Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with a Natural Dye Workshop offered by Lauren Schwind of Subnormal Child and a Mindful Outdoor Experience by Chuck Thomas of ChuckWalks on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the magical Creek House in New Ringgold, PA. All for a $45 investment in your wellness journey.
Join us for a special Experience as we step into the rituals of the Wheel of the Year as it again turns to the Autumn Equinox (Mabon/Alban Elfed) marking the balance of day and night before the darkness overtakes the light. It is also the time of the "second harvest", the harvest of the fruit which has stayed on the trees and plants that have ripened under the summer sun.
For this Autumn Equinox harvest time we will be focused on a special workshop where we will be guided through the making of own personal Natural Dyed bandana or handkerchief (included with purchase of ticket), utilizing the wisdom of local flora and fauna along with everyday items and scraps you find in the kitchen.
This workshop will not just focus on the practical process of dying with plants but the mindful practices of co-creating with nature, harvesting with the seasons, and an overall deeper connection to the land we all walk on.
You will also learn:
- How to forage for your own natural dye materials.
- Ethical practices to ensure the protection of natural habitats.
- Natural dye practices in history.
- Natural dying and safety tips for the workshop and creating your own creative natural dyes at home.
While we wait for our dyed pieces to set, Chuck will lead us in a Mindful Outdoor Experience where we will spend time together pausing & connecting with Nature and practicing proven ways to settle in, get centered and grounded, and help alleviate some of our stresses and anxieties by learning to become more present.
We will end with a Council Share where we will gather in a circle to reconnect and share about our experiences during our time together.
Are you willing to explore your senses and trust Nature to be your guide?
If so, join us.
Creek House offers the rustic experience of a 1830's farmhouse surrounded by wild meadows along the foothills of the Blue Mountain's north slope.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
!! Please arrive by12:45 so you can start start promptly at 1:00.
Address: 1019 Pine Valley Road
New Ringgold, PA 17960
ADDITIONAL INFO:
* This is a 3-hour event.
* There will be very little walking for this event. We will be mostly focused on gathering bits of nature within 50 yards of our crafting area. There will be sitting and light bending. You will need to be able to use your hands to create your dyed piece.
* It is too far out to be confident of the weather forecast, so please dress comfortably and for typical late September afternoon weather.
* Please bring a camp style chair. There will be chairs available. This is just in case we need more seating. Please leave your chair in your vehicle until it is determined it is needed.
* Restrooms WILL BE available, but it is our hosts personal home bathroom. Please plan accordingly.
REMEMBER: This is a rain or shine event (only canceled if dangerous weather is expected), so please dress appropriately and in layers so you are comfortable for this 3-hour outdoor adventure where we will be standing or bending over for short periods of time. If rain or cold is expected, please wear waterproof or other appropriate clothing as this event is ENTIRELY OUTDOORS. However, we do have options of transitioning to a semi-indoor event if weather is extreme. Please plan accordingly!
This is a SPECIAL LIMITED TICKETED event! Only open to the first 25 paid folks. Tickets cost $45 and include a choice of fabric to dye as well as an opportunity to purchase a secondhand item to dye (sliding scale options for different items and only limited quantities available.)
REFUNDS will only be provided in extreme cases. A refund will NOT be provided should you decide not to attend because of a scheduling conflict or disliking the weather.
Refer to our websites for additional questions or post your questions here.
subnormalchild.com
www.chuckwalks.com
EVENT PAGE: https://www.subnormalchild.com/workshops/p/natural-dye-workshop
Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with a Natural Dye Workshop offered by Lauren Schwind of Subnormal Child and a Mindful Outdoor Experience by Chuck Thomas of ChuckWalks on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the magical Creek House in New Ringgold, PA. All for a $45 investment in your wellness journey.
Join us for a special Experience as we step into the rituals of the Wheel of the Year as it again turns to the Autumn Equinox (Mabon/Alban Elfed) marking the balance of day and night before the darkness overtakes the light. It is also the time of the "second harvest", the harvest of the fruit which has stayed on the trees and plants that have ripened under the summer sun.
For this Autumn Equinox harvest time we will be focused on a special workshop where we will be guided through the making of own personal Natural Dyed bandana or handkerchief (included with purchase of ticket), utilizing the wisdom of local flora and fauna along with everyday items and scraps you find in the kitchen.
This workshop will not just focus on the practical process of dying with plants but the mindful practices of co-creating with nature, harvesting with the seasons, and an overall deeper connection to the land we all walk on.
You will also learn:
- How to forage for your own natural dye materials.
- Ethical practices to ensure the protection of natural habitats.
- Natural dye practices in history.
- Natural dying and safety tips for the workshop and creating your own creative natural dyes at home.
While we wait for our dyed pieces to set, Chuck will lead us in a Mindful Outdoor Experience where we will spend time together pausing & connecting with Nature and practicing proven ways to settle in, get centered and grounded, and help alleviate some of our stresses and anxieties by learning to become more present.
We will end with a Council Share where we will gather in a circle to reconnect and share about our experiences during our time together.
Are you willing to explore your senses and trust Nature to be your guide?
If so, join us.
Creek House offers the rustic experience of a 1830's farmhouse surrounded by wild meadows along the foothills of the Blue Mountain's north slope.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
!! Please arrive by12:45 so you can start start promptly at 1:00.
Address: 1019 Pine Valley Road
New Ringgold, PA 17960
ADDITIONAL INFO:
* This is a 3-hour event.
* There will be very little walking for this event. We will be mostly focused on gathering bits of nature within 50 yards of our crafting area. There will be sitting and light bending. You will need to be able to use your hands to create your dyed piece.
* It is too far out to be confident of the weather forecast, so please dress comfortably and for typical late September afternoon weather.
* Please bring a camp style chair. There will be chairs available. This is just in case we need more seating. Please leave your chair in your vehicle until it is determined it is needed.
* Restrooms WILL BE available, but it is our hosts personal home bathroom. Please plan accordingly.
REMEMBER: This is a rain or shine event (only canceled if dangerous weather is expected), so please dress appropriately and in layers so you are comfortable for this 3-hour outdoor adventure where we will be standing or bending over for short periods of time. If rain or cold is expected, please wear waterproof or other appropriate clothing as this event is ENTIRELY OUTDOORS. However, we do have options of transitioning to a semi-indoor event if weather is extreme. Please plan accordingly!
This is a SPECIAL LIMITED TICKETED event! Only open to the first 25 paid folks. Tickets cost $45 and include a choice of fabric to dye as well as an opportunity to purchase a secondhand item to dye (sliding scale options for different items and only limited quantities available.)
REFUNDS will only be provided in extreme cases. A refund will NOT be provided should you decide not to attend because of a scheduling conflict or disliking the weather.
Refer to our websites for additional questions or post your questions here.
subnormalchild.com
www.chuckwalks.com
EVENT PAGE: https://www.subnormalchild.com/workshops/p/natural-dye-workshop
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