Events

Rhythms in the Garden

Find your groove in a fun-filled drumming class, where rhythm and interactive games come together to foster personal growth and connection. In this hour-long session, participants aged 10 and up […]

Fall Gardening: Edible Garden Tour

Join Horticulture Manager Taylor Walker for a tour of the Outdoor Kitchen Garden to learn about the techniques, materials and varieties that grow in our Fall gardens. Registration is required. […]

Boktoberfest

A fall celebration of music and food, join the DeLeon Family Oktoberfest Band on the Oval Lawn for an amazing concert under the stars. Spanning 3 generations of accordion players, […]

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 […]

The Art of Stone Balancing

In this hands-on event, you will get a chance to learn about the history, technique and ZOTO’s personal discovery of the ancient art of stone balancing. You will get a […]

Relaxing Tea and Journal Collage Making

Experience how plants can connect us with each other, ourselves and nature. We will collectively learn about and make a pot of herbal tea to enjoy as we get to […]

Bok is for the Birds

Bok is for the Birds Bird Walk and Scrub-Jay Biology Talk Edward Bok envisioned creating a sanctuary especially for birds. We will celebrate our founder’s vision with two programs led […]

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 […]

Process Painting Workshop

An intuitive approach to painting. No prior art experience or skill is required. Join instructor Laura Beatty for a dive into your own river of creativity where you will connect […]

El Retiro’s Landscape: A Tour Through Time

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 […]

Halloween Charcuterie Board Making

Create a charcuterie board for your Halloween festivities! Get ready to indulge in a hands-on experience where you’ll learn the art of creating beautiful and delicious charcuterie boards. Learn about […]

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 […]