Read Between the Pines: Quiet Book Club
2026-06-03 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Paunacussing Preserve, 3539 Holicong Rd., Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 18902, United States
Take your reading outdoors with Read Between the Pines: Quiet Book Club, a quiet literary gathering where nature sets the scene.
Bring a book—any book—and enjoy an hour (or two) of uninterrupted reading surrounded by the beauty of the natural world. There’s no assigned reading, no pressure to share, and no need to talk (unless you want to). Just you, your book, the quiet company of others, and the great outdoors.
Whether you’re deep into a novel, flipping through poetry, or catching up on a nonfiction favorite, this is your time to slow down and reconnect—with your book and with nature.
Perfect for introverts, book lovers, and anyone craving a peaceful moment outside.
BONUS: This time of year is perfect for wildflowers blooming in our meadows. Stay until the end and you just might be treated to the first lights of fireflies rising from the grass.
Can’t attend this one? Check out more dates and locations in our Read Between the Pines: Quiet Book Club series below:

Wednesday, April 8, 5:00 – 7:30 PM, Gwynedd Preserve (North Wales, PA)

Tuesday, April 21, 5:00 – 7:30 PM, Stroud Preserve (West Chester, PA)

Wednesday, May 20, 5:00 – 7:30 PM, Hildacy Preserve (Media, PA)

Storytime Yoga for Families
2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:15 | Stoneleigh: a natural garden, 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085
Join our partner, Heartwell Yoga, for a holistic approach to both story time and yoga that honors the understanding that play is vital to a child’s development.
Each class is based on a children’s book with the themes of the book being woven into playful yoga- inspired movement, stories, music, breath work and relaxation techniques. Storytime Yoga will provide an opportunity for children to explore themselves, the world around them, and their imaginations through mindful movement and children’s literature.
Storytime Yoga is an engaging class designed for caregivers and their children ages 18 months to 5 years.

Soften & Surrender: Mini Wellness Retreat
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Hildacy Preserve, 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania, 19063
Are you looking for an opportunity to release your over-stimulated mind and over-taxed body? Take some time for yourself at our mini wellness retreat at Hildacy Preserve. Come gather with others in a safe and nurturing environment to help release unnecessary stress and renew your spirits.
During the session, Christina Fittipoldi will lead us in a gentle yoga practice, accessible for all, and breathwork to support self-awareness.
If the weather permits, we will explore the beauty of Hildacy Preserve with a moving meditation connecting us to nature to soothe our souls.
We will finish our morning with a sound bath with singing bowls played on and off the body for deep relaxation and grounding offered by Mindie Hung. The singing bowls grant the mind the opportunity to disconnect and turn inward.
About the instructors:
Christina Fittipoldi: Completed a 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training in May 2015 and began teaching a wide variety of asana movements at multiple studios. Eager to dive deeper, she completed the 300-hour teacher training at Main Line Yoga Shala in December 2019 entitled “Agni Moksha.” She enjoys guiding students mindfully through safe and responsible movement using body and breath awareness, allowing students to journey within.
Mindie Hung: In 2017, she became a certified vibrational sound therapy practitioner with the Vibrational Sound Association after her own healing journey began while experiencing the power of sound healing. Since then, she has had many clients report feeling a deeper sense of connection to self, feeling more relaxed, better sleep and overall well-being. Some benefits of sound healing include improved mental focus, reduced stress and anxiety, and improved mood.

Yoga in the Garden
2026-06-07 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-06-14 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-06-21 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-06-28 10:15 - 11:15 | Stoneleigh: a natural garden, 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085
Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi in the tranquil setting of Stoneleigh. The gentle pace will allow us time to linger in poses and build a deeper connection to the body using our breath.
Please bring a mat, water bottle, and any props you may like to use.

Mother Nature Retreat: Forest Bathing & Nature Journaling
2026-06-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Saunders Woods Preserve, 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA, 19035
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to slow down, breathe, and experience the peace that nature offers.
Join guide Stacey Vinci for a slow-paced, sensory guided walk, wander, and reflection at Saunders Woods Preserve. Stacey’s relational and heart-centered approach can promote wellness and healing, regulate the nervous system, support the immune system, prevent burnout, and help strengthen our relationship with the natural world.
As part of this restorative experience, you’ll also have the opportunity to engage in nature journaling—whether through reflective writing, sketching, or both. Notebooks and colored pencils will be provided, allowing you to capture your impressions of the natural world in your own creative way.
All walks are invitational and trauma informed. We’ll wrap up the afternoon with a relaxing tea tasting and delicious light snacks, the perfect way to unwind and savor the flavors of nature.
About the instructor: Stacey Vinci is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified forest therapy guide through the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy. Stacey has been in practice for 14 years supporting individuals, communities, and family systems in generational healing, growth, and change. Stacey facilitates embodied wellness through somatic, trauma-informed, and nature-based offerings.
