Events

Bok Tower Gardens Landscape Tour with Brendan Huggins

Join Director of Horticulture Brendan Huggins on a walking tour of the gardens. During this tour, participants can expect to explore the themes that created Bok Tower Gardens- for example why are the pathways laid out in this particular manner, why has the organization focused so much effort into land restoration. Tour will begin at […]

DRUMBEAT Training

DRUMBEAT is an acronym that stands for ""Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes, Thoughts"". This evidence-based protocol combines the power of group drumming with conversations to explore what connects us. It is being used around the world with people of all ages and backgrounds to build community, increase mental health and decrease isolation. You […]

Yoga in the Gardens

Join us for a morning of bending, breathing and relaxing in the great outdoors. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move our spine in all directions, breathing techniques and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All levels are welcome and beginners are encouraged to attend. Bring your yoga mat and […]

Fall Wine Walk

Set sail for an unforgettable afternoon at our Yacht Rock inspired Wine Walk, where you’ll sip, sample, and stroll through the Gardens in style – It’s Captain’s Orders! Navigate a course of 12 exquisite wines, each curated from the world’s finest wine regions and hand-selected by top wine experts. Along the way, enjoy Chef Matt’s […]

2nd Annual Plein Air Symposium at Bok Tower Gardens

Discover the joy of painting outdoors in the inspiring setting of Bok Tower Gardens at the Lake Wales Arts Council's upcoming Plein Air Painting Workshop! As part of the 2nd Annual Plein Air Symposium, this two-day immersive experience invites artists from all backgrounds to connect with the natural beauty of Lake Wales and translate its […]

Gratitude Journal Making

Gratitude is powerful. It can shift our perspective and change a situation in an instant. Come out and create a journal to hold all the little expressions of gratitude you have in all the ways you love to express it. We’ll be using pockets, tags, basic collaging and bookmaking to make a not-so-traditional gratitude journal […]

Yoga in the Gardens

Join us for a morning of bending, breathing and relaxing in the great outdoors. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move our spine in all directions, breathing techniques and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All levels are welcome and beginners are encouraged to attend. Bring your yoga mat and […]

Four Elements Festival with Elements

Covering a band as ground-breaking and multi-talented as Earth Wind and Fire is no small task, but Elements does it with style. Known as one of the best Earth, Wind, and Fire cover bands in the country, Elements combines tight horn arrangements, soaring falsettos, and a pulsating groove into one unforgettable night of hits like […]

EVENING SOUND BATH WITH CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS

Let the soundwaves transport you to a place of relaxation and peace! During this experience Meditation Teacher & singing bowl specialist, Anthony Profeta will use Himalayan Singing bowls, Crystal Singing Bowls, tuning forks, and other vibrational tools to de-stress, restore balance, and bring well-being to your body, mind, & soul. If you are new to […]

El Retiro’s Landscape: A Tour Through Time with Brendan Huggins

Join Director of Horticulture Brendan Huggins on a walking tour of the gardens at El Retiro. During this tour, participants can expect to learn about William Lyman Phillips’ original design intentions and how the property has grown and matured. Learn more about the landscape elements that make this home a unique part of our Gardens. […]