Upcoming Retreats and Classes:
" Thank you so much for teaching us how to make such incredible food last week! My fiance Josh and I learned so much and I can't wait to try the recipes at home! " - Lisa G.
MARCH EVENTS:
MARCH 4, 2010Seasonal Cooking Class: Early Spring Essentials6pm in Chelsea, NYCJoin Dages and Maria for fun in the kitchen, using delicious winter veggies with an eye towards the approaching lightening of spring. Combining hearty cooking methods with subtly sweet tastes, we will stimulate our bodies to rebuild and detox from the long months of winter storage.
Together we'll make:
- Quick Spicy Dill Pickles
- Umeboshi Carrot Ribbons
- Apple-Garlic Tempeh
- Roasted Sweet Veggies
- Avocado Kale Salad
- Whole Grain Pine Nut Pilaf
When: March 4 at 6pm
Where: The Garden's Chelsea Loft, address given on registration
How much: $60
How: Register here!
Thawing Into MarchYoga and Meditation RetreatWith Sarah Barab, Yuval Boim and Dages Keates It may not look
like it, but spring is almost here! Join us for a getaway weekend
retreat designed to unfreeze, enliven and nourish you for the upcoming
seasonal change. Spring is a
time of reawakening; the snow melts,
scarves are discarded, and our focus shifts from the internal world to
the bounty around us. It’s a perfect time to use our practice to melt
and dislodge what’s stuck, let go of what we don’t need and make room
for imminent sprouting!
? Four yoga practices with Yuval (two vigorous and two restorative)
? Daily meditation with Sarah
? Delicious organic vegetarian meals prepared with love by Dages
? A hands-on cooking class using ingredients that balance health, delight, and convenience!
? Free time to enjoy the land, as well as nearby attractions like the charming town of Beacon
and Dia
? A very special opportunity to have half-priced astrology sessions with Sarah (a steal!)
The Garden is a restored 18th century Villa
nestled into the lush Hudson Valley, only an hour and a
half from New York City. Through intelligent yoga design,
delicious whole food preparations and the peaceful
landscape, each guest at The Garden develops a stronger
awareness of the body and mind. Centered and ignited, we
are able to radiate the fullness of our expression outward,
effecting positive change in our environment, our
community, our family, ourselves. Visit
www.growinthegarden for more information and reservations.
$350/person
Rates include
accommodation,
workshops and
meals
$50 Astrology
reading
(half off special)
Date TBA
Mood & Food Workshop
6:30 pm at ArtSpa
This playful nutrition workshop will explore how to approach food preparation and consumption as a form of creative expression. We will learn how diffferent ingredients can affect your mood, and how to tune into your nutritional and emotional needs. We will play with our food!
When: TBA
Where: 190 North 10th Street, Suite 301in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
(between Bedford and Driggs)
How much: $75
How: Register here!
Testimonials
" Some thoughts....the house and the grounds are gorgeous! The house felt like home and the yoga room resonated peaceful calm. Lovedgetting to garden! The food....ahhhhh, the food.....mmmmm....oh, sorryI drifted away there in a delicious little memory bubble of pure yum for a moment! I got *sooooo* much out of this weekend! ... I'mstill finding calm in my memories of Paul leading class....the softnessin his voice, the content of his expressions....fantastic! I truly meditated for maybe the first time ever!"
- Essie H.
"Thank you so much for the wonderful retreat, I would not change athing, not even the weather! Ok, maybe a little bit more sunshine nexttime! The food was amazing. The way you combine different tastes andtextures is absolutely incredible. I have always been curious about allthis, but did not know what to do or where to start and you have openedmy eyes to it, so thank you very much! Not only that, but your wholeattitude and bright personality made the experience that much more fun!The yoga was amazing as well. Yuval brought so many different aspectsof it into the mix, that I could never learn in a regular class. He is a wonderful teacher, and makes you feel comfortable trying new things.I have never done neither handstand nor headstand because of neck andshoulder issues, but with his help i did! And the home practice sessionwas very interesting as well. I have never practiced at home, cause ialways felt a bit lost as what to do, and Yuval and Lula brought itmore into focus, so i have started a little bit now. The restorativeclass was the perfect ending, so grounding and relaxing. And everybodyelse was incredibly kind, interesting and fun! The whole experience wasphenomenal, like a little vacation for the soul. I felt like i wasfloating around on a cloud for a couple of days after, so thank youvery much everything!"
- Elena K.
"I had a wonderful time. The yoga was relaxing and the food was absolutely delicious."
- Cindy W.
"I have been a vegetarian for most of my life, I thought that Ihave tasted every vegetarian meal combination possible, I was wrong.I have been experimenting with raw foods and juice fasts andthought that I found the only way to eat soul food, I was wrong Dages’ food was an eye opener to a whole new way of eatinghealthy, tasty, easy to make food. Kale will never look the same to me again! Thanks Dages!"
- Asaf R.
"I enjoyed very much the relaxed vibe of everyone. Ilearned valuable information about food preparation that I will use inmy daily life. The yoga classes where great and replenishing. And thehouse and setting were just perfect. Overall a great experience!"
- Regina C.
"My retreat at Heartland was incredibly enjoyableand relaxing. The accommodations are comfy and simple - only what youneed and nothing more. This simplicity is freeing and adds to the causeof returning to the self. The schedule of activities was structuredenough to feel like you have a plan, but loose enough to not feelrushed or overwhelmed. Yoga practices were challenging and deeplyinformative and were balanced with the peaceful and meditativeactivities. Finally, the meals were of gourmet caliber. They kept melight on my feet and feeling healthy. All around, it was a completelyrefreshing experience!"
- Kate R.
"Thank you so much for teaching us how to make such incredible food last week! My fiance Josh and I learned so much and I can't wait to try the recipes at home! "
- Lisa G.
" What a wonderful diversion from our hurried Manhattan lives! Somehow we found just the right balance of terrific food, great conversation, relaxation, exercise, and bucolic splendor. I don't think I've felt this relaxed in ages. I'm trying to hold on to this wonderful mellow feeling as long as possible. Market vicissitudes and big city life be damned! Thank you for taking such good care of us. It was delightful to see you in action. Your creativity and thoughtfulness impress!"
- Albert T.
"Thank you! I am so thrilled i could be part of it! I can't stop thinking about how delicious and satisfying the food and drink were."
- Caroline C.
" I had very high expectations for my weekend at Heartland and am happy to report that they were met and exceeded! I particularly enjoyed how diverse the group was. Our yoga experience varied from beginner to expert and our culinary awareness from “super-vegan foodie” to “take-out king who never used his oven”. Theclasses were challenging andthe food was amazingly delicious. I came back home with a long list of new spices andingredients to buy and a bunch of new friends."
- Amanda R