✨ Two nights' cozy accommodations (single, double, and triple occupancy with private bathrooms and entrances)
✨ Delicious meals and heartwarming snacks
✨ Premium goodie bag surprises
✨ Special guest experiences
✨ Nature adventures, creative arts & crafts, and playful moments that stay with you long after you leave
✨ Delicious meals and heartwarming snacks
✨ Premium goodie bag surprises
✨ Special guest experiences
✨ Nature adventures, creative arts & crafts, and playful moments that stay with you long after you leave
Bring a friend, or come solo and leave with a heart full of new connections. Either way, you’ll return home lighter, brighter, and beautifully recharged.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:30 am
West Milford, New Jersey
Come escape into nature with me and step into a world where
time slows, worries lift, and your senses come alive.
This is not your typical hike — it's an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the healing rhythms of the natural world.
As your guide, I’ll gently lead you through a series of sensory mindfulness experiences designed to ease stress, restore mental clarity, uplift your mood and even support your immune system.
Our forest therapy walk is a serene, 2-hour experience where we’ll travel less than a mile — not to race to a destination, but to fully arrive in the moment. You'll leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more deeply rooted.
To respect the privacy of the landowner, the exact location in lower West Milford will be shared after your reservation is complete.
New for 2025 ~ Group Walks just $25!
🌿 Making it easier than ever to invest in your wellbeing, one mindful step at a time 🌿
🌿 Making it easier than ever to invest in your wellbeing, one mindful step at a time 🌿
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 9:30 am
West Milford, New Jersey
Come escape into nature with me and step into a world where
time slows, worries lift, and your senses come alive.
This is not your typical hike — it's an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the healing rhythms of the natural world.
As your guide, I’ll gently lead you through a series of sensory mindfulness experiences designed to ease stress, restore mental clarity, uplift your mood and even support your immune system.
Our forest therapy walk is a serene, 2-hour experience where we’ll travel less than a mile — not to race to a destination, but to fully arrive in the moment. You'll leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more deeply rooted.
To respect the privacy of the landowner, the exact location in lower West Milford will be shared after your reservation is complete.
New for 2025 ~ Group Walks just $25!
🌿 Making it easier than ever to invest in your wellbeing, one mindful step at a time 🌿
🌿 Making it easier than ever to invest in your wellbeing, one mindful step at a time 🌿
eco arts craft class
Plush Pumpkin Centerpiece
Tuesday,
October 28, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Celebrate the colors and coziness of autumn by creating a centerpiece that will charm your table all season long. In this month's workshop, we’ll turn soft socks, twine and simple stuffing into a collection of plush pumpkins, then arrange them in a rustic wooden bowl for a warm, handmade focal point. All materials and step-by-step guidance are included — just bring your fall spirit and enjoy a relaxed, creative evening.
Class Cost: $20
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
eco arts craft class
Bee & Butterfly Sip Station
Tuesday, July 1st, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Create the perfect oasis for thirsty pollinators!
Create this water station for pollinators and butterflies that not only adds a delightful touch to your garden but also serves a vital purpose! It's a perfect way to attract more buzzing and fluttering friends to your space while helping the environment in a creative and hands-on way!
No experience needed — just bring your love of creativity, community and fun!!
Class Cost: $15
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 9:30 am
West Milford, New Jersey
Come escape into nature with me and step into a world where
time slows, worries lift, and your senses come alive.
This is not your typical hike — it's an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the healing rhythms of the natural world.
As your guide, I’ll gently lead you through a series of sensory mindfulness experiences designed to ease stress, restore mental clarity, uplift your mood and even support your immune system.
Our forest therapy walk is a serene, 2-hour experience where we’ll travel less than a mile — not to race to a destination, but to fully arrive in the moment. You'll leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more deeply rooted.
To respect the privacy of the landowner, the exact location in lower West Milford will be shared after your reservation is complete.
New for 2025 ~ Group Walks just $25!
🌿 Making it easier than ever to invest in your wellbeing, one mindful step at a time 🌿
🌿 Making it easier than ever to invest in your wellbeing, one mindful step at a time 🌿
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 9:30 am
West Milford, New Jersey
Come escape into nature with me and step into a world where
time slows, worries lift, and your senses come alive.
This is not your typical hike — it's an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the healing rhythms of the natural world.
As your guide, I’ll gently lead you through a series of sensory mindfulness experiences designed to ease stress, restore mental clarity, uplift your mood and even support your immune system.
Our forest therapy walk is a serene, 2-hour experience where we’ll travel less than a mile — not to race to a destination, but to fully arrive in the moment. You'll leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more deeply rooted.
To respect the privacy of the landowner, the exact location in lower West Milford will be shared after your reservation is complete.
New for 2025 ~ Group Walks just $25!
🌿 Making it easier than ever to invest in your wellbeing, one mindful step at a time 🌿
🌿 Making it easier than ever to invest in your wellbeing, one mindful step at a time 🌿
Wellness Class
Keys to Hormonal Harmony
~ A Woman's Superpower ~
Thursday, September 17, 7:00 Pm
West Milford Public Library
1470 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ
Join us for a refreshing, down-to-earth class where we’ll demystify the hormone crisis so many women are experiencing today. Together, we’ll explore the natural keys to unlock balance, boost energy, and reclaim vibrancy at every stage of womanhood.
You’ll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of what’s really happening with your hormones (without the overwhelm)
- Practical, natural tools to support balance and ease
- Inspiration to see your hormones not as the enemy, but as a built-in superpower waiting to be harnessed
This is your invitation to step into harmony, feel more at home in your body, and thrive with confidence.
✨ These monthly wellness classes are offered as a free service, part of my mission to support neighbors in living with more balance, energy, and joy.
Wellness Class
Back Deck Convention
Thursday/Friday, July 17 & 18, 10:30 am
Join us on the back deck for a unique virtual experience as we enjoy this year's Young Living Convention! Dive into the latest innovations, discover new products and expand your essential oil knowledge through engaging educational workshops. Each day, we'll enjoy the camaraderie of our friendly community while sharing a potluck lunch — don't forget to bring a dish to share! Plus, participate in exciting raffles and receive complimentary wellness scans.
Don't miss out on this special event filled with learning, fun, and connection!
Wellness Class
Green Thumb Gardening
~ Natural Solutions
for the Garden & Gardener ~
Thursday, June 19, 7:00 Pm
West Milford Public Library
1470 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ
Learn natural solutions for common garden challenges like mold, pests and weeds, how to support soil health with simple DIY recipes to nourish your garden. We will also cover practical ways to support YOU, The Gardener, from insect repellants, soothing skin and sore muscles and more!
And, as always, we'll have give-aways and a chance to get a free health screening!
eco arts craft class
Leaf & Loom Boho Hanger
Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Create a beautiful, boho-inspired cradle for your plant to call home!
This month, we'll be crafting whimsical indoor/outdoor plant holders using natural wooden hoops, earthy jute twine, and playful wooden beads — topped off with a sweet plant to take home. This stylish piece brings a touch of nature to your porch, patio or favorite sunny nook.
All materials — including your new leafy sidekick — are included. 🌱✨
No experience needed — just bring your love of creativity, community and fun!!
Class Cost: $15
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
eco arts craft class
Leaf & Loom Boho Hanger
Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Create a beautiful, boho-inspired cradle for your plant to call home!
This month, we'll be crafting whimsical indoor/outdoor plant holders using natural wooden hoops, earthy jute twine, and playful wooden beads — topped off with a sweet plant to take home. This stylish piece brings a touch of nature to your porch, patio or favorite sunny nook.
All materials — including your new leafy sidekick — are included. 🌱✨
No experience needed — just bring your love of creativity, community and fun!!
Class Cost: $15
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
eco arts craft class
Flowery Phantoms
Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Create a beautiful, boho-inspired cradle for your plant to call home!
This month, we'll be crafting whimsical indoor/outdoor plant holders using natural wooden hoops, earthy jute twine, and playful wooden beads — topped off with a sweet plant to take home. This stylish piece brings a touch of nature to your porch, patio or favorite sunny nook.
All materials — including your new leafy sidekick — are included. 🌱✨
No experience needed — just bring your love of creativity, community and fun!!
Class Cost: $15
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
SPRING WEEKEND
CAMP FOR WOMEN
April 25-27, 2025
Ocean Grove, NJ
It's like Girl Scout Camp for grown-ups!
Escape to the charming Victorian seaside town of Ocean Grove, NJ, for a joyful weekend of creativity, connection, and renewal. With the theme of "Reclaim," this oceanfront retreat invites you to reclaim your energy, joy, and sense of wonder through arts, nature, and soulful conversations.
Breathe in the ocean air, embrace moments of magic, and enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, nature time by the sand and sea, and surprise field trips—all infused with a spirit of play and sustainability. Through reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose, and reclaim, each experience encourages you to see the world—and yourself—with fresh eyes.
Your all-inclusive retreat includes:
✔ Two nights in a historic oceanfront retreat
✔ Five delicious meals
✔ Engaging creative activities and nature experiences
✔ Time to relax, reflect, and reconnect
✔ Two nights in a historic oceanfront retreat
✔ Five delicious meals
✔ Engaging creative activities and nature experiences
✔ Time to relax, reflect, and reconnect
Join us for a weekend of inspiration, laughter, and renewal by the sea!
Oceanfront, oceanview and standard room options available.
FALL WEEKEND
CAMP FOR WOMEN
September 12-14, 2025
Highland Lake, NY
It's like Girl Scout Camp for grown-ups!
Escape to the charming Victorian seaside town of Ocean Grove, NJ, for a joyful weekend of creativity, connection, and renewal. With the theme of "Reclaim," this oceanfront retreat invites you to reclaim your energy, joy, and sense of wonder through arts, nature, and soulful conversations.
Breathe in the ocean air, embrace moments of magic, and enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, nature time by the sand and sea, and surprise field trips—all infused with a spirit of play and sustainability. Through reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose, and reclaim, each experience encourages you to see the world—and yourself—with fresh eyes.
Your all-inclusive retreat includes:
✔ Two nights in a historic oceanfront retreat
✔ Five delicious meals
✔ Engaging creative activities and nature experiences
✔ Time to relax, reflect, and reconnect
✔ Two nights in a historic oceanfront retreat
✔ Five delicious meals
✔ Engaging creative activities and nature experiences
✔ Time to relax, reflect, and reconnect
Join us for a weekend of inspiration, laughter, and renewal by the sea!
Oceanfront, oceanview and standard room options available.
Forest Therapy Group Walk
Saturday, March 15, 9:30 am
Waywayanda State Park
885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, New jersey
Join me for this hint of Spring woodland experience unlike your ordinary walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory mindfulness activities designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest therapy experience is typically around 2 hours long. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
New for 2025 ~ Group Walks for just $25!
🌿 Let’s step into nature together at a price that makes it easier than ever to join the journey 🌿
Forest Therapy Group Walk
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 9:30 am
Glenwild Garden Center
Bloomingdale, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the rejuvenated Spring woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
Have you ever had the privilege of exploring beyond the edges of this charming garden center to see the gorgeous property surrounding it? As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
New for 2025 ~ Group Walks for just $25!
🌿 Let’s step into nature together at a price that makes it easier than ever to join the journey 🌿
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 9:30 am
Glenwild Garden Center
Bloomingdale, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the rejuvenated Spring woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Forest Therapy Group Walk
Saturday, February 8th, 9:30 am
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for this winter woodland experience unlike your ordinary walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory mindfulness activities designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest therapy experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
New for 2025 ~ Group Walks for just $25!
🌿 Let’s step into nature together at a price that makes it easier than ever to join the journey 🌿
Spring Awakening
~ A Mind, Body & Spirit Refresh ~
Thursday, March 20, 7:00 pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
This special experiential class is designed to help you embrace the season with practical wellness practices. Through hands-on DIYs to take home, simple self-care rituals, and natural wellness tips using Young Living products, you'll learn how to refresh your energy, support your body, and align with the vibrant renewal of spring. Step into the new season feeling balanced, energized, and inspired! 🌿✨
As always, we will have raffles for attending and an opportunity to have a free wellness scan!
Wellness Class
Keys to Hormonal Harmony
~ A Woman's Superpower ~
Thursday, September 18, 7:00 Pm
West Milford Public Library
1470 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ
Join us for a refreshing, down-to-earth class where we’ll demystify the hormone crisis so many women are experiencing today. Together, we’ll explore the natural keys to unlock balance, boost energy, and reclaim vibrancy at every stage of womanhood.
You’ll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of what’s really happening with your hormones (without the overwhelm)
- Practical, natural tools to support balance and ease
- Inspiration to see your hormones not as the enemy, but as a built-in superpower waiting to be harnessed
This is your invitation to step into harmony, feel more at home in your body, and thrive with confidence.
✨ These monthly wellness classes are offered as a free service, part of my mission to support neighbors in living with more balance, energy, and joy.
As always, we will have raffles for attending and an opportunity to have a free wellness scan!
Transformation
Inside & Out
~ Daily Essentials for Radiant Living ~
Thursday, August 21, 7:00 pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
Join us for a fun and informative wellness class where you'll get to experience Young Living’s newest products—already creating a buzz for a reason! This trio of plant-powered game-changers is designed to help you look radiant and feel balanced every day!
Come sample, learn, and leave with tips and tools to help you shine from the inside out—because balance and beauty should be simple, natural, and joyful.
As always, we will have raffles for attending and an opportunity to have a free wellness scan!
Purely Perfumed
~ A New Era in Scent ~
Thursday, April 17, 7:00 pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
Join us for a captivating sensory experience as we explore
Wyld Notes, Young Living’s revolutionary natural perfume collection that dares to redefine luxury and wellness. Unlike synthetic perfumes that burden the body, these 100% plant-based fragrances are designed to support emotional balance, enhance mood, and awaken your wild inner essence.
Each of the five signature scents is crafted with therapeutic-grade essential oils—no parabens, no phthalates, no compromises. The scents are downright intoxicating!
As always, we will have raffles for attending and an opportunity to have a free wellness scan!
The Art of Serenity
~ Tools for Emotional Balance ~
Thursday, February 13, 7:00 pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
Unlock the power to transform self-sabotaging emotions into opportunities for growth and positivity. In this interactive class, we will explore practical tools like mindful breathing techniques, the healing connection with nature and the supportive role of essential oils in emotional wellness.
Together, we’ll create a peaceful space to learn how to identify triggers, shift perspectives and embrace a calmer, more centered self to help use reach our wellness goals more easily. Join us for an inspiring journey toward emotional balance and inner peace!
As always, we will have raffles for attending and an opportunity to have a free wellness scan!
eco arts crafting class
"Woodland Windows"
Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Step into spring with Woodland Windows, April’s EcoArts crafting class! We've done the foraging for you — gathering beautiful moss, textured bark, twisty twigs, and delicate lichen. Now it’s your turn to play! In this nature-inspired workshop, you’ll craft a one-of-a-kind rustic frame to showcase your favorite outdoor photo or postcard. It’s the perfect way to bring a little forest magic indoors and celebrate the beauty of the season.
PLUS Class participants will enjoy a 10% discount on nearly all of the plants and treasure Glenwild Garden Center offers! 🌿✨
Class Cost: $15
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
eco arts crafting class
"Timeless Lace & Leaves"
Tuesday, August 26, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Craft a delicate flower frog lid imprinted with vintage lace designed to cradle your garden’s prettiest stems. Then shape eucalyptus roses, a timeless bloom that dries as beautifully as the day it's made, a fragrant, charming piece to celebrate summer’s fading glow.
PLUS Class participants will enjoy a 10% discount on nearly all of the plants and treasure Glenwild Garden Center offers! 🌿✨
Class Cost: $20
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
“When the spirit of nature touches us, our hearts turn into a butterfly!” — Mehmet Murat Ildan
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Tuesday, march 12, 2024, 1:00 pm
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the emerging spring woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
eco arts crafting class
Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Discover the joy of adding your personal touch as we embroider sweet little floral designs to make your own custom baseball cap unique! All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring along a favorite hat of your own to personalize if you wish!
Class Cost: $15
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9:30 am
Waywayanda state park
hewitt, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the rejuvenated Spring woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9:30 am
Waywayanda state park
hewitt, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the early summer woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 1:00 pm
Apshawa Preserve
West Milford, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the emerging spring woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Back Deck Convention
Thursday/Friday, July 18 & 19, 10:30 am
West Milford, NJ
Join us on the back deck for a unique virtual experience as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Young Living Convention! Dive into the latest innovations, discover new products, and expand your essential oil knowledge through engaging educational workshops. Each day, we'll enjoy the camaraderie of our friendly community while sharing a potluck lunch—don't forget to bring a dish to share! Plus, participate in exciting raffles and receive complimentary wellness scans. Don't miss out on this special event filled with learning, fun, and connection!
Back Deck Convention
Thursday/Friday, July 17 & 18, 10:30 am
West Milford, NJ
Join us on the back deck for a unique virtual experience as we enjoy this year's Young Living Convention! Dive into the latest innovations, discover new products and expand your essential oil knowledge through engaging educational workshops. Each day, we'll enjoy the camaraderie of our friendly community while sharing a potluck lunch — don't forget to bring a dish to share! Plus, participate in exciting raffles and receive complimentary wellness scans. Don't miss out on this special event filled with learning, fun, and connection!
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30 am
Ramapo Valley Reservation, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the lush tranquility of the summer woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30 am
Ramapo Valley Reservation, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the lush tranquility of the summer woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Winter Weekend Camp
for Women
January 24-26, 2025
Highland Lake, New York
Like Girl Scout camp for grown ups!
Take a break from the hustle and give yourself the gift of a weekend that’s all about you. Treat yourself to a warm and inviting girls' weekend filled with joy, laughter, and the cozy embrace of winter. Surround yourself with old friends or make new ones, and leave with a sense of renewal, connection, and inner peace.
This winter edition of Come Play Outside Camp is hosted at our welcoming retreat center, nestled on 1,200 forested acres with access to a serene private lake. Here, you’ll find everything you need to feel worlds away from daily life: gather around toasty fires, laugh with good company, and enjoy the peace of a woodland escape that feels like home.
This all-inclusive weekend experience includes:
- Two nights' comfortable accommodations in our cozy retreat center
- Hearty and delicious meals
- Premium goodie bag filled with thoughtful surprises
- VIP guest sessions with inspiring speakers
- Nature walks and winter forest experiences
- Hands-on arts and crafts to spark your creativity
Reconnect with nature, embrace your free spirit, and let this weekend rekindle your inner glow. Grab some friends or meet new ones, and prepare for a soulful retreat to remember.
Single, double and triple-occupancy rooms available, each with private bathrooms and entrances.
This is PERFECT as a holiday gift for that special woman in your life ... even if it's YOU!
eco arts craft class
Luminous Leaf Bowls
Tuesday, September 24, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Enjoy the hues of autumn all season long with the warm glow of a flameless candle and fairy lights surrounded by a hand-crafted illuminated leaf bowl. Embrace the season with this charming and easy craft!
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Class Cost: $15
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
eco arts crafting class
Wood and Feathers
Macrame
Tuesday, August 27, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
You will learn to create beautiful macramé feathers gently hanging on hand-harvested wood, perfect for adding a touch of bohemian charm to your home.
Class Cost: $15
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Scentsational Discoveries
~ Essential Oils & Brain Function ~
Thursday, september 19, 7:00 pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
We will be exploring the scientific research realized on correlation of your sense of smell and how it works hand in hand with memory, emotions and brain function! This will be an experiential class and you will learn a protocol to develop and regain a better sense of smell!
As always, we will have raffles for attending and an opportunity to have a free Itovi wellness scan!
Forest Therapy Group Walk
Saturday, January 11, 9:30 am
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for this winter woodland experience unlike your ordinary walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory mindfulness activities designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest therapy experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
New for 2025 ~ Group Walks for just $25!
🌿 Let’s step into nature together at a price that makes it easier than ever to join the journey 🌿
Forest Therapy Group Walk
Saturday, January 11, 9:30 am
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for this winter woodland experience unlike your ordinary walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory mindfulness activities designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest therapy experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
New for 2025 ~ Group Walks for just $25!
🌿 Let’s step into nature together at a price that makes it easier than ever to join the journey 🌿
The Holistic Solution
~ How to Produce GLP-1 Naturally ~
Thursday, January 16, 7:00 pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
Discover the power of natural strategies to balance GLP-1 levels and support your overall health and wellness. We’ll explore the role of GLP-1, a hormone influencing blood sugar, appetite and weight regulation. Learn simple, effective lifestyle changes, including nutrient-rich foods, physical activity, stress management techniques,and natural supplements, to lower GLP-1 naturally. Empower yourself with tools to boost your energy, stabilize your metabolism and enhance your well-being in a sustainable, holistic way . Perfect for anyone looking to optimize their health with natural, science-backed approaches.
As always, we will have raffles for attending and an opportunity to have a free wellness scan!
Scented stories
~ How Essential Oils Shaped our lives ~
Thursday, October 19, 7:00 pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
Join us for an inspiring session where participants come together to share their life-changing stories intertwined with the transformative power of essential oils. In this supportive and nurturing environment, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of how specific oils have played a role in transformation, growth, and personal discovery.
As always, we will have raffles for attending and an opportunity to have a free Itovi wellness scan!
Forest Therapy Group Walk
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 9:30 am
Waywayanda State Park
Hewitt, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the emerging fall woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
eco arts crafting class
Floral Gratitude Pumpkin
Tuesday, October 29, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts in Glenwild's charming Greenhouse for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
In this creative workshop, we’ll decoupage dried flowers onto a white pumpkin and focus on daily gratitude. Throughout November, you can then fill your pumpkin with words of thanks, transforming it into a beautiful reminder of the blessings in your life.
Class Cost: $15
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Forest Therapy Group Walk
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9:30 am
Waywayanda State Park
Hewitt, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the tranquil fall woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Summer Swap Class
Thursday, August 15, 7:00 pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
Do you find that you have a number of unopened duplicates or even Young Living Essential Oils that you either don't need or don't know how to use them? Or have you been curious how to use essential oils and aren't quite sure where to start? Well then this is for YOU! You'll get to play a fun game to learn about all of the cool uses for these oils and then have a chance to trade them for something new and exciting ... and if you're new to oils, you will be gifted a FREE oil!
* Let's limit the number you can trade to four each of ONLY Young Living Essential Oils!!
As always, we will have raffles for attending and an opportunity to have a free Itovi wellness scan!
eco arts crafting class
Tuesday, March 26th, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Just in time for Easter, create your own woodland centerpiece using birch logs, moss and other little gifts from nature and small vases hidden in the center. This simple display can easily evolve to compliment any season!
Class Cost: $10
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
eco arts crafting class
Tuesday, May 28th, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Is there anything sweeter than the face of a pansy or the delicate fern fronds? There is a sweet way to capture the beauty of spring flowers and greenery through "hammerflowering" and we'll be making our very own bandanas and note cards!
Class Cost: $15
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 9:30 am
Glenwild Garden Center
Bloomingdale, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the rejuvenated Spring woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Happy Hormones Class
Thursday, April 18, 7:00 pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
Are you in "that season" of your life where hormonal imbalances are messing with your happiness? Tired of crazy cycles, exhaustion, and mood fluctuation? Come learn ways to use natural tools to bring you into balance!
As always, we will have raffles and an opportunity to have a free Itovi wellness scan!
Happy Hormones Class
Thursday, April 18, 7:00 pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
Are you in "that season" of your life where hormonal imbalances are messing with your happiness? Tired of crazy cycles, exhaustion, and mood fluctuation? Come learn ways to use natural tools to bring you into balance!
As always, we will have raffles and an opportunity to have a free Itovi wellness scan!
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 1:00 pm
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the emerging spring woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Therapy Group Walk
Saturday, August 17, 2024, 9:30 am
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for this woodland experience unlike your ordinary walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory mindfulness activities designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest therapy experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
eco arts crafting class
"Breath of Winter Luminary"
Tuesday, January 28th, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Embrace the cozy charm of winter with this hands-on crafting experience! In this class, you’ll create a beautiful luminary inspired by the natural elegance of the season. Using a mix of organic textures, soft accents, and warm light, you’ll design a unique tablepiece that brings a touch of winter magic into your home.
This class is perfect for crafters of all skill levels and provides everything you need to create a stunning and functional piece. Relax, get creative, and take home a luminary that will glow through the chilly months ahead!
Class Cost: $15
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Sleep-Away Camp for Grown-Ups
May 10-12, 2024
Highland Lakes, New York
Are you ready for a girls weekend like you've never experienced before?
Escape the grind and come spend a weekend playing like kids again! Tap into a free-spirited connection with like-minded women! Grab some friends or make some new ones to leave with a renewed sense of spirit, community and peace! We will spend this Mother's Day weekend celebrating Mother Earth!
This breathtaking new Camp location is nestled on 1,200 acres of forest, has a gorgeous private lake, brand new outdoor pavillion, hanging swings in the woods and everything you need to feel a million miles away from it all.
Camp experience includes 2 nights' accomodations, meals, premium goodie bag, VIP guests, nature experiences, arts, crafts and MORE!!
Single, double and triple-occupancy rooms available, each with private bathrooms and entrances.
Your Naturally Clean Home
Thursday, June 20th, 7pm
West Milford Township Library
1470 Union Valley Road
West Milford, NJ
(free class!)
Are your cleaners and household products truly keeping you well, or are they doing more harm than you ever imagined? Come hear about how we keep our homes and families clean AND safe in this quick and fun class on the power of natural cleaning products!
As always, we will have raffles for attending and an opportunity to have a free Itovi wellness scan!
eco arts crafting class
Timber & Twine
Wall vases
Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
We will be bringing the sweetest elements of nature together to create this adorable wall hanging, perfect for displaying little flowers and nature elements on your wall!
Class Cost: $15
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Forest Therapy Group Walk
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9:30 am
Waywayanda State Park
Hewitt, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk at the peak of the colorful fall woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Therapy Group Walk
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 9:30 am
Waywayanda State Park
Hewitt, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the emerging fall woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
eco arts crafting class
Mermaid's treasure
seashell decoupage
Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
We will be transforming ordinary seashells into beautiful pieces of art that you can use as trinket dishes, jewelry holders or even salt and pepper pinch pots. This class combines the traditional art of decoupage with a focus on sustainability, using natural materials to create stunning and unique decorations.
Class Cost: $15
PLUS all participants will receive a 10% off discount
for most same-day purchases at Glenwild Garden Center!
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Weekend Summer Camp
for Women
August 9-11, 2024
Highland Lake, New York
Like Girl Scout camp for grown ups!
You work hard and give some much of yourself, you deserve a weekend just for you! Treat yourself to a girls' weekend filled with joy and laughter and tap into the free-spirited vibe of this experience! Grab some friends or make some new ones and leave with a renewed sense of spirit, community and peace!
This breathtaking new Camp location is nestled on 1,200 acres of forest, has a gorgeous private lake, brand new outdoor pavillion, hanging swings in the woods and everything you need to feel a million miles away from it all.
Camp experience includes 2 nights' accomodations, meals, premium goodie bag, VIP guests, nature experiences, arts, crafts and MORE!!
Single, double and triple-occupancy rooms available, each with private bathrooms and entrances.
Weekend Summer Camp
for Women
August 9-11, 2024
Highland Lake, New York
Like Girl Scout camp for grown ups!
You work hard and give some much of yourself, you deserve a weekend just for you! Treat yourself to a girls' weekend filled with joy and laughter and tap into the free-spirited vibe of this experience! Grab some friends or make some new ones and leave with a renewed sense of spirit, community and peace!
This breathtaking new Camp location is nestled on 1,200 acres of forest, has a gorgeous private lake, brand new outdoor pavillion, hanging swings in the woods and everything you need to feel a million miles away from it all.
Camp experience includes 2 nights' accomodations, meals, premium goodie bag, VIP guests, nature experiences, arts, crafts and MORE!!
Single, double and triple-occupancy rooms available, each with private bathrooms and entrances.
{FREE EVENT}
Discovering Your Divine Destiny - 8/17/23
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
Have you been searching for a way to tap into your inner light and bring balance to soothe your emotions, disposition, and outlook on life in a positive and healthy way?
Let's delve into The Divine Destiny™ Collection, a trio of essential oil blends created to work synergistically as an aromatic companion to your self-development journey of discovery and enlightenment.
You join us in person at the West Milford Township Library to personally experience these beautiful oil blends or via zoom to learn about the power behind this collection created by Mary Young.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
November 11, 2023, 9:30 am
Apshawa Preserve, High Crest Gate
West Milford, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
november 15, 2023, 1 pm
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
{FREE} Virtual Forest Bathing Experience - 6/15/23
This is going to be a REALLY fun and interesting event!!
The scientific health benefits include stress reduction, improved sleep, immune boosting and MORE! We will be recreating this healing practice both in an indoor space in the library AND virtually through Zoom.
If you are attending virtually, please have with you:
- 3 tree oils (such as Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Idaho Black Sprue, Idaho Blue Spruce, Idaho Grand Fir, Pine, and Sandalwood) AND
- 3 elements from nature: flower, leaf, blade of grass, stick, pine cone, moss) OR from your household: seashell from vacation, tap water, houseplant, fruit or vegetable or even nearby wooden furniture
If you are attending at the library, there is no need to bring any oils or nature elements. I will provide them for the class. Please let us know if you will be attending via Zoom or in person.
Scentsational holiday DIY's
November 16th, 7pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
There is nothing more special than a handmade, thoughtful gift!
Let's get jump into the holiday spirit and make some fun stocking stuffers and little oily presents together!
Let's get jump into the holiday spirit and make some fun stocking stuffers and little oily presents together!
Here's what we're creating:
• Under the Mistletoe Breath Spray
• Holly Jolly Room Spray
• Candy Cane Lip Scrub
• Holly Jolly Room Spray
• Candy Cane Lip Scrub
PLUS you will also receive a Fun and Festive Gifting Guide to create even more unique treasures on your own!
Class Cost: $5
eco arts crafting class
Tuesday, febuary 27th, 6:30 pm
Glenwild garden center
104 Glenwild Ave., Bloomingdale, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for our monthly crafting class sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Remember a few years ago when little messages of inspiration were popping up on rocks and stones out in nature? Remember how it made you smile? Let's revive it and spread a little joy with these hand-painted messages!
Class Cost: $10
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Forest Bathing Group Walk - 6/17/23
Apshawa Preserve, High Crest Gate
West Milford, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 9:30 am
Apshawa Preserve, High Crest Gate
West Milford, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, Febuary 10, 2024, 9:30 am
Waywayanda State Park, Boat Parking Lot
Hewitt, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the beautiful winter woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 9:30 am
Waywayanda State Park, Boat Parking Lot
Hewitt, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the emerging spring woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk - 6/17/23
Apshawa Preserve, High Crest Gate
West Milford, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Discovering your divine destiny - 8/17/23
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk - 7/16/23
Apshawa Preserve, High Crest Gate
West Milford, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
September 13, 2023, 1 pm
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 1 pm
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
14 Day Reset SIMPLIFIED
Thursday, February 15th, 7pm
West Milford Township Library
West Milford, NJ
Join us in community and education as we simplify how this reset can provide you with:
- More energy
- Less stress
- Inches lost
- Less pain
- Weight loss
- Better focus
- Clearer skin
- Better mobility
- Better bloodwork
- Better glucose levels
We will have fun raffles and an opportunity to have a free Itovi wellness scan!
Forest Bathing Group Walk
Tuesday, february 20, 2024, 1 pm
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the beautiful winter woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
{FREE} Virtual Forest Bathing Experience - 6/15/23
This is going to be a REALLY fun and interesting event!!
The scientific health benefits include stress reduction, improved sleep, immune boosting and MORE! We will be recreating this healing practice both in an indoor space in the library AND virtually through Zoom.
If you are attending virtually, please have with you:
- 3 tree oils (such as Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Idaho Black Sprue, Idaho Blue Spruce, Idaho Grand Fir, Pine, and Sandalwood) AND
- 3 elements from nature: flower, leaf, blade of grass, stick, pine cone, moss) OR from your household: seashell from vacation, tap water, houseplant, fruit or vegetable or even nearby wooden furniture
If you are attending at the library, there is no need to bring any oils or nature elements. I will provide them for the class. Please let us know if you will be attending via Zoom or in person.
eco arts crafting class
Tuesday, January 30th, 6:30 pm
High Crest Lake Lodge
112 High Crest Drive
West Milford, NJ
Join this sweet community of nature enthusiasts for this first in a series of monthly crafting classes sure to warm the heart and bring a smile to your face!
Is there anything cuter than little mushrooms? How about those we make from acorn caps, adding some orange peel hearts and a few sprigs of greens on a sweet garland? It's sure to bring a smile to your winter window or mirror!
Class Cost: $10
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Sleep-Away Camp for Grown-Ups
February 2-4, 2024
Ocean Grove, NJ
Are you ready for a girls weekend like you've never experienced before?
Escape the grind and come spend a weekend playing like kids again! Tap into a free-spirited connection with like-minded women! Grab some friends or make some new ones to leave with a renewed sense of spirit, community and peace! Uniquely different than our last Camp, we are trading the woods for a peaceful oceanfront setting!
Camp experience includes 2 nights' accomodations, meals, premium goodie bag, VIP guests, nature experiences, arts & crafts, a special surprise field trip and MORE!!
Oceanfront, oceanview and standard room options available.
Forest Bathing Group Walk
September 16, 2023, 9:30 am
Apshawa Preserve, High Crest Gate
West Milford, New Jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk - 6/28/23
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk - 8/23/23
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Forest Bathing Group Walk - 7/26/23
Ramapo Reservation
608 ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New jersey
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
As your guide, I will invite you to participate in a series of sensory experiences designed to help you be present and tap into the world around you, releasing stress and deepening your relationship with the more-than-human world.
This forest bathing experience is typically around 2 hours long and we will walk less than a mile. Our goal is not a big workout, but rather a chance to unplug and restore.
Sleep-Away Camp for Grown-Ups
October 13-15, 2023
Are you ready for a girls weekend like you've never experienced before?
Escape the grind and come spend a weekend playing like kids again! Tap into a free-spirited connection with like-minded women to experience nature, arts & crafts and FUN! Grab some friends or make some new ones to leave with a renewed sense of spirit, community and peace!
Forest Bathing Group Walk - 6/17/23
Join me for an easygoing, peaceful walk in the woods with our only intention being to relax and connect with nature.
Escape the grind and come spend a weekend playing like kids again! Tap into a free-spirited connection with like-minded women to experience nature, arts & crafts and FUN! Grab some friends or make some new ones to leave with a renewed sense of spirit, community and peace!
To learn more and reserve your spot today, visit this link:
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
WALKS
SMALL GROUP WALKS
PRIVATE WALKS (FRIENDS, FAMILY, COUPLES)
CORPORATE PROGRAMS
(TEAM BUILDING/LUNCH & LEARN)
SMALL GROUP WALKS
PRIVATE WALKS (FRIENDS, FAMILY, COUPLES)
CORPORATE PROGRAMS
(TEAM BUILDING/LUNCH & LEARN)
TALKS
HOW TO CREATE A BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY
HOW TO TURN YOUR YARD INTO A BUTTERFLY MAGNET
HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS
(3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH)
HOW TO CREATE A BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY
HOW TO TURN YOUR YARD INTO A BUTTERFLY MAGNET
HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS
(3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH)
ECO ARTS CRAFTING
TURNING LITTLE BITS OF NATURE INTO ART
TURNING LITTLE BITS OF NATURE INTO ART
MONTHLY CRAFTING NIGHTS & HOME PARTIES
WALKS
* SMALL GROUP WALKS
* PRIVATE WALKS
* SMALL GROUP WALKS
* PRIVATE WALKS
(FRIENDS, FAMILY, COUPLES)
* CORPORATE PROGRAMS
(TEAM BUILDING/LUNCH & LEARN)
* CORPORATE PROGRAMS
(TEAM BUILDING/LUNCH & LEARN)
TALKS
* HOW TO CREATE A BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY
* HOW TO MAKE YOUR YARD A BUTTERFLY MAGNET
* HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS
* HOW TO CREATE A BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY
* HOW TO MAKE YOUR YARD A BUTTERFLY MAGNET
* HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS
WELLNESS CLASSES / 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
ECO ARTS CRAFTING
* TURNING BITS OF NATURE INTO ART
* TURNING BITS OF NATURE INTO ART
* MONTHLY CRAFTING NIGHTS
* HOME PARTIES
(Be sure to check this page or your email often for upcoming event dates & locations along with links to register)
Event Policies
All ticket sales are final. Due to the preparation and expenses involved in hosting these experiences, we are unable to offer refunds or credits.
All ticket sales are final. Due to the preparation and expenses involved in hosting these experiences, we are unable to offer refunds or credits.
For in-person forest bathing events, participants must be at least 12 years of age.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing this experience with you.
(Be sure to check this page or your email often for upcoming event dates & locations along with links to register)
Event Policies
All ticket sales are final. Due to the preparation and expenses involved in hosting these experiences, we are unable to offer refunds or credits.
All ticket sales are final. Due to the preparation and expenses involved in hosting these experiences, we are unable to offer refunds or credits.
For in-person forest bathing events, participants must be at least 12 years of age.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing this experience with you.
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