Nurture your mind, body, and creativity with Enrichment & Wellness classes at 577. Designed for all ages and activity levels, these classes offer opportunities to build connections, cultivate well-being, and explore new interests in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Wellness classes focus on healthy living and mindfulness, with offerings such as Yoga, Meditation, and Herbalism, all led by passionate, trained community instructors. Enrichment classes inspire lifelong learning through hands-on experiences in creative writing, journaling, science, technology, music, history, and more. With new topics each month, classes take place in the Cottage, Virginia’s House, and outdoors among the beautiful gardens and grounds of 577—where learning, inspiration, and connection come naturally.
Upcoming Classes
January classes open for registration on Wednesday, November 19 at 9am. Click HERE to view a full list of upcoming classes.
Morning Yoga for Your Health
Thursdays, December 4, 11 ~ 10am to 11:15am
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 ~ 10am to 11:15am
Join Pam Bortz for a multi-week session of gentle Hatha Yoga and Meditation classes that focus on mindful movement, breath, and personal well-being. Each session offers adaptable poses to meet your individual needs, with support from yoga mats, chairs, and walls to enhance your practice.
Please bring your yoga mat, and come move, breathe, and build wellness together.
Community Instructor: Pam Bortz
Sound Bath & Meditation
Friday, November 21 ~ 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Relax into your weekend by joining us to experience the benefits of vibrational sound and meditation. Receive gentle guidance to unwind through focused breathing and meditation exercises. We’ll then relax onto yoga mats to experience the calming effects of listening to highly resonant, immersive sounds from various instruments, including crystal bowls. These sound vibrations, or sound “bathing,” promote a meditative state, allowing thoughts to quiet and the body to relax.
Leave class with an understanding of how this practice can be beneficial and how to incorporate vibrational sound into your own self-care practice. All supplies are included (yoga mats, blankets, bolsters, and eye pillows), but participants are welcome to bring their own pillows and any other props for personal comfort. It is also recommended to dress warmly since bodies tend to cool as they relax.
Community Instructor: Pam Bortz
Local Authors Workshop: Nature Writing to Heal
Saturday, November 22 ~ 10am to 12pm
Join local authors Anna Isabel Garrison and Kate Michaelson inside Virginia’s House as they discuss the power of writing in helping each of us recognize and shape our personal stories. The authors will share how writing has helped them through difficulties in their own lives and will provide insights into how the written word can be used as a tool for healing and empowerment.
Attendees will be invited to participate in a series of short exercises ranging from journaling to poetry and fiction. The authors are excited to share these creative practices as strategies to understand and shape your life’s narrative for years to come. Class Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring a journal and favorite pen for the journalling exercises.
Both “A Wandering Path” by Anna Isabel Garrison and “Hidden Rooms” by Kate Michaelson will be available for purchase at the event, and you’ll have the chance to get your copy signed by the authors!
Community Authors: Kate Michaelson and Anna Isabel Garrison
Winter Wellness in a Jar
Saturday, November 22 ~ 3pm to 5pm
Saturday, December 13 ~ 3pm to 5pm
Learn to craft four (4) homemade winter remedies in this relaxing, hands-on class, sure to bring cozy comfort all season long. Everything we make will fit inside a decorated, pint-sized mason jar—a perfect self-care treat or a heartfelt gift for someone special.
Together we’ll create a soothing elderberry elixir to support the immune system, natural cough lozenges to ease a tickly throat, a rich dry-skin salve to nourish and protect chapped hands, and a moisturizing lip balm to keep lips soft and smooth. You’ll also receive the recipes to continue your wellness journey at home.
Class Note: Want to make an extra jar? Simply add a second jar to your registration for an additional fee when you sign up.
Community Instructor: Lily Kunning
Attitude of Gratitude
Thursday, December 11 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Research shows that increased gratitude can positively impact physical health, happiness, wisdom, and well-being. Come to this workshop to learn a simple gratitude meditation that can transform your life. In a story-share format, we will share stories of gratitude. Come with an open heart.
Class Note: Though not required, participants are encouraged to bring journals. Risa will provide writing materials for those who need them.
Community Instructor: Risa Beth Cohen, M.S.Ed.
Yoga & Mindfulness
Monday, December 15 ~ 6pm to 7pm
Tuesday, January 20 ~ 6pm to 7pm
Tuesday, January 27 ~ 6pm to 7pm
Learn to bring balance back to your body, mind, and spirit through yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness. Practice traditional yoga poses, breathing techniques, guided relaxation, and mindful meditation.
We will also explore ways to be mindful (aware without judgement) and how to bring your yoga and mindfulness practices into other parts of your life. All levels are welcome, with modifications being suggested as needed.
Community Instructor: Jenn McCullough
Sound Bath & Meditation: Winter Solstice Celebration
Sunday, December 21 ~ 5pm to 6:30pm
Join us for a very special after-hours experience as we celebrate the Winter Solstice in 577’s Geodesic Biodome. We’ll mark the shortest day of the year and the turning of the seasons with a soothing sound bath, taking advantage of this rare opportunity to enjoy the magic of the Dome at night.
Relax and immerse yourself in the tropical environment, experiencing the calming effects of listening to highly resonant, immersive sounds from various instruments, including crystal bowls. These sound vibrations, or “sound bathing,” promote a meditative state, allowing thoughts to quiet and the body to settle.
Class Note: Participants can choose to sit or lie down on their yoga mat (please bring your own), or can sit in one of 577’s chairs (please reserve a chair at registration). The Geodesic Biodome will be heated for the evening, but we suggest that you dress warmly in layers since bodies tend to cool as they relax.
Community Instructor: Pam Bortz
Intention Setting for the New Year
Thursday, January 15 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Take a moment to slow down and reconnect with your intentions in this peaceful, creative workshop. Participants will learn about the power of intention, and be invited to set a personal intention for themself.
Together, we will discuss our intentions, meditate, journal, and make customized bracelets by hammering our intentions into metal. All participants will receive a digital workbook and their custom-made bracelet. Completed bracelet tokens are made with metal washers about an inch in diameter and attached with string to wear. Come with an open heart, ready to live an intentional life.
Class Note: Participants are welcome to bring a journal, but this is not required.
Community Instructor: Risa Beth Cohen, M.S.Ed.
DIY Laundry Soaps & Air Freshener
Tuesday, January 20 ~ 10am to 11:30am
Freshen up your New Year in this hands-on class where you’ll learn to make your own dry and liquid laundry soap, plus an air-freshening spray. Homemade cleaning supplies are easier to make than you think, cost-effective, and help reduce toxins in your home.
We’ll begin with a demonstration on how to make a 5-gallon batch of liquid laundry detergent. Each participant will receive a quart-sized sample to take home, along with all the supplies needed to make another five gallons on their own. We’ll also get hands-on to create a batch of dry powder laundry detergent and mix our own bottles of simple, toxin-free air freshener.
All participants will receive one quart-sized jar of liquid laundry soap, a 5-gallon bucket, ingredients to make another 5 gallons of liquid laundry detergent at home, one quart-sized jar of dry laundry soap, a glass spray bottle of air freshener, and all the recipes.
Community Instructor: Isabel Carter
Sound Bath & Meditation: Moonlit Night in the Geodesic Biodome
Friday, January 23 ~ 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Relax into your weekend by joining us to experience the benefits of vibrational sound and meditation in 577’s Geodesic Biodome. Receive gentle guidance to unwind through focused breathing and meditation exercises as you relax and immerse yourself in the tropical environment.
Participants will experience the calming effects of listening to highly resonant sounds from various instruments, including crystal bowls. These sound vibrations, or “sound bathing,” promote a meditative state, allowing thoughts to quiet and the body to settle.
Class Note: Participants can choose to sit or lie down on their yoga mat (please bring your own), or can sit in one of 577’s chairs (please reserve a chair at registration). The Geodesic Biodome will be heated for the evening, but we suggest that you dress warmly in layers since bodies tend to cool as they relax.
Community Instructor: Pam Bortz
A Natural Guide to Perimenopause & Menopause
Saturday, January 24 ~ 2pm to 4pm
Learn how to ditch the dread and embrace your next chapter in this refreshingly fun and informative class as we explore ways to navigate the shifts of perimenopause and menopause with confidence and grace—all through a natural and holistic lens.
We’ll move beyond the hot flashes and night sweats to explore practical, evidence-based strategies for thriving during this transition. You’ll learn how to harness the power of: Lifestyle Changes: Simple, impactful adjustments to your daily routine that can dramatically improve your comfort and well-being; Targeted Nutrition: Discover the best foods to balance your hormones, boost energy, and support bone and heart health; Movement & Exercise: Find the ideal types of exercise that support your changing body without adding stress; Smart Supplementation: Demystify the world of vitamins, minerals, and herbal allies that can help soothe symptoms naturally.
Participants will leave feeling empowered with the knowledge to make informed choices and ready to enjoy their next chapter.
Community Instructor: Lily Kunning
Class Locations & Parking Map
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
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