Description
Cultivate self-discovery, creativity, and joy through a half-day retreat combining the mindfulness practices of yoga and nature journaling facilitated by our collaborators from Moduza Journeys.
Participants will gather in the natural beauty of Soleado Lavender Farm to practice deep relaxation through yoga surrounded by a bamboo forest, develop unique observations of the natural world through the practice of nature journaling, and learn about medicinal herbal traditions with lavender.
Through yoga, we will connect the mind and body through breath and movement, sharing in the earth's energy and the collective group. The practice will include breathing to deepen relaxation and an active vinyasa flow to build strength and flexibility in the physical body.
Nature journaling is a simple but powerful mindfulness practice using a journal to observe our natural surroundings through guided prompts, open dialogues, and one-of-a-kind field discoveries. Journaling can take the form of sketches, writing, note-taking, scientific investigations, and more. No experience needed.
Combined, the practices of yoga and nature journaling create a heightened connection with our senses and the natural world. Prepare to be amazed at what you might discover!
Overview of the Day
-Opening circle and introductions
-One-hour all-levels vinyasa flow yoga to practice breathing, deep relaxation, and movement surrounded by a bamboo forest
-Overview of the herbal practices of lavender cultivation and medicinal herbs from the farm's founder, Sophia Watkins
-Introduction to the practice of nature journaling
-Delicious Snacks and freshly harvested herb tea
-A guided walk and nature journaling prompt followed by time for contemplation, creativity, and discovery
-Closing circle to share experiences from the day
Art materials: Participants will receive a journal. We recommend that you bring your preferred pencil and an ink pen. additional materials will be on hand.
What to bring: Pencil, Ink pen, water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, Yoga mat, weather appropriate clothing.
This event is weather specific, a rain date of sept. 28th will be used if necessary, if you cannot make the rain date you will receive store credit.
Important Information:
This is an outdoor event. By attending, you accept the risks inherent in outdoor activities. Soleado Lavender Farm, its staff, volunteers, and event organizers are not liable for any injuries or mishaps.
No pets allowed.
Smoking, vaping, and outside alcohol are strictly prohibited.
Weather Policy:
For forecasted rain we will offer you your choice of a rain date or store credit toward any farm products or upcoming events or workshops. In cases of extreme weather, “acts of God,” health mandates, or unforeseen circumstances the event may be cancelled.
Refund Policy:
Tickets are nonrefundable. If the event is canceled, and a rain date is not possible, attendees will receive store credit redeemable for future workshops or products.
About Moduza Journeys
Rachael and Caitlin founded Moduza Journeys to share their passion for mindfulness experiences as well as their professional backgrounds in art, graphic communications, and landscape architecture.
Programs include nature journaling, yoga, and meditative art-making for people of all ages. They currently facilitate workshops throughout Montgomery County, including Croydon Creek Nature Center in Rockville, Maryland.
About Rachael
Nature lover, yogi and designer, Rachael holds a BS in Family Studies and a MA in Publications Design, is an adjunct professor, certified yoga instructor and co-leader of Nature Journaling Mamas, in Rockville, Maryland. She is also the founder of Moduza Design, a communication and design firm with expertise in children’s publishing and science programs for kids. She is the designer of the award-winning series, NG KIDS Weird but True with clients including National Geographic, Scholastic, and Penguin Workshop. She is also the proud mother to three beautiful humans and lives an active life engaged in her local Rockville community.
About Caitlin
Caitlin Olson is founder of AVENS+HEATH, a landscape architecture firm with a mission to create beautiful and unique outdoor spaces. She is also an artist specializing in nature-inspired pieces meant to bring the beauty of the outdoor world into our living and working spaces. The practice of nature journaling has informed the way she understands how spaces make us feel, and how we can capture that through creative modalities. She holds a BS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Maryland, is a designer at Studio39 and co-leader of Nature Journaling Mamas. Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys digging in the dirt and laughing with her three children. She’s also pretty good at tongue twisters.
Date & Time
Sun, Sep 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue Details
Soleado Lavender Farm
23611 West Harris RoadDickerson, Maryland 20842
