:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us as we circle around the fire to share and connect in a welcoming, judgement free container. Empower one another and our collective brotherhood to navigate the challenges of today and come together. All who identify as male are welcome!

LOCATION // fire pit next to theYURT
Please register in advance
Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 

Please join us every Monday and Thursday morning from 7:30-8:30am for an All Levels Peaceful Power Flow led by Danny Eye! Starting Thursday May 7th

More about your instructor DANNY//

Hey everyone!  I am Danny and I have been practicing yoga for 12 years.  I am a life long athlete and fitness enthusiast - as well as a teacher and a mentor at The Grove Forest School..  Last year I received my 200 Hour YTT certificate from Mystic Yoga Shala, where I have been a yogi for almost three years, under my teacher, Dechen. I have been teaching there since I graduated. I also teach at Lisa’s Yoga Studio in Branford CT, aka “The L.” I was trained in a power vinyasa flow which centers around the Union of body, mind, and breath.  Yogis of all levels can benefit from my class, and all are welcome.  Whether we are creating art through Sun Salutations, balancing ourselves in a tree pose, or resting in child’s pose, we will know yoga.  Peace, tranquility, empowerment. Come join us at theGROVE!

Please Bring: Yoga Mat, Water Bottle, Any Props You Would Like (we do have blankets and some bolsters in the yurt)

LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // Sliding Scale $18-$22, sign up at link below, or Venmo @groveCT

aA // Addiction + Ascension  

:: a monthly gathering ::

Please join us in the spirit of fellowship and community. We all share some form of addiction, be it a form of consumption or a form of behavior. This gathering is a space to discuss our experiences, share our collective wisdom, and support one another. As we come together, we encourage one another to rise.

Facilitated by Elijah G // Student of the stars + mysteries of life 
LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // $5 Cash or Venmo @groveCT, day of event

Meet Elijah ::

Elijah, one of the co-founders of theGROVE, has been a student of the stars since his incarnation, always drawn to the mystery and magic of nature. That is where his true passion and calling lies - in the ingestion and sharing of this knowledge. 

Please join us every Monday and Thursday morning from 7:30-8:30am for an All Levels Peaceful Power Flow led by Danny Eye!

More about your instructor DANNY//

Hey everyone!  I am Danny and I have been practicing yoga for 12 years.  I am a life long athlete and fitness enthusiast - as well as a teacher and a mentor at The Grove Forest School.  Last year I received my 200 Hour YTT certificate from Mystic Yoga Shala, where I have been a yogi for almost three years, under my teacher, Dechen. I have been teaching there since I graduated. I also teach at Lisa’s Yoga Studio in Branford CT, aka “The L.” I was trained in a power vinyasa flow which centers around the Union of body, mind, and breath.  Yogis of all levels can benefit from my class, and all are welcome.  Whether we are creating art through Sun Salutations, balancing ourselves in a tree pose, or resting in child’s pose, we will know yoga.  Peace, tranquility, empowerment. Come join us at theGROVE!

PLEASE BRING // Yoga Mat, Water Bottle, Any Props You Would Like (we do have blankets and some bolsters in the yurt)

LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // Sliding Scale $18-$22, sign up at link below, or Venmo @groveCT

A Monthly Gathering

Join us as we dive into the Four Agreements for a monthly book study and discussion. These ancient and sacred Toltec teachings are a wonderful guide for life.

You do not need to have read The Four Agreements to participate. Acquiring a copy is recommended.

The four agreements are:

• Be impeccable with your word

• Don’t take anything personally

• Don’t make assumptions

• Always do your best

LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $11

Please join us every Monday and Thursday morning from 7:30-8:30am for an All Levels Peaceful Power Flow led by Danny Eye!

More about your instructor DANNY//

Hey everyone!  I am Danny and I have been practicing yoga for 12 years.  I am a life long athlete and fitness enthusiast - as well as a teacher and a mentor at The Grove Forest School.  Last year I received my 200 Hour YTT certificate from Mystic Yoga Shala, where I have been a yogi for almost three years, under my teacher, Dechen. I have been teaching there since I graduated. I also teach at Lisa’s Yoga Studio in Branford CT, aka “The L.” I was trained in a power vinyasa flow which centers around the Union of body, mind, and breath.  Yogis of all levels can benefit from my class, and all are welcome.  Whether we are creating art through Sun Salutations, balancing ourselves in a tree pose, or resting in child’s pose, we will know yoga.  Peace, tranquility, empowerment. Come join us at theGROVE!

PLEASE BRING // Yoga Mat, Water Bottle, Props (we do have blankets and some bolsters in the yurt)

LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // Sliding Scale $18-$22, sign up at link below, or Venmo @groveCT

Join The OMies as they return to theGrove for more joy, love, and song!

Kirtan is a call-and-response style of music that invites you to sing, connect, and open your heart—no experience needed. Together, we’ll gather in community to lift our voices, welcome in more light, and connect with ourselves and each other in a meaningful and joy-filled way!

BIO //

The OMies are a kirtan band comprised of Megan Mulrine and Justine Wheeler on harmonium, vocals, and kartals, Rebecca Pepitone on guitar, and Kevin Gallagher on percussion (mridangam, djembe, and more). What began as a weekly kirtan practice for Niantic Yoga blossomed into original songs, joyful gatherings, and deep friendship through music.

Together, the OMies lead blissful, heart-opening kirtan around Southeastern Connecticut and beyond. Our mission is simple: to remind all hearts of their joyful connection to the divine—and of the power of sharing your own voice.

We believe singing together is one of the most direct paths to joy, healing, and belonging. You don’t have to be a “singer” to join us—just a human with a heart. We often invite friends to hop on stage and sing along, because the OMies aren’t just a band… we’re all OMies.

Sing Loud. Love Louder.

IG @theomiesband

LOCATION // theYURT
SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION // $22, sliding scale options available

*** PLEASE ARRIVE BY 645p so we can begin promptly at 700p ***

:: a monthly cacao + sound gathering ::

You are warmly invited into an extended evening of ceremonial cacao, guided reflection, and immersive sound at Harmony House.

This is a deeply held container — a space to soften, regulate the nervous system, release what is ready to move, and remember yourself in community.

We gather in circle, sip pure ceremonial cacao, move through meditation and distilled sharing, and close with a layered sound journey — voice, drum, and instrumentation woven together to support integration and rest.

Each gathering closes with a simple, nourishing homemade soup shared together — grounding the medicine and tending the body before we part for the night.

about ceremonial cacao //

Pure ceremonial cacao is a gentle yet powerful plant medicine that has been known to ::

• open the heart + deepen connection
• relieve stress + support nervous system regulation
• encourage emotional release
• stimulate creativity + clarity
• elevate energy levels without the crash
• enhance feelings of warmth, presence, and alignment

This is not a psychedelic experience — it is subtle, embodied, and deeply connective.

exchange //

$45 — Circle Exchange
$50 — Supporter Exchange
$55 — Steward Exchange
$0 — Scholarship Seat (1 available per gathering)

+ If you are in a season of abundance, choosing a higher tier helps support accessibility for others.

+ One scholarship seat is available for each circle and is offered with love. If it is visible in the registration drop down menu, it is available.

+ 5% of every gathering is donated to Huaca Montegrande in Peru, honoring the ancestral lands and traditions that carry the spirit of cacao. Learn more HERE.

Limited space — registration required.

LOCATION // Harmony House @ theGROVE
19 Cedar Lake Road, Chester CT

Please arrive 15 minutes early so we may begin together.

Led by Sunni — mama | herbalist | song carrier
cacao steward
sound journey guide
sacred tradition + hearth medicine keeper
domestic alchemist

᳀ Follow along at @the_soul_shines

Have you been curious about what we are working on here at theGROVE? Or just looking for a way to help?

We would love for you to join us for a community work day at theGROVE as we tend the land and prepare the space for the season ahead. We’ll be clearing and refreshing trails, removing invasive plants, pruning and cutting back dead growth, raking, planting, and generally waking the land up after winter.

This is a hands-on, come-as-you-are kind of day — many hands make light work, and it’s a beautiful way to spend time outside and care for a place that cares for so many of us.

Refreshments will be served.

Please bring gloves, tools, and tick spray if you have them.
All are welcome.

LOCATION// theGROVE, 19 Cedar Lake Road Chester

Please join us as we welcome Hiroya Tsukamoto back to theGROVE!

Concert Description //

Experience the spellbinding artistry of Hiroya Tsukamoto, a Japanese-born master of fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling, as he returns to perform songs from his newest album, Rainshadow. On this latest project, Tsukamoto uses his composing and songwriting talents to hone in on crafting compelling, memorable, and singable melodies. He writes, “Through this record, I hope you will find some melodies that resonate with you and that you end up humming in your daily life.”

Recognized for his dizzyingly agile fingerpicking and his soulful performances, Tsukamoto invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. Come witness a performer who has been celebrated for his “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style (Acoustic Guitar magazine), and for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald).

Tsukamoto, an alumnus of Berklee College of Music, has been recognized for his talents on stages such as Blue Note in New York City, NHK Television, International Storytelling Center, and United Nations. He scored second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2018 and 2022.

Some notable quotes//

"The fingerpicking is fluid, delicate and beautifully detailed” -Acoustic Guitar Magazine

"Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey " -Boston Herald

"...chops, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!"   -Jazz Review.com

Check him out//

You Tube Links:

1. As If It Were Yesterday 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qOktlwUkROo

Website:   www.hiroyatsukamoto.com

LOCATION // theYURT
LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION // $20 - $35 sliding scale

follow @hiroya_tsukamoto on Instagram

Please join us every Monday and Thursday morning from 7:30-8:30am for an All Levels Peaceful Power Flow led by Danny Eye!

More about your instructor DANNY//

Hey everyone!  I am Danny and I have been practicing yoga for 12 years.  I am a life long athlete and fitness enthusiast - as well as a teacher and a mentor at The Grove Forest School.  Last year I received my 200 Hour YTT certificate from Mystic Yoga Shala, where I have been a yogi for almost three years, under my teacher, Dechen. I have been teaching there since I graduated. I also teach at Lisa’s Yoga Studio in Branford CT, aka “The L.” I was trained in a power vinyasa flow which centers around the Union of body, mind, and breath.  Yogis of all levels can benefit from my class, and all are welcome.  Whether we are creating art through Sun Salutations, balancing ourselves in a tree pose, or resting in child’s pose, we will know yoga.  Peace, tranquility, empowerment. Come join us at theGROVE!

PLEASE BRING // Yoga Mat, Water Bottle, Any Props You Would Like (we do have blankets and some bolsters in the yurt)

LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // Sliding Scale $18-$22, sign up at link below, or Venmo @groveCT

Please join us every Monday and Thursday morning from 7:30-8:30am for an All Levels Peaceful Power Flow led by Danny Eye!

More about your instructor DANNY//

Hey everyone!  I am Danny and I have been practicing yoga for 12 years.  I am a life long athlete and fitness enthusiast - as well as a teacher and a mentor at The Grove Forest School.  Last year I received my 200 Hour YTT certificate from Mystic Yoga Shala, where I have been a yogi for almost three years, under my teacher, Dechen. I have been teaching there since I graduated. I also teach at Lisa’s Yoga Studio in Branford CT, aka “The L.” I was trained in a power vinyasa flow which centers around the Union of body, mind, and breath.  Yogis of all levels can benefit from my class, and all are welcome.  Whether we are creating art through Sun Salutations, balancing ourselves in a tree pose, or resting in child’s pose, we will know yoga.  Peace, tranquility, empowerment. Come join us at theGROVE!

PLEASE BRING // Yoga Mat, Water Bottle, Props (we do have blankets and some bolsters in the yurt)

LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // Sliding Scale $18-$22, sign up at link below, or Venmo @groveCT

Please join us every Monday and Thursday morning from 7:30-8:30am for an All Levels Peaceful Power Flow led by Danny Eye!

More about your instructor DANNY//

Hey everyone!  I am Danny and I have been practicing yoga for 12 years.  I am a life long athlete and fitness enthusiast - as well as a teacher and a mentor at The Grove Forest School.  Last year I received my 200 Hour YTT certificate from Mystic Yoga Shala, where I have been a yogi for almost three years, under my teacher, Dechen. I have been teaching there since I graduated. I also teach at Lisa’s Yoga Studio in Branford CT, aka “The L.” I was trained in a power vinyasa flow which centers around the Union of body, mind, and breath.  Yogis of all levels can benefit from my class, and all are welcome.  Whether we are creating art through Sun Salutations, balancing ourselves in a tree pose, or resting in child’s pose, we will know yoga.  Peace, tranquility, empowerment. Come join us at The Grove!

PLEASE BRING // Yoga Mat, Water Bottle, Props (we do have blankets and some bolsters in the yurt)

LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // Sliding Scale $18-$22, sign up at link below, or Venmo @groveCT

Please join us every Monday and Thursday morning from 7:30-8:30am for an All Levels Peaceful Power Flow led by Danny Eye!

More about your instructor DANNY//

Hey everyone!  I am Danny and I have been practicing yoga for 12 years.  I am a life long athlete and fitness enthusiast - as well as a teacher and a mentor at The Grove Forest School.  Last year I received my 200 Hour YTT certificate from Mystic Yoga Shala, where I have been a yogi for almost three years, under my teacher, Dechen. I have been teaching there since I graduated. I also teach at Lisa’s Yoga Studio in Branford CT, aka “The L.” I was trained in a power vinyasa flow which centers around the Union of body, mind, and breath.  Yogis of all levels can benefit from my class, and all are welcome.  Whether we are creating art through Sun Salutations, balancing ourselves in a tree pose, or resting in child’s pose, we will know yoga.  Peace, tranquility, empowerment. Come join us at theGROVE!

PLEASE BRING // Yoga Mat, Water Bottle, Props (we do have blankets and some bolsters in the yurt)

LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // Sliding Scale $18-$22, sign up at link below, or Venmo @groveCT

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. We shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle.

Led by Maria Bouffard // clinical herbalist + earth tender
Sliding scale cash donation day of event // $0 - $20

LOCATION // theYURT

Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 
Please register in advance!

follow @marialaboem on Instagram

Please join us every Monday and Thursday morning from 7:30-8:30am for an All Levels Peaceful Power Flow led by Danny Eye!

More about your instructor DANNY//

Hey everyone!  I am Danny and I have been practicing yoga for 12 years.  I am a life long athlete and fitness enthusiast - as well as a teacher and a mentor at The Grove Forest School.  Last year I received my 200 Hour YTT certificate from Mystic Yoga Shala, where I have been a yogi for almost three years, under my teacher, Dechen. I have been teaching there since I graduated. I also teach at Lisa’s Yoga Studio in Branford CT, aka “The L.” I was trained in a power vinyasa flow which centers around the Union of body, mind, and breath.  Yogis of all levels can benefit from my class, and all are welcome.  Whether we are creating art through Sun Salutations, balancing ourselves in a tree pose, or resting in child’s pose, we will know yoga.  Peace, tranquility, empowerment. Come join us at theGROVE!

PLEASE BRING // Yoga Mat, Water Bottle, Props (we do have blankets and some bolsters in the yurt)

LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // Sliding Scale $18-$22, sign up at link below, or Venmo @groveCT

Please join us every Monday and Thursday morning from 7:30-8:30am for an All Levels Peaceful Power Flow led by Danny Eye!

More about your instructor DANNY//

Hey everyone!  I am Danny and I have been practicing yoga for 12 years.  I am a life long athlete and fitness enthusiast - as well as a teacher and a mentor at The Grove Forest School.  Last year I received my 200 Hour YTT certificate from Mystic Yoga Shala, where I have been a yogi for almost three years, under my teacher, Dechen. I have been teaching there since I graduated. I also teach at Lisa’s Yoga Studio in Branford CT, aka “The L.” I was trained in a power vinyasa flow which centers around the Union of body, mind, and breath.  Yogis of all levels can benefit from my class, and all are welcome.  Whether we are creating art through Sun Salutations, balancing ourselves in a tree pose, or resting in child’s pose, we will know yoga.  Peace, tranquility, empowerment. Come join us at theGROVE!

PLEASE BRING // Yoga Mat, Water Bottle, Props (we do have blankets and some bolsters in the yurt)

LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // Sliding Scale $18-$22, sign up at link below, or Venmo @groveCT

Following the resonant success of our first Experimental Movement gatherings in the spacious embrace of our 40-foot yurt, we are so excited to invite you to join us for another immersive experience. Come experience electronic duo 955 as they weave improvisational music in and out of rhythms, textures and unexpected sounds.

This is an evening of experimental sounds + movements.  The musicians and dancers  experience the improvised moment together. The night is experimental music coupled with experimental movement.  

Can you react to the sounds using your body without the mind coming into play?  Are you ready to release some of the stress of our everyday lives?

This will be a fun, challenging and healing evening of movement + sound.  

LOCATION // theYURT
LIMITED SPACE, please register in advance!
Energetic Exchange // Sliding Scale $20 - $40

++Doors will open at 630p + close at 700p, to maintain the integrity of the gathering. No late entry, please++

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us as we circle around the fire to share and connect in a welcoming, judgement free container. Empower one another and our collective brotherhood to navigate the challenges of today and come together. All who identify as male are welcome!

LOCATION // fire pit next to theYURT
Please register in advance
Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 

aA // Addiction + Ascension  

:: a monthly gathering ::

Please join us in the spirit of fellowship and community. We all share some form of addiction, be it a form of consumption or a form of behavior. This gathering is a space to discuss our experiences, share our collective wisdom, and support one another. As we come together, we encourage one another to rise.

Facilitated by Elijah G // Student of the stars + mysteries of life 
LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // $5 Cash or Venmo @groveCT, day of event

Meet Elijah ::

Elijah, one of the co-founders of theGROVE, has been a student of the stars since his incarnation, always drawn to the mystery and magic of nature. That is where his true passion and calling lies - in the ingestion and sharing of this knowledge. 

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. We shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle.

Led by Maria Bouffard // clinical herbalist + earth tender

LOCATION // theYURT

Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 
Please register in advance!

follow @marialaboem on Instagram

:: a monthly cacao + sound gathering ::

You are warmly invited into an extended evening of ceremonial cacao, guided reflection, and immersive sound at Harmony House.

This is a deeply held container — a space to soften, regulate the nervous system, release what is ready to move, and remember yourself in community.

We gather in circle, sip pure ceremonial cacao, move through meditation and distilled sharing, and close with a layered sound journey — voice, drum, and instrumentation woven together to support integration and rest.

Each gathering closes with a simple, nourishing homemade soup shared together — grounding the medicine and tending the body before we part for the night.

about ceremonial cacao //

Pure ceremonial cacao is a gentle yet powerful plant medicine that has been known to ::

• open the heart + deepen connection
• relieve stress + support nervous system regulation
• encourage emotional release
• stimulate creativity + clarity
• elevate energy levels without the crash
• enhance feelings of warmth, presence, and alignment

This is not a psychedelic experience — it is subtle, embodied, and deeply connective.

exchange //

$45 — Circle Exchange
$50 — Supporter Exchange
$55 — Steward Exchange
$0 — Scholarship Seat (1 available per gathering)

+ If you are in a season of abundance, choosing a higher tier helps support accessibility for others.

+ One scholarship seat is available for each circle and is offered with love. If it is visible in the registration drop down menu, it is available.

+ 5% of every gathering is donated to Huaca Montegrande in Peru, honoring the ancestral lands and traditions that carry the spirit of cacao. Learn more HERE.

Limited space — registration required.

LOCATION // Harmony House @ theGROVE
19 Cedar Lake Road, Chester CT

Please arrive 15 minutes early so we may begin together.

Led by Sunni — mama | herbalist | song carrier
cacao steward
sound journey guide
sacred tradition + hearth medicine keeper
domestic alchemist

᳀ Follow along at @the_soul_shines

Dancing in Abundance: A Summer Solstice Creative Embodiment Workshop

Join us for an expansive, celebratory workshop that blends ecstatic dance, guided meditation and creative expression, all designed to help you reconnect with your inner abundance and realign with your higher self.

This experience is more than just movement—it's a full-body ceremony. Guided by the archetype of The Empress, we’ll explore abundance not as something to work towards, but as something to embody now.

You’ll walk away feeling:

• Grounded yet expansive

• Recharged with clarity and creative insight

• More connected to your body, intuition, and power

🎶 Music is the map. Your body is the guide.

💫 Expect downloads. Expect freedom. Expect magic.

What to Bring 

• yoga mat

• journal

• water bottle

• optional item for the altar

All bodies and abilities welcome. No dance experience needed. Just an open mind and a curious spirit.

Energetic Exchange ~ Sliding Scale 

• Community- $33 

• Standard- $44

• Supporter- $55 

About the Facilitator 

Caitlin Rae Moon (she/her) is a visionary artist and founder of Infinite Portals Studio. With over fifteen years of experience as an arts educator,  she weaves together tarot movement, altar-making, journaling and intuitive art making into soulful, embodied experiences that awaken creative flow. Her workshops invite you to explore your inner landscape through ritual, expression and play. 

Learn more at www.infiniteportalsstudio.com

Follow her on instagram @infinite_portals_studio

Join us for a summer foraging walk.

Class will consist of a 45-minute lecture where you will learn how to identify and utilize edible and medicinal summer plants and mushrooms. We will discuss how to differentiate species from any possible look-a-likes. We will then go on a 45-minute foraging walk where we will practice plant and mushroom ID.

This class will be co-taught by herbalist & founder of Black Sun Farm Amelia South and CT Foraging Club founder Amy Demers.

Exchange // $30 per person.
Reserve Your Spot // email shroomsofct@gmail.com with your full name.
Payment // Cash or Venmo the day of class. You will be sent out an email the day before class with further details.

Rain or Shine.

+++ Please contact Sunni if you have any questions // thesoulshinesbright@gmail.com +++

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us as we circle around the fire to share and connect in a welcoming, judgement free container. Empower one another and our collective brotherhood to navigate the challenges of today and come together. All who identify as male are welcome!

LOCATION // fire pit next to theYURT
Please register in advance
Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 

aA // Addiction + Ascension  

:: a monthly gathering ::

Please join us in the spirit of fellowship and community. We all share some form of addiction, be it a form of consumption or a form of behavior. This gathering is a space to discuss our experiences, share our collective wisdom, and support one another. As we come together, we encourage one another to rise.

Facilitated by Elijah G // Student of the stars + mysteries of life 
LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // $5 Cash or Venmo @groveCT, day of event

Meet Elijah ::

Elijah, one of the co-founders of theGROVE, has been a student of the stars since his incarnation, always drawn to the mystery and magic of nature. That is where his true passion and calling lies - in the ingestion and sharing of this knowledge. 

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. We shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle.

Led by Maria Bouffard // clinical herbalist + earth tender

LOCATION // theYURT

Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 
Please register in advance!

follow @marialaboem on Instagram

:: a monthly cacao + sound gathering ::

You are warmly invited into an extended evening of ceremonial cacao, guided reflection, and immersive sound at Harmony House.

This is a deeply held container — a space to soften, regulate the nervous system, release what is ready to move, and remember yourself in community.

We gather in circle, sip pure ceremonial cacao, move through meditation and distilled sharing, and close with a layered sound journey — voice, drum, and instrumentation woven together to support integration and rest.

Each gathering closes with a simple, nourishing homemade soup shared together — grounding the medicine and tending the body before we part for the night.

about ceremonial cacao //

Pure ceremonial cacao is a gentle yet powerful plant medicine that has been known to ::

• open the heart + deepen connection
• relieve stress + support nervous system regulation
• encourage emotional release
• stimulate creativity + clarity
• elevate energy levels without the crash
• enhance feelings of warmth, presence, and alignment

This is not a psychedelic experience — it is subtle, embodied, and deeply connective.

exchange //

$45 — Circle Exchange
$50 — Supporter Exchange
$55 — Steward Exchange
$0 — Scholarship Seat (1 available per gathering)

+ If you are in a season of abundance, choosing a higher tier helps support accessibility for others.

+ One scholarship seat is available for each circle and is offered with love. If it is visible in the registration drop down menu, it is available.

+ 5% of every gathering is donated to Huaca Montegrande in Peru, honoring the ancestral lands and traditions that carry the spirit of cacao. Learn more HERE.

Limited space — registration required.

LOCATION // Harmony House @ theGROVE
19 Cedar Lake Road, Chester CT

Please arrive 15 minutes early so we may begin together.

Led by Sunni — mama | herbalist | song carrier
cacao steward
sound journey guide
sacred tradition + hearth medicine keeper
domestic alchemist

᳀ Follow along at @the_soul_shines

A Quarterly Women’s Retreat

the Seasonal Council is a year-long arc of intentional practice and conscious tending.

We gather four times each year — Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter — for a half-day immersion that brings us back into right relationship with the turning of the year and the turning within ourselves.

Some women walk the full cycle of the year as Council Keepers, while others join for a particular seasonal council. Together, we create a circle that is both continuous and ever-changing — just like the seasons themselves.

This is an intentional circle — rooted in presence, participation, and seasonal rhythm. Come as you are, and leave feeling rejuvenated for the months ahead.

+++ Dates + Times listed at the bottom +++

what to expect //

The precise shape of each immersion will shift with the season — spring may invite more time on the land, winter may draw us inward — but the heart of our time together remains the same — attunement, coherence, and conscious tending.

What we weave together may include ::

• Ceremonial cacao

• Guided meditation + nervous system settling

• Structured seasonal reflection + journaling

• Song + gentle embodied movement

• Neuroplasticity practices that help new patterns take root

• Distilled sharing in circle — one voice at a time, held in deep listening

• Guided council dialogue — thoughtful conversation and shared wisdom

• Restorative Yoga

• Sound Journey

• Nourishing seasonal lunch + snacks

• Guest speakers / teachers

• Forest bathing and/or lake swimming (weather permitting)

• Seasonal integration packet + goodies to take home

• A private Signal group for intentional check-ins, shared wisdom, and continued seasonal practice between retreats.

+++ This group will be intentionally kept small to preserve intimacy & make space for deep connection +++

the arc //

Each gathering builds upon the last.

Together, we:

• Honor what is ready to complete

• Clarify what we are consciously choosing

• Refine focus for the season ahead

• Align with both the solar and lunar calendar

• Develop shared rhythm and collective wisdom over time

The strength of this container comes from continuity — from staying, tending, and evolving together.

commitment & investment //

the Seasonal Council is a circle that gathers across a full cycle of the year.
Some women choose to walk the full arc as Council Keepers, while others join for a particular seasonal council, sitting in circle during a time that calls to them.

Both are meaningful ways of participating in the council.

COUNCIL KEEPER // Full Year — 4 Retreats :: $800
(payment plan available — 1/2 in Spring and 1/2 in Summer)
Council Keepers walk the year together, witnessing one another across the seasons. If a gathering must be missed, seasonal materials and integration resources will be provided, and Keepers remain connected through the group thread as the year unfolds.

SEASONAL COUNCIL // Single Retreat :: $250
For those who feel called to join for a particular season, or who are not able to commit to the full cycle. Each seasonal council is its own complete circle, while also part of the larger rhythm of the year.

details //

+++ all sessions take place on Saturdays from 10 - 3p +++

SPRING :: May 2
SUMMER :: July 25
AUTUMN :: Oct 31 
WINTER :: Feb 6 

LOCATION :: Harmony House @ theGROVE
19 Cedar Lake Road, Chester CT

FOOD :: Lunch + Snacks will be provided — please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions

Led by Sunni — mama | herbalist | song carrier
cacao steward
sound journey guide
sacred tradition + hearth medicine keeper
domestic alchemist

Follow along at @the_soul_shines

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us as we circle around the fire to share and connect in a welcoming, judgement free container. Empower one another and our collective brotherhood to navigate the challenges of today and come together. All who identify as male are welcome!

LOCATION // fire pit next to theYURT
Please register in advance
Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 

aA // Addiction + Ascension  

:: a monthly gathering ::

Please join us in the spirit of fellowship and community. We all share some form of addiction, be it a form of consumption or a form of behavior. This gathering is a space to discuss our experiences, share our collective wisdom, and support one another. As we come together, we encourage one another to rise.

Facilitated by Elijah G // Student of the stars + mysteries of life 
LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // $5 Cash or Venmo @groveCT, day of event

Meet Elijah ::

Elijah, one of the co-founders of theGROVE, has been a student of the stars since his incarnation, always drawn to the mystery and magic of nature. That is where his true passion and calling lies - in the ingestion and sharing of this knowledge. 

The New London Drone Orchestra is protean collective that has been manifesting sustained, layered, gradually evolving, timeless sound since 2017. Their group improvisation emerges organically through deep listening and making space, sometimes guided by graphic scores (pictures or films they "play") or text scores (little recipes for making sound). They prefer to play in unique environments, which have included the sanctuary of a chapel, a high school planetarium, an arboretum, and 24-Hour Drone in Hudson, NY. And now….a 40’ yurt in Chester!

Sink into the drone orchestra's sounds and forget your to-do list for a while.

Check them out here: https://youtu.be/S6N6bGqrtKQ?si=CucgaheTe_sSLxrw 

:: a monthly cacao + sound gathering ::

You are warmly invited into an extended evening of ceremonial cacao, guided reflection, and immersive sound at Harmony House.

This is a deeply held container — a space to soften, regulate the nervous system, release what is ready to move, and remember yourself in community.

We gather in circle, sip pure ceremonial cacao, move through meditation and distilled sharing, and close with a layered sound journey — voice, drum, and instrumentation woven together to support integration and rest.

Each gathering closes with a simple, nourishing homemade soup shared together — grounding the medicine and tending the body before we part for the night.

about ceremonial cacao //

Pure ceremonial cacao is a gentle yet powerful plant medicine that has been known to ::

• open the heart + deepen connection
• relieve stress + support nervous system regulation
• encourage emotional release
• stimulate creativity + clarity
• elevate energy levels without the crash
• enhance feelings of warmth, presence, and alignment

This is not a psychedelic experience — it is subtle, embodied, and deeply connective.

exchange //

$45 — Circle Exchange
$50 — Supporter Exchange
$55 — Steward Exchange
$0 — Scholarship Seat (1 available per gathering)

+ If you are in a season of abundance, choosing a higher tier helps support accessibility for others.

+ One scholarship seat is available for each circle and is offered with love. If it is visible in the registration drop down menu, it is available.

+ 5% of every gathering is donated to Huaca Montegrande in Peru, honoring the ancestral lands and traditions that carry the spirit of cacao. Learn more HERE.

Limited space — registration required.

LOCATION // Harmony House @ theGROVE
19 Cedar Lake Road, Chester CT

Please arrive 15 minutes early so we may begin together.

Led by Sunni — mama | herbalist | song carrier
cacao steward
sound journey guide
sacred tradition + hearth medicine keeper
domestic alchemist

᳀ Follow along at @the_soul_shines

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. We shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle.

Led by Maria Bouffard // clinical herbalist + earth tender

LOCATION // theYURT

Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 
Please register in advance!

follow @marialaboem on Instagram

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us as we circle around the fire to share and connect in a welcoming, judgement free container. Empower one another and our collective brotherhood to navigate the challenges of today and come together. All who identify as male are welcome!

LOCATION // fire pit next to theYURT
Please register in advance
Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 

aA // Addiction + Ascension  

:: a monthly gathering ::

Please join us in the spirit of fellowship and community. We all share some form of addiction, be it a form of consumption or a form of behavior. This gathering is a space to discuss our experiences, share our collective wisdom, and support one another. As we come together, we encourage one another to rise.

Facilitated by Elijah G // Student of the stars + mysteries of life 
LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // $5 Cash or Venmo @groveCT, day of event

Meet Elijah ::

Elijah, one of the co-founders of theGROVE, has been a student of the stars since his incarnation, always drawn to the mystery and magic of nature. That is where his true passion and calling lies - in the ingestion and sharing of this knowledge. 

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. We shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle.

Led by Maria Bouffard // clinical herbalist + earth tender

LOCATION // theYURT

Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 
Please register in advance!

follow @marialaboem on Instagram

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us as we circle around the fire to share and connect in a welcoming, judgement free container. Empower one another and our collective brotherhood to navigate the challenges of today and come together. All who identify as male are welcome!

LOCATION // fire pit next to theYURT
Please register in advance
Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 

aA // Addiction + Ascension  

:: a monthly gathering ::

Please join us in the spirit of fellowship and community. We all share some form of addiction, be it a form of consumption or a form of behavior. This gathering is a space to discuss our experiences, share our collective wisdom, and support one another. As we come together, we encourage one another to rise.

Facilitated by Elijah G // Student of the stars + mysteries of life 
LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // $5 Cash or Venmo @groveCT, day of event

Meet Elijah ::

Elijah, one of the co-founders of theGROVE, has been a student of the stars since his incarnation, always drawn to the mystery and magic of nature. That is where his true passion and calling lies - in the ingestion and sharing of this knowledge. 

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. We shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle.

Led by Maria Bouffard // clinical herbalist + earth tender

LOCATION // theYURT

Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 
Please register in advance!

follow @marialaboem on Instagram

A Quarterly Women’s Retreat

the Seasonal Council is a year-long arc of intentional practice and conscious tending.

We gather four times each year — Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter — for a half-day immersion that brings us back into right relationship with the turning of the year and the turning within ourselves.

Some women walk the full cycle of the year as Council Keepers, while others join for a particular seasonal council. Together, we create a circle that is both continuous and ever-changing — just like the seasons themselves.

This is an intentional circle — rooted in presence, participation, and seasonal rhythm. Come as you are, and leave feeling rejuvenated for the months ahead.

+++ Dates + Times listed at the bottom +++

what to expect //

The precise shape of each immersion will shift with the season — spring may invite more time on the land, winter may draw us inward — but the heart of our time together remains the same — attunement, coherence, and conscious tending.

What we weave together may include ::

• Ceremonial cacao

• Guided meditation + nervous system settling

• Structured seasonal reflection + journaling

• Song + gentle embodied movement

• Neuroplasticity practices that help new patterns take root

• Distilled sharing in circle — one voice at a time, held in deep listening

• Guided council dialogue — thoughtful conversation and shared wisdom

• Restorative Yoga

• Sound Journey

• Nourishing seasonal lunch + snacks

• Guest speakers / teachers

• Forest bathing and/or lake swimming (weather permitting)

• Seasonal integration packet + goodies to take home

• A private Signal group for intentional check-ins, shared wisdom, and continued seasonal practice between retreats.

+++ This group will be intentionally kept small to preserve intimacy & make space for deep connection +++

the arc //

Each gathering builds upon the last.

Together, we:

• Honor what is ready to complete

• Clarify what we are consciously choosing

• Refine focus for the season ahead

• Align with both the solar and lunar calendar

• Develop shared rhythm and collective wisdom over time

The strength of this container comes from continuity — from staying, tending, and evolving together.

commitment & investment //

the Seasonal Council is a circle that gathers across a full cycle of the year.
Some women choose to walk the full arc as Council Keepers, while others join for a particular seasonal council, sitting in circle during a time that calls to them.

Both are meaningful ways of participating in the council.

COUNCIL KEEPER // Full Year — 4 Retreats :: $800
(payment plan available — 1/2 in Spring and 1/2 in Summer)
Council Keepers walk the year together, witnessing one another across the seasons. If a gathering must be missed, seasonal materials and integration resources will be provided, and Keepers remain connected through the group thread as the year unfolds.

SEASONAL COUNCIL // Single Retreat :: $250
For those who feel called to join for a particular season, or who are not able to commit to the full cycle. Each seasonal council is its own complete circle, while also part of the larger rhythm of the year.

details //

+++ all sessions take place on Saturdays from 10 - 3p +++

SPRING :: May 2
SUMMER :: July 25
AUTUMN :: Oct 31 
WINTER :: Feb 6 

LOCATION :: Harmony House @ theGROVE
19 Cedar Lake Road, Chester CT

FOOD :: Lunch + Snacks will be provided — please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions

Led by Sunni — mama | herbalist | song carrier
cacao steward
sound journey guide
sacred tradition + hearth medicine keeper
domestic alchemist

Follow along at @the_soul_shines

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us as we circle around the fire to share and connect in a welcoming, judgement free container. Empower one another and our collective brotherhood to navigate the challenges of today and come together. All who identify as male are welcome!

LOCATION // fire pit next to theYURT
Please register in advance
Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. We shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle.

Led by Maria Bouffard // clinical herbalist + earth tender

LOCATION // theYURT

Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 
Please register in advance!

follow @marialaboem on Instagram

aA // Addiction + Ascension  

:: a monthly gathering ::

Please join us in the spirit of fellowship and community. We all share some form of addiction, be it a form of consumption or a form of behavior. This gathering is a space to discuss our experiences, share our collective wisdom, and support one another. As we come together, we encourage one another to rise.

Facilitated by Elijah G // Student of the stars + mysteries of life 
LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // $5 Cash or Venmo @groveCT, day of event

Meet Elijah ::

Elijah, one of the co-founders of theGROVE, has been a student of the stars since his incarnation, always drawn to the mystery and magic of nature. That is where his true passion and calling lies - in the ingestion and sharing of this knowledge. 

The Art of Lost Rituals, Bringing Death Home // a Final Act of Love

Join us at Harmony House at theGROVE ~

This half day workshop is for homesteaders, partners, & besties, as well as, death doulas wanting to hone their craft. Learn how to care for your loved one at the time of their death, to honor their body, and send them home. In this 4 hour workshop we will talk about dying at home, home funerals, green burials, & learn how to shroud our loved ones. 

Bring a packed lunch.  There will be complimentary tea and dessert.

Energetic exchange :: $80
Limited to 12 people.

Led by :: Kate Bagnati, the CT death collective — follow on Instagram HERE.
+ Learn more about Kate + her offerings HERE.

LOCATION // Harmony House @ theGROVE
19 Cedar Lake Road, Chester CT

Registration required.
VENMO to Register :: @Katharine-Bagnati

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us as we circle around the fire to share and connect in a welcoming, judgement free container. Empower one another and our collective brotherhood to navigate the challenges of today and come together. All who identify as male are welcome!

LOCATION // fire pit next to theYURT
Please register in advance
Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 

aA // Addiction + Ascension  

:: a monthly gathering ::

Please join us in the spirit of fellowship and community. We all share some form of addiction, be it a form of consumption or a form of behavior. This gathering is a space to discuss our experiences, share our collective wisdom, and support one another. As we come together, we encourage one another to rise.

Facilitated by Elijah G // Student of the stars + mysteries of life 
LOCATION // theYURT
Suggested Donation // $5 Cash or Venmo @groveCT, day of event

Meet Elijah ::

Elijah, one of the co-founders of theGROVE, has been a student of the stars since his incarnation, always drawn to the mystery and magic of nature. That is where his true passion and calling lies - in the ingestion and sharing of this knowledge. 

:: a monthly gathering ::

Join us in a sacred celebration of the divine feminine. We shall gather to plant seeds of intention for the upcoming moon cycle.

Led by Maria Bouffard // clinical herbalist + earth tender

LOCATION // theYURT

Suggested Sliding Scale Donation // Cash or Venmo (@GroveCT), day of event // $0 - $20 
Please register in advance!

follow @marialaboem on Instagram

A Quarterly Women’s Retreat

the Seasonal Council is a year-long arc of intentional practice and conscious tending.

We gather four times each year — Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter — for a half-day immersion that brings us back into right relationship with the turning of the year and the turning within ourselves.

Some women walk the full cycle of the year as Council Keepers, while others join for a particular seasonal council. Together, we create a circle that is both continuous and ever-changing — just like the seasons themselves.

This is an intentional circle — rooted in presence, participation, and seasonal rhythm. Come as you are, and leave feeling rejuvenated for the months ahead.

+++ Dates + Times listed at the bottom +++

what to expect //

The precise shape of each immersion will shift with the season — spring may invite more time on the land, winter may draw us inward — but the heart of our time together remains the same — attunement, coherence, and conscious tending.

What we weave together may include ::

• Ceremonial cacao

• Guided meditation + nervous system settling

• Structured seasonal reflection + journaling

• Song + gentle embodied movement

• Neuroplasticity practices that help new patterns take root

• Distilled sharing in circle — one voice at a time, held in deep listening

• Guided council dialogue — thoughtful conversation and shared wisdom

• Restorative Yoga

• Sound Journey

• Nourishing seasonal lunch + snacks

• Guest speakers / teachers

• Forest bathing and/or lake swimming (weather permitting)

• Seasonal integration packet + goodies to take home

• A private Signal group for intentional check-ins, shared wisdom, and continued seasonal practice between retreats.

+++ This group will be intentionally kept small to preserve intimacy & make space for deep connection +++

the arc //

Each gathering builds upon the last.

Together, we:

• Honor what is ready to complete

• Clarify what we are consciously choosing

• Refine focus for the season ahead

• Align with both the solar and lunar calendar

• Develop shared rhythm and collective wisdom over time

The strength of this container comes from continuity — from staying, tending, and evolving together.

commitment & investment //

the Seasonal Council is a circle that gathers across a full cycle of the year.
Some women choose to walk the full arc as Council Keepers, while others join for a particular seasonal council, sitting in circle during a time that calls to them.

Both are meaningful ways of participating in the council.

COUNCIL KEEPER // Full Year — 4 Retreats :: $800
(payment plan available — 1/2 in Spring and 1/2 in Summer)
Council Keepers walk the year together, witnessing one another across the seasons. If a gathering must be missed, seasonal materials and integration resources will be provided, and Keepers remain connected through the group thread as the year unfolds.

SEASONAL COUNCIL // Single Retreat :: $250
For those who feel called to join for a particular season, or who are not able to commit to the full cycle. Each seasonal council is its own complete circle, while also part of the larger rhythm of the year.

details //

+++ all sessions take place on Saturdays from 10 - 3p +++

SPRING :: May 2
SUMMER :: July 25
AUTUMN :: Oct 31 
WINTER :: Feb 6 

LOCATION :: Harmony House @ theGROVE
19 Cedar Lake Road, Chester CT

FOOD :: Lunch + Snacks will be provided — please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions

Led by Sunni — mama | herbalist | song carrier
cacao steward
sound journey guide
sacred tradition + hearth medicine keeper
domestic alchemist

Follow along at @the_soul_shines