A Conversation with Geshe Dawa from Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India, which he joined at the age of 10 to become a monk. He received the Geshe Lharampa degree in 2019. He is currently a spiritual teacher at Cho Khor Gepel Ling, a Buddhist center in Los Angeles, and is known for his kindness […]
Spend a casual Friday evening enjoying live music & local wines at a small, family owned & operated winery in The Barlow in downtown Sebastopol. Featured artists are announced on a monthly basis to our email list and can be found on the events calendar on our website. Free entry. No reservations are required but […]
Join us for a 3-hour hands-on sourdough making class at Gold Ridge Organic Farms, led by Monica Flaherty of the Sebastopol Sourdough Company. Spend three immersive hours in our charming Apple Cottage learning the art and science of sourdough bread making. Monica will walk you through everything you need to know — how wild yeast […]
Learn the art of traditional Japanese sashiko while creating a zokin—a durable household cloth made from layered textiles. You’ll discover simple stitching techniques rooted in repair, reinforcement, and thoughtful reuse. In this workshop you’ll: • Learn foundational sashiko stitches • Create a traditional Japanese zokin • Explore mending and textile upcycling techniques Leave with a finished zokin […]
Join us for a guided tour of the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center’s demonstration gardens and living landscapes. Led by rotating OAEC staff, these tours offer an opportunity to explore our diverse food, medicinal, pollinator, and native plant gardens while learning about the ecological principles that guide our work. When: Tours start at 1pm every […]
BODY PRAYER IS A FACILITATED EVENT DEVOTED TO INQUIRY INTO EMBODIED CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH MOVEMENT. This class is offered every Sunday morning, and led by Zuza Engler or another teacher. It is usually attended by a vibrant & diverse bunch of welcoming and friendly people, some of whom have practiced Soul Motion® for years, while some […]
In this 4 week course, participants will learn a unique approach to watercolor, intended to alleviate the frustration that many experience when learning this beautiful yet challenging medium. The class will focus on strengthening one’s observational skills, giving the artist a foundation off of which to build their paintings in a step by step layering […]
Morning Pranayama – Traditional Yogic Breathwork with Kara Weimer Tuesdays 9-10am **RSVP ONLY – *Certain injuries & health issues may be contraindicated – Please contact me if you have a concern *** Start your morning with traditional yogic breathwork with the benefits of practicing in the peace of nature, fresh air & sunshine. Pranayama is […]
Join a cadre of enthusiastic volunteers in preserving and maintaining the Luther Burbank Experiment Farm every Wednesday from 9am to noon. We need volunteers across the spectrum of gardening, leading tours, showing people around the cottage, selling items at the cottage gift shop, and more! All skill and ability levels welcome.
Every Wednesday starting mid-August meet up in the Main Hall’s Green Room to do some homework, meet new people, and learn something new! Doors open at 3pm. Head to the community center after school to hang out, grab a snack, and eat some pizza! Ages 13-18. Questions? Reach out to Sean at youthprograms@seb.org. Wednesdays, starting […]
In Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat), the word Sila holds everything at once: the weather, the breath, the consciousness connecting all living things. This tender, nonlinear documentary follows Inuit women moving through three hundred years of Danish colonialism, including a medical program that inserted contraceptive devices into girls as young as thirteen without their consent. Their bodies […]
Celebrate apple season by joining Gold Ridge Organic Farms’ pastry chef Alli Keyser-Marti for a demonstration-style class on making apple rose tarts. You’ll learn the key techniques and tricks, so you can confidently recreate these beautiful pastries at home. What to expect: *A hands-on demonstration in our charming Apple Cottage kitchen *Insider tips on creating […]