Celebration of Art, Nature, Culture, Food and Wellness!
Sat, Aug 23
Terra Nova Center
Join us for the EVENING PROGRAM or FULL DAY: "Treat yourself to a complete relaxation and renewal; Take away a deep sense of joy, enrichment, inner discovery, and a truly profound experience!
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Time & Location
Aug 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Terra Nova Center, 110 Terra Nova Ln, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718, USA
About the event
Join us for the 2:30-7:30pm Evening Program or 10:00am-7:30pm Full Day of relaxation, renewal, and cultural immersion at the Terra Nova Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Cedar Mountain. The proceeds will help support the nearly 100-year-old Terra Nova Chapel and dedicated local artists.
Dress Code:
10:00-2:30pm Morning Activities: Casual comfortable clothes bringing your options for swimming, hiking etc.
2:30-7:30pm Evening Program at The chapel: Festive mode like club house dinner attire but not mandatory.
Testimonial from a participant:
"The sound bath, Indian food presentation with a delicious buffet dinner and Tibetan art presentation culminating with a heartwarming dance concert moved me to tears! The entire experience was magical and we all felt it."
Itinerary:
10:00-11-30am: Classical Yoga: Brain Yoga for neurological alertness and Nadi Shuddhi to relieve stress and anxiety (Yogesh & Tanamayi)
11:30-1:00pm: Lake Time (Kayaking - Joyce) and Riverside Hike (Yogesh)
1:00-2:00pm: Foraged Woodland Designs - Floral Art Workshop (Melissa)
2:00-2:30pm: Break (get ready for evening program)
Evening Program:
2:30-4:00pm: Sound Bath and Ceremony (Kim)
4:00-4:30pm: Welcome and Surprise
4:30-5:30pm: Indian Food Presentation & Dinner (Tanamayi)
5:45-6:45pm: Tibetan Thangka Art Presentation (Yogesh)
7:00-7:30pm: Indian Dance Concert & Closing. (Tanamayi)
For those who wish to continue:
7:30-8:00pm: Guided Labryinth Walk by Terra Nova.
8:00-9:00pm: Camp Fire & Guided Thai Chi Gong (Martha), Drums & Guided Folk Dance (Tanamayi), Storytelling & Star-gazing.
Overnight stay: Campsite, the Harmony house and the Hideaway house are available to book with Terra Nova @828-862-5909
Our Facilitators
Tanamayi brings over 30 years of training in Classical Hatha Yoga and embodies a Siddha and holistic way of life. As our gracious hostess, she creates an impactful presence, complementing her captivating food presentation, deliciously nourishing Indian buffet dinner, and heart-melting Indian Dance Concert and guided stick-folk dance.
Yogesh Cutler (Tanamayi's husband) is trained in Classical Hatha Yoga (15 years), Brazilain Jiu Jitsu martial arts, and embraces a holistic way of life. A former State Park Ranger, Yogesh also shares his expertise in Tibetan Buddhist Thangka Paintings, having been studying under the esteemed Master Locho. He will lead a guided hike, present on Tibetan Thangka Art, and share native spiritual stories around the campfire.
Kim Johnson offers a transformative sound bath, guiding you into a deep state of relaxation with her soothing singing bowls, gongs, and complementing musical instruments and a light ceremony.
Melissa Martin Julien will be offering a Foraged Woodland Designs workshop. Melissa (properflower.com) is a globally acclaimed floral artist, trained by the esteemed Mathew Robbins. Her workshop empowers you to bring your inspired vision to life with refined design and seamless execution, creating truly unforgettable floral experiences.
Martha Land offers Thai Chi Gong by the camp fire for those who wish to stay longer after the closing of the evening program.
Joyce Baila, an experienced kayaker, offers a leisurely paddle surrounded by serene woods and tranquil waters. No prior experience is needed!
Terra Nova Center's 12-acre private lake is open for swimming, fishing, paddle-boarding, and kayaking! While we have a limited number of paddle-boards available on a first-come, first-served basis, we highly encourage you to bring your own paddle-boards and kayaks to ensure you can enjoy the water.
What to Bring
If you're joining us in the morning, please wear casual clothes, a hat, rain jacket, and sunglasses. For lake activities, remember your swimsuit, paddleboard, kayak, and a bath towel. Don't forget hiking shoes and sunscreen lotion, along with anything else you might need. Additionally, bring a festive attire for a change of clothes for the evening program.
If you're coming just for the evening program, please arrive ready. It's always handy to have a rain jacket, a hat, and sunglasses in your car.
Event Fee:
Full day @$85/person (9:30am-7:30pm) Though the entire day is included for you, you are welcome to attend your desired sessions as per your schedule. Please make sure to be seated few minutes before your desired session begins.
Evening Program including dinner @$65/person (2:30-7:30pm)
All are welcome to stay longer past 7:30pm to join the Labryinth walk, Thai Chi Gong and camp fire.
*If we do not meet the minimum 15 full day participant requirement, we would have to cancel the event and refund you the full event fee minus the 3% platform service fee. Thank you for your understanding.
For questions: Please email Originintegrative@gmail.com or
Call/Text: 615-900-4320 or 561-301-1493.
Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.
With warmth and gratitude,
The Wellness Team.
https://www.originintegrative.com/event-details-registration/special-day-event-1