Publisher's Letter for December 2021

Hello, December. Goodbye, 2021. After the isolation most of us have experienced over the past two years, it’s clear that staying connected with friends and family is key Read More »

Horton House Scone Company: How an Amenia bakery went gluten-free and vegan– and survived a pandemic in the process

John and Cynthia Vergilii launched the Horton House Scone Company five years ago, making individually wrapped gluten-free, kosher, vegan scones and cookies. Read More »

Last Year’s ‘Shop Local’ Is Becoming Tradition

Unique gifts from Your CBD Store, Custom Candle Co, Sound Earth and Synergy by Shira Adler Read More »

Persephone’s Pearl: A Place of Transformation and Transition in Peekskill

John Omilana has created an eclectic space with Persephone’s Pearl, offering a variety of merchandise, local artisan-made products and holistic services for spiritual development. Read More »

Astrology for December 2021 – with Pamela Cucinell

The Sagittarius new moon / solar eclipse on December 4 offers the joy and potential of fortuitous fresh starts. Read More »

Sinterklaas is Returning to Rhinebeck December 4

Sinterklaas is coming back to the Village of Rhinebeck, a free daylong, nondenominational festival is back, on December 4. Read More »

The Health Vibes Only! Westchester Expo is Set for December 4 in Hartsdale

Westchester Health Expo is free, family-friendly event was created by Emily Eliseo, owner and founder of AntiGravity Tumbling. Read More »

The Center at Mariandale in Ossining is Hosting a Retreat for Advent, Opening to the Light, in December

Center at Mariandale Hosts Hybrid Advent Retreat so participants can take part either in person or virtually, via Zoom. Read More »

Pawling Yoga and Wellness will host a seasonal celebration, Solstice Spirit: An Afternoon of Ecstatic Chant and Dance, on December 19

Pawling Solstice Celebration Features Kirtan with Sita’s Light at 4 p.m., followed by ecstatic dance with Jessica Offerman Read More »

Chapel at Croton Falls Hosts Solstice, and Christmas Eve Services

The Chapel at Croton Falls is welcoming the public to its 2021 Winter Solstice Interfaith Service, Bringing the Light! on December 19 2021 Read More »

Toolkit Available for Grassroots River Restoration Projects

The Saw Mill River Coalition has created a Model Stewardship Toolkit for grassroots groups wanting to address specific problems along the river. Read More »

Tribe TLC, a Holistic Wellness Group, Holds Monthly Networking Breakfast in Cross River

Tribe TLC will host its monthly networking breakfast on December 15, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at O2 Living Sanctuary, in Cross River. Read More »

Silent Advent Retreat at the Garrison Institute with Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault will lead an in-person silent retreat, Integral Light Shining in the Dark: Journey to the Heart, from 3 p.m. Dec 10 through noon Dec 15 at the Garrison Institute. Read More »

2022 Natural Living Directory Coming in January

Natural Awakenings Magazine will present the 2022 Natural Living Directory next month with the January Issue. Read More »

Meet with Advisor Now to Pay Less in Taxes Later

Felecia Sternbach, co-founder of Sternbach and Rose CPAs, is a full-service accounting firm located in Valhalla. Read More »

Let It Shine Runs Food Pantry and Thrift Boutique

Up the stairs from the Let It Shine Food Pantry in Verplanck is the Let It Shine Again Thrift Boutique, where beautiful and useful things for the home are sold at very low prices Read More »

In Balance Tai Chi Studio in Brewster Re-Opens

Now In Balance is back offering classes in person, says Sifu David Cunniff, who owns the Brewster studio. Read More »

Lightworker and Karttikeyan Yoga Nidra Training Begins in January

Samyama Flowering Tree, a spiritual astrologer, intuitive mentor-coach and teacher, will offer Beginner’s Lightworker and Karttikeyan Yoga Nidra Certification. Read More »

Publisher's Letter for November 2021

Dana and I are excited about the big Awaken Fair coming upon November 21. The fair is back in person in Tarrytown for the first time since Covid, and it’s sure to be a big party. Read More »