We are very excited for Mindfulness to return to the Dallidet garden for the third year in a row! We will be offering three longer courses on Saturday mornings from 9 to 11:30 or noon.
On Saturday, June 24th, an introduction to mindfulness, an opportunity for silent contemplation in our Mindfulness retreat.
On Saturday, August 7th, increase your well-being by deepening your connection to nature in community in our Reconnect to Nature workshop.
On Saturday, August 28th, deepen your enjoyment of the many dimensions that Nature provides through the simple ability of playfulness.
Sessions are offered on a sliding scale from $10 to $50. Suggested donations are $30. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Please call the History Center at 805-543-0638 if you have questions.
On Saturday, June 24th, an introduction to mindfulness, an opportunity for silent contemplation in our Mindfulness retreat.
On Saturday, August 7th, increase your well-being by deepening your connection to nature in community in our Reconnect to Nature workshop.
On Saturday, August 28th, deepen your enjoyment of the many dimensions that Nature provides through the simple ability of playfulness.
Sessions are offered on a sliding scale from $10 to $50. Suggested donations are $30. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Please call the History Center at 805-543-0638 if you have questions.
Mindfulness in the gardens
Mindfulness is a type of meditation without dogma that is simple and suitable for anyone. The foundation of our work lies in the natural environment. We actively include nature as a co-creator of the calming benefits of our retreats. Dallidet Gardens is an ideal setting and offers a superior enhancement for the participants’ experiences of getting more in touch with themselves.
Engage your senses - sound, sight, touch - by sitting, walking and exploring in silent contemplation. Discover how the garden provides a naturally supportive setting. Learn how easy and effortless mindfulness can be. Your skilled guides will help you to enjoy this 2½ hour fresh, yet timeless, approach. All ages, genders, ethnicities, and abilities are encouraged to participate in this open, accepting space. Dallidet Adobe & Gardens 1185 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo info@historycenterslo.org This retreat runs from 9:00 am to 11:30 on Saturday, July 24th. |
Reconnecting to Nature
This two and a half hour workshop will be an organic exploration of nature-based practices based on being present to the needs of our times. Practices will be partially inspired by ecophilosopher Joanna Macy’s book “The Work that Reconnects”.
Potential activities may include embodiment practices, mindful movement, creative play, inquiry and dialogue, reflective journaling, poetry and art. This event is for you, especially if you have a longing to interact with the natural world with the playfulness of childhood, want to ease distress and increase hope in the face of our climate crisis, or simply feel like being mindful outside with others. All ages, genders, ethnicities, and abilities are encouraged to participate in this open, accepting space. Come join a journey of healing from the stress of modern life by returning to nature! Dallidet Adobe & Gardens 1185 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo info@historycenterslo.org This workshop runs from 9:00 am to 11:30 on Saturday, August 7th. |
Embodying nature with imaginative playWe can deepen our enjoyment of the many dimensions that Nature provides through the simple ability of playfulness. Each person will have the opportunity to engage with something in the Dallidet Garden through guided imaginary activities. This is a fun and meaningful way to appreciate Nature and learn new aspects that are wise and healing for oneself. Come reconnect with your childlike delight in discovering something magical!
All ages, genders, ethnicities, and abilities are encouraged to participate in this open, accepting space. Dallidet Adobe & Gardens 1185 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo info@historycenterslo.org This course runs from 9:00 am to noon on Saturday, August 28th. |
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
kELLI sCHONHER
Kelli Schonher, MA, completed Mark Coleman’s two-year Awake in the Wild Mindfulness Teacher Training program in 2017, Spirit Rock’s Advanced Practitioners Program 2019-20, and most recently, the Mindfulness Training Institute’s teaching program. She has been practicing in the Insight meditation tradition for almost 30 years. She has a reverence for nature and is an advocate for sustainable multi-use trails in San Luis Obispo County. www.awakeinthewild.com and www.mindful-activity-practice.com
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Allee BlatnerSince 1982, Allee has been a leading teacher of Action Methods in the Creative Arts Therapies. She has trained practitioners in the USA, Canada, and Great Britain. She and her husband, Adam, are pioneers in the use of Play, not only in therapeutic contexts, but for creative enjoyment. Their book, The Art of Play: Helping Adults Reclaim Imagination and Spontaneity, is an international training resource in the field. Allee has been practicing meditation for almost 30 years in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Her love of nature began as an infant on a blanket on the grass. alleeblatner@gmail.com
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