Come celebrate the start of the New Year with a cleansing cold plunge in Cedar Lake!

Please park in the designated parking area at theGROVE, and meet us at theCOTTAGE at 9am.

We will set intentions before gently immersing ourselves in the lake. Stay in for as long as you like. We will meet back at theCOTTAGE for a warm fire, tea, and conversation.

Happy New Year!

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. We shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle.

Sliding scale cash donation day of event // $5-$20

Led by Maria Bouffard // budding herbalist + earth tender

LOCATION // theYURT

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Contact Maria at 203.710.0485 to sign up

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YearCompass is an intuitive guide that invites us to reflect on our past year and map out our journey ahead. Through a collection of thoughtfully crafted questions and exercises, YearCompass illuminates our unique patterns and empowers us to envision our most impactful year yet.

Let us come together to embrace the lessons from our missteps, revel in our triumphs, and chart a course we aspire to follow.

While traditional New Year's resolutions often falter, YearCompass has proven its magic—transforming the lives of over a million souls across the globe since 2012.

Led by Rachel + Sunni // GROVE stewards + Year Compass believers

LOCATION // the yurt @ theGROVE

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Energetic Exchange // $45
REGISTER via VENMO @thegrovect

PLEASE make sure to note YEAR COMPASS when registering.

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:: a monthly gathering ::

Please join us for a cozy monthly gathering to experience the power of this potent medicine.

Pure ceremonial cacao has the ability to open the heart, relieve stress, promote emotional release, stimulate creativity, elevate energy levels without the crash, enhance feelings of bliss + connection, and align us with our personal vision + life mission.

Come circle up with community during this monthly offering, set intentions, enjoy a cup of potent ceremonial cacao, share what is on your heart, and close with a sumptuous sound journey where various instrumentation is woven together with the medicine of cacao to induce a state of pure relaxation and bliss.

Led by Sunni - herbalist, earth mama, song carrier
Click here for more information about Sunni’s yoga + sound offerings.

LOCATION // Harmony House at theGROVE

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Energetic Exchange // $25 - $35 sliding scale donation
REGISTER via Venmo @thegrovect

PLEASE make sure to note DEC CACAO when registering.

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We warmly invite you to drop into a beautiful, quiet space with both yourself and welcoming community, at a time when we can often find ourselves caught up in the busyness of tending to others. Just a couple of days after the Winter Solstice + right before the celebration of Christmas, let’s take this opportunity to connect with our deepest feelings of gratitude + love.

Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, as we will be gently moving our bodies before settling in to restorative yoga postures with the thoughtful aid of various props, ensuring that we can be as comfortable as possible while we relax and enjoy the experience of journeying through a variety of soothing soundscapes.

Led by Sunni - herbalist, earth mama, song carrier
Click here for more information about Sunni’s yoga + sound offerings.

LOCATION // Harmony House at theGROVE

This is an intimate gathering // VERY LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Energetic Exchange // $35
REGISTER via Venmo @thegrovect

PLEASE make sure to note DEC RESTORATIVE SOUND JOURNEY when registering.

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Join retired professional dancer now educator Eryka Clayton for a body awakening four class series. Designed for non-dancers and dancers alike, this series invites you to expand your movement potential in a supportive community environment while utilizing the roots of contemporary dance forms. Come get sweaty through the holiday season!

4 Sundays @ theGROVE 230-4pm

November 24
December 1
December 8
December 15


LOCATION // the yurt at theGROVE

Led by Eryka Clayton

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!

Energetic Exchange // $35 drop in
REGISTER via VENMO @thegrovect

PLEASE make sure to note MOVEMENT LAB when registering.

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theGROVE Talks // a speaker series: musings of a star seedling

Come join us as we delve into the origins of life on this planet - where we sit now and where we are headed. Elijah will lead us in a talk, with time for discussion, on exploration into the mysteries of the stars and how this planet was seeded.

Kava will be served 

Facilitated by Elijah G // Student of the stars + mysteries of life 
LOCATION // theYURT at theGROVE
Sliding Scale Donation // $0 - $22 suggested, day of event

Meet Elijah ::

Elijah, one of the co-founders of theGROVE, has been a student of the stars since his incarnation, always drawn to the mystery and magic of nature. That is where his true passion and calling lies - in the ingestion and sharing of this knowledge. 

Join retired professional dancer now educator Eryka Clayton for a body awakening four class series. Designed for non-dancers and dancers alike, this series invites you to expand your movement potential in a supportive community environment while utilizing the roots of contemporary dance forms. Come get sweaty through the holiday season!

4 Sundays @ theGROVE 230-4pm

November 24
December 1
December 8
December 15


LOCATION // the yurt at theGROVE

Led by Eryka Clayton

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!

Energetic Exchange // $35 drop in, or $65 for remaining 2 sessions

REGISTER via VENMO @thegrovect

PLEASE make sure to note MOVEMENT LAB when registering.

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:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. We shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle.

Sliding scale cash donation day of event // $5-$20

Led by Maria Bouffard // budding herbalist + earth tender

LOCATION // the yurt at theGROVE

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Contact Maria at 203.710.0485 to sign up

follow @marialaboem on Instagram

Join retired professional dancer now educator Eryka Clayton for a body awakening four class series. Designed for non-dancers and dancers alike, this series invites you to expand your movement potential in a supportive community environment while utilizing the roots of contemporary dance forms. Come get sweaty through the holiday season!

4 Sundays @ theGROVE 230-4pm

November 24
December 1
December 8
December 15


LOCATION // the yurt at theGROVE

Led by Eryka Clayton

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!

Energetic Exchange // $35 drop in, or $90 for remaining 3 sessions

REGISTER via VENMO @thegrovect

PLEASE make sure to note MOVEMENT LAB when registering.

follow @erykaclayton on Instagram

We warmly invite you to drop into a beautiful, quiet space with both yourself and welcoming community, at a time when we can often find ourselves caught up in the busyness of tending to others. Just a couple of days before the meaningful celebration of Thanksgiving, let’s take this opportunity to connect with our deepest feelings of gratitude and appreciation.

Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, as we will be gently moving our bodies before settling in to restorative yoga postures with the thoughtful aid of various props, ensuring that we can be as comfortable as possible while we relax and enjoy the experience of journeying through a variety of soothing soundscapes.

Led by Sunni - herbalist, earth mama, song carrier
Click here for more information about Sunni’s yoga + sound offerings.

LOCATION // Harmony House at theGROVE

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Energetic Exchange // $35
REGISTER via Venmo @thegrovect

PLEASE make sure to note NOV RESTORATIVE SOUND JOURNEY when registering.

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Join retired professional dancer now educator Eryka Clayton for a body awakening four class series. Designed for non-dancers and dancers alike, this series invites you to expand your movement potential in a supportive community environment while utilizing the roots of contemporary dance forms. Come get sweaty through the holiday season!

Sundays @ theGROVE 230-4pm

November 24
December 1
December 8
December 15


LOCATION // the yurt at theGROVE

Led by Eryka Clayton

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!

Energetic Exchange // $35 drop in, or $100 for all 4 sessions

REGISTER via VENMO @thegrovect

PLEASE make sure to note MOVEMENT LAB when registering.

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For those drawn to the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, join us to experience the alignment with the changing seasons and their natural rhythms.

Our journey begins on Sunday, November 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with additional gatherings scheduled for Sundays in February, May, and August, culminating in a final integration and celebration in November 2025 to honor the Medicine Wheel cycle.

The aim of this year-long study is to impart the teachings of Energy Medicine from the Q’ero lineage within Andean cosmology. Participants will engage in Shamanic Journeying while learning the fundamental concepts of the Medicine Wheel and its dynamic, multi-dimensional aspects. We will focus particular attention on spiritual hygiene and the sacred protection of energy.

November 2024: Shedding with Sacred Serpent
February: Walking Through Fear with Jaguar
May: Sweet Nectars of the Hummingbird
August: Hallow Bone of the Condor
November 2025: Coming Full Circle

Led by Marguerite Santos // herbalist, shamanic energy practitioner, earth keeper

LOCATION // the yurt at theGROVE

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Energetic Exchange // $55 drop in, or $200 for all 4 sessions
REGISTER via VENMO @thegrovect

PLEASE make sure to note MEDICINE WHEEL when registering.

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Exploring practices and techniques of mindfulness through MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)

• Learn to meditate or deepen your existing meditation practice - guided meditation

• Open awareness of practicing mindfulness - mindful movement (gentle Hatha Yoga)

• Open awareness of practicing mindfulness - walking meditation

• Open awareness of practicing mindfulness - body scan

• Identifying more clearly our stressors and effective strategies to manage/cope with stress 

• Fostering connection and enjoying a shared sense of community through group practice, knowledge, and sharing

Please Bring::
- A yoga mat or towel
- A cushion or Zafu (if you have one)
- Water bottle
- Notebook and pen
- Warm clothing and comfortable shoes: walking meditation will be outdoors
- A favorite poem or short reading to share (optional)  

Led by John Abate // MBSR Certified Teacher + Human Being

LOCATION // the yurt at theGROVE

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Energetic Exchange // $55
REGISTER via Venmo @thegrovect

+ + + All proceeds to be donated to the FOREST SCHOOL scholarship program at theGROVE + + +

PLEASE make sure to note MBSR when registering.

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:: a monthly gathering ::

Please join us for a cozy monthly gathering to experience the power of this potent medicine.

Pure ceremonial cacao has the ability to open the heart, relieve stress, promote emotional release, stimulate creativity, elevate energy levels without the crash, enhance feelings of bliss + connection, and align us with our personal vision + life mission.

Come circle up with community during this monthly offering, set intentions, enjoy a cup of potent ceremonial cacao, share what is on your heart, and close with a sumptuous sound journey where various instrumentation is woven together with the medicine of cacao to induce a state of pure relaxation and bliss.

Led by Sunni - herbalist, earth mama, song carrier
Click here for more information about Sunni’s yoga + sound offerings.

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Energetic Exchange // $25 - $35 sliding scale donation
REGISTER via Venmo @thegrovect

PLEASE make sure to note NOV CACAO when registering.

follow @the_soul_shines on Instagram

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. We shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle. Please bring a cushion + cozy blanket.

Sliding scale cash donation day of event // $5-$20

Led by Maria Bouffard // budding herbalist + earth tender

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Contact Maria at 203.710.0485 to sign up

follow @marialaboem on Instagram

PLEASE NOTE!
This event has been moved to THE SANCTUARY in EAST HADDAM.

59 Bogel Road
E. Haddam, CT

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Led by Christiaan + Melissa Cokas

Join us for SOMATIC ALCHEMY, a powerful 3-hour workshop designed to unlock your body’s innate intelligence + dissolve the unconscious blocks to your full expression.

We begin by immersing in a somatic movement session, a blend of guided exploration, intuitive dance + mindful movement; an invitation to listen deeply to the wisdom of your body. This transformative practice helps release tension, restore energetic flow, + awaken the joy of embodiment.

As we arrive to presence within our bodies, we transition into a guided neurolinguistic programming (NLP) journey. Here, you’ll be led into the depths of your mind to identify + resolve unconscious behaviors, patterns, or beliefs that have held you back from living your highest potential.

Through this guided process, you will reprogram limiting thought patterns, creating space for new possibilities + deeper self-connection.

By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a renewed sense of clarity, lightness, + integration—fully grounded in your body + open to life’s abundance. This is more than a workshop; it’s a portal to lasting transformation.

Please bring ::
+ water bottle
+ journal
+ cushion to sit on

LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Sliding Scale Energetic Exchange // $66 - $99
REGISTER via Venmo @thegrovect

PLEASE make sure to note NOV SOMATIC ALCHEMY when registering.

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Join us for an afternoon of poetry reading + kirtan, led by author + ceremonialist Rebecca Tendrich. Rebecca will read excerpts from her recently published work of nature inspired poetry, The Way Home. Signed books will be available for purchase.

Open to all, donations accepted + appreciated.

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An afternoon of dance + guided healing journey. All levels of movers are welcome, as we celebrate freedom of our bodies + minds.

First, you will be led on a somatic journey, and transition into improvisational movement jam. You will then be guided on a journey through your subconscious, opening to deep healing.

Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle, journal, pen, and cushion to sit on.

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. Led by Maria Bouffard, budding herbalist + earth tender, we shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle.