# Event Details - **Event Name**: Simply Being: Guided Mindfulness Walk & Shaker Tea Gathering at the Shaker Bog - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Register online: https://maineshakers.com/event/mindfulness/ Turn off the noise and tune into all your senses on a slow, mindfulness guided walk through the 150 acre Shaker Bog with Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Nev Hoffman of Blue Fern Forest Bathing. We will be exploring Shaker thoughts from Sister Ada S. Cummings, Sister R. Mildred Barker, and others throughout history and experiencing the diverse eco-system of the Shaker Bog through guided mindfulness invitations. Session concludes with a “Sharing Tea” in the forest where we can soak up our experience with a final tasting sensory experience of Shaker tea and treats. The many well researched health benefits include slowing your pulse, lowering blood pressure, improving natural immune system, lowering stress, and increasing creativity…to name a few. Nev will be greeting people starting 1/2 hour ahead of class time behind the Shaker Store. Lightweight portable tripod camp chairs provided. Please dress in layers for the weather. Rain jackets and umbrellas encouraged in case of rain. Event is rain or shine. A note: rain is a sensory delight, but high winds/storms are not safe! We will announce via email and social media of a high winds weather cancellation. Please bring/wear bug repellent if desired. We will have some on hand, too. Bring a water bottle and a blanket, if desired. We love our furry friends, but please no dogs allowed for this group guided session in order to ensure a comfortable and mindful experience for you and for others. Please note there are bathrooms at Shaker Village, but not on the Bog. 3 hour session begins and ends in Shaker Village. Space is limited. Please note we will be walking approximately 1.5 miles total from the Village to the Bog Forest Trail and back – over the course of 3 hours. Participants must be able to gently walk 1.5 miles over uneven terrain. Participants- Minimum: 5 Max: 20 Did you know that current members of The Friends of the Shakers receive $5 off each workshop? Sign up or renew today to claim your discount! Register online: https://maineshakers.com/event/mindfulness/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-gloucester/simply-being-guided-mindfulness-walk-and-shaker-tea-gathering-at-the-shaker-bog/200030013175750 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, trips-adventures, virtual, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 78 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: New Gloucester - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village - **lat**: 43.985888548903 - **long**: -70.366202897856 - **full address**: Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Rd,New Gloucester,ME,United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Simply Being: Guided Mindfulness Walk & Shaker Tea Gathering at the Shaker Bog - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/17d279727cc471e28c1a706abfef2dd8f6084805b154396fb5bafc3351dd7a85-rimg-w1200-h800-dc282818-gmir?v=1787719516 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Simply Being: Guided Mindfulness Walk & Shaker Tea Gathering at the Shaker Bog being held? - **A:** Simply Being: Guided Mindfulness Walk & Shaker Tea Gathering at the Shaker Bog takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Rd,New Gloucester,ME,United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Simply Being: Guided Mindfulness Walk & Shaker Tea Gathering at the Shaker Bog? - **A:** Simply Being: Guided Mindfulness Walk & Shaker Tea Gathering at the Shaker Bog is organized by Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Simply Being: Guided Mindfulness Walk & Shaker Tea Gathering at the Shaker Bog is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Gloucester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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