BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hollister House Garden - ECPv6.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hollister House Garden REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260507T200828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T173452Z UID:10000156-1780477200-1787749200@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Artists and Photographers DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/artists-and-photographers-2/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4d0a8fc9-d4be-4600-bb10-db2f67535bd9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20240415T192801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T165535Z UID:10000043-1781287200-1781294400@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:EVENING IN THE GARDEN DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/evening-in-the-garden-2/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/Evening-in-the-Garden-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260130T170603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T181421Z UID:10000147-1781344800-1781366400@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Printing With the Sun: Full-Day Cyanotype Workshop and Book Launch DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/printing-with-the-sun-cyanotype-workshop-and-book-signing/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9781635869194.jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260324T170309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T124751Z UID:10000148-1782484200-1782493200@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Poetry Writing Workshop: What Words for Nature's Beauty? DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/poetry-workshop-what-words-for-natures-beauty/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7736-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T113000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260325T192902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T001138Z UID:10000151-1782554400-1782559800@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:HHG Explorers: Garden Rooms and Fairy Houses- Registration Full DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/hhg-explorers-garden-rooms-and-fairy-houses/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/047f8cb1-bea0-47b9-bb50-ffeead286e24-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260710T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260710T200000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260423T015437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T204517Z UID:10000155-1783706400-1783713600@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:EVENING IN THE GARDEN DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/july-evening-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/Evening-in-the-Garden-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T113000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260326T185654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T000716Z UID:10000152-1783764000-1783769400@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:HHG Explorers: Who Lives in the Garden? DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/hhg-explorers-who-lives-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/c55f5a92-59a7-46cc-9bb7-04e24a0e8e29.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T113000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260511T192214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T164209Z UID:10000157-1785578400-1785583800@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:HHG Explorers: Daylilies in the Garden ------ Enrollment Closed DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/hhg-explorers-daylilies-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Pasted-Graphic-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T200000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260602T220308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T200320Z UID:10000162-1786125600-1786132800@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:EVENING IN THE GARDEN DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/evening-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:CT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/Evening-in-the-Garden-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T113000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260602T193201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T021225Z UID:10000163-1787997600-1788003000@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Designing Fall Containers: Bold Texture and Seasonal Color DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/designing-fall-containers-bold-texture-and-seasonal-color/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_1784.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T190000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260520T190331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T192905Z UID:10000160-1789200000-1789239600@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Garden Study Weekend 2026 DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/garden-study-weekend-2026/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Garden Study Weekend,Homepage Feature,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Greenwoods_59-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T190000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260730T220353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T190839Z UID:10000169-1789228800-1789239600@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:THE GARDEN PARTY DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/2026-garden-party/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Garden Study Weekend,Homepage Feature,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260801T183700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T130544Z UID:10000171-1789293600-1789315200@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Visit 4 Beautiful Litchfield County Gardens DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/visit-4-beautiful-gardens-2026/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Garden Study Weekend,Homepage Feature,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/View-from-the-Gray-Garden-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T153000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260724T182801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T193054Z UID:10000168-1789725600-1789745400@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Watercolor Workshop: The Late Summer Palette DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/watercolor-workshop-the-late-summer-palette/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/COLOR-WHEEL-1-3.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T113000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260602T212217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T152205Z UID:10000158-1789812000-1789817400@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Gardens as Stories: The Met Cloisters Gardens DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/gardens-as-stories-the-met-cloisters-gardens/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cuxa10April2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T153000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260724T182909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T021036Z UID:10000167-1790330400-1790350200@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Melon Baskets with Master Weaver Tina Pucket DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/melon-baskets-with-master-weaver-tina-pucket/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cantalope-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T114500 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260811T021510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T024547Z UID:10000172-1790415900-1790423100@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Meditation Workshop: Gardens as Metaphors DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/meditation-workshop-gardens-as-metaphors/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_3383-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T113000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260604T154229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T172940Z UID:10000164-1790416800-1790422200@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Reawakening Beauty: Revitalizing the Landscape of a Historic House DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/reawakening-beauty-revitalizing-the-landscape-of-a-historic-house/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fall_15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260724T182843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T182843Z UID:10000166-1790431200-1790438400@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Master Class: Native Plant Seed Saving Workshop at The Fen in Sharon\, CT DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/master-class-native-plant-seed-saving-workshop-at-the-fen-in-sharon-ct/ LOCATION:The Fen\, Sharon\, CT CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_8191-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T113000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260724T182639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T011501Z UID:10000165-1791021600-1791027000@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:The Beauty of Decay: Rethinking Dead Wood DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/the-beauty-of-decay-rethinking-dead-wood/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/eastern_newt-1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T153000 DTSTAMP:20260813T003700 CREATED:20260127T200106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T182932Z UID:10000137-1792144800-1792164600@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Watercolor Journaling: Autumn's Oddities DESCRIPTION:Gardens invite us to slow down\, clear our minds\, and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. In this two-hour workshop\, participants will explore the garden as a metaphor for our lives and as a place of renewal. Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead guided meditations and share poems designed to inspire personal reflection. Participants will also have time to explore the garden rooms and find a quiet place for individual meditation. The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share reflections with the group. No previous meditation experience is necessary\, and no special equipment is required. Come prepared to pause\, listen\, and experience the garden—and yourself—with renewed attention. \n Participants are welcome to bring a cushion or yoga mat or to settle comfortably on the steps\, lawns\, and benches throughout Hollister House Garden. \nBrian Vaugh has been an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen tradition since 2000. His spiritual path began in a Catholic monastic seminary and has included the study of many religious traditions. He has served as a chaplain in hospice\, prison\, and hospital settings\, and describes his work in hospitals as especially meaningful. After decades of spiritual study and service\, Brian continues to find a rich and lively source of wisdom in his grandchildren. \nSandy Lee Carlson is a widely published poet\, an educator\, and poet laureate emerita of Woodbury. A dedicated advocate for poetry in her community\, she founded the monthly open mic at the Woodbury Public Library and organizes literary events throughout Litchfield and New Haven counties. As managing partner of Orenaug Mountain Publishing\, she edits and publishes poetry anthologies. She is the host of People and Their Poems\, a podcast featuring conversations with area poets about their work and the poems that have shaped their lives. \nRegistration: $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP URL:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/garden-journaling-flowering-trees-and-shrubs/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Journaling-In-The-Garden-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR