Yoga returns to The Higher Haven symbolized by the return of our Great Blue Herons, a majestic, annual rite of nature. A rare Blue Heron rookery of colonial nests resides directly across our entryway, calling these regal beings back every Spring, where they’re seen fishing surrounding wetlands and flying over adjoining cornfields. Often seen soaring high overhead with slow wingbeats, Herons represent an ability to progress, evolve with self- determination and trust one’s own innate wisdom. With our skies emptying out as billions of North American bird species decline, here is a rare opportunity to return to the heart of nature, deepen your meditation and yoga practice, and gain new tools of energetic renewal.

Guided meditations focused on the purification of the senses — seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and touch — will help bridge the gap between attendees and the natural world. And visiting Yoga Teachers like St. Joe’s Yoga Life’s Brooke Margherone will lead us in powerful flows and into deep relaxation. Come, unplug from the outer, rapidly advancing technical world, down shift, adopt nature’s pace, and take in as well as be taken in by the woods and its inhabitants. Attendees will gain a sense of renewal, acquire a bright, clear level of awareness in connecting deeply with nature and return to civilization with powerful, new centering, contemplative practices.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH SCHEDULE

Arrival Welcome and Check-In 6:00pm

Light, Healthy, Dinner 6:30-7:30pm

Stretch Class/ Teaching on Native American Spirituality and Animal Wisdom 7:30-8:30pm

Deep Rest and Relaxation 9:00 pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH SCHEDULE

Wake Up 8:00am

Light, Healthy Breakfast 9:00-10:00am

Meditation Class on the 6 senses and 4 Principles of Practice – Concentration, Relaxation, Insights into Reality, and Unconditional Love 10:00am-12:00pm

Light, Healthy Lunch 12:00-1:00pm

Yoga with Brooke 1:30-3:00pm

Breath Class with Brooke 3:00-4:00pm

Free Time for Relaxation, Nature & Rookery Exploration 4:00-6:00pm

Light Healthy Dinner 6:00-7:00pm

Evening Meditation and Time for Relaxation and Nature Exploration 7:00-9:00pm

Deep Rest and Relaxation 9:00 pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27TH SCHEDULE

Wake Up 8:00am

Light Healthy Breakfast 9:00-10:00am

Yin Yoga Class 10:00-11:30am

Light, Healthy Lunch 12-1:00pm

Free Time for Relaxation, Nature or Rookery Exploration 1:00-3:00pm

Final Meditation, Wind Down and Close 3:00-4:00pm