Spring Wellness Retreat
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• Professional instructors leading yoga & Qigong, sound healing, and a mindfulness session. Cincinnati Nature Center staff will also lead a foraged skincare session.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat. We will have some extras for those who may not own one.
• A full lunch prepared by Lindsey Bonadonna, certified Health Coach and owner of Nourish @ be.
Lunch will be 100% plant-based, gluten, dairy, and peanut-free friendly (but definitely not taste-free!). Snacks and beverages will also be provided throughout the day. Guests are encouraged to bring a fillable water bottle.
• Tools and practices to help you live with more intention, gratitude, and calm.
• A welcoming community of like-minded individuals. All fitness levels and skill levels are welcome!
Please note: Pets are not permitted at any Cincinnati Nature Center program or event.
Preregistration required. Member adult $125; nonmember adult $137.
Wendy Andersen
Wendy Andersen has been practicing yoga since 1995 and teaching yoga for almost 30 years. In 2002, Wendy left her career as a corporate litigation attorney to open Shine Yoga Center in Hyde Park, one of Cincinnati's original yoga studios. After stepping out of studio ownership in 2012 to focus on her family and her own spiritual journey, Wendy is honored and deeply grateful to be back again as the Owner/Director of Shine as of April, 2025.
Wendy is a lifelong student of mindful movement, meditation, philosophy, and spirituality. Beyond yoga, she has explored Buddhism, Taoism, Tai Chi/QiGong, Reiki, Tarot, non-dual meditation, primal nutrition, purpose guiding, shamanism, nature-based wisdom, body rolling, breathwork, energy healing, mythology, and more. After many years of devoted study and practice, Wendy weaves elements of these various streams into her teaching, offering experiences that are rich in non-dual teachings, energetic awareness, self-compassion, and gratitude for this gift of life. She is particularly interested in supporting people as they wake up from the illusion of separation into the deep inner knowing of our interconnection to one another and to all of life.
Cathy Cebulski Sacco
Cathy Cebulski Sacco is an experienced educator, certified mindfulness meditation teacher, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Self Compassion & Mindful Schools teacher, Reiki master, fine artist and the author of the book Time For Wonder. She is committed to helping people reduce stress and anxiety, build mind-body resilience, and live creatively in the joy and wonder of nature in the present moment.
Cathy consults and partners with organizations to offer compassionate, evidence-based mindfulness/mind-body courses, custom mindfulness programs, and creative retreats. She has been on faculty in Xavier University’s School of Childhood Education for the last ten years and has an M.Ed from Xavier with AMS Montessori I–II credentials. Cathy is also an artist and songwriter and has a creative arts studio at Brazee Street Studios.
Angela Weisman
Imagine being able to tune into your own inner harmony, reconnecting with your sense of purpose and calmness. This is where the incredible practice of using tuning forks comes into play. As a Certified Biofield Tuning Practitioner, Angela Weisman is uniquely qualified to help you achieve this. Angela is passionate about this work because she has experienced firsthand how it can make one feel more grounded, well balanced, centered, and optimistic about the future.
Angela Weisman is a Biofield Tuning Practitioner, SomaEnergetics Certified Vibrational Sound Master Teacher certified through the Natural Therapies Certification Board, and a Licensed Spiritual Healer.
Lindsey Bonadonna
Lindsey Bonadonna is an optimist, encourager, IIN health coach, and founder of be., a whole building dedicated to making a vibrant life easier and more delicious through thoughtfully curated, nutrient-dense taste-good foods, mindful movement, and nourishing experiences made easy, all crafted to take the second-guessing out of self-care.
Lunch will be plant-based, gluten, dairy, and peanut-free friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will this event be held?
The Spring Wellness Retreat will take place at Cincinnati Nature Center’s Groesbeck Estate, located at our Rowe Woods location at 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford, OH, 45150.
How do I get to Groesbeck Estate?
Groesbeck Estate is located at our Rowe Woods location in Milford, OH. Once you go through the Gatehouse, take your first right onto Groesbeck Drive and follow that all the way down the hill. The Groesbeck Estate is the large, Tudor-style home. The parking lot is just past the building. Our Gatehouse staff can help direct you if you have never been to the Groesbeck before.
Is there parking at the Groesbeck Estate?
Yes, there is plenty of free parking at the Groesbeck Estate. The parking lot is just past the building.
What should I wear?
Come dressed for a day of exercise and movement. This includes: stretching, walking, standing, sitting, etc. While nothing we are doing will be overly strenuous, we will moving our bodies quite a bit and want everyone to come dressed comfortably. We strongly recommend packing a lot of layers- raincoats, extra socks, a sweatshirt, a spare pair of shoes in case you get muddy, etc. We cannot predict what the April weather will bring, but we will spend time outdoors regardless, so come prepared for rain, cold, heat, mud, etc.
What can I bring with me?
First things first, please bring a yoga mat. We will have some extras on hand for those who may not own one. Otherwise, please bring anything you need to be comfortable for the entire day. You are welcome to store belongings in the Groesbeck Estate throughout the day (this will be our home base). This is included but not limited to: a backpack, snacks, beverages (no alcohol!), any medications you may need, a towel (if you get wet or sweaty), extra layers, etc.
What happens if it rains or snows?
We will embrace the weather, rain or shine! While our home base for the day will be indoors at the Groesbeck Estate, we will shift from being indoors to outdoors frequently, so bundle up and bring lots of layers and anything you need to be comfortable outside in the springtime (raincoats, rain boots, extra socks, layers, etc.). In the event of inclement or unsafe weather (high winds, lightning, etc.), we will pivot and spend more time indoors.
How difficult will be the sessions be? What if I'm not in great shape?
This retreat is meant to be an inclusive, welcoming day that is appropriate for all fitness and skill levels. Our instructors are highly trained in the art of "meeting people where they are." While we hope to challenge everyone a little bit, the overall vibe will be beginner-friendly. If you have a physical limitation or are just not comfortable doing a certain pose, stretch, or activity, please let us know. We want everyone to feel comfortable and will do everything in our power to accommodate all participants.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes! Come solo or bring a friend. All are welcome!
Will there be food?
Yes. Lunch is provided and included in your ticket price. We will also provide lite snacks and beverages available throughout the day. Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Guests are also welcome to bring their own snacks.
What about my dietary restrictions?
Lunch will be 100% plant-based, gluten, dairy, and peanut-free friendly (but definitely not taste-free!). Thus, lunch will accommodate just about every allergy. We will also provide snacks and beverages (trail mix, chips, fruit, sparkling water, etc.) throughout the day. We cannot promise these snacks will be free of all allergens. So, if you have a food allergy, we recommend packing your own snacks.
Questions?
Please contact our Registrar at (513) 831-1711 or email registrar@cincynature.org.
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