Patch’s 20 acres of forest, lagoons, lotus ponds, butterflies, and ancient old-growth forest are just the “Nature Pill” prescription to help you escape, energize and ease your mind, body and soul back to Earth.
For our February “Month of Love” event, we invite you to enjoy and experience Nature-based mindfulness, embodied somatic movement, journaling and sound, as we explore the ancient practice of “maitri”, which is about friendliness, and the deep dive into “metta”, which is lovingkindness.
Event Schedule
Don't miss out on this one-time event.
6:30 - 7:00
We encourage Early Arrival for best seating
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official inauguration of the world's first Mindful Pocket Park.
7:00 - 7:15
Twilight Experience Begins
Arrive, pause and learn the“Catch Your Breath” practice.
7:15 - 7:30
Grounding Meditation
Learn about Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, the Mindful Pocket Park, why the science of focus and attention training helps mental wellbeing and the benefits of Nature-based Mindfulness.
7:30 - 7:45
In the Dark Drum Walk
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official inauguration of the world's first Mindful Pocket Park.
7:45 - 8:00
Tree of Life Visit
Pause to “make a wish” and send lovingkindness to Nature, this sacred act invites a contemplation of what’s your highest aspiration for Nature and Earth
to be well.
8:00 - 8:45
Forest Bath Walk in the Deep Woods
Five Sensory Gardens “guide” the experiential aspect of the 5 Senses.
8:45 - 9:00
Thai Joglo Candlelight Forest Meditation
“Check-out” choosing two words to describe in THIS MOMENT NOW the state of their heart-mind upon taking “The Nature Pill.”
9:00 - 9:15
MoonWalk to Welcome Center
Pause to “make a wish” and send lovingkindness to Nature, this sacred act invites a contemplation of what’s your highest aspiration for Nature and Earth
to be well.
What is the UN International Day of Peace?
Why do we celebrate International Peace Day at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary?
Dr. Ingrit Rojas | Sound Healer
An Emergency Medicine specialist with over ten years of experience, has expanded her expertise to encompass Integrative Health and Wellbeing, with a focus on Sound Healing and Music Therapy after studies at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein.
What is the UN International Day of Peace?
Why do we celebrate International Peace Day at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary?
“You are perfect just as you are…and there is always room for improvement”
Shunryun Suzuki, Zen monk, author, “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind”
Taking our cue for the day from the bold teachings of this groundbreaking Zen master, we will begin again, looking deeply at how we view ourselves. More often than not, we are our own most harsh judge. Often that voice inside comes to rule our inner landscape, yet with the simple, yet profound act of changing our mind, we can “tend & befriend” ourselves, we can see with fresh eyes of the open heartedness of a Beginner’s Mind our always present inner perfection. And we can allow ourselves and support ourselves to walk with greater ease in the constantly changing, impermanent, non-fixed fascinating journey of being human.
The day includes:
- Lite Bite Breakfast
- Intention Setting or SanKalpa Ceremony
- Guided Nature Walk to Lotus Lagoon
- Contemplative Journaling “Magic Spot” Practice
- Movement Exploration “Beyond Yoga”
- Deep Rest “On The Earth” Mindful Body Scan
- Organic Healthy Lunch
- 8am - 2pm, with Time to Wander until 5pm
The Host
Suzanne Jewell
Chief Experience Officer, Patch of Heaven Sanctuary
Founder of the Mindful Pocket Park @Patch, certified mindfulness meditation teacher through the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center/Sounds True training, Executive Resilience Coach and Forest Therapy guide.
