So here’s just a quick note to share some photos and remind you that today is actually the last day of the season for the Arbor, if you’d like to still see them this year. Pretty soon they will open up the doors and let them all fly away! So grab the kids, take a ride and savor this one last bit of summer magic.

Live Butterfly Tours

Attend one of our guided butterfly tours to enter their world and witness beautiful butterflies up-close! Each tour leads visitors through our garden, pathways, and meadow on a brief journey to the butterfly arbor, learning about pollinators along the way. Step inside the arbor and experience for yourself the incredible wonder that these butterflies inspire. Tickets are available at the Manor House day of. Limited space available. Arrive early to secure your time slot.
Dates: July 11 – August 30th
(weather dependent)
Weekday Times (T-F): 10:30am – 3:00pm, hourly
Saturday & Sunday Times: 10:30am – 3:00pm, every half hour
Price: $7

But there’s more to this metamorphosis…

But the best part is how the Center has been undergoing its own metamorphosis. It opened in 1975 and became a beloved community gem over the course of 50 years—until, all of a sudden, its contract was in question and we didn’t know if it would continue. It’s amazing how the community stepped up and fought to continue its legacy.

Today, the Center is renewed for another 25 years, has a fresh new brand identity, and has made some major updates, including a beautiful new Welcome Pavilion and turtle barn. But more than anything, it just feels like a breath of fresh air—a refreshed space with a renewed sense of energy and possibility.

So if you haven’t been in a while, I highly recommend visiting again. And just look at this picture I took of their bulletin board: kid-friendly camping at the Center? Yes, please!

Need to Know…

Nature Center at Greenburgh
99 Dromore Rd. Scarsdale, NY 10583 (map)
https://naturecentergb.org

For inquiries and questions, please email
info@naturecentergb.org or call 914-723-3470.

But I’m loving the fact that just as I woke up feeling all the feels, the Universe presented me with some beautiful resources for spiritual guidance that I just wanted to share with you all in case you too might be swimming in vibe soup.

First off, at the Whispering Soul is offering beautiful and practical astrological readings to help guide you through eclipse season and this full moon/lunar eclipse. Check out her website at: https://www.thewhisperingsoul.net to book a session.

I happen to have a beautiful conversation with Nancy this morning that helped me understand the astrological forces that are currently activating parts of my chart that made so much sense of the push and pull happening in my soul landscape right now.

And then, as if right on schedule. I received an email that just stopped me in my tracks. I’ve been on Melissa’s email list for a long time, receiving her Nu Cosmic Earth insights periodically, but I have to say, today’s guidance came at the just the right moment for me. Her email reminds us:

So if you’re feeling the weight of all the current spiritual shifts, perhaps you might benefit from a reading with Melissa as well. You can learn more and book a session at https://www.nucosmicearth.com/schedule-a-session.

Hope this helps you if you’re also feeling the energetic intensity… and if you appreciate local resources like this, check out my instagram at https://www.instagram.com/westchesterwellnessguide/.

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Today I’m letting myself get inspired by vegetables.

I was able to carve out some time this morning to travel down to Ramsey’s Farm Stand in Scarsdale (view map). Always an absolute treat for me, because:

1. They seriously have the best corn in Westchester County!

2. Their potatoes are also amazing, and I like to have those in my pantry at all times

3. Their watermelon today was slurp-worthy

4. And everything is fresh from their farm in New Paltz so it keeps very well for several days.

The goods…

Going there makes me realize just how far off supermarket produce is from the real deal. Everything is so fresh, and so delicious that I find myself not wanting to even put a lot of seasoning on it so I can taste really the magic.

The haul…

The Place…

Ramsey’s Farm Stand
Ramsey Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583
10/10 highly recommend

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My Westchester Wellness Guide to Actually Living in Balance

So we all know the drill in Westchester. It’s an expensive spot to reside in, and in my particular socio-economic strata, that translates to having to work a lot, and if you have children, also pay a lot for child care. The demands on my nervous system are high, and constant. I will be the first to admit that I’m not where I was planning on being in terms of my health at this stage of the game. I’ll be honest, I think becoming a parent right as the pandemic hit really did a number on me - physically, psychologically and in my nervous system as a whole. It seems that between the traumatizing amount of stress we went through to make it through those couple of years, and the economic shifts that have drastically changed our economy since then, life has never really been the same… nor has my body.

So with busy schedules, intense doses of stress and constant demands on my attention, I have to get really creative about where to weave in that wellness lifestyle I know will help me feel better. Here are some of my favorites…

Mom-friendly Yoga

This one works better in the summer, but I also jump in anytime our schedule allows for it. Sat Nam Yoga Center offers online yoga classes that are very affordable and designed to fit busy schedules. For example, their online morning Espresso Yoga classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7am for 30 minutes ($10). They are named after the caffeinated beverage because they are designed to energize you in the morning just like a cup of joe. They are very mama friendly, suitable for every level and completely don’t care if your kiddo crashes the party. In fact, it’s encouraged. I love that community and it’s been a grace in my life to have this available to me.

Walk. Just walk.

I love walking, especially if I can coordinate with a fellow mom to join me. It’s a good time to share what we’re going through and vent. Plus the gentle exercise is just perfect for bringing my hormones back to balance. I totally love walking in Kensico Dam or some of the more walkable neighborhoods in Hartsdale or Scarsdale. The Bronx River Parkway walking path works too, although it can get a bit loud with the traffic. If you do make it to Kensico, check out their website for regularly scheduled wellness activities, including puppy yoga! (I’m yet to be able to fit these into my schedule, but let me know if you go and how you like it)

Energy Upgrade: My Favorite Green Smoothie

This is my go to breakfast whenever I need a nutritional boost. It’s my favorite green smoothie that gives me all the energy I need in the morning without caffeine.

Ingredients:
1 large leaf of kale (remove stem)
1 banana
1/2 Apple or pear
1 tbsp almond butter
1 pitted date (optional)
Enough almond milk to cover the solid ingredients

Then just blend in your high power blender. Depending on how intense your kale is, you can adjust the almond butter to balance it out. That’s what I love about this recipe… my kiddo doesn’t even know there’s kale in her drink.

Enjoy the energy boost!

Meditation. Like Brushing Teeth - A Must!

Meditation is key. If you know, you know. My favorite lately is a simple “Monk Meditation” we practice at Sat Nam. Here’s a 10 minute version that fits into my schedule.

Farm Fresh Food

I love me some farms markets and farm stands to get my local produce fix. Have you tried Ramsey’s on Ramsey Rd. in Scarsdale, NY? It really makes me realize how our food supply chain alters our food when I taste the freshness of these locally sourced fruits and vegetables. A must visit.


Do you have some favorite, simple, wellness routines in the area? Or online resources we can access anywhere? I’d love to hear about them… feel free to comment. And take good care.

Ah, the energies of the Lion’s Gate 8/8 portal are so potent this year, do you feel it? I’m not an expert but I’m definitely sensing it and wanted to share some local resources if you are too…

This event today 8/8 from Beth Leas.

Beautiful guidance from our resident astrologer Nancy Volante

Insights from Majestic Hudson

And my own post about the Eclipse season. Please note that the 8/8 Lion’s Gate event is now sold out, but still wanted to share the other content here.

I’ve been thinking about starting a substack for a long time and today felt like the perfect day to just leap and do it. I hope you find today’s energy inspiring to propel you to something you’ve been sitting with too.

And one thing to leave you with today… I came across this lovely meditation and really found it inspiring. Enjoy!