Kindred Nature

06/12/2026

03/19/2026

Welcome the Spring Equinox at sunset with soothing nature connection, this Friday at 5:45-7:45 PM at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens! You're invited to sign up soon - only 3 spots left!
https://www.novaparks.com/parks/meadowlark-botanical-gardens/events/spring-equinox-sunset-nature-therapy-%E2%80%93-renewing-balance

Spring Equinox Sunset Nature Therapy – Renewing Balance

Join us on March 20 from 5:45–7:45pm for a peaceful Sunset Nature Therapy experience in the gardens. As day turns to night, forest therapy guide Ilana Rubin (Kindred Nature) will lead a calming, sensory journey to help you unwind, reset, and reconnect with nature.

Take a moment for yourself, find your balance, and soak in the beauty of twilight 🌅

🌿 Sign up on our website today under the Events tab—spots are limited!

03/06/2026

📢🌱 Spring nature connection events are now open!

Need a reset? Join me for some lovely slowing down with nature therapy (a.k.a. forest bathing) during my new spring events - you're invited! Save your spot at kindrednature.carrd.co to recharge among the flowers right here in Northern Virginia's beautiful parks and gardens.

🌅 Friday, 3/20, 5:45 - 7:45 PM: Spring Equinox Sunset Nature Therapy: Renewing Balance, ages 18+, $45, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Vienna, VA).

🌸 Friday, 4/17, 6:00 - 8:00 PM: Spring Nature Therapy: A Sunset Renewal, ages 18+, $45, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Vienna, VA).

🐦 Fridays, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, and 5/22, 9:00 - 11:00 AM: Spring Forest Bathing Series, ages 50+, free, Arbor Row Center (Tysons, VA).

🌷 Saturday, 5/9, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Mother's Day Weekend Morning Retreat: Forest Bathing, Stories, & Tea, ages 18+, $50, Potomac Overlook Regional Park (Arlington, VA).

Photo of Virginia Bluebells foliage and flower buds by Ilana Rubin.

02/01/2026

12/27/2025

🎆 Still looking for a meaningful way to spend New Year's Eve? 🎆
Join me for refreshing reflection and renewal through sensory nature therapy (a.k.a. forest bathing) on New Year's Eve morning at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia!

✨ New Year’s Eve Nature Therapy: Reflect & Renew Edition
📅 Wednesday, 12/31, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Vienna, VA)
🎫 All adults (18+) welcome, registration required, $35
👉 Save your spot at https://bit.ly/nyenature

I'll provide warmly guided nature connection and reflection practices, light snacks, tea, and hand warmers. The gardens will offer spaciousness and beautiful winter scenery with trees, birds, ponds, and skyscapes. Just bring yourself in comfortable, warm layers, ready to release 2025 stressors and welcome 2026 wonders!