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Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Women`s Intergenerational Friendship Circle
Let’s gather; women, mothers and caregivers.
Join us for a morning of movement, mindfulness, joy, and connection across generations. Together, we’ll create a little space to breathe, listen inward, move, and see what wants to emerge as we cross the threshold into fall and open the doors to heart-centered friendship, whether for a moment, a season, or a lifetime.
With more than 20 years of experience as a mindfulness, joy, and play facilitator, Stacey Tessa K. Battat will guide a one-hour play shop centered around movement, mirroring, and authentic relating, creating space to connect with ourselves and one another in a meaningful and playful way.
Copies of Stacey’s upcoming book, The Five Doors of Friendship, releasing this fall, will also be available.
Contact Tessa@theopennesters.com
October 18 | 11:30 AM
Let’s gather, women.
Join us for a morning of movement, mindfulness, joy, and connection across generations. Together, we’ll create a little space to breathe, listen inward, move, and see what wants to emerge as we cross the threshold into fall and open the doors to heart-centered friendship, whether for a moment, a season, or a lifetime.
With more than 20 years of experience as a mindfulness, joy, and play facilitator, Stacey Tessa K. Battat will guide a one-hour playshop centered around movement, mirroring, and authentic relating, creating space to connect with ourselves and one another in a meaningful and playful way.
Copies of Stacey’s upcoming book, The Five Doors of Friendship, releasing this fall, will also be available.
$25 suggested donation
All generations of women are welcome.
Caregiver and Me Nature series
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Caregiver and Me Nature series
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
Moms book club
Book club for moms.
Meet monthly for literary conversation, support and women who just get it.
Caregiver and Me Nature series
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Mothers and caregivers - Community Circle
An opportunity to experience and receive support from other women, mothers and caregivers who have been there, who are there and who get it -Whether it’s a listening ear, support or resources. No pressure, No judgement. Whether you are in your postpartum journey- pregnant, newborn, toddler or beyond- you are welcome here.
Children welcome. Please make note in registration of age and number of children.
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Rooted in Support: A playdate to create connection with other parents and caregivers
It takes a village, but it starts with the villagers. A time and space for children to play, parents to take a breath, enjoy a coffee or tea and connect with other parents and caregivers, who just get it. Join us!
Coffee and tea will be provided.
Mothers and caregivers - Community Circle
An opportunity to experience and receive support from other women, mothers and caregivers who have been there, who are there and who get it -Whether it’s a listening ear, support or resources. No pressure, No judgement. Whether you are in your postpartum journey- pregnant, newborn, toddler or beyond- you are welcome here.
Children welcome. Please make note in registration of age and number of children.
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Mothers and caregivers - Community Circle
An opportunity to experience and receive support from other women, mothers and caregivers who have been there, who are there and who get it -Whether it’s a listening ear, support or resources. No pressure, No judgement. Whether you are in your postpartum journey- pregnant, newborn, toddler or beyond- you are welcome here.
Children welcome. Please make note in registration of age and number of children.
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Rooted in Support: A playdate to create connection with other parents and caregivers
It takes a village, but it starts with the villagers. Casual conversation alongside facilitated activity for parents to connect, engage and share. Take a breath, enjoy a coffee or tea with other parents/ caregivers who just get it. This will be an opportunity to remember who we were before we became parents.
Coffee and tea will be provided.
Parents and caregivers only event. Please keep our little one’s home for this one.
Mothers and caregivers - Community Circle
An opportunity to experience and receive support from other women, mothers and caregivers who have been there, who are there and who get it -Whether it’s a listening ear, support or resources. No pressure, No judgement. Whether you are in your postpartum journey- pregnant, newborn, toddler or beyond- you are welcome here.
Children welcome. Please make note in registration of age and number of children.
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Caregiver and Me Nature series
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
Caregiver and Me Nature series
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Caregiver and Me Nature series
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
Caregiver and Me Nature series
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Caregiver and Me Nature series
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
Let's Gather, Women: A Full Moon Circle
Under the light of the full moon, we’ll gather across generations to breathe, hum, move, listen inward, and connect.
Together, we’ll create space to release what’s ready to move, welcome what wants to emerge, and cross the threshold into fall with intention and an open heart.
Through gentle movement, the shared vibration of our voices, reflection, and conversation, we’ll explore the many doors of heart-centered friendship: the connections that nourish, surprise, inspire, and sustain us, whether they last for a moment, a season, or a lifetime.
Come as you are. Bring your voice, your body, your curiosity, and your openness to what can happen when women of different ages gather in circle.
Come Play-On Saturday
Saturdays | 9:30-10:30
Guided by the elements, facilitated for parents and children to engage through the arts, nature, exploration and teamwork. Each week will be different, based on themes of the seasons. Welcome to all ages/ family.
Free for members
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Come Play-On Saturday
Saturdays | 9:30-10:30
Guided by the elements, facilitated for parents and children to engage through the arts, nature, exploration and teamwork. Each week will be different, based on themes of the seasons. Welcome to all ages/ family.
Free for members
Caregiver and Me Nature series
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Caregiver and Me Nature series
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
6 weeks
Monday | 9-11 AM or Thursday | 4-6 PM
September 14/17 - October 22/26 (No class Yom Kippur 9/21)
Connect with our local landscape through shared songs, stories and games, hiking, snacking on wild edibles, making fairy houses and nature-based crafts. Deepen your family's sense of belonging with experienced nature connection mentor, Jackie "Rainbow" Ryan, who will hold space for your kids to safely and creatively play, learn and explore as the leaves turn bright and fall around us.
Second Child Discount Rates
Second Child Discount Rates
$210 | full series
$40 | drop-in
free | under 1 years old [USE CODE SIB1]
Come Play-On Saturday
Saturdays | 9:30-10:30
Guided by the elements, facilitated for parents and children to engage through the arts, nature, exploration and teamwork. Each week will be different, based on themes of the seasons. Welcome to all ages/ family.
Free for members
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Come Play-On Saturday
Saturdays | 9:30-10:30
Guided by the elements, facilitated for parents and children to engage through the arts, nature, exploration and teamwork. Each week will be different, based on themes of the seasons. Welcome to all ages/ family.
Free for members
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Nature and Nurture Walking Group
Wednesday | 9 AM - 10 AM | Free
Meet with fellow mamas and babies for a (2-3 mile) light stroll, conversation and connection.
Come Play-On Saturday
Saturdays | 9:30-10:30
Guided by the elements, facilitated for parents and children to engage through the arts, nature, exploration and teamwork. Each week will be different, based on themes of the seasons. Welcome to all ages/ family.
Free for members
Let's Gather, Women: A Full Moon Circle
Under the light of the full moon, we’ll gather across generations to breathe, hum, move, listen inward, and connect.
Together, we’ll create space to release what’s ready to move, welcome what wants to emerge, and cross the threshold into fall with intention and an open heart.
Through gentle movement, the shared vibration of our voices, reflection, and conversation, we’ll explore the many doors of heart-centered friendship: the connections that nourish, surprise, inspire, and sustain us, whether they last for a moment, a season, or a lifetime.
Come as you are. Bring your voice, your body, your curiosity, and your openness to what can happen when women of different ages gather in circle.