Heirloom East Bay

You already know you need to slow down. The hard part is actually doing it.
For the second time, Pause in the Pasture is back — a full-day immersive retreat held on a living, breathing farm, where the land itself does part of the work. No agenda to power through. No performance. No way to do this wrong. Just a day to set it all down and let your nervous system remember what rest actually feels like.
This retreat falls on World Mental Health Day — October 10 — and that's no coincidence.
World Mental Health Day is observed every October 10th as a global reminder to prioritize our inner lives. This year, we're marking it the way we believe mental health should be honored: not with a lecture or a checklist, but with a full day of embodied, restorative experiences. Research has shown that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and lowers cortisol levels — and interacting with farm animals has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of calm, grounding, and belonging. Add humming and toning (which activates the vagus nerve and shifts the nervous system toward rest), gentle movement, meditation, and breathwork, and you have something the world needs more of: a real prescription for renewal.
Held at Heirloom East Bay, this experience is a gentle self-exploration journey rooted in presence, compassion, and belonging. Guided by the grounding spirit of the land, the natural rhythms of the season, and farm-to-table nourishment, the day unfolds through a carefully curated arc of restorative experiences — all designed to help you pause, listen inward, and reconnect with your own wisdom.
Here's what the day holds:
Welcome Gathering &amp; Tea — Arrive to warm tea and a grazing table, ease in at your own pace, and meet the people you'll be spending the day with.
Guided Reflection &amp; Intention Setting — A nurturing blend of meditation, journaling, and creative inspiration to help you arrive fully and set the tone for your afternoon.
Gentle Movement for Every Body — A grounding, accessible movement experience with yin-inspired flow and somatic breathwork. All bodies, abilities, and experience levels welcome — supportive options throughout.
Vocal Toning Circle — Guided by the founder of Tone Circle™, this immersive group experience uses breathwork and freeform vocal toning to shift your energy, open your heart, and drop you into a state of deep presence. No singing experience needed. Just your voice, exactly as it is.
Farm Wandering &amp; Reflective Time — Unstructured time to explore the farm, connect with animals, journal, reflect, or simply be.
Yoga Nidra Meditation — A guided journey into the space between waking and sleep, where the body gently releases what the mind cannot. One of the most deeply restorative practices available to us — no experience required.
Crystal Alchemy Sound Bath — Lie back and let sound do the healing. Crystal singing bowls and layered harmonics wash over you while gentle vocal toning weaves through.
Farm-to-Table Dinner &amp; Closing Reflection — We come back together over a nourishing meal to integrate the day — and leave you with something to carry home.
And yes — there are goats.
Good to know:
This retreat is inclusive of all bodies, identities, beliefs, backgrounds, and levels of experience. Whether you are new to these practices or returning to them, you will be met with care, choice, and support throughout the day. Come as you are.
What to bring: yoga mat · personal notebook · water bottle · pillow or blanket for the sound bath
What's provided: food and refreshments for the full day · yoga blocks · dedicated quiet spaces · the chance to feed the people-loving goats and sheep up close
Purchase Tickets on Eventbrite: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pause-in-the-pasture-tickets-1992874389947" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/pause-in-the-pasture-tickets-1992874389947</a>
Learn more about the event and its facilitators on Eventbrite.

Local Event: Pause in the Pasture

Alameda County

Castro Valley

California

Pause in the Pasture

You already know you need to slow down. The hard part is actually doing it.
For the second time, Pause in the Pasture is back —...

Ground into the rhythms of nature with a 90-minute nervous system reset through embodied movement, Yoga Nidra, and a restorative Sound Bath.
<h2>🌕 Sunset Reset: Somatics &amp; Sound</h2>
As the sun begins to set over the fields at Heirloom East Bay, join us for an evening of movement, rest, and resonance beneath the open sky.
This 90-minute immersive experience begins with gentle somatic and grounding movement to help release tension, reconnect to the body, and regulate the nervous system. From there, you’ll be guided into a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra meditation before settling into an immersive sound bath designed to invite stillness, softening, and deep rest.
Surrounded by nature, animals, fresh air, and the quiet rhythm of the farm, this is an invitation to slow down, tune inward, and reconnect — with yourself, your breath, and the land beneath you.
What might become clearer when you give yourself permission to pause? What can you notice when you stop trying to figure everything out?
Whether you are seeking calm, clarity, restoration, or simply a pause from the pace of daily life, this evening is designed to help you reset and return home to yourself.
🌾 Event Details
Wednesday, October 21st | 7:00–9:00 PM 🚪 Doors open at 6:45 PM 📍 Heirloom East Bay — Event Workshop Building
Please arrive on time. We will begin promptly at 7:00 PM, and late entry may not be possible once the experience begins.
🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-reset-somatics-sound-flow-meditation-sound-bath-tickets-1999236099993" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/sunset-reset-somatics-sound-flow-meditation-sound-bath-tickets-1999236099993</a>
🧘 What to Bring
• Yoga mat • Blanket and/or pillow for comfort • Water bottle • Journal (optional, for personal reflection) • Layers are encouraged, as evenings on the farm can cool down
A limited number of extra pillows will be available.
Come settle into the pasture, soften your nervous system, and experience the medicine of movement, stillness, sound, and land.
Ages 18+.

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Earth Rhythms Circle is an ongoing seasonal gathering at Heirloom East Bay designed to help us slow down, connect, and join together in meaningful community.
Each circle is inspired by the season and offers thoughtfully curated guided practices, ceremonies, and activities to deepen our connection to nature, ourselves, and each other.
You don’t need to follow a particular spiritual tradition or have any previous experience. Come as you are, participate at your own pace, and connect in whatever way feels meaningful to you.
<h2>🌿 Why Gather?</h2>
Throughout human history, gathering has been woven into the rhythms of life. With music, art, and ceremony, we have gathered together to mark seasons, share stories, celebrate, reflect, and support each other through the seasons of life.
Modern life can make connection harder to find. At times, many of us move through our days feeling disconnected—from nature, from meaning, from our creativity, and sometimes from one another.
Earth Rhythms Circle offers a space to reconnect.
Together, we’ll create opportunities to slow down, notice the season we’re in, reconnect with the natural world, and remember that we don’t have to move through life alone.
<h2>🌾 The Setting</h2>
We gather at Heirloom East Bay, a beautiful working farm in the Castro Valley hills.
Surrounded by open land, gardens, and animals—including the resident goats!—the farm offers a unique opportunity to step away from everyday life and be more present with the natural world.
<h2>✨ What a Typical Circle Includes</h2>
Each gathering will be shaped by the season, so no two circles will be exactly alike. A typical circle may include:
Welcome Arrive early to settle in, explore the land, visit with the animals, grab a snack, and meet fellow participants.
Grounding A guided reflection to prepare for the day and set intentions, followed by a mindful nature walk to connect with the land.
Ceremonial Practice A guided ceremony, creative practice, or seasonal activity exploring the themes and rhythms of the season.
Embodiment &amp; Integration An immersive sound bath, somatic movement, yoga, meditation, or another body-based practice designed to support reflection and integration.
Community Time for sharing, conversation, and connection within a thoughtfully facilitated and welcoming space.
<h2>🤍 Who Is This For?</h2>
Earth Rhythms Circle is for anyone who is looking for:
<ul><li>A deeper connection to nature and the rhythms of the seasons</li><li>Space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself</li><li>Opportunities for creativity, exploration, and personal growth</li><li>Meaningful connection and community</li><li>A more intentional approach to self-care</li><li>A chance to step away from the pace of everyday life</li></ul>
<h2>🌎 An Inclusive Space</h2>
Earth Rhythms Circle is open to adults 18+ of all identities and backgrounds.
All religious and spiritual backgrounds are welcome, including those who do not identify with a spiritual tradition. The circle is not based on any specific religion or set of beliefs.
You are always empowered to bring your full self, exactly as you are, and choose your own level of participation.
<h2>🌱 What to Bring</h2>
<ul><li>Yoga mat</li><li>Blanket and pillow for the sound bath (optional, but recommended)</li><li>Water bottle</li><li>Journal for reflection</li><li>Comfortable clothing and layers for both indoor and outdoor activities</li></ul>
Doors will open at 12:45pm to allow you time to settle before we start at 1:00pm. This is approximately a 3.5-hour experience, but we will end no later than 5pm.Purchase Tickets and learn more about the facilitators on Eventbrite:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-rhythms-circle-tickets-2001677470197" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/earth-rhythms-circle-tickets-2001677470197</a>

Local Event: Earth Rhythms Circle

Earth Rhythms Circle

Earth Rhythms Circle is an ongoing seasonal gathering at Heirloom East Bay designed to help us slow down, connect, and join...

A seasonal gathering to connect with yourself, your community, and the natural world.
Earth Rhythms Circle is an ongoing seasonal gathering at Heirloom East Bay designed to help us slow down, connect, and join together in meaningful community.
Each circle is inspired by the season and offers thoughtfully curated guided practices, ceremonies, and activities to deepen our connection to nature, ourselves, and each other.
You don’t need to follow a particular spiritual tradition or have any previous experience. Come as you are, participate at your own pace, and connect in whatever way feels meaningful to you.
<h2>🌿 Why Gather?</h2>
Throughout human history, gathering has been woven into the rhythms of life. With music, art, and ceremony, we have gathered together to mark seasons, share stories, celebrate, reflect, and support each other through the seasons of life.
Modern life can make connection harder to find. At times, many of us move through our days feeling disconnected—from nature, from meaning, from our creativity, and sometimes from one another.
Earth Rhythms Circle offers a space to reconnect.
Together, we’ll create opportunities to slow down, notice the season we’re in, reconnect with the natural world, and remember that we don’t have to move through life alone.
<h2>🌾 The Setting</h2>
We gather at Heirloom East Bay, a beautiful working farm in the Castro Valley hills.
Surrounded by open land, gardens, and animals—including the resident goats!—the farm offers a unique opportunity to step away from everyday life and be more present with the natural world.
<h2>✨ What a Typical Circle Includes</h2>
Each gathering will be shaped by the season, so no two circles will be exactly alike. A typical circle may include:
WelcomeArrive early to settle in, explore the land, visit with the animals, grab a snack, and meet fellow participants.
GroundingA guided reflection to prepare for the day and set intentions, followed by a mindful nature walk to connect with the land.
Ceremonial PracticeA guided ceremony, creative practice, or seasonal activity exploring the themes and rhythms of the season.
Embodiment &amp; IntegrationAn immersive sound bath, somatic movement, yoga, meditation, or another body-based practice designed to support reflection and integration.
CommunityTime for sharing, conversation, and connection within a thoughtfully facilitated and welcoming space.
<h2>🤍 Who Is This For?</h2>
Earth Rhythms Circle is for anyone who is looking for:
<ul><li>A deeper connection to nature and the rhythms of the seasons</li><li>Space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself</li><li>Opportunities for creativity, exploration, and personal growth</li><li>Meaningful connection and community</li><li>A more intentional approach to self-care</li><li>A chance to step away from the pace of everyday life</li></ul>
<h2>🌎 An Inclusive Space</h2>
Earth Rhythms Circle is open to adults 18+ of all identities and backgrounds.
All religious and spiritual backgrounds are welcome, including those who do not identify with a spiritual tradition. The circle is not based on any specific religion or set of beliefs.
You are always empowered to bring your full self, exactly as you are, and choose your own level of participation.
<h2>🌱 What to Bring</h2>
<ul><li>Yoga mat</li><li>Blanket and pillow for the sound bath (optional, but recommended)</li><li>Water bottle</li><li>Journal for reflection</li><li>Comfortable clothing and layers for both indoor and outdoor activities</li></ul>
Doors will open at 12:45pm to allow you time to settle before we start at 1:00pm. This is approximately a 3.5-hour experience, but we will end no later than 5pm.PURCHASE TICKETS and learn more about the facilitators on Eventbrite: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-rhythms-circle-tickets-2001677470197" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/earth-rhythms-circle-tickets-2001677470197</a>

A seasonal gathering to connect with yourself, your community, and the natural world.
Earth Rhythms Circle is an ongoing...

Ground into the rhythms of nature with a 90-minute nervous system reset through embodied movement, Yoga Nidra, and a restorative Sound Bath.
<h2>🌕 Sunset Reset: Somatics &amp; Sound</h2>

As the sun begins to set over the fields at Heirloom East Bay, join us for an evening of movement, rest, and resonance beneath the open sky.
This 90-minute immersive experience begins with gentle somatic and grounding movement to help release tension, reconnect to the body, and regulate the nervous system. From there, you’ll be guided into a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra meditation before settling into an immersive sound bath designed to invite stillness, softening, and deep rest.
Surrounded by nature, animals, fresh air, and the quiet rhythm of the farm, this is an invitation to slow down, tune inward, and reconnect — with yourself, your breath, and the land beneath you.
What might become clearer when you give yourself permission to pause? What can you notice when you stop trying to figure everything out?
Whether you are seeking calm, clarity, restoration, or simply a pause from the pace of daily life, this evening is designed to help you reset and return home to yourself.
🌾 Event Details
Wednesday, December 2nd | 7:00–9:00 PM 🚪 Doors open at 6:45 PM 📍 Heirloom East Bay — Event Workshop Building
Please arrive on time. We will begin promptly at 7:00 PM, and late entry may not be possible once the experience begins.🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-reset-somatics-sound-flow-meditation-sound-bath-tickets-1999236142119" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/sunset-reset-somatics-sound-flow-meditation-sound-bath-tickets-1999236142119</a>
🧘 What to Bring
• Yoga mat • Blanket and/or pillow for comfort • Water bottle • Journal (optional, for personal reflection) • Layers are encouraged, as evenings on the farm can cool down
A limited number of extra pillows will be available.
Come settle into the pasture, soften your nervous system, and experience the medicine of movement, stillness, sound, and land.
Ages 18+.

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