Fall is the perfect time to slow down, recharge, and try something new. This October and November, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens invites you to experience a special lineup of wellness and creative programs surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of our historic estate and tropical gardens.
Whether you’re looking to restore your mind and body, spend a peaceful morning immersed in nature, or discover the art of working with clay, there’s an experience waiting for you at Bonnet House.
Slow Flow Yoga & Sound Bath
October 16 & November 6, 2026
$25 Members | $30 Non-Members
Take a moment to pause and reset with Slow Flow Yoga & Sound Bath, a restorative experience combining gentle movement with immersive sound healing.
Led by Bonnet House resident yoga teacher Lisa Pumper, E-RYT 500, YACEP, the class offers an opportunity to move with intention, relax, and enjoy a peaceful wellness experience in the unique setting of Bonnet House.
Lisa is also the founder of Fort Lauderdale Beach Yoga, powered by Yoga cOMmUNITY of Florida.
Autumn Wellness Retreat
October 22, 2026 | 9:00 am–11:30 am
$60 Members | $65 Non-Members
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in a restorative morning of wellness and nature during our Autumn Wellness Retreat.
Led by Lisa Pumper, this special experience brings together four complementary practices:
Heart-Opening Cacao Ceremony
Begin the morning with a ceremonial cacao experience led by special guest Erik “Guru” Lieux, inviting presence, gratitude, intention, and heart-centered connection.
Somatic Movement & Breathwork
Ease into gentle movement and guided breathwork designed to calm the nervous system, release tension, and prepare the body for deep relaxation.
Immersive Sound Healing Meditation
Relax as crystal singing bowls, gongs, healing flutes, chimes, and other soothing instruments create a restorative sound meditation designed to quiet the mind and nourish the spirit.
Guided Forest Bathing & Nature Immersion
Complete the experience with a peaceful guided forest bathing journey through the enchanting tropical gardens of Bonnet House.
The retreat is suitable for all experience levels.
Storytelling with Clay
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 10:30 am–12:30 pm
$110 Members | $120 Non-Members
What story can you tell through clay?
Join artist Leda Almar for a hands-on workshop that explores how ideas and personal stories can take shape through this expressive medium.
Participants will learn fundamental hand-building techniques while creating a unique piece that tells a personal story. All materials and tools are included, along with the first kiln firing completed in the studio.
Whether you’re discovering clay for the first time or already have experience working with it, this workshop offers an engaging opportunity to explore your creativity.
Discover the Portrait in Clay: Head & Torso Sculpture
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 9:00 am–3:30 pm
$280 Members | $300 Non-Members
Take your exploration of clay even further with artist Leda Almar during this immersive head and torso sculpture workshop.
Participants will explore the basic proportions and anatomy of the human head while learning techniques to build, sculpt, hollow, and bring character to a clay portrait.
This extended workshop provides an opportunity to spend the day creating, learning, and developing your approach to figurative sculpture.
Make Time for Yourself This Fall
From the meditative sounds of singing bowls and the serenity of forest bathing to the tactile experience of shaping a story or portrait in clay, this fall’s programs offer new ways to experience Bonnet House.
Reconnect. Create. Restore. And experience fall in a whole new way at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens.
Space for these special programs may be limited, so we encourage guests to register in advance.
