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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Enjoy a presentation by Caroline Brown, estate guide, who will share her learning experiences in the garden through her sketchbook. Bring your sketchbook and try her approach. No experience needed. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. …
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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Exclusively for Members! Kick off the weekend early with a relaxing evening in the garden. Take an evening tram tour to relax and unwind, then listen to live music by Adam McCue on the lawn alongside Clenny Run. Free for Members and their guests. Register now. Join us for an additional Member Evening in the …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. $20; $10 for …
Learn what a BioBlitz is and why they are such an important part of environmental stewardship. Join us as we work in teams for a short burst of citizen science. Download the iNaturalist app and bring your phone. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights …
Exclusively for Members! This introductory level, easy-to-learn set of twenty movements helps dissolve tension, reduce chronic pain, and improve balance. Based on the ancient Chinese principles of activation and circulation of energy (chi), T’ai Chi Chih is an easily adaptive and enjoyable program that can be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Classes …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Be sure to bring a flashlight, dress for the weather, and wear walking shoes. Included with admission, please add the walk to your order during check out. Members free but registration is required. Please note walk …
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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Learn about the plants that grow in the Reflecting Pool with Michael Kasehagen and Alexandra Simon, horticulturists. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday, …
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Henry Francis du Pont often used nontraditional containers for his flower arrangements. Create your own summer arrangement using locally-sourced flowers while learning professional design and flower arranging techniques. Bring a container that is not typically used for flowers. Registration required by July 8. $90; $80 for Members. Register now. Join us for these upcoming Garden …
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Exclusively for Members! For those who have completed the introductory-level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s twenty simple movements. Instruction is flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while sharing the experience of fellow practitioners. Classes …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Join us for hands-on activities that blend nature, mindfulness, and self-care in a relaxing setting, with Delaware Master Naturalists and professionals from the wellness industry. Each session explores a new wellness theme, offering you fresh inspiration and practical skills to cultivate health and happiness. Register now. Join us for an additional program on August 27. …
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Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. $20; $10 for …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Join the interns of the garden department as they share information on their summer experiences in horticulture, natural lands, grounds management, arboriculture, Beech Leaf Disease treatment, and GIS/plant records. Bring questions and learn more about our garden intern program. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share …
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Exclusively for Members! For those who have completed the introductory-level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s twenty simple movements. Instruction is flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while sharing the experience of fellow practitioners. Classes …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Join Blazing Bella for a tasting of olive oils and balsamic vinegars and discover how a simple drizzle of these finishing ingredients can transform everyday food, bringing balance and depth to meals. Through sampling a range of flavors and enjoying lively conversation, explore the journey of balsamic vinegar from grape to table and olive oil …
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Join Blazing Bella for a tasting of olive oils and balsamic vinegars and discover how a simple drizzle of these finishing ingredients can transform everyday food, bringing balance and depth to meals. Through sampling a range of flavors and enjoying lively conversation, explore the journey of balsamic vinegar from grape to table and olive oil …
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