The energy of "mother" is at the heart of the yoga practices as the energy you are made of. Come explore this inherent energy within as we celebrate the mothers that birthed us. If your mother is close by, bring her along, otherwise, you can hold her in your heart. Join Jeanie for a heart awakening session of gentle asana, heart openers in celebration of the Spring and Mother’s Day. All levels and all genders are welcomed.

In this presentation, you'll hear directly from these students about what they've learned so far about the flora, fauna, soil, community impact, and land stewardship at Dharma's Garden —our little gem in the city!

Awakening The Healer Within - Dance, Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation in the Stone Circle
with the Shine Sisters!

In this class, we will explore the fundamentals and process of botanical illustrating, learning to zoom our eyes in to the small details of the flora around us. The class will frame drawing through identification based on common plant family characteristics. We will enjoy an exploratory tour around Dharma's Garden collecting & identifying specimen, then students will have ample time to draw their own found speciman. Beginners and experienced artists welcome!

Our famous annual backyard pizza party is back again! The brick oven and famous pies courtesy of Laudisio Mobile, including ultra-fresh ingredients right from Dharma's Garden (gluten-free pizzas will also be served). Baked in a wood-fired pizza oven onsite under the talented care of Escoffier culinary students and teachers.

Join us in celebration of the one-year anniversary of our land acquisition! We will have live music, apple cider pressing, and nature-based crafts (kid-friendly and adult-friendly). A fun time for the whole family. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch to enjoy on the land.

An end of Summer INpowering workshop workshop with Jill & Jessica co-founders of Shine Restaurants, Shine Potions and Shine Living Community. You will leave with tools to SHINE from the inside out.

Join us as we dance, breathe, yoga, meditate and connect together in community.

In this two-hour class for adults, taught by Phoebe Draper, you will learn to collect, identify, zoom in on specimens, and create beautiful botanical drawings inspired by plants, seeds, leaves, and flowers gathered from the land.

Learn to Swing Dance!

Join bird expert, artist, and researcher Scott Rashid for a lovely morning bird watch! We'll learn to identify birds by sight and song, and maybe even band a hummingbird or two. We'll offer a delicious breakfast of gluten free and regular baked goods, fruit, and coffee/tea too. Bring your binoculars!

Join us for a morning of hands-on learning as we make a mycelium rich forest patch at Dharma's Garden!

In this hands-on workshop, you and your child will learn to create gorgeous designs with melt-and-pour (MP) glycerin soap! MP is an excellent choice for a beginner soap making project - with no lye to handle and no cure time involved, each participant will leave class with finished, gem-like, sparkly soap ready for use. For maximum design options, we'll make adorable "minis" - perfect for guests, favors, or friends!

In this two-hour class, we'll use cosmetic micas with a clear base, plus creative flourishes (like soap embeds: gummy bears, hearts, curls, mermaid tails, and more!), to create unique works of soap art. You'll leave with finished, packaged, gorgeous little soaps and wonderful memories of making them together!

This class is appropriate for ages 5 years and up. Only ONE child per adult is allowed.

Throughout almost every age and culture, firewalking has held a place of sacred ritual for initiation, personal transformation, healing and celebration.

During the workshop, we learn how to discern and manage our core energies, to use any emotional charge to our best advantage, and to witness and honor the natural cycles and rhythms of our inner and outer being when meeting the daily challenges of life.

In partnership with Threshold Collective, we are pleased to offer a lovely morning of wellBeing at Dharma’s Garden.

Summer solstice celebration in the Stone Circle!

Basket-making remains one of the quintessential human crafts, practiced by cultures around the world. Instructor Gelsomina Malferrari will guide participants in weaving wild willow into tension trays—a beautiful addition to your kitchen and perfect for holding muffins and cookies right out of the oven!

An exquisite evening….with delicious farm-to-table food served in a cozy, intimate setting at the Community House of Chautauqua. Support the vision of Dharma’s Garden while enjoying the finest of foods. Michael Ableman, Mark & Kristin Kimball will also be in attendance to share their stories as farmers who have inspired change for the better on this earth.

Stay tuned….we are finalizing details for this event!

In this 30-minute presentation, you'll hear directly from these students about what they've learned so far about the flora, fauna, soil, community impact, and land stewardship at Dharma's Garden —our little gem in the city!

Join us in celebration of the one-year anniversary of our land acquisition! We will have live music, apple cider pressing, and nature-based crafts (kid-friendly and adult-friendly). A fun time for the whole family. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch to enjoy on the land.