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.
Cacao Ceremony
Cacao has been used for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing for thousands of years by the ancient traditions of the world. It has been especially common in Mayan, Aztec and other South American traditions as a part of their ceremonies and prayers.
Together we will share this ancient spiritual food and connect to our hearts through song, dance, meditation and prayer.
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.
*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.
Grow ToGather - Bread Making Class
Grow ToGather Ellenville Community Garden is thriving! We’ve had a flower forests, fruits, vegetables, herbs growing so quickly and abundantly!
We are so grateful for all of those who have helped to tend to this space.
As we continue to grow foods throughout the summer and fall, it’s so important to learn how to preserve the over-abundance of these harvests so that we can be sustained through the winter with nutritious and delicious foods.
We have the pleasure of welcoming Louise, an advent gardener, nutritionist and more, to teach us how to do this process for ourselves, and to work together to preserve some of the items growing at our garden.
This skill is something that will help you throughout your life, and will be something you can continue to pass down in generations to come.
Register now so we can account for who all is coming :)
Your donations go toward the supplies, and to help sustain the Community Garden. We appreciate your support!
Food Preservation & Canning Workshop in Ellenville, NY at our Grow ToGather Community Garden. This workshop is to teach the communities near by how to preserve our foods so we have nutritious and delicious foods to sustain us through the winter.
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.
Campfire Songs & Open-Mic
all ages welcome
Gather around the fire for an evening of music, connection, and community. Bring your voice, your favorite instrument, or simply come to listen and relax. We'll share songs in a welcoming circle where everyone is invited to participate—whether you lead a tune, sing along, or enjoy in the melodies under the open sky.
No performance experience is needed—just a love of music and a willingness to be present. Folk, Jazz, traditional, original songs, and familiar favorites are all welcome.
Bring a camp chair or blanket, dress for the weather, and come ready to relax, connect, and create a memorable evening together around the fire.
After-School Creative Class
An open-ended afterschool class where students can choose from a variety of activities, including art, music, homework, and creative projects. This is a safe and inviting space for kids to explore interests, build skills, and enjoy time with friends.
Grow ToGather - Food Preservation & Canning Workshop
Grow ToGather Ellenville Community Garden is thriving! We’ve had a flower forests, fruits, vegetables, herbs growing so quickly and abundantly!
We are so grateful for all of those who have helped to tend to this space.
As we continue to grow foods throughout the summer and fall, it’s so important to learn how to preserve the over-abundance of these harvests so that we can be sustained through the winter with nutritious and delicious foods.
We have the pleasure of welcoming Louise, an advent gardener, nutritionist and more, to teach us how to do this process for ourselves, and to work together to preserve some of the items growing at our garden.
This skill is something that will help you throughout your life, and will be something you can continue to pass down in generations to come.
Register now so we can account for who all is coming :)
Your donations go toward the supplies, and to help sustain the Community Garden. We appreciate your support!
Food Preservation & Canning Workshop in Ellenville, NY at our Grow ToGather Community Garden. This workshop is to teach the communities near by how to preserve our foods so we have nutritious and delicious foods to sustain us through the winter.
Sound Bath
Participants are led through guided meditations and sound healing practices designed to harmonize body, mind and spirit. Some blankets and yoga mats will be provided but we encourage people to come with extra padding just in case there isn't enough for everyone.
*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.
About Dream Seed
DREAM SEED is a sound healing ensemble. Shamanic chanting, mantras, overtone singing, Native American songs, indigenous music, didgeridoos, crystal singing bowls, bells, gongs, harmoniums, tuning forks and other overtone-emitting instruments are used to create an environment conducive to deep relaxation and inward investigation.
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember.
Give your child a joyful and creative summer with our Kids Summer Music Classes in Ellenville, New York. Children explore rhythm, singing, drumming, movement, and musical games in a fun, supportive environment. No previous musical experience is needed—just curiosity, imagination, and a love of making music. Our classes encourage creativity, confidence, listening skills, and teamwork while making every session engaging and memorable.
So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember.
So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
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.
Cacao Ceremony
Cacao has been used for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing for thousands of years by the ancient traditions of the world. It has been especially common in Mayan, Aztec and other South American traditions as a part of their ceremonies and prayers.
Together we will share this ancient spiritual food and connect to our hearts through song, dance, meditation and prayer.
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.
*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.
Fireside Song Share
all ages welcomeGather around the fire for an evening of music, connection, and community. Bring your voice, your favorite instrument, or simply come to listen and relax. We'll share songs in a welcoming circle where everyone is invited to participate—whether you lead a tune, sing along, or enjoy in the melodies under the open sky.
No performance experience is needed—just a love of music and a willingness to be present. Folk, Jazz, traditional, original songs, and familiar favorites are all welcome.
Bring a camp chair or blanket, dress for the weather, and come ready to relax, connect, and create a memorable evening together around the fire.
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember.
So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
Sound Bath & Meditation
Experience an immersive sound bath meditation right here in Ellenville, NY with practitioners who have over a decade of experience. Using crystal singing bowls, chimes, and gentle guidance, we create relaxing wellness experiences that help reduce stress, restore balance, and support mindfulness.
These containers are offered to give people of all walks of life an opportunity to take a moment to come back to themselves. Participants are led through guided meditations and sound healing practices designed to harmonize body, mind and spirit.
Some blankets and yoga mats will be provided but we encourage people to come with extra padding just in case there isn't enough for everyone.
If you have any questions about the experience, please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com.
*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.
About the Sonic Institute
The Sonic Institute offers experiential workshops, training programs, music lessons, healing sessions and events designed to help people connect with sound and music as a tool for meditation and healing.
Our programs bridge ancient spirituality and modern science to reveal the impact of sound vibration on health and consciousness. Through online & in-person lessons, sound baths, presentations and interactive workshops, participants gain skills and knowledge needed to facilitate guided meditation and sound healing experiences.
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.
Cassie Luzenski
is a multi-disciplinary artist, creating experiences through her training as a designer (B.A, in Creative Direction, Design), Sound Meditation Facilitator, Yoga teacher and Shamanic Reiki practitioner. With a deep passion for holistic well-being, spiritual studies and designing intentional spaces, Cassie has spent the past three years immersing herself in a variety of spiritual, cultural, and traditional practices with many elders and wisdom-keepers around the world. She is working to merge the world of art, music and healing.
Kids Summer Music Class
Music is a special way for kids to connect with one another. Playing instruments activates more parts of the brain than any other activity helping the children to learn and remember.
So join us in this safe and inviting space for kids to connect with instruments from all over the world, connect with their voice, and explore creative self-expression through sound and silence.
