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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000 DTSTAMP:20260812T231651 CREATED:20260127T163612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T163612Z UID:10000142-1777716000-1777721400@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Skip the Mulch! Native Ground Cover Solutions 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/skip-the-mulch-native-ground-cover-solutions/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_3667-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTSTAMP:20260812T231651 CREATED:20260402T143816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T172217Z UID:10000153-1778284800-1778457599@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Mother's Day Bouquet Sale- SOLD OUT 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/mothers-day-bouquet-sale-order-now-for-pick-up-may-9th-10th/ 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/2026/04/MEADOW-RUE.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260812T231651 CREATED:20260204T191709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T172335Z UID:10000149-1778335200-1778342400@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Pressed Flower Cards and Journals- SOLD OUT 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/pressed-flower-cards-and-journals/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0896e3ae-cf20-44f6-88f5-0be19d679d4d.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260812T231651 CREATED:20260219T144815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T144815Z UID:10000150-1778418000-1778428800@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Mother’s Day at Hollister House 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/celebrate-mothers-day-at-hollister-house-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/2026/02/yjb_UTM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000 DTSTAMP:20260812T231651 CREATED:20260127T165508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T235042Z UID:10000143-1778925600-1778931000@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Secrets to a Successful Cutting Garden- Lecture and Book Signing 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/secrets-to-a-successful-cutting-garden/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-9.33.33-PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T113000 DTSTAMP:20260812T231651 CREATED:20260127T193849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T012141Z UID:10000144-1780135200-1780140600@hollisterhousegarden.org SUMMARY:Better Together: Designing with Plant Combinations 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/better-together-designing-with-plant-combinations/ LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759 CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hollisterhousegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Amsonia-nepeta-and-spireav2-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR