In today's fast-paced world, we are constantly inundated with information and distractions, which can lead to increased stress levels and decreased attention spans.
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We are pioneers in Nature-Based Mindfulness. Taking The Nature Pill® reduces cortisol, increases happiness and focus. Learn more about our vision to become the world's center for Nature-Based Mindfulness.
In today's fast-paced world, we are constantly inundated with information and distractions, which can lead to increased stress levels and decreased attention spans.
In today's fast-paced world, we are constantly inundated with information and distractions, which can lead to increased stress levels and decreased attention spans.
SUN, August 9th | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mindful Metamorphosis Wellness Workshop
Mindful Metamorphosis is a full day personal development and wellness workshop that uses the butterfly's transformation as a metaphor for human growth, healing, and self-discovery. Participants will engage in nature-based experiences, mindfulness practices, neuroscience-informed exercises, journaling, movement, and community connection to navigate life transitions and personal transformation.
Inspirado en las antiguas enseñanzas de la atención plena y la práctica de la meditación vipassana, con raíces de más de 2,600 años, este retiro invita a soltar el frenesí cotidiano y abrirse a los ritmos más suaves de la “píldora de naturaleza” en Patch —nuestro santuario de 20 acres donde la calma y la conexión florecen.
Twilight @ Patch: Full Moon Forest Bath at Patch of Heaven
Twilight @ Patch is an evening forest bathing experience held beneath August's Sturgeon Moon. Designed to help participants disconnect from the noise of daily life and reconnect with nature, the event combines mindfulness, silent reflection, moonlight immersion, and guided sensory awareness in Patch of Heaven Sanctuary's 125-year-old forest.
Farm Fresh Patch Project - Dig in the Dirt Volunteer Day
Help us double our current farm and edibles garden crops!
Did you know digging in the dirt reduces stress, increases creativity, and creates connection to nature in healing ways? Roll up your sleeves and join us as we come together to grow our edible garden at Patch!
In collaboration with the UF Master Gardener program, we’ll expand our farm and edible gardens and double what we are currently growing.
Peace doesn't begin somewhere else. It begins with one mindful breath, one peaceful step, and one heart choosing compassion. Join us as we walk with Buddhist monks from Wat Buddharangsi Temple to Patch of Heaven Sanctuary for a morning of meditation, community, and practicing Nature-based mindfulness℠ together.
Twilight @ Patch: Full Moon Forest Bath at Patch of Heaven
Step away from the noise and into the quiet magic of September's Harvest Moon. Wander beneath ancient trees on a guided Full Moon Forest Bath, where science-backed forest bathing and the calming rhythms of twilight help restore your mind, body, and spirit. Leave your phone behind, awaken your senses, and experience The Nature Pill℠ through an evening of Awe + Beauty + Calm℠ in our 125-year-old forest. Come discover why Twilight @Patch has become one of our community's most beloved experiences.
Bring your beloved pet. Bring your memories. Bring your heart. Join us at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary for a joyful morning inspired by the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, where we celebrate the extraordinary bond between people, animals, and nature.
Whether you're honoring a cherished companion by your side or remembering one who lives on in your heart, this meaningful gathering offers blessings, community, gratitude, and peaceful moments surrounded by the beauty of our forest sanctuary.
Awaken In Nature Daylong Mindfulness Autumn Retreat
Disconnect from the noise. Reconnect with what matters most. Join us for a daylong immersive retreat where the healing power of nature, mindfulness, and ancient contemplative practices come together to restore your mind, body, and spirit.
Surrounded by the beauty of Patch of Heaven Sanctuary's 20-acre forest preserve, you'll unplug from technology, slow to the rhythms of nature, and experience guided meditation, mindful movement, sound healing, silent reflection, and our signature Mindful Pocket Park℠. Leave feeling calmer, clearer, and deeply renewed.
Step away from the glow of your screen and into the glow of the Harvest Moon. Wander silently beneath a canopy of ancient trees as guided meditation, forest bathing, and candlelight invite your nervous system to slow, your senses to awaken, and your spirit to reconnect with nature.
This unforgettable evening at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary blends science-backed mindfulness with the timeless healing power of the forest. Leave the noise behind. Come home to stillness, community, and the quiet wisdom of the woods.
Unlimited visits, discounted access to retreats, special members discount... this are just a few of the perks you get as a member. Join our membership program and support Patch's vision of regeneration and reforestation.
Unlimited visits, discounted access to retreats, special members discount... this are just a few of the perks you get as a member. Join our membership program and support Patch's vision of regeneration and reforestation.
Welcome to the Mindful Pocket Park@Patch Designed to reduce anxiety and increase calm. As you pause and take The Nature Pill® you learn to Pay Attention With Your Senses (P.A.W.S). Using Sight, Sound, Scent, Touch and Taste as the anchor of focus, you will arrive in the present moment.
Patch of Heaven Sanctuary is a safe-haven for all trees, butterflies, bats, bees, and beings. We are dedicated to preserving our forest and local wildlife, as well as the integrity of the historic structures.
