Join us for a memorable Partner Yoga Date Night and discover the art of connection and reciprocity through this unique event at Smirlholm Honey Farm and Apiary (Morewood) on Friday, July 5th, from 17h00-20h30 (5:00pm-8:30pm) EST! Immerse yourselves in a rejuvenating yoga session that cultivates deeper unity between both your partner and nature. Following the partner yoga, Ganden Gardens and Smokie Ridge Vineyard take over the evening to provide you with the opportunity to design your own stunning floral arrangement using a selection of handpicked local blooms and foliage while you experience the exquisite medley of local honey, spices, and fruit in a cocktail crafted right here in our area. We’d love to have you come and be part of this evening of creativity and indulgence that will treat your senses with luxurious local offerings.

Agenda:

1. 17h00-17h30 (5:00pm-5:30pm): arrival, set-up, and partner yoga introduction (Aurora Life Sports)

2. 17h30-19h00 (5:30pm-7:00pm): partner yoga session (Aurora Life Sports)

3. 19h00-19h15 (7:00pm-7:15pm): bouquet bar and cocktail introductions (Ganden Gardens and Smokie Ridge Vineyard)

4. 19h15-20h30 (7:15pm-8:30pm): bouquet bar arrangements and cocktail (Ganden Gardens and Smokie Ridge Vineyard)

Bonus Gifts: All couples/pairs who sign up, will take home their bouquet as well as be given one free:

1. cocktail, beer, or glass of wine

2. pass for two (2) to the farm’s “Soak Up the Sunflowers” (July 27th and 28th) or “Bee Amazed” (August 3rd and 4th) event

3. jar of wildflower honey
   
   

Cost: $170.00 + HST per pair/couple/pair

Rain Date: Saturday, July 27th

Capacity Limitations: Spots are limited to 15 couples/pairs (maximum of 30 people)

Minimum Number of Participants to Run This Event: 9 couples/pairs (minimum of 18 people)

Note: If you prefer to register and pay by e-transfer, please contact laura@auroralifesports.com

What to Wear:

1. comfortable clothing that you feel free to move around in

2. well fitted, safe, walking shoes

3. layers as the sun will be setting closer to the end of the evening

4. weather appropriate accessories (hat, sunglasses, etc.)

What to Bring:

1. yoga mat if you have one (we will have mats available as well)

2. water and snack

3. if desired:

   1. small towel to wipe your feet on

   2. camera and/or notebook

   3. bug spray and/or sunscreen

Parking: There are parking spots upon entrance to the property. These parking spots are about 500 meters from the location where we will be hosting the event. Please arrive early (17h00/5:00pm) so that you have enough time to take your time and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells during the walk in.

Physical Prerequisites:

1. Must be able to sit comfortably on, and get up from the ground.

2. No current or history of back, shoulder, neck, hip, ankle, or any other injuries.

3. Smirlholm is an outdoor working farm therefore the ground is naturally uneven and there are tree roots, culverts, gravel passthroughs etc. that would normally be expected in such an environment. Please ensure you are comfortable in this type of setting.

4. Smirlholm is also a fully functioning apiary therefore there are bees out and about, and we will be working hands-on with flowers and foliage and surrounded by gorgeous wildflowers, soybeans, grasses, trees, alfalfa patches and other allergens. Please ensure you are comfortable working in and around bees, pollen, flowers, grasses, scents etc. (e.g. allergies).

Cancellation Policy:

Since this is an outdoor event, we will revert to our selected rain date (Saturday, July 27th) if:

1. Environment Canada issues either a special weather statement, watch, or warning for the area 24 hours in advance of the event date

2. an unfortunate unforeseen situation arises (e.g. fire, fallen trees, etc.)

3. The minimum number of registrants hasn’t been reached 75 hours in advance of the event date

In the unlikely event that the rain date also gets cancelled, all participants will receive a full refund.

About the Evening:

The evening will begin with a short (approximately 500 meter) walk down a gravel road that separates the growing sunflowers, bee hives, and barn from the soybean field from the parking to the event site. The team will greet guests at the event site to help you register and set-up for the evening. We will then spend about an hour and a half flowing with our partners and discovering the power of synchronized breathing and harmonizing body postures through a guided partner yoga, relaxation-focused yoga sequence. After, Ganden Gardens and Smokie Ridge Vineyard will provide a short introduction to the second portion of the evening. Couples/pairs will then be able to take their time to explore both of the Ganden Gardens interactive flower bar to create a unique and personalized bouquet as well as Smokie Ridge Vineyard’s handcrafted cocktails and locally brewed wine and beer bar.

This fun, interactive, designed for all levels experience is perfect for couples looking for an organic experience in unity with nature, the bees and create lasting memories together.

About the Providers:

1. Aurora Life Sports: A yoga company that was launched as a small giveback mechanism to support and promote movement and expressive connection in every day habits. They provide Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Partner yoga classes, workshops and events.

2. Smirlholm Farm: A family-run working agriculture farm and apiary. They are members of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, participants in the Operation Pollinator Program, and cultivate the most beautiful sunflower and native wildflower fields.

3. Ganden Gardens: A mother-daughter run sustainable and eco-conscious floral farm that grows a variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees.

4. Smokie Ridge Vineyard: A local vineyard that values craftmanship and innovation in their winemaking and trust and integrity in their relationships with customers.

How this Event Materialized:

We first met Glenn a few years ago when we brought our children to Smirlholm Farm. We had the good fortune that day of getting a full overview, from Glenn himself, of the bee colony and farm itself. The passion and dedication given to this small, non-commercialized, sustainable apiary was so evident in the delivery of this overview that it transformed this single event into a memory we recall frequently. This farm personally oversees and carefully maintains all of their productive hives and the surrounding landscape that supports them. The result? Space available to take a short break away from commitments, demands, noisy notifications, and interruptions. The colour combinations of native Dundas wildflowers and the sound of them swaying in the breeze, the magnificent golden yellow of iconic sunflowers contrasted with their dark centers and the orange halo of the sunset, and the sight of the bees’ communicative dance as they forage in alfalfas, sweet clovers, sunflowers, and wildflowers to collect nectar and pollen produces both the most magnificent sweetness as well as an intensively welcome respite that is unforgettable. Although the sunflowers specifically won’t be in full bloom in time for this event, you will be able to see them as they begin to shoot into their budding state.

Fast forward a few years and, by chance, our families entwined again. This led to the discovery of the mutual interest to collaborate and provide a not yet experienced event in this dynamic community.

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If the currently organized date, time and/or location does not work for you but you are interested in participating and have a group of 6 or more people- You can request a private group session and we will work with you to set that up!