Winter Solstice Forest Bathing Walk
2025-12-21 14:30 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant and Rewild Within for a Winter Solstice Forest Bathing Walking on Sun, Dec 21, hosted:

1pm-2:15pm.
2:30pm-3:45pm.

Two sessions are available for this gentle, reflective experience to ground, express gratitude, and welcome the return of the light guided by Amy Allen. Connect with your senses, nature, and yourself- no experience needed. The session will end with a tiny tea ceremony and time to explore The Plant’s local shops and cafés. Don’t miss Rachel’s Native Plants for a living reminder of your walk. Limited spots are available. RSVP today to save yours.
ABOUT AMY ALLEN
After over a decade in ecology—working with thousands of volunteers across Colorado to restore lands impacted by floods and fires—Amy Allen felt called to combine her passions for nature, horses, and community. She became a certified Equine Gestaltist, Forest Therapy and Mindfulness Guide, and Executive Equine Facilitator, and founded Rewild Within. Through her work, Amy creates experiences that invite people to pause, reconnect, and rediscover their inner “yes.” She believes, “nature holds the answers we seek—because we are nature. Sometimes, we just need to slow down and remember.”
This event is free and will take place outdoors. The Plant is accessible to guests and will do its best to accommodate any additional requests—contact music@theplantnc.com with any accommodation requests or accessibility concerns. There is free parking. Pets are not allowed for this program. See all events at The Plant.

Winter Solstice Sound Bath Journey + Rose Tea Ceremony with Maia Rhenish
2025-12-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for a Winter Solstice Sound Bath Journey + Rose Tea Ceremony with Maia Rhenish on Sun, Dec 21, 4pm-6pm. On the longest night of the year, come together to honor the winter season and the quiet light within. Join Maia Rhenish for a heart-centered gathering of sound and ceremony. The evening will begin with a rose tea meditation, opening your senses to the gentle, healing frequency of Rose. You’ll then flow into slow somatic movement and vocal toning, preparing the body and heart for an hour-long sound bath journey focused on the heart chakra. Bathed in Maia’s voice, gong, singing bowls, chimes, tuning forks, and drums, you’ll be guided into a space of inner peace and heartfelt connection. Together, embrace the darkness as a time to rest deep, reflect, and open to the returning light.
This class is $44 per person. Space is limited, so please preregister. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Yoga at Bynum Front Porch
2025-12-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Bynum General Store, 950 Bynum Rd, Bynum, NC, 27228, United States
Unwind and recharge with Yoga at Bynum Front Porch, hosted every Tuesday, 6pm-7pm. This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community – bring your mat and a positive spirit. This event is free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15. Directions.
Year-round events, including a Christmas tree sale and a holiday bazaar. See a feature about geocaching in Bynum, produced by UNC-TV for NC Weekend and sponsored in part by the NC Division of Tourism, Film, and Sports Development.

Women's Circle with Lexie
2025-12-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for a Women’s Circle with Lexie, hosted on the last Sunday of every month, 5:30pm-7pm. The circle’s purpose is to honor and reclaim traditions that center feminine energy and to hold a sacred and safe space for women to connect with each other and the Divine Feminine within. The gathering includes a brief ritual to ground you in a connection to seasons and moon cycles. Their central practice is a sharing circle, using prompts to inspire authentic connection, heart-led communication, and deep listening. The gathering concludes with a guided meditation to allow the time together to take root.
Please bring an open heart, an open mind, and a willingness to hold sacred space for all in the circle. Please register so that they know you are coming. Open to all who identify as women + nonbinary people are welcome. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

New Year's Eve Gentle Flow Yoga with Katie Cousins
2025-12-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for New Year’s Eve Gentle Flow Yoga with Katie Cousins on Wed, Dec 31, 6pm-7pm. This nourishing, mellow New Year’s Eve class is all about slowing down and tuning in as you gently ring in the year ahead. With mindful breathwork, fluid movements, and longer-held postures, you’ll release tension, invite deep relaxation, and create space in both body and mind. The gentle, rhythmic flow helps restore balance, while grounding stretches leave you feeling open, refreshed, and at ease. Whether you’re looking for a softer practice, a meaningful way to close out the year, or simply a moment to reconnect with yourself before stepping into a new chapter, this class offers space to move, breathe, and be present.
Accessible for most bodies, with modifications and options provided. All levels welcome. Expect an intensity level of 2 out of 4. This class is $20 per person. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

New Year's Day Mahamritunjaya Mantra with Meadow DeFosche
2026-01-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for a New Year’s Day Mahamritunjaya Mantra with Meadow DeFosche on Thu, Jan 1, 1pm-2pm. Ring out the old and ring in the new by letting go of what no longer serves you and setting intentions for the year to come. Join Meadow in 108 recitations of the Mahamritunjaya Mantra. The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, or the Great Death-Conquering Mantra, is a powerful mantra chanted during times of transition or significant change to protect, heal, and overcome fears.
For this practice, you will chant this sacred mantra 108 times together to lift the collective vibration and invite healing, release, and peace. Bring your favorite mala beads if you wish to keep count. You will start with a brief discussion of the mantra and setting intentions. Not to worry if you aren’t already familiar with this mantra. You will practice pronunciation together, and handouts will be provided so that you may follow along.
This is offered by donation, with all teacher proceeds going to CORA, a local organization dedicated to providing nutritious food to community members facing food insecurity and to helping create a healthy, strong, connected community without hunger. Read about them here. There is a suggested minimum donation of $20, but please do not let money be the reason you cannot participate. Come with an open heart and ready to lift your voice. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Kriya Yoga Journey with Lexie + Bill
2026-01-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for a Kriya Yoga Journey with Lexie + Bill, hosted monthly on select days (see schedule below). Experience the full potential of yogic techniques to support spiritual and emotional evolution and healing. This is a space to honor your body, clear your mind, and align with your deeper self.
Central to the journey are powerful breathwork practices called “kriyas” that are sometimes combined with movement and sound. Kriyas can clear energy and shift your internal landscape, allowing you to open up to expanded states of awareness and consciousness. Expect gentle movement intervals during the journey to release tension and distribute energy throughout the body. Moments of stillness and meditation allow you to ground and integrate the practices, inviting in a state of being that is calm, centered, and open.
CLASS SCHEDULE

Sat, Dec 13, 3pm-4:30pm Kriya Yoga Journey for the Solstice Season.
Thu, Jan 1, 3pm-4:30pm Kriya Yoga Journey for Vision and Intention.
Sat, Feb 14, 3:30pm-5pm February’s Kriya Yoga Journey.

This class is open to all levels. Physical movements are simple and accessible for most bodies, with modifications offered to support different needs. Handicapped parking and a ramp are available in the back of the Yoga Garden studio. The cost is $20 per person. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Unisong: Guided Song Circle at NC Arts Incubator
2026-01-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 | NC Arts Incubator, 223 N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
What medicine does your heart need? Join the NC Arts Incubator for Unisong: Guided Song Circle, hosted on the first Thursday of every month, 6pm-7:30pm. During this 90-minute journey designed for beginner and experienced singers alike, Unisong instructors will guide you through singing and movement that invite release, restoration, and healing of the heart.
See more events hosted by the NC Arts Incubator.

New Year’s Candlelight Mala with Heather Cassese
2026-01-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for a New Year’s Candlelight Mala with Heather Cassese on Fri, Jan 2, 6pm-8pm. Welcome in the New Year with rejuvenating energy and mindful movement in this special New Year’s Candlelight Yoga Mala class. Join Heather for 108 Sun Salutations, a sacred practice that symbolizes new beginnings, unity, and the cycle of life. This invigorating class is designed to cultivate strength, flexibility, and mental clarity, setting a positive tone for the year ahead. Each participant will receive a small piece of paper to inscribe their “word of the year” —a guiding mantra for the year ahead. During class, you’ll focus on this word to infuse your moving meditation with intention and purpose. Start the year on your mat, surrounded by a community of like-minded yogis and the glow of candlelight, while collectively celebrating turning the page to a fresh new year.
Modifications will be offered throughout the class to ensure accessibility for practitioners of all levels. Students are encouraged to take breaks and to customize the experience—whether completing a quarter, half, or the full Mala.
This class is $30 per person. Space is limited, so please pre-register. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Songs of Devotion with heart2heartnc
2026-01-03 17:00 - 18:15 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for Songs of Devotion with heart2heartnc, hosted on Sat, Jan 3, 5pm-6:15pm. Prayerful singing and chanting are natural human expressions of spiritual love and joy, practiced throughout time and across the world. Please join the heart2heart team of Amy Durso, Sheila Fleming, Lolly Dunlap, and Brooksie Edwards as they lead you in the uplifting and healing practice of devotional singing with mantras, prayers, words, and sound. (Those who are familiar with the devotional singing ceremony known as Kirtan will recognize this format.)
Discover your own voice and the strength of the community with simple mantras, songs, and prayers from many sources and traditions. You’ll be provided with text and guided musically into sacred chants. Together, you will create a powerful container to increase positive energy, attract blessings, and deepen our connections with spirit. No prior musical experience is required. Come with an open and curious heart.
heart2heart is a non-profit that offers holistic services to individuals, families, and the community as they are walking the path of death, dying, and beyond. Their mission is to offer the healing modalities of sound, gentle guidance, touch, and movement in a safe, accessible space for all people. Space is limited, so please preregister. This course is being offered by donation; no one will be turned away due to a lack of funds.
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First Sunday Sound Bath
2026-01-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Starrlight Mead, 130 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
At Starrlight Mead’s First Sunday Sound Bath, cathedral-like acoustics in this space bring a sense of reverence and play to these sessions. Think of it like a non-dogmatic sonic church.
Events are hosted on the first Sunday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm. To attend, please RSVP to liodhruna@gmail.com. A suggested admission of $20 per person is recommended for this event. If you are able, please Venmo or PayPal @AncientSongTherapy, or make other arrangements (this exchange is greatly appreciated). Please bring your own yoga mat, cushions, and comfort items. For virtual attendees: Jenn will go live at 11:30am, and you can tune in any time. The event will also be available on demand after the live session for those who could not attend. Any comments or questions will be answered once the offering is done.
Starrlight Mead is part of The Plant. The space is wheelchair accessible, with parking and entry available behind the production facility. Additional free parking is available on-site. Pets are not allowed. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Y12SR Meetings with Jaime Warkonyi
2026-01-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for Y12SR Meetings with Jaime Warkonyi hosted on the first Sunday of every month, 4pm-6pm. Y12SR is an innovative addiction relapse prevention program that combines the wisdom of yoga with the practical tools of 12-Step recovery programs. Guided by its theme “The Issues Live In the Tissues,” Y12SR meetings are held across the U.S. and internationally, rapidly becoming a recognized component of addiction recovery treatment centers.
Each meeting consists of both a 12-Step-inspired sharing circle and a guided yoga practice, incorporating movement (asana), breathwork (pranayama), and meditation—an approach described as “taking it to the mats.” The yoga practice is designed to be accessible to individuals of all body types and experience levels. Open to those struggling with addiction as well as their loved ones, Y12SR serves as a complement rather than a substitute for traditional addiction recovery programs. Committed to the principles of safety and anonymity, Y12SR provides a supportive space for healing and connection.
Handicapped parking and a ramp are available in the back of the Yoga Garden studio. By donation, a portion of proceeds will be donated to Second Bloom of Chatham. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Yoga Fundamentals: Building Strength and Steadiness with Melissa Russell
2026-01-10 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-31 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for Yoga Fundamentals: Building Strength and Steadiness with Melissa Russell, hosted every Saturday, Jan 10-Feb 7, 1pm-2:30pm. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to refine your foundation, this 4-week series invites you to slow down, tune in, and build from the ground up. Together, you’ll explore key asanas and the breath flow that brings them to life. Each class weaves alignment, breathwork, meditation, and simple philosophy—practices that steady the body, quiet the mind, and open the heart. Step by step, you’ll gain confidence, clarity, and ease—cultivating a practice that supports you far beyond the mat.
The cost for this course is $100 per person. Note that no class will take place Sat, Jan 24. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.

Candleglow Sound Bath Meditation
2026-01-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Starrlight Mead, 130 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
This night-time sonic ceremony is back by popular demand! Candleglow Sound Bath Meditation returns on the third Friday of each month from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Starrlight Mead for a candle-lit evening sound bath featuring a variety of singing bowls, chimes, and percussion accompanying the human voice. Honoring seasonal cycles, Ancient Song Therapy crafts sonic landscapes conducive to relaxation, meditation, journey work, and integration.
This event costs $25 per person and is held indoors. RSVP is required. Please contact liodhruna@gmail.com for more information. Starrlight Mead is part of The Plant. The space is wheelchair accessible, with parking and entry available behind the production facility. Additional free parking is available on-site. Pets are not allowed. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Welcome to Death Faire: Love, Loss, and Healing in a Small Southern Town
2026-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 | McIntyre’s Books, 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join McIntyre’s Books for Welcome to Death Faire: Love, Loss, and Healing in a Small Southern Town on Sat, Jan 17, 11am-12pm. Come celebrate life, death, and everything in between. With reverence and rebellion, this soulful gathering of hearts will feature readings from a dozen of the 35 contributors, who will share glimpses from the page, weaving personal stories that speak to love, grief, and the spaces in between. Expect a swirl of live music, a sermon-like reflection on grief, grace, and the human heart. It’s the kind of conversation that lingers long after the lights go out. Whether you carry grief, care for the dying, walk beside someone in sorrow, or simply long to explore life’s impermanence with an open heart, this evening and this book welcome you. Come curious. Leave changed.
In our small Southern town of Pittsboro, North Carolina, something extraordinary happens each year. Born from heartbreak and transformed by community, Death Faire at The Plant has become a beloved annual event where community gathers to face what our culture so often avoids: death. Through a soul-stirring day of music, art, poetry, ritual, culture, and shared wisdom, Death Faire invites you to celebrate and honor the full cycle of life and death. It’s messy. It’s beautiful. It’s unapologetic.
Now, a decade later, that spirit has been poured into a book: Welcome to Death Faire—a mosaic of personal stories, images, essays, and poetry, that creates space where death is no longer hidden in the shadows. Published by Tami Schwerin, this beautiful book—like Death Faire itself—encourages you to challenge the stories we tell ourselves about death and to embrace it as an integral part of living a full life.
This free event takes place indoors at McIntyre’s Books. The space is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. No pets are allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.

Monthly Elemental Breathwork with Carrie Brewer
2026-01-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Yoga Garden, 184 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Yoga Garden PBO for Monthly Elemental Breathwork with Carrie Brewer, hosted on the third Saturday of every month, 3pm-4:30pm. Elemental Rhythm Breathwork is a somatic embodiment journey to support growth and healing. Through deep, intentional breathing, this practice can guide you beyond the conscious mind, restoring balance by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. By accessing this more profound state, you can release old thought patterns, stagnant emotions, and energy that no longer serves you. Where awareness goes, energy flows—this process empowers you to shift your state of consciousness to nurture your own personal growth and healing.
Inspired by the elements, Elemental Rhythm Breathwork incorporates different breathing techniques, followed by a meditation and reflection period to integrate the experiences from the breathwork session. The journey concludes with a sharing circle, offering space for connection and expression. Benefits of breathwork include:

Improved sleep quality.
Reduced stress and anxiety.
A relaxed body and mind.
Enhanced mental clarity.
Pain reduction.
Decreased inflammation.

No experience is required; just come with an open mind. Participants are advised to review potential health contraindications before attending class. The cost is $25 per person. See more events at Yoga Garden PBO.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Breath work results in certain specific physiological changes in the body and can also result in intense and emotional release. If you have had or currently have any of the following conditions, permission to participate in breathwork from your healthcare provider is required:

Epilepsy.
High blood pressure is not controlled by medicine.
Cardiovascular disease.
Heart attack.
Stroke.
Glaucoma/detached retina.
Osteoporosis.
Aneurysm.
Bi-polar.
Schizophrenia.
Any other significant health challenges. If you are pregnant, you can not participate in breathwork. If you have asthma, you must have your inhaler next to you.

POSSIBLE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Although many people find great healing through breathwork with regards to PTSD, clearance from your healthcare professional is required before the breathwork activity if you have a severe case or are currently under a therapist’s care. Clearance is also required for any other medical, psychiatric, or physical condition that would impair or affect the ability to engage in activities involving intense physical and/or emotional release. As breathwork can trigger strong emotional releases we want to ensure extra care and support can be provided during and after the experience.

Balance and Brews
2026-01-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Thirsty Skull Brewing – Pittsboro, 684 West Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Come to Thirsty Skull Brewing – Pittsboro for Balance and Brews on Sun, Jan 25, 11am-12pm. Enjoy their beautiful Biergarten with a relaxing Vinyasa yoga workout. The cost is $20 per participant and includes a beer when you’re done. Make sure to bring your own mat! Instruction by Robin Hamilton. RSVP by emailing brandon@thirstyskull.com.
Free parking is available on-site. This event is hosted outdoors, weather permitting. See more events at Thirsty Skull Brewing – Pittsboro. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages and Country Inns Trail.

Yoga and Wine Class
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Vino!! Wine Shop, 89 Hillsboro Street, Suite A, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
What better way to start the week than a Yoga and Wine Class at Vino!! Wine Shop. Mark your calendars and make a reservation for Mon, Jan 26, 6pm-7pm. This class is taught by a local yogi and Vino!! Wine Shop employee Robin Hamilton. Enjoy an evening flow class followed by a glass of wine! All levels are welcome.
The cost for this event is $25 per person, which includes instruction and one drink. Space is limited to 6 people, and spots fill up fast, so grab one while you can! Register by phone at 919.542.3922 or email robin@vinowineshopnc.com. You must provide your credit card information to hold the reservation. Day-of cancellations result in a $10 fee.
All tastings and events at Vino!! Wine Shop. Part of Chatham County’s Craft Beverages and Country Inns Trail.

ALL-Together! Friends Group - Inclusive Dance and Activities
2026-02-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Chatham Mills Studio, 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 410, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Join Chatham Mills Studio for ALL-Together! Friends Group – Inclusive Dance and Activities, hosted every Thursday, 11am-1pm. Find joy, friendship, and support in an inclusive community. This program is designed for teens and adults of all abilities and dis’abilities. Activities include dance, games, gardening, music, art, socializing, group lunch, field trips, and Special Olympics.
All are welcome to attend this free program. Caregivers are asked to stay with participants who may need assistance.
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