Get away from it all for a relaxing and refreshing afternoon on Staten Island!
The oft-forgotten fifth borough is not just for cops and firefighters but is full of lush greenspaces and beautiful botanical gardens, not to mention home to our favorite Sound practitioner, Alice Dow of Hearttones Sound!
On Sunday August 24th, you’re invited to join us on a journey through sound, nature and sisterhood sure to leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and refreshed.
After a picturesque ferry ride across the New York harbor, complete with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, we’ll step into Alice’s home sanctuary for snacks, sound and sharing in a serene setting.
From there, we’ll head out for a mindful walk through the Snug Harbor botanical gardens, with the option to soak up the Snug Island Dance Festival, departing on the 5 or 5:30pm ferry back to Manhattan.
Please note we will be taking ride shares around the island - all tickets include the costs of shared rides with the group, however, if you decide to leave early or not attend one of the group activities, you will have to cover the cost of your own transportation.
This is your chance to reconnect — with yourself, with others, and with the creative pulse of life.
Note: there are 2 cats in residence, but we can fully clear them out of the space for you if you are allergic, but please let us know in advance.
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Full Schedule:
12:45 PM | Meet at Staten Island ferry terminal for 1pm ferry
Whitehall/ South Ferry Terminal | 4 South St. (corner of Whitehall St.)
1:30-3 PM | Sound bath & sharing circle
Alice’s private residence (address will be shared with confirmed attendees)
3:30-5 PM | Botanical garden walk & chance to experience the Snug Island Dance Festival
Snug Harbor Botanical Garden | 1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island
Approx. 5:30 PM | ferry back to Manhattan
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Ticket
Non-members: $50 early bird through 8/10; $55 full price
Members: $40 early bird through 8/10; $45 full price
Premier members save an additional 20%. Learn more about membership here
More about Hearttones Sound and Sound Healing:
Founded by Alice Dow, the mission of Hearttones Sound is to unleash the power of sound for well-being and healing. We use sound in its purest, unadulterated form to relax, soothe, comfort and inspire. With a variety of natural instruments and techniques, we can adapt sound to enhance almost any human experience such as focus groups, prayer sessions, meditation and mindfulness practices. We are dedicated to the exploring the most effective ways to use sound as a catalyst for self-regulation and inner peace.
Sound Healing is a noninvasive but impactful, relaxing and healing practice. Certified and experienced facilitators utilize the power of frequencies and vibrations through the use of chimes, singing bowls, gongs, drums, harps and more to create a chamber of sound waves. These techniques have been proven to open and expand minds, relax the body, induce a healing response that enables, clarity and new perspectives.
More info about the Snug Harbor Dance Festival:
The Snug Harbor Dance Festival is a two-day event celebrating contemporary dance across our historical 83-acre campus. This dynamic, site-specific festival features performances by local and regional choreographers, creating space for artists and communities to get inspired, create, and connect through movement. Enjoy performances and activations by MBDance, Moriah Evans, Amelia Heintzelman, Maker Park Radio, and more! (View campus map and directions)
Admission: Pay what you wish ($10-30 suggested) - not included in Sound Healing experience ticket
See more info here