Kindred Nature

10/14/2026

Enjoy the colors and sounds of autumn at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with a relaxing morning of nature therapy this Saturday, 10/17 at 10 AM to 12 PM. Registration is required (link in bio). Open to all adults (18+). Warm guidance, hot tea, and light snacks provided by certified nature & forest therapy guide Ilana Rubin (Kindred Nature).

Photo of goldfinches by Tom Stovall.

09/18/2026

Last call to sign up to welcome the Autumn Equinox with a soothing sound journey and rejuvenating nature connection on 9/19! Save your spot today at https://bit.ly/919autumn

🌳🎶 Autumn Equinox Nature Therapy and Sound Meditation
📅 Saturday, 9/19, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
🎫 $80, ages 18+
📍 Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, VA

Embrace the stillness of the morning and ease into fall with a nourishing blend of sound meditation and mindful nature connection. In the serene setting of Northern Viriginia's beautiful Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, we’ll enjoy an immersive journey of sound meditation, sensory nature connection, and locally-sourced tea. Join Toni Kim (Inner Sound Collective) and Ilana Rubin (Kindred Nature) for this refreshing morning experience to slow down, find inner harmony, and welcome the season with clarity, calm, and connection.

Photo by Ilana (Kindred Nature).

09/17/2026

Testimonials from our past participants say it best -- “Such a great way to start the weekend, disconnect from work/technology, and find peace & calm in nature.” Register now for Autumn Equinox Nature Therapy and Sound Experiences, the perfect disconnect on Saturday, September 19, 9:30am-12:30pm. Visit: http://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/10376

09/01/2026

The early bird rate ends today, 9/1! Sign up to join us on 9/19 to welcome the Autumn Equinox with refreshing sensory nature connection and a soothing sound meditation.

Embrace the stillness of the morning and ease into your day with a nourishing blend of sound meditation and mindful nature connection at Autumn Equinox Nature Therapy and Sound Experiences 9:30am-12:30pm, on Saturday, September 19.

In the serene setting of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, we’ll enjoy an immersive journey of sound meditation, sensory nature connection, and locally-sourced tea. Join Toni Kim (Inner Sound Collective) and Ilana Rubin (Kindred Nature) for this refreshing morning experience to slow down, find inner harmony, and welcome the day with clarity, calm, and connection.

For more details and to register, please visit: http://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/10376

08/07/2026

✨New nature connection events are now open and you're invited! Register at kindrednature.carrd.co for woodsy wonder and relaxation later in August and for the Autumn Equinox at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia:

🌳 Saturday, 8/22, 9:00 - 11:00 AM: Woodland Nature Therapy: Calm & Connection Under the Canopy, ages 18+, $45, ages 18+, guided by Ilana of Kindred Nature

🎐 Saturday, 9/19, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Autumn Equinox: Sound Meditation and Nature Therapy, ages 18+, $80 (or $70 early bird through 9/1), co-facilitated by Toni Kim of Inner Sound Collective and Ilana of 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!