In this workshop participants will create a watercolor painting with a focus on color and energy, using the ancient Chakra system as a guide. Discover how the creative process can bring a sense of relaxation and renewed vitality into your life as you: Engage in gentle movement, mindful awareness of breath & body. Identify areas […]

The Winter Solstice is deeply rooted in our ancient history, signifying the return of the sun and a reverence for nature. Elements and symbols of the Winter Solstice overlap and recur in almost every known religion.  Come celebrate the connection between the Winter Solstice, “shortest time of daylight,” and the coming of Jesus, “Light of […]

This writing workshop invites you to explore nature as healer, nature as delight and nature as companion. Let the surroundings of Mariandale be your inspiration to paint words into a poetic rhythm of lyrical language. During the workshop, we’ll have writing prompts to explore the creative process as a spiritual path where you’ll be able […]

We will gather members from various religious traditions to celebrate and rejoice in our areas of common ground and to respect and understand our differences. We will discuss methods and avenues for mutual collaboration and establish prayers with and for each other. Date & Time: Sat., Sept. 15, from 10am to 3pm (includes hot lunch) […]

Join us on September 23, at 4:30pm for the first Mariandale TreeHuggers Ball, as we gather to celebrate trees in all their strength, beauty, and splendor. This reception will take place in our lovely courtyard with a Hudson River view, where we’ll honor our volunteers who work to preserve our trees, and toast to the […]

Relax and unwind from your week as Pam Zicca guides you through an in-water Aqua meditation, using music and movement. Within our bodies lie seven vital energy centers; these are referred to as Chakras. A different Chakra will be explored each week. Each Chakra is associated with a specific color : red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and white, each with their own […]

Summer Writing Workshop. Let your writing illuminate the joy of summer as we consider nature’s abundance at Mariandale. Please bring a pen and notebook where we’ll have a chance to explore our relationship with nature through words, images, and possibilities. Dress comfortably and bring a swimsuit if you’d like to take a dip in Mariandale’s […]

Join us for this art and yoga experiential retreat to restore, renew, and tend to your soul. This retreat is designed to provide you with an uninterruptible space to unplug from the busyness of life and reconnect with yourself and God! Enjoy periods of light stretching and movement, contemplation, journaling, drawing, creating art, guided meditation […]