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Experience Summer at Bonnet House

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A Season of Art, Nature, and Discovery

Summer is the perfect time to experience the beauty, history, and vibrant programming at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. From family-friendly experiences and outdoor wellness to art exhibits and special events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season.

🌿 Family Summer Special

June 2 – August 30

Make Bonnet House part of your summer plans with our Family Summer Special presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital:

  • $30 Adult Admission
  • Free for ages 17 and under

Spend the day exploring the historic house, wandering lush tropical gardens, and discovering wildlife throughout the estate. It’s a perfect outing for families looking to connect with nature, history, and art in a unique waterfront setting. Click here to learn more.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga on the Veranda

Friday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m.

Start your morning with tranquility and inspiration during Yoga on the Veranda. This special session combines yoga and sound healing, all set against the peaceful waterfront backdrop of Bonnet House.

It’s an ideal way to relax, recharge, and enjoy the serene beauty of the estate. Click here to register now.

🎨 Fine Artists’ Exhibit Opening Receptions

Select Wednesdays | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

  • May 13
  • July 15
  • September 6
  • November 18

Celebrate the creativity of South Florida’s artistic community at our Fine Artists’ Exhibit Opening Receptions. Held in the Gallery’s middle room, these rotating exhibits feature work by talented regional artists.

Join us for an evening of art, inspiration, and community in a truly unique setting. Click here to purchase tickets.

🌺 Looking Ahead: Orchid Care Classes

While summer is full of experiences, we’re also excited to continue educational programming into the fall with Orchid Care Classes:

  • September 15
    • 9:30 a.m. – Orchid Care Basics
    • 1:00 p.m. – Repotting & Mounting

These hands-on sessions are perfect for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation and knowledge of orchids. Click here to register.

Plan Your Visit

Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing yoga session, introducing your family to the wonders of Bonnet House, or exploring inspiring art exhibits, there are countless ways to make the most of summer at this historic estate.

📍 Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale

For tickets, details, and registration, visit www.bonnethouse.org

Yoga on the Veranda

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YOGA & SOUND BATH

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Slow Vinyasa Flow. Sound Bath. Tropical Tranquility

Step into a tropical oasis, enveloped by the nurturing embrace of nature’s beauty, as you flow gently through a Yoga experience for all, harmonized with a symphony of global melodies.

In this serene journey, yoga postures gracefully intertwine through a sequence of movements, enhancing your flexibility and mobility while centering your breath in harmony with motion. This sacred practice cultivates stability, strength, coordination, balance, observation, and awareness, inviting a profound connection with the natural world.

The experience culminates in a guided relaxation, an aromatherapy refresher, and a soothing sound bath meditation with a healing instrument, leaving your spirit renewed and uplifted.

LEAD TEACHER: 

Lisa Pumper, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Resident BH Yoga teacher & SoFlo leading teacher, producer, and founder of Fort Lauderdale Beach Yoga powered by Yoga cOMmUNITY of Florida

Lisa will demonstrate poses and techniques while offering clear instructions, including modifications that cater to all skill levels, ensuring everyone can fully enjoy the experience.

HOW TO PREPARE: 

TIME: Class starts at 9:00 am – check-in opens at 8:30 am.  Duration 90 minutes

Give extra time for travel, parking, and walking up to the museum.

BYO: Yoga mat, any props, a large towel, a bottle of water, and a bag to carry your items.

(*travelers can rent a yoga mat for $5 cash)

The Gift Shop Cafe opens at 11:00 am for additional needs.

PARTICIPATION WAIVER: 

https://form.jotform.com/yogacommunityfl/bh-yoga

LOCATION: 

*Classes take place regardless of the weather, whether it’s sunny or rainy. They are conducted on the paved surfaces and in the covered areas of either the Veranda or the Courtyard at the Bonnet Museum home, both of which provide breathtaking views of nature.

TICKET OPTIONS: 

$ 25 Members / $30 Non-Members: Includes Yoga class, cool-down aromatherapy refresher, inspirational note card, extra free time after class, and free private parking.

$45 Non-Members: Includes yoga class and a self-guided house and grounds tour. Spend the morning in tropical tranquility after class with a self-guided tour of the house and gardens, see the rotating exhibits in the Gallery, listen to sweet tour stories from staff and volunteers, sit by the garden fountain, the pond, or lake, walk through forest trails, and breathe in the peaceful views.

Space is very limited. Pre-registration is required to secure your spot. Class is rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.

CLASS QUESTIONS: 

Contact Lisa @ [email protected]

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

Register Here!

October Brings New Classes To Bonnet House

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As we ease into this new season, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens has a variety of opportunities to relax, learn something new, and reconnect with the world around you.

To kick off October, we will be starting with our popular relaxing tropical Yoga & Sound Healing on our beautiful veranda on October 4th, 2024. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the beauty and serenity of nature with an all-level Hatha Yoga Flow session accompanied by a blend of global melodies & sound healing on the Veranda of the Bonnet House Museum.  During this class, yoga poses will seamlessly blend with breathing exercises in a flow of peaceful, and rejuvenating harmony. This class will sequence together your basic yoga poses with breathing techniques in a fluid, meditative, and invigorating way. Adventurous yogis are invited to try variations of postures as they are offered. Each student is encouraged to expand boundaries and celebrate a fun and energizing flow practice while taking in the ambiance of the Bonnet House estate. To learn more and register for this class, click here.

Additionally this October, we will be offering guests an incredibly unique opportunity to learn about the art of beekeeping. It is not a secret that bees are an important key to a healthy garden, and ecosystem. The fact that their population is dwindling is a serious problem, and the reality is that most people want to do what they can to help the species. Being a responsible beekeeper is a complicated and involved process, but this class can give you a good foundation from which to start your beekeeping journey. To learn more about this class and to register, click here.

There is so much to look forward to this Fall at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. Step back in time, reconnect with nature, and learn something new during this transitional season. To learn more about our various events, visit our event calendar.

Yoga, Sacred Music & Sound Healing At Bonnet House

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Spring has finally arrived, and nature is waking up with the warm weather and longer days. If you are looking to feel a sense of rejuvenation alongside mother nature this spring, look no further than this unique experience at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. On Friday, May 3rd we will be hosting a healing yoga flow with four individual components on our outdoor veranda.

This journey of self-discovery, and inner peace will be led by Yoga Educator & Bonnet House resident teacher, Lisa Pumper, along with special guest Richard Brookens. We will begin our journey with a meditative walk around the lake, pause under the deep hammock trees for grounding and forest bathing, and then return to the Veranda of the museum home to continue the experience.

Lisa will then use her talents to weave together a slow, steady, and rhythmic flowing yoga sequence. This will include blissful breathing exercises, and insights designed to help you connect with your body, release tension, and unleash your pure radiance.

Following this, South Florida’s beloved arranger/composer and multi-instrumentalist performer, Richard Brookens, will perform a live sacred multi-instrumental experience featuring 6 Hypnotic Gongs, 11 Trance-inducing Tibetan Bowls, 7 Cosmic Crystal Chakra Bowls, 2 Mystical Noah Bells, Heavenly Chimes, Rhythmic Cajon, Soul Soothing Alto Flute, & Sacred Native American Flute. This will conclude with a deep healing gong sound bath meditation with a cool-down Aromatherapy refresher.

After class, guests will have the opportunity to spend more time in the tropical tranquility at Bonnet House. Feel free to wander under the hammocks of the trees, soak up the deep healing with more forest bathing, sit by the All’ee or Chickee bridge for reflective journaling, enjoy peace by the Lily Pond, plant your seeds of intentions by the garden fountain, and check out the gift shop and cafe. This carefully crafted fusion of rhythm and movement in nature will leave you feeling grounded, energized, and connected with your inner strength and vitality.

This event is $45 for members and $50 for non-members. This cost includes a light beverage, the ability to explore the Bonnet House grounds, and parking. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat, a water bottle, and appropriate walking shoes.

We hope that you will have the opportunity to attend this exceptional event. To reserve your spot, and learn more, visit our event calendar .

Yoga on the Veranda

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YOGA ON THE VERANDA 

Register Here!

Slow Vinyasa Flow. Sound Bath. Tropical Tranquility

Step into a tropical oasis, enveloped by the nurturing embrace of nature’s beauty, as you flow gently through a Yoga experience for all, harmonized with a symphony of global melodies.

In this serene journey, yoga postures gracefully intertwine through a sequence of movements, enhancing your flexibility and mobility while centering your breath in harmony with motion. This sacred practice cultivates stability, strength, coordination, balance, observation, and awareness, inviting a profound connection with the natural world.

The experience culminates in a guided relaxation, an aromatherapy refresher, and a soothing sound bath meditation with a healing instrument, leaving your spirit renewed and uplifted.

LEAD TEACHER: Lisa Pumper, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Resident BH Yoga teacher & SoFlo leading teacher, producer, and founder of Fort Lauderdale Beach Yoga powered by Yoga cOMmUNITY of Florida

Lisa will demonstrate poses and techniques while offering clear instructions, including modifications that cater to all skill levels, ensuring everyone can fully enjoy the experience.

HOW TO PREPARE

TIME: Class starts at 9:00 am – check-in opens at 8:30 am.  Duration 90 minutes

Give extra time for travel, parking, and walking up to the museum.

BYO: Yoga mat, any props, a large towel, a bottle of water, and a bag to carry your items.

(*travelers can rent a yoga mat for $5 cash)

The Gift Shop Cafe opens at 11:00 am for additional needs.

PARTICIPATION WAIVER: https://form.jotform.com/yogacommunityfl/bh-yoga

LOCATION: *Classes take place regardless of the weather, whether it’s sunny or rainy. They are conducted on the paved surfaces and in the covered areas of either the Veranda or the Courtyard at the Bonnet Museum home, both of which provide breathtaking views of nature.

TICKET OPTIONS: $ 25 Members / $30 Non-Members: Includes Yoga class, cool-down aromatherapy refresher, inspirational note card, extra free time after class, and free private parking.

$45 Non-Members: Includes yoga class and a self-guided house and grounds tour. Spend the morning in tropical tranquility after class with a self-guided tour of the house and gardens, see the rotating exhibits in the Gallery, listen to sweet tour stories from staff and volunteers, sit by the garden fountain, the pond, or lake, walk through forest trails, and breathe in the peaceful views.

Space is very limited in the summer months. Pre-registration is required to secure your spot. Class is rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.

CLASS QUESTIONS: Contact Lisa @ [email protected]

Register Here!

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

Spring Nourishment for the Soul: Mindful Movement w/ Live Sacred Music

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Join us for an enchanting spring equinox evening. Immerse yourself in a transformative experience filled with mindful movement, meditation, and a live sacred music concert. 

During this event, you will have the opportunity to be guided into gentle yin movements, designed to help you connect with your body, release tension, and cultivate a sense of mindfulness with leading Yoga teacher Lisa Pumper. ( Suitable for everyone ) The grounds will open early at 4:30 pm to allow for time to stroll through the gardens before the class.

Allow yourself to be fully present in the moment, and experience the transcendent magic of South Florida’s beloved arranger/composer and multi-instrumentalist performer, Richard Brookens, whose sacred musical vibrations will move you into pure transformation and tranquility in nature. Whether you are seeking relaxation, personal growth, or simply a break from everyday busyness, this is the perfect event as we enter the spring season. Come as you are and leave with a renewed sense of well-being and tranquility.

PRICE: $45 Members, $50 Non-members
Pre-registration is required. Includes event, light beverage, spring equinox candle gift, explore the grounds & free private parking.  Space is limited, book early to ensure your spot.

Rain or Shine. The event is held on the Veranda of the Bonnet House and overlooks the lake and canopies. The Veranda has a covered area to protect against rain and sun.

WHAT TO BRING? : Dress comfortably for gentle movements, bring extra layers in case you get chilly, wear walking shoes, and a towel for extra chair cushion. Chairs will be provided to sit for movements, meditation, and music. We will also have some floor yoga mats for anyone who wants to sit on the floor for movement and meditation. You’re welcome to also bring your Yoga mats.

ABOUT Richard Brookens, Artist, Composer/Arranger & Professional Musician since 1972, Sound Healer, Yoga & Meditation Teacher since 1998 & Cancer Survivor.
https://www.instagram.com/richardbrookens/
https://richardbrookensjazz.bandcamp.com/

ABOUT Lisa Pumper, Resident Yoga & Meditation Teacher at Bonnet House & LOOP, Community Activator & Founder of Yoga cOMmUNITY of Florida & Ft Lauderdale Beach Yoga Fitness, E-RYT 500, YACEP since 2004.
https://beachyogafit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/southfloridayogi

Yoga & Sound – Your Tropical Retreat

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YOGA & SOUND BATH

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Join us for a delightful wellness experience on the Veranda, where the serene beauty of nature, art, and history surrounds you during a Slow Yoga Flow session, enhanced by a blend of global music. To conclude the session, immerse yourself in the tranquil sounds of nature and the profound restorative healing of crystal bowl meditation, complemented by calming aromatherapy.
This practice not only enhances flexibility and mobility but also promotes stability, strength, coordination, balance, observation, and awareness, fostering a deep sense of peace within nature’s embrace and a soulful connection.
The teacher will showcase a variety of poses and techniques, offering clear guidance and modifications suitable for all skill levels, ensuring that everyone can fully enjoy this enriching experience.
TEACHER : Lisa Pumper, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Resident BH Yoga teacher, and founder of Fort Lauderdale Beach Yoga powered by Yoga cOMmUNITY of Florida
TIME: CLASS STARTS AT 9:00 AM ( check-in / gate opens 8:30 am )
Arrival: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins.
Location: The class takes place on the Veranda deck of the museum home.
Duration: 90 minutes. After class, explore nature, take a peaceful walk around the grounds, forest bath, sit by the lake to soak up the beauty, and have lunch at the Cafe.
TICKETS: $25 Member, $30 Future Member– Includes class, aromatherapy refresher, explore grounds, and complimentary private parking.  *Classes take place regardless of the weather, rain or shine.  They are conducted on the paved surfaces and in the covered areas of either the Veranda or the Courtyard at the Bonnet Museum home, both of which provide breathtaking views of nature.
$45 : Add a self-guided tour of the inside of the Museum Home.
WHAT TO BRING:
*Yoga Mat (mat rental available for travelers at $5 cash during check-in)
*Bottle of Water: Towel: Sunglasses
*A bag to carry your items & walking shoes.
Note: The Café/Gift Shop opens at 11:00 am for food and drinks.
WAIVER: 📝 Fill out participation waiverhttps://form.jotform.com/yogacommunityfl/26
LOCATION
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
(954) 563-5393 | http://www.bonnethouse.org
*Please allow extra time for travel and parking. 
Class takes place before Bonnet House opens to the public. 
If the main gate is closed, kindly ring the bell.

CLASS QUESTIONS: 

Contact Lisa @ [email protected]

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

Register Here!

Yoga on the Veranda

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YOGA ON THE VERANDA, SOUND BATH & MORE!

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  • *Date:** Friday, February 6
  • *Check-in:** Opens at 9:00 AM
  • *Class Start Time:** Approximately 9:30 AM

If you arrive early, feel free to take a short walk to explore the ZIM sculptures and the surrounding nature.

  • *Remember to bring:**
  • Layers of clothing that you can easily remove if you start to sweat
  • Yoga mat
  • Towel
  • A bag for your belongings
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Your beautiful smiles!

It will be cool and crisp in the shade during your morning walk, while the sun will shine warmly over the covered veranda, perfect for our Yoga practice as it will warm us up!

After class, you are welcome to explore the grounds again, admire the ZIM sculptures, and visit the ZIM Art Market.

If you didn’t purchase tickets that include the inside museum tour but would like to upgrade for a tour of the museum, you can do so at our Café/Gift Shop.

*P.S.** We will have a limited number of Yoga mats available for rent at $5 for travelers.

https://form.jotform.com/yogacommunityfl/bh-yoga

LOCATION: 

*Classes take place regardless of the weather, whether it’s sunny or rainy. They are conducted on the paved surfaces and in the covered areas of either the Veranda or the Courtyard at the Bonnet Museum home, both of which provide breathtaking views of nature.

TICKET OPTIONS: 

$ 25 Members / $30 Non-Members: Includes Yoga class, cool-down aromatherapy refresher, inspirational note card, extra free time after class, and free private parking.

$45 Non-Members: Includes yoga class and a self-guided house and grounds tour. Spend the morning in tropical tranquility after class with a self-guided tour of the house and gardens, see the rotating exhibits in the Gallery, listen to sweet tour stories from staff and volunteers, sit by the garden fountain, the pond, or lake, walk through forest trails, and breathe in the peaceful views.

Space is very limited. Pre-registration is required to secure your spot. Class is rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.

CLASS QUESTIONS: 

Contact Lisa @ [email protected]

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

Register Here!