Upcoming Events
Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
African World Song and Rhythm with Kevin Nathaniel
Tap into the African music tradition, filled with inspirational songs, sounds and rhythms that have spread across the globe and influenced many other genres of music. This interactive concert, led by Kevin Nathaniel is an experiential, collaborative, and group experience where participants are invited to feel, move and sing songs and rhythms together.
Kundalini Yoga *
Kundalini Yoga is a powerful and accessible practice designed to support personal transformation and greater self-awareness. Often called the “Yoga of Awareness,” it focuses on cultivating a balanced relationship between body, mind, and inner life, helping you feel more centered, energized, and present in your daily experience. Classes are structured to be welcoming for both beginners and experienced practitioners, and typically include a warm-up, a kriya (a sequence of movement, breath, and sound), and a meditation.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7+ Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
3Y Yoga *
Yoga at Juniper
Beyond physical flexibility, yoga cultivates mental and emotional fluidity to navigate life’s challenges.
Our mixed-level yoga classes are safe and accessible to all ages and body types.
Each class will explore:
Psychophysical Exercises (aerobic movement with coordinated breathing)
Conscious Relaxation (practicing stillness and presence)
Hatha Yoga Asanas (longer holds in a series of accessible poses)
Pranayama Techniques (deep awareness through conscious breath)
3Y is a yoga system certified by the Yoga Alliance. Our teachers bring years of experience and a love of the practice, having completed core requirements of the 500 hour teacher training.
*All events are by donation. Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
3Y Yoga *
Yoga at Juniper
Beyond physical flexibility, yoga cultivates mental and emotional fluidity to navigate life’s challenges.
Our mixed-level yoga classes are safe and accessible to all ages and body types.
Each class will explore:
Psychophysical Exercises (aerobic movement with coordinated breathing)
Conscious Relaxation (practicing stillness and presence)
Hatha Yoga Asanas (longer holds in a series of accessible poses)
Pranayama Techniques (deep awareness through conscious breath)
3Y is a yoga system certified by the Yoga Alliance. Our teachers bring years of experience and a love of the practice, having completed core requirements of the 500 hour teacher training.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Drum Circle *
In this circle, we use the drum as a way to connect with yourself and with others. The focus is on shared rhythm and group experience rather than mastering the instrument, though basic techniques and rhythms will be taught to support the session. Group drumming has been shown to support well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen a sense of connection. No experience is needed—just bring your own drum and join in.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
3Y Yoga *
Yoga at Juniper
Beyond physical flexibility, yoga cultivates mental and emotional fluidity to navigate life’s challenges.
Our mixed-level yoga classes are safe and accessible to all ages and body types.
Each class will explore:
Psychophysical Exercises (aerobic movement with coordinated breathing)
Conscious Relaxation (practicing stillness and presence)
Hatha Yoga Asanas (longer holds in a series of accessible poses)
Pranayama Techniques (deep awareness through conscious breath)
3Y is a yoga system certified by the Yoga Alliance. Our teachers bring years of experience and a love of the practice, having completed core requirements of the 500 hour teacher training.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Guitar Class (Beginner|Intermediate) *
Develop essential techniques for playing guitar in any style. We will explore everything needed to enable you to tune a guitar, hold the instrument with proper posture and develop safe and healthy techniques for the left and right hands (fingerpicking and strumming).
Live Music x Radharani
Sound Garden is a live concert series hosted by Juniper, bringing artistic excellence from around the world to Ellenville, NY. Each month we showcase different artists, including local and international talent.
Support original art and musical culture.
Feb 27, 2026
Sacred Music with Radharani
Join us for a candlelit evening of sacred song and chant guided by devotional musician Radharani. This gathering is offered as a ceremonial circle — a space to enter a living process together through voice, listening, and presence. The evening weaves heart-opening songs, mantra chants, silence, and reflection into a gentle evening carried by the shared field of voice and intention. Radharani is a devotional artist whose music has been shared widely as a companion for meditation, prayer, and inner listening. Drawing on many years of leading chant and ceremony, she offers a container that is intimate, grounded, and quietly transformative.
*Your contributions help to support artists and their work. No one will be turned away for lack of funds, and if you are in a place of abundance please consider donating more. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
About the Artist
Radharani is a mystic vocalist whose work centers on sacred song as ceremony. Her clear, luminous voice weaves ancient languages, devotional chant, and intuitive vocal transmission into immersive spaces of stillness, prayer, and remembrance. Her path as an artist was shaped by years of pilgrimage through India, Nepal, and Tibet, where she immersed herself in the study of mysticism, sacred sound, and contemplative traditions. Rooted in both Eastern and Western mystical lineages, she has served as a musician and ceremonial guide for diverse spiritual communities, carrying a universal thread of devotion and reverence for the unseen. Her recordings have reached hundreds of thousands of listeners worldwide, with releases that have become trusted companions for meditation, breathwork, and quiet reflection. Based in the Hudson Valley of New York, Radharani performs and teaches internationally, offering gentle yet transformative spaces of sound, silence, and authentic connection.
Kundalini Yoga *
Kundalini Yoga is a powerful and accessible practice designed to support personal transformation and greater self-awareness. Often called the “Yoga of Awareness,” it focuses on cultivating a balanced relationship between body, mind, and inner life, helping you feel more centered, energized, and present in your daily experience. Classes are structured to be welcoming for both beginners and experienced practitioners, and typically include a warm-up, a kriya (a sequence of movement, breath, and sound), and a meditation.
Dance Spiral *
Dance Spiral is a space to come ToGather and move through dance in a safe and fun environment, bringing in rhythms and music from around the world. We use dance as a conscious way to celebrate life and take care of ourselves. Each dance spiral is unique, weaving together elements of movement, stories, songs, recordings and live instruments.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Catskill Kirtan Collective
Kirtan is a devotional singing practice that originated in India and is now practiced around the world. It involves chanting or singing mantras, sacred phrases, or bhajans in a call-and-response style.
Matt and Hillary Canale will facilitate kirtan monthly at Juniper with friends. Kirtan is a beautiful way to learn how to sing as a practice to offer our hearts and love to something much greater than ourselves.
Optional Community Meal:
Matt and Hillary would love to share a meal with you before the event! Come at 6:30 to share in a warm, nourishing home-cooked meal.
*The meal is optional, donations are appreciated but not expected. thank you :) Matthew Canale has traveled around the world and studied the sacred traditions of humanity. He is also a founding member of Dream Seed, a sound healing ensemble that travels internationally sharing the gift of sacred music. He has studied and practiced kirtan and mantra for over a decade. Matthew is also a gifted artist, painter, designer, musician, drum maker and song-writer having released his first album entitled "Celebrate" in 2024. His mission is to use his gifts to aid in the evolution of human consciousness. www.mattcanale.com IG: @mattcanale
Hillary Love Riley is devoted to the study of the sacred and its medicinal ways. She is trained in the tradition of Ayurvedic healing and pancha karma. As a song carrier she is drawn to kirtan and mantra and healing music from around the world. Hillary is also a gifted singer, guitarist, song carrier, song writer, painter and beader. She loves to share her gifts to inspire and bring healing to others.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7-12 YEARS Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Heart of the Earth Drum Making Ceremony
The drum is a sacred instrument that invokes the heart and speaks a universal language. It invites us to travel more deeply into our hearts and to the universal beat that connects all life. The rhythmic heartbeat of the drum is at the center of ceremonies held by people all over the world. The shamanic drum is used to communicate with the Spirit and to connect our hearts with the heartbeat of the Earth. It is a powerful medicine that heals the body, heart, mind, and spirit.
We will be making one-sided hand drums, using wooden frames made of maple and elk, deer or buffalo hide, and sinew. There is an option to dye your drum hide with Indigo plant dye.
We will provide a delicious vegetarian soup and fresh bread for lunch. We encourage participants to bring vegetarian snacks to share throughout the day.
Facilitator Bio:
AJ & Shola are dedicated to developing pathways of peace and understanding by nurturing community building through education, service and the healing arts. For the past 15 years they have been studying with their teacher Maestro Manuel Rufino in an effort to weave together a global support network & international community that embraces the transcendental path of wisdom, love, truth and knowledge of the eternal soul. They are the co-founders of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs that support the preservation of arts traditions from around the world. They are active members of the Golden Drum, a cultural community center for consciousness and spiritual discipline located in Brooklyn, New York, and are members of the Dream Seed shamanic sound healing collective. They co-produce an international festival called, The Heart & Mind Festival which brings together wisdom keepers, spiritual elders, scientists, youth leaders and visionary humans from all paths of life.
Shakey: An Evening with Neil Young…Almost
Shakey: An Evening with Neil Young…Almost
Briz has been one of the most consistent artists on the East Coast music scene for the past 30 years, performing at listening venues, theaters, festivals, house concerts, coffeehouses, clubs, cafes, schools, libraries, and more with his original and classic rock cover performances.
For the last 15 years, Briz has been performing his Neil Young tribute show, “Shakey” at venues around the country. Songs include Cowgirl in the Sand, The Loner, Needle and the Damage Done, Ohio, Heart of Gold, and many more.
“Imagine it’s 1970 and you’re watching Neil Young perform at The Bitter End in the Village, The Cellar Door in Georgetown or at Massey Hall in Toronto sometime in ‘71.”
In addition to the music, Briz includes narratives about the songs and a “Journey Through the Past of Neil’s amazing career.
And of course, there will be plenty of flannel.
Heart of Gold
Needle and the Damage Done
Website: https://brizartandmusic.com/briz-shakey.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brizsongs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brizartandmusic
Kundalini Yoga *
Kundalini Yoga is a powerful and accessible practice designed to support personal transformation and greater self-awareness. Often called the “Yoga of Awareness,” it focuses on cultivating a balanced relationship between body, mind, and inner life, helping you feel more centered, energized, and present in your daily experience. Classes are structured to be welcoming for both beginners and experienced practitioners, and typically include a warm-up, a kriya (a sequence of movement, breath, and sound), and a meditation.
Guitar Class (Beginner|Intermediate)
Develop essential techniques for playing guitar in any style. We will explore everything needed to enable you to tune a guitar, hold the instrument with proper posture and develop safe and healthy techniques for the left and right hands (fingerpicking and strumming).
Sound Bath
A sound bath is a multi-sensory guided meditation experience.
Together, we will explore how and why sound and music can be powerful for healing and meditation. Our session will include a sound bath as well as an orientation to the vast world of sound healing and meditation. Questions and comments are welcome and encouraged.
Singing bowls, gongs, flutes, crystal instruments, drums, guitars, handpans, and a range of other tools are used throughout the journey. Vibrations and overtones produced by these powerful instruments can be felt throughout the body. Sound baths hold space for deep relaxation, emotional release, and setting intentions for the future.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
3Y Yoga *
Yoga at Juniper
Beyond physical flexibility, yoga cultivates mental and emotional fluidity to navigate life’s challenges.
Our mixed-level yoga classes are safe and accessible to all ages and body types.
Each class will explore:
Psychophysical Exercises (aerobic movement with coordinated breathing)
Conscious Relaxation (practicing stillness and presence)
Hatha Yoga Asanas (longer holds in a series of accessible poses)
Pranayama Techniques (deep awareness through conscious breath)
3Y is a yoga system certified by the Yoga Alliance. Our teachers bring years of experience and a love of the practice, having completed core requirements of the 500 hour teacher training.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Drum Circle *
In this circle, we use the drum as a way to connect with yourself and with others. The focus is on shared rhythm and group experience rather than mastering the instrument, though basic techniques and rhythms will be taught to support the session. Group drumming has been shown to support well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen a sense of connection. No experience is needed—just bring your own drum and join in.
Kids’ Sing-along! *
All Ages WelcomeJoin us for a fun and inspiring interactive Sing-along with instruments and songs for kids of all ages. Connect with music as a vital activity for learning and bonding. Join us for new and familiar songs with guitars, flute, percussion, piano and more!
“Music has been shown to activate some of the broadest and most diverse networks of the brain.” —Harvard Health
Music-making develops creativity, imagination, focus and coordination. Learning an instrument and practicing music enhances these capacities. Music provides a means of nonverbal communication, providing an outlet for connecting with and expressing emotion. As a safe and healthy activity, it helps deemphasize obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior. Shared music-making and dance can promote meaningful relationships and connections within and across social groups, leading to an improved quality of life, shared values and sense of belonging.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Adrian DiMatteo (B.M. Eastman School of Music, 2012) is the founder of the Sonic Institute. He is an international performing and recording artist, author (Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness), music educator, app creator (Chord Atlas), and sound meditation facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in the music world. Adrian has toured and traveled extensively—exploring sound, language, musical culture and how they affect individual and collective wellbeing. Hundreds of students have graduated from Sound Facilitator Training programs and weekend retreats that Adrian regularly facilitates nationwide. To date, he has offered musical experiences to thousands of people in hospitals, hospices, elder care facilities, prisons and children’s centers.
Juniper Grand Opening Cacao Celebration
Join us for the grand opening of Juniper, a cultural center in Ellenville, NY for the promotion of well-being and community life.
Who We Are
Juniper is a collective of artists, educators, wellness practitioners, and thought leaders who believe in the value of cultural programming that supports the flourishing of community life. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful space where people of all backgrounds, ages, and identities can gather to learn tools for living healthier, happier lives.
Our Mission
We offer high-quality classes, wellness resources and cultural events that are accessible to the public and designed to promote mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Through community-based initiatives, we provide a supportive environment for both youth and adults to explore their creativity, practice self-care and cultivate peace amidst the complexities of modern life. Situated in the stunning ecological sanctuary of the Hudson Valley—Catskill Mountain region, we are committed to promoting lifestyles which are sustainable and integrated with nature.
What We Offer
Yoga
Music, Art & Dance Classes
After-School Programs
Sound Healing & Meditation
Cultural Events
Handmade Crafts and Musical Instruments from around the world
Private Sessions
Space Rentals
Event Schedule
6pm Doors Open
6:30pm Welcome and Introductions
7-9:30pm Cacao Ceremony Celebration
What is Cacao?
Cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, is a superfood that has nourished humanity for thousands of years. Originally revered throughout the Americas with roots in the Amazonian basin, Cacao has spread worldwide due to its powerful physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits. Together we will share a warm cup of cacao, sing and dance in celebration of the grand opening of Juniper.
If you are planning to attend the cacao ceremony, we kindly ask that you arrive before 7pm and stay until we close (between approximately 9:30-10pm).
If you are in a financially abundant place and are able to give more, please use the donation box below where you can enter a custom amount. We appreciate your support! Thank you!
ALL AGES WELCOME, INDIVIDUALS UNDER 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
*This event is by donation, but please RSVP so we can properly accommodate everyone. We appreciate any donation to help us cover the costs of the event.
After School Arts at Juniper *
AGES 7+ Unleash your creativity with our after school arts program! Develop your art skills in a fun, safe and inspiring space. We will paint, sculpt, craft, and explore various themes.
Please rsvp 24 hours in advance so we can prepare your art supplies.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
Facilitator Bio:
Shola Block is dedicated to fostering community building through education, service, and holistic arts, with a focus on promoting peace and understanding. As an artisan, she shares a wide range of skills including ancient folk songs, painting, weaving, instrument making, jewelry making, botanical gardening, leather work, and beadwork. She is the co-founder of the Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs supporting the preservation of traditional arts from around the world. Shola directs the Song School and is a program facilitator at the Golden Drum, a cultural community center located in Brooklyn. She is a member of the Dream Seed sound healing collective and a co-producer of The Heart & Mind Festival, an international event that convenes cultural leaders, scientists, youth leaders, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and foster connection.
Kundalini Yoga *
Kundalini Yoga is a powerful and accessible practice designed to support personal transformation and greater self-awareness. Often called the “Yoga of Awareness,” it focuses on cultivating a balanced relationship between body, mind, and inner life, helping you feel more centered, energized, and present in your daily experience. Classes are structured to be welcoming for both beginners and experienced practitioners, and typically include a warm-up, a kriya (a sequence of movement, breath, and sound), and a meditation.
Coalition of Forward-Facing Ellenville x Juniper
OUR MISSION
The Coalition Of Forward Facing Ellenville (C.O.F.F.E.) is a community based non-profit organization that works with volunteers to uplift the Ellenville community and support social service partnerships, cultural arts programming, mentorships in conjunction with the Ellenville Central School, and producing real-life solutions for legacy challenges of the area.
COFFE's key goal is to facilitate the integration of incoming residents in Ellenville and surrounding areas with the existing community so it can prosper from a new wave of energy whilst still maintaining its unique character.
Join our monthly membership meeting to hear guest speakers share about current COFFE initiatives, and Ellenville events and projects. A great way to network with other artists, business owners and thought leaders. Introduce your own project to our wide range of members and volunteers.
Friend & Family Opening Celebration
Friends & Family! Join us at the soft opening of our space. Stop by for a warm drink, music and a good hang! Feel free to bring anyone you’d like, check out the space, and join us in planting seeds for a bright and beautiful future of this new arts and wellness space in the Hudson Valley/Catskill Mountain region.
