Is it possible to “feel” history? The layers of history at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey are profound; echoed in the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the land. This fall, join Kripalu-certified guide Susan West Montgomery for a series of immersive outdoor mindfulness sessions designed to help you slow down, cultivate curiosity, and deepen your connection to nature and history. Conducted in relative silence, each 90-minute session includes light warm-ups, centering, and breathing exercises, followed by a gentle walk and an extended period of sitting. We conclude with a returning ritual and group reflection. This time in nature is gentle and accessible to most mobility levels. All ages are welcome; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Important Arrival & Check-In Details

• Check-In Location: All participants must check in at Woodlawn, regardless of session topic.

• Timing: Sessions start promptly at 12:00 PM (Sundays). Please arrive early to ensure a timely start.

• Duration: Approximately 90 minutes.

Fall Schedule & Locations

• Sunday, October 11 | Woodlawn

• Sunday, October 25 | Pope-Leighey House

• Sunday, November 1 | Woodlawn

• Sunday, November 8 | Pope-Leighey House

Tickets & Policies

• Price: $30 per ticket. All purchases directly support the preservation of this historic site.

• Weather: Programs take place rain or shine.

About Your Guide Susan West Montgomery is a Kripalu-certified Outdoor Mindfulness Guide and longtime historic preservation advocate (former Vice President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and President of Preservation Action). She specializes in crafting customized excursions at historic and cultural sites that blend mindfulness with the nature-culture connection to promote well-being, connection, and social justice. Learn more at www.susanwestmontgomery.com.