Conversation Leader: Kate MacGillivary

It’s time to unleash your inner Picasso!

Kate is an artist, farmer, landscaper and teacher. For almost 20 years, she has created, managed and revamped gardens and landscapes with her primary business, Plant Manager Studio, LLC.

For this gathering Kate will share her love of colored pencils, eye for detail, and techniques in observing & capturing nature in the fall! Whatever inspires you in nature will lead to learning how to use colored pencils to create a fall observation journal or a single subject artwork. Kate will assist you with observing/picking a subject or subjects, drawing them, and then using colored pencils/watercolor pencils to finish your work. This could be the beginning of a Perpetual Journal for you as well. Class may include a walk to observe/take pictures/gather a subject.

Kate will have art supplies on hand for purchase; otherwise, please plan to bring your own supplies to the event. 

Enjoy a variety of teas, coffee & light snacks at this intimate gathering. 

Reserve your spot in advance as space is limited.

Come enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with activities for the whole family!

• Meet & Greet: Get up close with our 4 adorable kunekune pigs.

• Chicken Fun: Visit our 25 friendly laying hens.

• Tractor Time: Touch a real tractor and enjoy a tractor ball toss.

• Pumpkin Painting: Paint your very own pumpkin, available for purchase from Thompson’s Orchard.

• Apple Delights: Fresh apples for sale from Thompson's Orchard.

• Delicious Treats: Enjoy tasty homemade donuts and cider for sale.

• S'mores Station: Roast s'mores, courtesy of Talulah's Garden.

Friday, September 20th (5:30m - 7:30PM)

Conversation Leader: Carrie E. Levine, CNM, IFMCP

Carrie is the founder of Whole Woman Health, and author of Whole Woman Health: A Guide to Creating Wellness for Any Age and Stage. She understands that a woman’s health care needs are unique as she transitions through life. Carrie’s joining us to connect the dots with an overview of how our bodies work during this time of transition.

Whole Woman Health

Do you have questions in advance that you’d prefer stay anonymous? Send them along via the CONTACT tab and we’ll address as many as we can during our time together.

This event has a 48 hour cancellation policy.

In the case of inclement weather, this circle will transition to Zoom only.

Simplified Strength Training - 4 Key Principles

Conversation Leader: Danielle Kroot, PT, DPT, Cert DN, Run Coach

September 7th

5:30 - 7:30PM

In-person & ZOOM

There is an abundance of exercise information available but can often be tricky to know what to focus on. What can we trust? How do we get started? Excitingly, we have a discussion leader, Danielle, who will guide us in comprehending this subject better. She will simplify creating a workout plan by highlighting 4 essential principles that will help you create a sustainable strength program. Strength training can help each and every one of us no matter what our goals are, and I invite you to join us in building a stronger foundation of knowledge to get stronger together.

Danielle Kroot is a physical therapist, running coach, and owner of Starting Line PT and Performance. Since graduating from Sacred Heart University where she earned both her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Exercise Science she has worked to develop her skills through mentorships and courses in manual therapy, dry needling, strength and conditioning, running gait mechanics, pain science, running video analysis and the management of common running injuries.

Do you have questions in advance? Send them along via the CONTACT tab and we’ll address as many as we can during our time together.

Plan on a casual gathering of learning, conversation, and a little bit of movement (so you can dress in comfy clothes). Bring your favorite camp/lawn chair and make yourself at home here in the yard.

Please plan to attend via Zoom if you’re unable to attend in person.

Topic - Bodyweight Power Hour with Tracy Libby

$25.00

Circle Leader: Tracy Libby, I.S.S.A Certified Personal Trainer

Don't let the title scare you! Come and spend an hour devoted to learning about exercises and progressions that can be done to tone all muscle groups, using only bodyweight and a mat! You'll leave this session with a booklet of workouts that you can do when you are short on time, traveling, or in need of a no fuss sweat sesh!! Come prepared to learn about movement and challenge yourself! All levels are welcome with modifications offered along the way.

In addition to being I.S.S.A certified, Tracy earned a yoga certificate in 2020 and a glute specialist certificate in 2023. Tracy's passion is leading group fitness classes, with a focus on H.I.I.T. style circuits. Tracy's taught group fitness in various settings for over 20 years and brings so much fun and amazing energy to each session.

Do you have questions or movement requests in advance? Send them along via the CONTACT tab and we’ll address as many as we can during our time together.

Tickets are non-refundable.

In the case of inclement weather, this circle has a rain date of July 6, 2024.

Topic: Gardening Basics

Conversation Leader: Kate MacGillivaryKate

Kate is an artist, farmer, landscaper and teacher. For almost 20 years, she has created, managed and revamped gardens and landscapes with her primary business, Plant Manager Studio, LLC. For this circle, Kate will guide us on planting from new and/or from seed, transplanting, soil composition, watering, fertilizing, annuals vs perennials, bulbs, deadheading, pruning, and where to get your products.

Do you have questions in advance? Send them along via the CONTACT tab and we’ll address as many as we can during our time together.

Please plan on a casual gathering of learning and conversation. Bring your favorite camp/lawn chair and make yourself at home here in the yard.

Tickets are non-refundable.

In the case of inclement weather, this circle has a rain date of June 22, 2024