Welcoming Winter Evening Retreat with Rooted Rose Recreation

Welcoming Winter Evening Retreat: N.S.E.W. Principles
Thursday, December 10th, 2026 4-730PM

As the year closes, this evening offers a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect. Grounded in nature therapy, mindfulness, and outdoor education, the N.S.E.W. Principles provide a simple framework for self-awareness, reflection, and experiential learning.

Participants will enjoy a guided walk and opening circle before settling into one of Alnoba’s beautiful indoor spaces to journal, reflect, and create. They’ll notice the landscape, art installations, and architecture as reflective tools. Each session is inspired by the seasonal rhythms, encouraging reflection on change, growth, and connection. A tea-based ceremonial experience supports integration and reflection. Each participant receives a Rooted Rose booklet to continue exploring these practices at home.

Curriculum is built to support Rooted Rose’s goal in continuing to build a bridge between past and future in the name of reciprocity and preservation- reconnecting participants with the roots of conservation and optimal health through lived experience.

Tentative Schedule:

• 4:00–5:00 PM: Arrival, guided walk & opening circle
• 5:10–5:50 PM: Mindful practice & lecture (N.S.E.W. Principles)
• 5:50–6:25 PM: Journaling & ceremonial tea
• 6:25–6:50 PM: Group reflection & discussion
• 6:50–7:15 PM: Integrative movement/stretch
• 7:15–7:30 PM: Closing circle & take-home booklet

Includes: Mindfulness, journaling, tea, reflection, experiential learning, creative practice, and booklet. Open to all.

Refund and Weather Policy

Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.