Original Art Tour
2025-04-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Alnoba, 24 Cottage Road, Kensington, NH, 03833, United States
All proceeds donated to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park.
Walk roughly 120 minutes long along wooded trails with some mildly uneven terrain.

About The Event
Alnoba’s renowned art collection was created to inspire, delight, challenge, and provoke.
Here, art isn’t something precious admired from a distance. It’s bold and wild, springing from Alnoba’s unique natural landscape and daring you to engage.
The collection includes masterworks by some of the most respected artists of our age, including Andy Goldsworthy, Orly Genger, Jaume Plensa, John Lopez, Allan Houser and Ursula von Rydingsvard. We are excited to share with you our brand new art including a whimsical journey through winding willow branches formed by Patrick Doherty.
On your tour, our enthusiastic volunteer guides will introduce you to the stories behind the artists and their work. Many of our pieces represent vital themes of social justice and sustainability, challenging us all to go one step further than we thought we could toward a better world.

Guided Tour Details
• Walk starts at 10AM promptly and lasts for roughly 120 minutes. Please make sure you are in the parking lot before then. Guide will meet you there. Guests who arrive after the group has departed will not be able to join the tour.
• Guests must stay with the guide at all times.
• Please dress appropriately for exploring the outdoors. In winter, snow boots, insulated clothes, snow pants, walking sticks and ice spikes are recommended. In summer, please wear casual clothes, hiking boots, and bring bug spray and sunscreen.
• Be prepared to walk at an easy pace, with some breaks, for the full ninety minutes.
• Alnoba’s buildings are closed. Walkers may use the portable restroom in our parking lot.
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
• This is a walking tour only – no bicycles.
• Snowshoes are welcome when there is snow on the ground. We have limited pairs available to borrow or you may bring your own.

*Due to its location, the guided tour will not include Andy Goldsworthy, “Boulder House”.
The tour takes place outdoors, sometimes on uneven terrain, with a roughly 2 mile walk. The area around Andy Goldsworthy’s “Watershed Boulder” requires a climb up a fairly steep hill that may be difficult for those with mobility issues.

Refund and Weather Policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.

Private Tours Also Available
Events full or looking for another date? We offer private art tours for $150 for up to 12 people. Available weekdays only and must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Call Claire at 603.418.7412 to book.

Your Ticket Purchase Supports Getting Kids Outside
All proceeds from these events go to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park. This public park is 30+ acres of safe, beautifully-maintained space where families from across the Seacoast gather to meet, play and enjoy the outdoors. All proceeds from this event are donated and ticket sales are therefore nonrefundable.
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Speaker Series: Carl Austin Hyatt, American Photographer
2025-04-17 17:00 - 19:00
About the event
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 from 5PM to 7PM. Doors open at 4PM for time to explore Alnoba’s grounds and art.
Carl Austin Hyatt: “Invisible Realities: Culture, Consciousness, and the Soul of the World”
In this wide ranging talk, Hyatt will share his artistic and philosophical insights into how culture, consciousness, and our collective beliefs shape the unseen dimensions of reality. With his extensive background in both photography and the shamanic traditions of the Peruvian Andes, Hyatt will explore the subtle relationship between the world as it appears to us and the intangible forces that touch our lives and influence human perception and identity.
With the support of his photographic work, Hyatt will discuss:

How our cultural stories shape our worldviews and even what we think is possible. Every culture opens some doors, and closes others.
The role of consciousness in interpreting and interacting with the seen and unseen dimensions of life. What happens when we have an experience outside of our culture’s accepted description of ‘reality’ ?
The concept of a “soul of the world”—a shared, unseen force that unites humanity and the living environments we inhabit.

Hyatt’s approach merges visual art, storytelling and philosophical reflection offering an opportunity to see more deeply into the processes that shape our intimate experience of self, culture, and existence. This talk promises to be a stimulating exploration of how human beings from different cultures come to know their world.
Carl Austin Hyatt is a celebrated American photographer. His artistic career, spanning over five decades, has produced a body of work that expresses the intersection of nature, culture, and spirituality. His stunning, original prints are characterized by the luminous tonality of his black and white images. His photographs are held in the permanent collections of prestigious public and private collections around the world, including the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, the Boston Museum of Fine Art, the Addison Gallery of American Art, and the Currier Museum of Art. Hyatt is a 1997 MacDowell Colony fellow and is currently a member of the National Parks Arts Foundation Board. His work has earned numerous grants and accolades, including the Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant.
Beyond his photographic art, Hyatt is a passionate spiritual seeker and cultural bridge-builder. His deep commitment to the wisdom of indigenous traditions has led him to spend more than 20 years facilitating transformative shamanic workshops and corporate retreats, offering participants a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of ancient shamanic knowledge and modern-day transformational journeys of healing. An eloquent writer, Hyatt has authored thought-provoking essays on the shamanic traditions of the Peruvian Andes where he has been traveling for twenty five years. These writings express the depth of his passion for the Peruvian traditions and connect him with a wider audience interested in art, spiritual practice and cross-cultural wisdom traditions.
Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.

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Alnoba Art Tours with Joseph Gray
2025-04-15 09:30 - 12:30
All proceeds donated to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park.
Walk roughly three hours long over wooded trails and some uneven terrain.
About The Event
Join NH sculptor Joseph Gray to walk Alnoba’s forested trails and hear directly from the artist about the inspiration behind his work. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and get inspired!
Gray has been working with stone for four decades and has more pieces in Alnoba’s extensive outdoors art collection than any other artist. His unique, spiritually-inspired sculptures can be found nestled across our campus.
Your tour will include both Gray’s work and his unique insights into other pieces by internationally renowned artists in the Alnoba collection.
Gray creates his pieces using the ancient, hands-on technique of hammer and chisel. “There are thousands of chips of stone lying around my sculpture,” he says. “I have taken an eight ton block of granite and turned it into a small girl walking out of fire in a Holocaust tribute. To most people that would seem impossible. I do not think that way.”
As part Abenaki, Gray believes his Native American background plays a key role in his art. “It connects me with the earth and nature… When I am carving an ancestor or spirit animal, I do not know what I am carving when I start. I can feel my ancestors guiding me. It is a spiritual experience for me and I lose myself in every sculpture.”
Notes and Guidelines
• Meet Gray in the parking lot before the tour start time. The tour will leave promptly, so arrive in plenty of time. Guests who arrive after the group has departed will not be able to join the tour.
• Guests must stay with the guide at all times.
• Please dress appropriately for exploring the outdoors. In winter, snow boots, insulated clothes, snow pants, walking sticks and ice spikes are recommended. In summer, please wear casual clothes, hiking boots, and bring bug spray and sunscreen.
• Joseph’s tours run for roughly three hours. Be prepared to walk at an easy pace, with breaks, for that length of time.
• Alnoba’s buildings are closed. Walkers may use the portable restroom in our parking lot.
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
• This is a walking tour only – no bicycles.
• Snowshoes are welcome when there is snow on the ground. We have limited pairs available to borrow or you may bring your own.
Refund and Weather Policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
Your Ticket Purchase Supports Getting Kids Outside
All proceeds from these events go to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park. This public park is 30+ acres of safe, beautifully-maintained space where families from across the Seacoast gather to meet, play and enjoy the outdoors. All proceeds from this event are donated and ticket sales are therefore nonrefundable.
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Wim Hof Method: With Lauren Teller, Certified Instructor
2025-04-10 17:00 - 20:00
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Thursday, April 10th from 5pm-8pm
Doors open at 4pm to explore grounds.

Unlock the Wim Hof Method’s transformative power—a dynamic wellness approach grounded in three essential pillars: breathing techniques, cold exposure, and mindset mastery. Created by Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof, this method offers profound benefits, including increased energy, reduced stress, improved sleep, accelerated recovery, and a more robust immune system.
Embark on this journey with the guidance of Lauren Teller, a Certified Level 2 Wim Hof Instructor. Lauren will delve into the scientific basis of the method’s pillars and lead you through the Wim Hof experience, including controlled breathing and the always optional plunge. Her focus on safety and gradual progression ensures that the breathing techniques and cold plunge are accessible to all, regardless of age. Under her tutelage, you’ll learn to harness the power of breath and cold exposure, unlocking a healthier, more resilient life. The workshop concludes with detailed instructions on integrating these techniques into your daily routine.
The goal of the Wim Hof Method breathing techniques and cold exposure is to support and teach you to develop mastery over your nervous, immune, and cardiovascular systems, helping you be happier, stronger, and healthier at any age.
General Schedule 3 hour workshop

Introduction of the history and techniques of the Wim Hof Method
Biomechanics and physiology of WHM Breathing, including the effects on the respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems.
Full WHM Breathing Session
Break and snack
Biomechanics and physiology of cold exposure, including the effects on the respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems.
Cold Plunge in the tub (always optional, 90 seconds max for first-timers)
Warm-up

What to bring: (breath session is inside, cold plunge is outside no matter what the weather.)
Comfy clothes to do the breathing, a sweatshirt for after the plunge.

Yoga mat
Notebook (if you want to take notes)
Bathing suit, towel, flip flops
Open heart and mind

Learn More About Lauren:
Lauren is a Level 2 Wim Hof Instructor, a Positive Psychology Coach, and a Certified Dream Pattern Analyst. She devoted to restoring personal harmony by serving as a guide to specially selected and proven physical, emotional, and spiritual practices.
Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Wildlife Habitats and Tracking (All Ages): with Center for Wildlife
2025-04-08 10:00 - 12:00
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 from 10am-12pm

Wildlife Habitats and Tracking (All Ages): with Center for Wildlife
Meet in Anoba’s Parking lot to join your guide.
Come join us for a fun and educational day where you can learn all about wildlife habitats and tracking with the experts from the Center for Wildlife. This event is perfect for all ages, so bring your family and friends along!
Get ready to explore the beautiful surroundings of Alnoba and discover the amazing wildlife that calls this place home. Learn about different habitats, how to track animals, and the importance of conservation efforts.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with nature and learn more about the fascinating world of wildlife. See you there!
Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Holding the Paradox: Spring Equinox
2025-03-20 17:00 - 20:00
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Thursday, March 20th from 5pm-8pm
Doors open at 4pm to explore grounds.

Holding the Paradox: Alchemizing Ourselves and the World from the Inside Out
Author, Spiritual Teacher, and Politician Marianne Williamson once wrote, “What stands before us is either the fall of Rome or the birth of a new world. Each of us in our own way helps determine which one it will be”. This sentiment remains a clarion call to spiritually minded action. We are being asked to hold the paradoxes of our world, allowing the friction, so that a new dawn may be forged. These paradoxes are both internal and what is mirrored throughout our world. The challenge is that we must first be grounded and heart centered in order to see the Light through the Darkness. We must be open to see through the polarization, distilling the duality at the core of the conflicts. With these awarenesses we may enlighten, and find a path to unity.
Join Spiritual Consultant Kristin Bredimus throughout 2025 on a journey of escavation and insights. We will gather as a community to explore the paradoxes of the moment, reflecting on the tensions while finding ways to manage the conflicts within our own psyche. We will explore our own Light (our hopes, dreams, faith, humanity) and our own Darkness (our fears, judgements, righteousness); curious about what emerges as we mindfully hold all that we are. Together we will alchemize our wounds and Shadow aspects. Together we will amplify our Light, illuminating pathways to unity.
Overview: Each session we will work with the themes of the season to explore the Light and Darkness within our personal lives and the world at large. We will learn how to become masterful in alchemizing and transmuting that which no longer serves us. Through personal story telling, ritual and meditation, we will learn how let go of what no longer serves us and let in what serves our highest good.
Attendees are invited to prepare for each session by sitting with each of the following questions, in relationship to the session theme:

Vernal equinox: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Endings and Beginnings

In what ways have you undergone an ending in your recent experience?
What endings are you observing in the world at large?
Where is the opportunity for a new beginning in your life?
Where in the world do you witness a positive beginning?

About Kristin Bredimus
Kristin is a Certified Spiritual Counsellor, Certified Angelic Consultant, and Crystal Master. She was trained in London, England at the College of Psychic Studies, the School of Healing & Intuition, and through Penny King Crystals, authorized by Philip Permutt, “The Crystal Healer.” Her spiritual teachers and mentors include author and crystal expert Judy Hall, author, and founder of the School of Intuition & Healing; Sue Allen; and author and Hermetic Reiki Master, Damien Echols. Visit her website to learn more: kristinbredimus.com
Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Film Series: Common Ground
2025-03-13 17:00 - 19:00
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Thursday, March 13th from 5-7pm
Doors open at 4pm for opportunity to walk the grounds.

Film screening begins at 5PM – TRAILER
Big Picture Ranch and Area 23a present Common Ground – a hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement” who produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate – all while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life. The film explores how Americans from different walks of life, different political backgrounds, and different parts of the country share one thing in common –the very soil beneath their feet. The film investigates the power of “regenerative” farming systems –from large to small-scale farmers who are the champions of soil health as the key to unlocking more (and healthier) food to feed America and the world.
Cast includes: Laura Dern, Rosario Dawson, Jason Mamoa, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder and Donald Glover.
“FASCINATING.”
– RogerEbert.com
“AIMS TO SPARK A CULTURAL AND POLITICAL MOVEMENT.”
– Forbes
“THE KEY TO SAVING OUR PLANET MAY BE IN THE SOIL.”
– Film Inquiry
“NEEDS TO BE SEEN BY EVERYONE.”
– Digital Journal
Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Birdwatching for Adults (13+): with Center for Wildlife
2025-03-11 10:00 - 12:00
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 from 10am-12pm

Birdwatching for Adults (13+): with Center for Wildlife
Meet in Anoba’s Parking lot to join your guide.
Come join us for a fun and educational birdwatching event at Alnoba! This is a great opportunity to learn about the diverse bird species that call our area home. An expert guide from the Center for Wildlife will lead you on a fascinating journey through the beautiful surroundings of Alnoba, pointing out different bird species and sharing interesting facts along the way.
Learn how to anticipate and ID bird species based on habitat and season vs. rote memorization, learning who might be spotted in what part of the canopy, discussion of nesting seasons and typical species’ behavior, along with bird ID for any seen in habitat.
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or a beginner, this event is perfect for anyone who loves nature and wildlife. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with nature and discover the beauty of our feathered friends!
Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Restorative Yoga & Nidra: With Cathy Sullivan
2025-03-11 09:00 - 11:00
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Tuesday, March 11th from 9am-11am

Awaken your Inner Harmony: Restorative and Yoga Nidra for Deep Healing for Women:
Join Cathy Sullivan for this Women-centered 2-hour experience.
Living a life that is rooted in rest is so much more than a good night’s sleep. It’s the vital ingredient for women to live in harmony with their natural rhythms, seasons and transitions. During this time Cathy will share the benefits of restorative yoga and yoga Nidra then lovingly guide you into a safe, calming, and peaceful practice. Redefine what rest means for you and leave with a more gentle and kinder way of living softer and feeling stronger.
Yoga Nidra is a dreamy and luxurious “yogic nap” where you are guided into a “sleep state”, while experiencing deep relaxation. During this deep rest you will be traveling through the physical body into the more and more subtle, nonphysical layers. The benefits of yoga nidra are deeply healing to your nervous system, melting away stress and tension.
This in-person event is centered around why rest is the ideal remedy for women who feel tired, worn out and want more energy, clarity and focus. When women take the time to regularly rest in all areas of their life, they will find their way back to freedom, joy and at home in their body. You will be able to take home these simple tools to practice rest in your life everyday.
For this experience, it is optional for you to bring a journal, something to write with and an eye-pillow. Wear cozy and comfortable clothes and socks. Cathy will have essential oils to complement this practice along with tea to enjoy before and after.
About Cathy
Cathy is a Holistic Health Coach, Yoga Teacher and student of Daring to Rest™ with Karen Brody.
She helps busy women break free from cycles of unrest and misguided lifestyle choices, empowering them to reclaim their joy, freedom, and vibrant wholeness through presence and awareness. After 25-plus years in education and the loss of her sister to cancer, she became burnt out and overwhelmed taking care of everyone else, except herself. Cathy redefined what her life meant to her and took a leap of faith, embarking on this new way to live and sharing it with women to spread the ripple effect of her new mantra, “If not now, when?“ You will find Cathy working on her passion regularly, teaching yoga classes, coaching her 1:1 clients and creating retreat experiences for women. She loves to read, cook and bake, walk daily in nature and spend time with her family as much as possible. She is a life-long learner and will never stop cheering for women to come back home to their true essence and feel at home in their body.
Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Kids Interactive Playtime
2025-02-28 10:00 - 11:30
All proceeds donated to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park.
Walk roughly 60 minutes long along wooded trails with some mildly uneven terrain.
About The Event
We’re so excited to share our Kids Interactive Playtime events with you! Our amazing docents will lead your kids on a fun-filled adventure through our mystical forested trails. They’ll get to unplug from electronics and engage with nature and the arts. With interactive pieces like Orly Genger’s ‘Going Going Gone’ and Patrick Dougherty’s ‘Jealous Wall’, your kids will have a blast climbing on and interacting with each piece they encounter, as well as learning about the stories behind the art. It’s a great opportunity to get outside and make some magical memories with your family. We can’t wait to see you there!
*Parents must also purchase ticket and be present for the duration of the tour.
*Kids 1 and under free admission.
Each guest will recieve a FREE hot cocoa on the day of tour!
Guided Tour Details
• Walk starts at 10AM promptly and lasts for roughly 60 minutes. Please make sure you are in the parking lot before then. Guide will meet you there.
• Guests must stay with the guide at all times.
• Please dress appropriately for exploring the outdoors. In winter, snow boots, insulated clothes, snow pants, walking sticks and ice spikes are recommended. In summer, please wear casual clothes, hiking boots, and bring bug spray and sunscreen.
• Be prepared to walk at an easy pace, with some breaks, for the full ninety minutes.
• Alnoba’s buildings are closed. Walkers may use the portable restroom in our parking lot.
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
• This is a walking tour only – no bicycles.
• Snowshoes are welcome when there is snow on the ground. We have limited pairs available to borrow or you may bring your own.

Refund and Weather Policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.

Your Ticket Purchase Supports Getting Kids Outside
All proceeds from these events go to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park. This public park is 30+ acres of safe, beautifully-maintained space where families from across the Seacoast gather to meet, play and enjoy the outdoors. All proceeds from this event are donated and ticket sales are therefore nonrefundable.
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Wim Hof Method: With Lauren Teller, Certified Instructor
2025-02-18 09:00 - 11:30
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Tuesday, February 18th from 9am-1130am

Unlock the Wim Hof Method’s transformative power—a dynamic wellness approach grounded in three essential pillars: breathing techniques, cold exposure, and mindset mastery. Created by Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof, this method offers profound benefits, including increased energy, reduced stress, improved sleep, accelerated recovery, and a more robust immune system.
Learn the Wim Hof Method under the guidance of Certified Level 2 Wim Hof Instructor Lauren Teller. Lauren will lead you through a controlled breathing session and teach you the techniques to master the always optional cold plunge. This is the same workshop being offered in January, with less science for those with a more busy schedule. Her focus on safety ensures that the breathing techniques and cold plunge are accessible to all, regardless of age. The workshop concludes with instructions on integrating these techniques into your daily routine.
The goal of the Wim Hof Method breathing techniques and cold exposure is to support and teach you to develop mastery over your nervous, immune, and cardiovascular systems, helping you be happier, stronger, and healthier at any age.
General Schedule for a 2 hour workshop:
-Biomechanics and physiology of WHM Breathing, including the effects on the respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems.
-WHM Breathing Session
– Biomechanics and physiology of cold exposure, including the effects on the respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems.
– Cold Plunge (always optional)
– Warm-up
The goal of the Wim Hof Method breathing techniques and cold exposure is to support and teach you to develop mastery over your nervous, immune, and cardiovascular systems, helping you be happier, stronger, and healthier at any age.
Learn More About Lauren:
Lauren is a Level 2 Wim Hof Instructor, a Positive Psychology Coach, and a Certified Dream Pattern Analyst. She devoted to restoring personal harmony by serving as a guide to specially selected and proven physical, emotional, and spiritual practices.
Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Cacao Ceremony with Empress Alchemy Healing
2025-02-13 17:00 - 18:30
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Thursday, February 13th from 5pm-630pm
Doors open at 4pm to explore grounds.

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, join us for a special heart opening cacao ceremony led by Sarah Comer of Empress Alchemy !
During this ceremony, participants will sip on ceremonial grade cacao that has been melted and made into hot chocolate while being guided through a meditation designed to open up the heart chakra and facilitate heart healing.
Ceremonial grade cacao is chocolate in its pure, raw form – unprocessed and medicinal in nature. This plant medicine has been used in ceremony for thousands of years by the indigenous cultures of South America who called cacao “the heart opener” for its ability to both physically and energetically open up the heart space.
Learn More About Empress Alchemy:
Empress Alchemy is a healing arts business that bridges the worlds of Earth and Spirit, acknowledging that we walk in both simultaneously – as above, so below.
Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Outdoor & Unplugged: Seasonal Tree Identification
2025-02-04 10:00 - 11:30
Back by popular demand!
All proceeds are donated to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park.
We are very excited to bring back one of our most popular events – Tree Identification with Harold Bragg! This year, we will be offering multiple dates to give you the opportunity to expand your botany knowledge in all the beautiful seasons of New England, and learn how to distinguish different types of trees by their bark, leaves, color, and other identifiers depending on the season.
Hosted by, Harold Bragg from Tree Talk, he has been Alnoba’s advisor on all landscapes, forestry installations and management for over 35 years. You will walk our trails and learn how to study the unique features, texture, size, and color of each of the twelve native trees located in our mature forest.
We hope you will support us in our mission to spread awareness about the environment, and the importance of learning about nature. Knowing the physiology of trees that are on your land can be a useful guide management tool and help keep our trees thriving!
WINTER SESSION
A walk through the winter woods of Alnoba, with a discussion about the character and future of Alnoba’s trees. The walk will include a look at 12 of the native species of trees in the forest, and the ways to identify these species by their bark and habits.
Notes and Guidelines

Meet Harold in the Main parking lot promptly at 10 AM.
Guests must stay with Harold at all times.
Please dress accordingly for exploring the outdoors in the wintertime. Bring appropriate footwear and warm clothing.
The walk will last roughly 60 minutes. Be prepared to walk at an easy pace, with some breaks, for that length of time.
Alnoba’s buildings are closed. Walkers may use the portable restroom in our parking lot.
No dogs are permitted on the property.
This is a walking tour only – no bicycles.

Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
Your ticket purchase supports getting kids outside
All proceeds from these events go to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park. This public park is 30+ acres of safe, beautifully-maintained space where families from across the Seacoast gather to meet, play and enjoy the outdoors. All proceeds from this event are donated and ticket sales are therefore nonrefundable.
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Wim Hof Method: With Lauren Teller, Certified Instructor
2025-01-16 17:00 - 20:00
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Thursday, January 16th from 5pm-8pm
Doors open at 4pm to explore grounds.

Unlock the Wim Hof Method’s transformative power—a dynamic wellness approach grounded in three essential pillars: breathing techniques, cold exposure, and mindset mastery. Created by Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof, this method offers profound benefits, including increased energy, reduced stress, improved sleep, accelerated recovery, and a more robust immune system.
Embark on this journey with the guidance of Lauren Teller, a Certified Level 2 Wim Hof Instructor. Lauren will delve into the scientific basis of the method’s pillars and lead you through the Wim Hof experience, including controlled breathing and the always optional plunge. Her focus on safety and gradual progression ensures that the breathing techniques and cold plunge are accessible to all, regardless of age. Under her tutelage, you’ll learn to harness the power of breath and cold exposure, unlocking a healthier, more resilient life. The workshop concludes with detailed instructions on integrating these techniques into your daily routine.
The goal of the Wim Hof Method breathing techniques and cold exposure is to support and teach you to develop mastery over your nervous, immune, and cardiovascular systems, helping you be happier, stronger, and healthier at any age.
General Schedule 3 hour workshop

Introduction of the history and techniques of the Wim Hof Method
Biomechanics and physiology of WHM Breathing, including the effects on the respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems.
Full WHM Breathing Session
Break and snack
Biomechanics and physiology of cold exposure, including the effects on the respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems.
Cold Plunge in the tub (always optional, 90 seconds max for first-timers)
Warm-up

What to bring: (breath session is inside, cold plunge is outside no matter what the weather.)
Comfy clothes to do the breathing, a sweatshirt for after the plunge.

Yoga mat
Notebook (if you want to take notes)
Bathing suit, towel, flip flops
Open heart and mind

Learn More About Lauren:
Lauren is a Level 2 Wim Hof Instructor, a Positive Psychology Coach, and a Certified Dream Pattern Analyst. She devoted to restoring personal harmony by serving as a guide to specially selected and proven physical, emotional, and spiritual practices.
Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Holding the Paradox: Winter Solstice
2024-12-21 17:00 - 20:00
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Saturday, December 21st from 5pm-8pm
Doors open at 4pm to explore grounds.

Holding the Paradox: Alchemizing Ourselves and the World from the Inside Out
Author, Spiritual Teacher, and Politician Marianne Williamson once wrote, “What stands before us is either the fall of Rome or the birth of a new world. Each of us in our own way helps determine which one it will be”. This sentiment remains a clarion call to spiritually minded action. We are being asked to hold the paradoxes of our world, allowing the friction, so that a new dawn may be forged. These paradoxes are both internal and what is mirrored throughout our world. The challenge is that we must first be grounded and heart centered in order to see the Light through the Darkness. We must be open to see through the polarization, distilling the duality at the core of the conflicts. With these awarenesses we may enlighten, and find a path to unity.
Join Spiritual Consultant Kristin Bredimus throughout 2025 on a journey of escavation and insights. We will gather as a community to explore the paradoxes of the moment, reflecting on the tensions while finding ways to manage the conflicts within our own psyche. We will explore our own Light (our hopes, dreams, faith, humanity) and our own Darkness (our fears, judgements, righteousness); curious about what emerges as we mindfully hold all that we are. Together we will alchemize our wounds and Shadow aspects. Together we will amplify our Light, illuminating pathways to unity.
Overview: Each session we will work with the themes of the season to explore the Light and Darkness within our personal lives and the world at large. We will learn how to become masterful in alchemizing and transmuting that which no longer serves us. Through personal story telling, ritual and meditation, we will learn how let go of what no longer serves us and let in what serves our highest good.
Attendees are invited to prepare for each session by sitting with each of the following questions, in relationship to the session theme:
Winter solstice: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Death and Rebirth

What have you outgrown in your life? What are you willing to surrender?
What areas of our collective lives do you observe that are undergoing transformation?
What do you want to consciously call in to your life?
What do you want to consciously call in for the world?

About Kristin Bredimus
Kristin is a Certified Spiritual Counsellor, Certified Angelic Consultant, and Crystal Master. She was trained in London, England at the College of Psychic Studies, the School of Healing & Intuition, and through Penny King Crystals, authorized by Philip Permutt, “The Crystal Healer.” Her spiritual teachers and mentors include author and crystal expert Judy Hall, author, and founder of the School of Intuition & Healing; Sue Allen; and author and Hermetic Reiki Master, Damien Echols. Visit her website to learn more: kristinbredimus.com
Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Outdoor & Unplugged: Seasonal Tree Identification
2024-12-10 10:00 - 11:30
Back by popular demand!
Tickets $30 per person. All proceeds are donated to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park.
We are very excited to bring back one of our most popular events – Tree Identification with Harold Bragg! This year, we will be offering multiple dates to give you the opportunity to expand your botany knowledge in all the beautiful seasons of New England, and learn how to distinguish different types of trees by their bark, leaves, color, and other identifiers depending on the season.
Hosted by, Harold Bragg from Tree Talk, he has been Alnoba’s advisor on all landscapes, forestry installations and management for over 35 years. You will walk our trails and learn how to study the unique features, texture, size, and color of each of the twelve native trees located in our mature forest.
We hope you will support us in our mission to spread awareness about the environment, and the importance of learning about nature. Knowing the physiology of trees that are on your land can be a useful guide management tool and help keep our trees thriving!
WINTER SESSION
A walk through the winter woods of Alnoba, with a discussion about the character and future of Alnoba’s trees. The walk will include a look at 12 of the native species of trees in the forest, and the ways to identify these species by their bark and habits.
Notes and Guidelines

Meet Harold in the Main parking lot promptly at 10 AM.
Guests must stay with Harold at all times.
Please dress accordingly for exploring the outdoors in the wintertime. Bring appropriate footwear and warm clothing.
The walk will last roughly 60 minutes. Be prepared to walk at an easy pace, with some breaks, for that length of time.
Alnoba’s buildings are closed. Walkers may use the portable restroom in our parking lot.
No dogs are permitted on the property.
This is a walking tour only – no bicycles.

Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
Your ticket purchase supports getting kids outside
All proceeds from these events go to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park. This public park is 30+ acres of safe, beautifully-maintained space where families from across the Seacoast gather to meet, play and enjoy the outdoors. All proceeds from this event are donated and ticket sales are therefore nonrefundable.
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Andy Goldsworthy Art Tours
2024-11-12 10:30 - 13:30, 2024-10-22 10:30 - 13:30
All proceeds donated to Sawyer Park.
About this event

Walks lasts roughly 3 hours on wooded trails over some uneven terrain.
Andy Goldsworthy is a sculptor, photographer and environmentalist who produces site-specific sculptures and land art in natural and urban settings. The materials used in Andy Goldsworthy’s art includes mud, pinecones, snow, stone, leaves, twigs and water.
On this tour, a docent will take you on an exploration of three Goldsworthy pieces – inlcuding two pieces that are special to this tour.

Watershed Boulder, a monumental installation that evolves with the rain, ice and snow
Boulder House, constructed in-situ around an enormous glacial boulder
RECENTLY ADDED: Five Ten, an impactful native stone building built around a recently discovered rustic and timeless car that tells a story through unique features in its wheel, and bullet holes throughout the chassis.

Guided tour details

Difficulty Level: Involving roughly 2 mile walk up and down hills and along narrow trails over uneven ground.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Meet your tour guide in the Alnoba parking lot at the tour start time. Tours leave promptly – please arrive in plenty of time. Guests who arrive after the group has departed will not be able to join the tour.
No dogs allowed.
Buildings are closed. A portable restroom is available in the parking lot.
Hiking shoes and casual attire recommended. Bring bug spray and sunscreen.

Private tours of our Andy Goldsworthy pieces are also available for $200 for up to 10 people. To book, call Sandra Fogwell at 603.418.7411 or email sfogwell@alnoba.org
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
Your ticket purchase supports getting kids outside
All proceeds from these events go to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park. This public park is 30+ acres of safe, beautifully-maintained space where families from across the Seacoast gather to meet, play and enjoy the outdoors. All proceeds from this event are donated and ticket sales are therefore nonrefundable.
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Kundalini Yoga & Gong Healing
2024-11-07 17:00 - 19:00
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Thursday, November 7th from 5pm-7pm
Doors open at 4pm to explore grounds.

Welcome to Kundalini Yoga & Gong Healing! Join us at Alnoba for a rejuvenating experience that combines the power of Kundalini yoga with the healing vibrations of gong therapy.
Kundalini is said to be a powerful, primal energy that represents the unmanifested potential within each one of us. Together we will harness & ignite this transformative power & energy. This kundalini yoga practice will include mantra, mudra, meditation, breathwork and kriya poses. We will clear blockages, open energy channels and elevate our vibration. This class will allow us to move forward through these busy and stressful times with greater clarity & harmony.
What is a kriya?
A kriya is a set of postures, movements, or breathwork, when all performed in sequence, will lead the body and mind to a desired outcome. (ex stress-relief, heart opener, nervous system reset, glandular balancing…)
This in-person event is designed to help you relax, release tension, and restore balance to your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this unique session will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to nurture yourself and connect with like-minded individuals in a beautiful setting. We can’t wait to see you there!
About Katie Guyer
Katie started her teaching experience on the spin bike & eventually found her way onto the mat. It’s been a love affair ever since. She received her 200 hr Yoga Alliance hatha certification at A Yoga Practice in Georgetown, MA in 2014 & followed that up with a 200 hour kundalini certification at The Ashram in Millis, Ma in 2020. She has found both practices to be incredibly healing & incorporates pranayama, meditation & the healing gong into both Hatha & kundalini flows.
Katie lives in Georgetown, Ma with husband Eric, 4 kids & their crazy rescue pup, Luna. Her happy place is on the mat, at the beach, hiking, biking & learning more every day in every way!!
“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy” – Rumi

Event Guidelines:
• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Alnoba Leadership Awards Teach-In
2024-10-09 09:00 - 16:00
*Located at Alnoba 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH

Wednesday, October 9th from 9am-4pm

Each attendee must register for:
ONE MORNING TEACH IN
AND
ONE AFTERNOON TEACH IN
Our Morning Art Tour is optional.
On October 9th, we will bring together leaders fighting for environmental and social justice and young people for a day of learning, inspiration, and connection. Alnoba’s Leadership Teach-Ins are events that gather some of the most powerful voices in the fight for a healthier planet, a more just world and more level playing field for young people.
All of this will happen in the unique setting of Alnoba, a Passive House Institute-certified gathering space set on 600 acres of forests, fields and a world class outdoor art collection.
Event Schedule

8:00AM-9:00AM Optional Morning Art Tour (pre-registration required)
9:00AM-10:00AM Continental Breakfast
9:30AM Registration
10AM-11:30AM: Morning Teach-Ins
11:30AM: Lunch and networking
1:00PM-2:30PM: Afternoon Teach-Ins
2:30PM: Depart

Additional notes
Parking space is limited at Alnoba. If possible, please carpool with other guests of the event.

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The 5 Keys to Daring Leadership – The Pinnacle Model
At Pinnacle, we believe strong leaders make stronger communities and high performing teams allow great leaders to have the greatest impact. Based at Alnoba, we have helped hundreds of leaders from around the world strengthen their teams and drive immediate and lasting change for over 30 years.
In this session, we’ll review what over three decades of results have proven to be The Top 5 Keys to Leading High Performing Teams. You’ll learn the importance of building a culture of growth – an environment that people can thrive in and reach their full potential where leaders model the behaviors that lead to success and encourage their teams to speak openly and take risks to drive results. See how leveraging the brain power of a team will lead to innovation and walk away armed with time-tested tools to drive accountability through effective goal setting.
Pinnacle is New England’s top resource in leadership & team development. Since 1993, we’ve built up a proven record of results with leaders from 80+ countries.

Presenter: Danielle Giannone
Senior Vice President of Pinnacle Leadership & Team Development
An expert in leadership, team development and coaching, Danielle has spent the past twenty years transforming the performance of numerous organizations worldwide. Driven by her passion to help people reach their full potential, she has advised leaders at all levels and helped build high performing teams on six continents. A skilled facilitator and trainer, she pushes leaders to see the biggest obstacles that stand in their way, dig into the hot issues that hold them back and find the courage to lead effectively.

Presenter: Danny Tyrrell
Vice President 0f Pinnacle Leadership & Team Development
Danny has dedicated the past 15 years to leading diverse teams across various industries, including international travel and health & wellness technology. At Pinnacle, he utilizes his executive background to develop courageous leaders and effective teams. He focuses on goal clarity, identification of the top barriers that are in a team’s way and alignment on key priorities

“Calling in the Call Out Culture” by Loretta J. Ross
Dr. Ross’s presentation will challenge the Call Out Culture of social justice movements and academic spaces in order to build a united human rights movement. The teach in will cover 5 topics: 1) Understanding what Calling In/Calling Out is; 2) Exploring why people should care about building a human rights movement through Calling In; 3) Discussing what it feels like to call people in; 4) Examining what Calling In looks like; 5) Learning where, when and how to use Calling In techniques in the future.

Presenter: Loretta J. Ross
Activist, Public Intellectual, Professor
Loretta’s activism began at 16 when she was tear-gassed at a demonstration as a first-year student at Howard University in 1970. She was one of the first African American women to direct a rape crisis center in the 1970’s, where she used her own story of sexual assault to facilitate a conversation with incarcerated rapists, teaching them Black feminist theory.
As part of a 50-year history in social justice activism, she was the national coordinator of the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective from 2005–2012 and co-created the theory of Reproductive Justice in 1994.
Ross’s mentor, the legendary C.T. Vivian, told her when she started her job, “When you ask people to give up hate, you have to be there for them when they do.” And so, she was. She monitored hate crimes, accompanied Floyd Cochran, national spokesman for Aryan Nation, on his atonement tour and taught anti racism to some whose families were members of the KKK.
Ross was national co-director of the April 25, 2004, March for Women’s Lives in Washington D.C., the largest protest march in U.S. history at that time with 1.15 million participants. She founded the National Center for Human Rights
She is a 2022 recipient of the Alnoba Moment of Truth Award for Leadership for Gender Equity and the McArthur Prize, as well as a 2023 Inductee to the National Women’s Hall of Fame

Do We Have The Tools To Abandon Fossil Fuels?
Transitioning society from polluting, single-use fossil fuels to renewable energy combined with battery storage is one of the greatest challenges, and wealth-creation opportunities, of our time. Most people do not realize how rapidly clean technology solutions are progressing to harness and store abundant wind, solar and hydro power.
To date, the Inflation Reduction Act has unleashed more than $700 billion in U.S. clean energy investments in mining and manufacturing, positioning America to compete with China’s historical dominance of solar, wind and electric vehicle manufacturing.
From his front row seat in the clean energy industry, ReVision Energy co-founder Phil Coupe is witnessing astonishing clean energy progress that was unimaginable 20 years ago when he started the 100% employee-owned company. Phil’s talk will emphatically answer one of the most urgent questions facing humanity, while providing insights on where the next trillion dollars of wealth are being created in the U.S. economy.

Presenter: Phil Coupe
Co-Founder, ReVision Energy
As co-founder and aspirational visionary, Phil focuses on leadership, business strategy, communications and the national security implications of over-reliance on finite fossil fuels. Prior to the launch of ReVision Energy, he worked as a journalist in Washington, DC before helping start up a business that twice made the Inc. 500 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in America. To match growth with purpose, Phil immersed himself in the early movement toward corporate social responsibility and socially responsible business practices, leading the startup to win awards for its “Community Focus” program that invested in solutions to homelessness, at-risk youth and environmental degradation.
Other recognition included a Volunteer of the Year Award presented by former Sec. of State Colin Powell, the Community Hero Award from City Year Washington, Business Leader for the Environment Award from the Sierra Club and more recently the CEO Environmental Leadership Award from Alnoba that recognized ReVision’s co-founders.
At ReVision Energy Phil engineered the cause-related marketing strategy and relationship-based sales approach that helped the company quickly grow from a garage startup to one of the most respected clean energy companies in New England.

Strong girls. Strong women. Stronger world.
Join this conversation as two brave and brilliant Moment of Truth Award recipients share lessons from their work to keep girls and women safe, strong and on paths for success. Their experiences range from Maryam Montague’s groundbreaking work on a new menstrual solution to tackle period poverty, with a focus on the global south, and her program to keep girls in school and stop underage marriages in Morocco and Syria to Christa Big Canoe’s service as Lead Commission Counsel for Canada’s National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, as well as her current work to for truth and accountability on behalf of their families.

Presenter: Maryam Montague
Founder, Project Soar
Maryam Montague is trying to stop child marriage of teen girls in Morocco and Syria, as well as advance menstrual rights using a new menstrual solution, she and her colleagues developed called the Soar Hurya.
In 2013, she created Project Soar in Morocco and later added sites in Syria and Uganda. Project Soar envisions a world where every marginalized teen girl knows her value, voice, body, rights and path – and seeks to empower teen girls to be the leaders of today and tomorrow. They provide empowerment coaching through a 25-workshop curriculum based on neuroscience, sustainable menstrual health kits, and advocacy training on teen girl issues. It’s free for the girls, but to take part, they must pledge to stay in school.
Prior to founding Project Soar, Montague had a 25-year career as a humanitarian aid worker, including stints at the National Democratic Institute, an international nonprofit group. She worked on training women to run for office and prisoner rights among other issues.
The non-profit program started at Montague’s boutique hotel, Peacock Pavilions, that she and her husband built on an eight-acre olive grove on the outskirts of Marrakech, with the mission statement, Be Good, Make Good, Do Good.
Their replicable, scalable model has allowed Project Soar to scale to 138+ chapters nationwide in Morocco and was successfully piloted in five sites in Uganda and four sites in Northwest Syria. To date, Project Soar has provided 24,925 hours of empowerment. With an active network of 6,338+ Soar Girls, Project Soar is growing the teen girl movement. Their results are impressive.

100% of Soar girls plan to go to the next grade level
89% passed the school year
Less than 1% became child brides

Presenter: Christa Big Canoe
Legal Advocacy Director, Aboriginal Legal Services, Toronto, Canada
Right now, four out of every five Indigenous American women are affected by violence, and are murdered at rates more than 10 times the national average. By far the majority of those crimes are committed by individuals from outside the Native American community, often falling through jurisdictional cracks. It’s a crisis that demands action–a crisis that prompted Christa Big Canoe to take the kind of bold action that leads to big impact.
Christa is the Legal Advocacy Director for Aboriginal Legal Services (ALS), a nonprofit organization that works with the families of missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW) navigate the legal system to find justice for their loved ones.
In 2017, Christa was appointed Senior and then Lead Commission Council for Canada’s National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Christa took a two and a half year leave from her work at ALS to lead thirteen Indigenous lawyers, twenty-six statement gatherers and a support team responsible for collecting truth from survivors and families. The testimonies from “truth finding gatherings” have created one of the largest evidentiary records in Canada.
Christa also represented six of the seven families in the “Seven Youth Inquest” in Thunder Bay. This investigation of the deaths of seven Indigenous students resulted in 145 federal and provincial recommendations to improve accountability, safety and education outcomes for Nishnawbe Aski Nation youths. While at Legal Aid Ontario, she led the province-wide Aboriginal Justice Strategy aimed at removing barriers to the legal system for indigenous people.
Christa’s unwavering courage to confront this critical issue and take action to bring about real change makes her an exceptional leader.

From One Man’s Mission to a Worldwide Movement for Clean Water – A Conversation with Doc Hendley
Please don’t tell Doc it can’t be done – because he will not rest until he finds a way to get water to the most in need and in the hardest places to reach in the midst of extreme conditions, including war zones, and natural disaster areas.
Doc Hendley dreamed up the concept of Wine To Water while bartending and playing music in nightclubs around Raleigh, NC.
In February 2004, Doc held his first fundraiser. And by August, he was living halfway around the globe in Sudan, Africa installing water systems for victims of the government-supported genocide. His life would never be the same. After spending one year in Darfur, Doc returned home. The haunting memories of what he had witnessed drove him to continue building the organization he started with that first fundraiser in a bar. Doc was determined to provide clean water for the world.
In 2007, after working two jobs and volunteering his time for three years, Doc launched Wine To Water. His dream of fighting the world’s water crisis became a reality. But that was just the beginning. In 2009, Doc was named as a top ten CNN Hero for that year, and the ripples continued to grow. Soon Doc was speaking to packed houses, including two TEDx events and national media outlets. Thousands were inspired by his story and Wine To Water grew from one man’s mission into a movement for clean water.

Presenter: Doc Hendley
Founder, Wine to Water
Doc Hendley is the founder and president of Wine To Water, a non-profit that radically transformed the process of bringing clean water to people in need anywhere in the world.
A musician and former bartender, Hendley launched Wine To Water in 2004 while bartending and playing music in nightclubs in Raleigh, North Carolina. At that time, he traveled to Darfur, Sudan and with the money raised, began installing water systems for victims of government-supported genocide.
Doc is a frequent speaker, and often leads Wine To Water filter build programs. Filter builds are hands-on, socially responsible experiences for companies and organizations to assemble filters and make their own strides in alleviating the world’s water crisis.

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The Top 5 Keys to High Performing Teams – The Pinnacle Model
At Pinnacle, we believe strong leaders make stronger communities and high performing teams allow great leaders to have the greatest impact. Based at Alnoba, we have helped hundreds of leaders from around the world strengthen their teams and drive immediate and lasting change for over 30 years.
In this session, we’ll review what over three decades of results have proven to be The Top 5 Keys to Leading High Performing Teams. You’ll learn the importance of building a culture of growth – an environment that people can thrive in and reach their full potential where leaders model the behaviors that lead to success and encourage their teams to speak openly and take risks to drive results. See how leveraging the brain power of a team will lead to innovation and walk away armed with time-tested tools to drive accountability through effective goal setting.
Pinnacle is New England’s top resource in leadership & team development. Since 1993, we’ve built up a proven record of results with leaders from 80+ countries.

Presenter: Danielle Giannone
Senior Vice President of Pinnacle Leadership & Team Development
An expert in leadership, team development and coaching, Danielle has spent the past twenty years transforming the performance of numerous organizations worldwide. Driven by her passion to help people reach their full potential, she has advised leaders at all levels and helped build high performing teams on six continents. A skilled facilitator and trainer, she pushes leaders to see the biggest obstacles that stand in their way, dig into the hot issues that hold them back and find the courage to lead effectively.

Presenter: Danny Tyrrell
Vice President 0f Pinnacle Leadership & Team Development
Danny has dedicated the past 15 years to leading diverse teams across various industries, including international travel and health & wellness technology. At Pinnacle, he utilizes his executive background to develop courageous leaders and effective teams. He focuses on goal clarity, identification of the top barriers that are in a team’s way and alignment on key priorities.

PEOPLE PLANET PROFIT
Fiona Wilson leads a panel of creative, thoughtful and compassionate business leaders who are determined to harness the power of enterprise to address some of the most pressing issues of our time, while continuing to generate profit. These leaders will share their stories of how they use innovative approaches to achieve their vision of business as a force for good.

Presenter: Dr. Fiona Wilson
Chief Sustainability Officer and Executive Director of the Sustainability Institute, University of New Hampshire
Dr. Fiona Wilson is the Chief Sustainability Officer for the University of New Hampshire (UNH), the state’s flagship public university, a land, sea and space grant institution, and a recognized national leader in sustainability. She is also Executive Director of UNH’s Sustainability Institute. Fiona  was previously a founder and Executive Director of UNH’s Changemaker Collaborative, the Institute’s partnership with Paul College and the Carsey School, which offers sustainability-related high-impact programs steeped in real-world experiential learning, with a mission to inspire, train and support the next generation of leaders with the confidence and competence to drive sustainable change in their careers. She was also a member of UNH’s Paul College’s faculty for eight years where her teaching and research focused on how innovative responsible business approaches can help tackle the world’s sustainability challenges. Earlier, Fiona spent almost on the decade at the Simmons College School of Management.
Prior to her academic career, Fiona spent fifteen years in the business world, including as VP of Marketing for CMGI, an internet investment and operating company, and in various roles at Ogilvy & Mather Advertising in both London and Barcelona.

Presenter: Melissa LaCasse
Ceo and Co-Founder, Tanbark MFP
Melissa Lacasse is the CEO and co-founder of Tanbark Molded Fiber, a manufacturing start-up focused on replacing single-use plastic with bio-based solutions. She is passionate about developing new markets and opportunities for Maine heritage industries.
Melissa co-founded Tanbark in 2021. She is happy to change the face of manufacturing by challenging the status quo. She wants to arrest the plastic epidemic and believes in shared prosperity. Tanbark allows her to use her skills in B2B Sales and Business Development. She is also skilled in fundraising and content syndication, having had a career in public radio.
Melissa is Chair of the Board for Maine Technology Institute, where she serves as the Sector Representative for Advanced Technologies for Forestry and Agriculture, and also serves on the Board of Trustees for Maine Public.

What do you think about when you think about health?
The neighborhood you live in rarely makes the list. However, research shows that the places in which we live, work, play, grow, and learn matter more for good health than access to health care and genetics combined. A new wave of development is sweeping cities in the Boston metro area. Using this development to transform neighborhoods presents one of the most significant opportunities of our time to improve the health of thousands of New Englanders.
The relationship between housing and health is complex. Understanding how to build neighborhoods in a way that improves the health of residents is at the heart of the Healthy Neighborhoods Study. With funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Urban Studies and Planning partnered with nine Massachusetts communities, training local residents to participate in research on community well-being with a focus on the social and environmental determinants of health. This research informed a parallel impact investment fund that has so far produced more than 600 units of healthy, transited oriented housing in formerly redlined communities.
Please join CLF President Brad Campbell, CLF Director of Research Caty Taborda, and the Healthy Neighborhoods Study team in exploring the complex issues at the intersection of housing, health, and environment as well as the challenge of improving health and well-being while giving communities more ownership of change.

Presenter: Bradley Campbell
President, Conservation Law Foundation
For over 30 years, Bradley M. Campbell has been at the forefront of shaping the country’s most significant environmental policies and laws. A former White House senior appointee during the Clinton administration, Brad was the Regional Administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region and served as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Brad has a wide range of experience overseeing large public agencies, developing strategic litigation, and negotiating innovative agreements that have resulted in environmental milestones in New England and across the United States.
As Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Brad set the toughest stormwater pollution standards in the nation; initiated and negotiated the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to control greenhouse gas emissions from power plants; and secured permanent protection for more than 800,000 acres of watershed lands under threat of development in New Jersey’s Highlands region.
As founder and principal of Bradley M. Campbell LLC, he successfully litigated on behalf of a low-income community to remedy drinking water contamination; negotiated agreements supporting the development of solar energy projects; and led litigation arising from catastrophic oil and chemical spills. During this time, Campbell also founded Swan Creek Energy, LLC, a renewable energy development firm responsible for several of the largest commercial-scale solar projects in New Jersey.
During his time at CLF, Brad has overseen numerous successes in the courtroom and in state houses throughout New England. Under his leadership, CLF has taken on Exxon, Shell, and Gulf Oil for their failure to protect communities and prepare their facilities for climate impacts. CLF has also succeeded in passing enforceable new climate laws in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine.
CLF has expanded its staff since Brad took the helm as president, which has greatly increased the reach and impact of the organization’s work in New England and beyond. At the same time, grant funding and individual giving have grown significantly under Brad’s leadership.

Presenter: Caty Taborda
Director of Research and Metrics, Conservation Law Foundation

Caty is the Director of Research and Metrics at Conservation Law Foundation. Prior to joining CLF, Caty was a program director at the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research supporting community engaged research and health equity initiatives. She earned her PhD in Sociology from the University of Minnesota, as well as an MA in Women’s & Gender Studies from Brandeis University and a BA from Hamilton College.

Presenter: Shinelle Kirk
Research Associate, Conservation Law Foundation

Shinelle serves as the Research Associate working on the Healthy Neighborhoods Study. In this role, she manages research data and works with community partners to turn research into action. She comes to CLF from Boston Medical Center, where she worked as a Senior Researcher in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Shinelle holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Presenter: Anisha Patil
Manager of Community Engaged Research, Conservation Law Foundation

Anisha is the Manager of Community Engaged Research in the Healthy Neighborhoods Study. She has a master’s degree from MIT in urban planning with a focus on climate justice and participatory action research. She previously worked at Silent Spring Institute on environmental health literacy and has a background in people-centered design and engineering from Olin College.

Changing the World through Stories
Both Holly Morris and Jill Tidman are writers, filmmakers, activists and nonprofit leaders. They know how the power of a just cause and a well told story can change the world. Holly Morris has dedicated her professional life to telling stories of courageous women and pushing for environmental justice and women’s empowerment. From her PBS series and book Adventure Divas: Searching the Globe for a New Kind of Heroine – to her heart wrenching films Exposure and Babushka’s of Chernobyl and now as the leader of Tomorrow’s Women, a nonprofit which empowers young Israeli and Palestinian women to create change in areas of conflict. Jill leads the Redford Center a nonprofit organization founded in 2005 by Robert Redford and his son James Redford, which advances environmental solutions through the power of stories.

Presenter: Holly Morris
Filmmaker and Executive Director, Tomorrow’s Women
Holly Morris’s career, focused on global women’s empowerment, cross-cultural relationships and storytelling, equips her with the skills to lead Tomorrow’s Women through these unprecedented times and beyond. Morris shares the stories of women changemakers on the international stage, from her award-winning documentaries to the TED Talks stage, to writing Adventure Divas: Searching the Globe for a New Kind of Heroine, which was named a New York Times Editor’s Choice. As a documentary director, Morris is best known for Exposure, about an extraordinary expedition of women from Arab and Western countries and their journey to the North Pole; and the Babushkas of Chernobyl, about the resilient elderly women living in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine. Morris is the co-founder of Powderkeg Writers Space in New York City, and the former Editorial Director of the book publishing company, Seal Press.

Presenter: Jill Tidman
Executive Director, The Redford Center
Jill Tidman is Executive Director of The Redford Center, an independent nonprofit organization founded in 2005 by Robert Redford and his son James Redford. Jill has worked with the organization since its founding and took the helm in 2012 to lead the vision, strategy, and operations in service of advancing environmental solutions through the power of stories that move people to act. She has produced three award-winning feature documentaries and impact campaigns, and draws on her experience as a writer, filmmaker, and activist, and her passion for sustainability and environmental justice, to create a new way forward for impactful environmental films. Prior to The Redford Center, Jill led projects for Business for Social Responsibility, Social Venture Network, The Natural Step, and Global Footprint Network, and she serves on the board of the KindHumans Foundations.

Open to All – The Power of Public Art and the Story of the Boston Art Triennial
Alnoba founders Alan and Harriet Lewis have long believed in pushing daring leaders to dream big and then backing them up when they take the leap. When Kate Gilbert, who has agitated for more public art in the city for years, shared her vision for a Public Art Triennial – they were all in. Kate and her team are poised to launch Boston’s first Triennial – joining just a few other cities in the U.S. willing to stage a citywide Public Art exhibition. The Boston Public Art Triennial is the city’s first and only public organization dedicated to supporting artists and communities in presenting bold contemporary public art that opens minds, conversations, and spaces, resulting in a more vibrant, open and equitable region. Hear stories of public art in Boston, learn what it takes to unite artists and communities, and get a peak at what is planned for the big show next year.

Presenter: Kate Gilbert
Executive Director, Boston Public Art Triennial
Kate Gilbert founded Now + There in 2015, which became Boston Public Art Triennial in 2024, after completing an MFA at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Tufts University, and decades of programming, partnerships, curation, and creative placemaking with Boston cultural institutions. Gilbert is the 2020 recipient of NEFA’s Newell Flather Award for Leadership in Public Art. Her call to civic leaders to advance art in public spaces was included in Idea City: How to Make Boston More Livable, Equitable, and Resilient (2023).

Presenter: Marguerite Wynter
Director of Partnerships and Engagement

Marguerite is an arts administrator and curator whose work focuses on the intersection of community and public engagement. Outside her role at the Boston Public Art Triennial, she consults with Deem Journal on their annual Designing for Dignity Symposium. Previously, she was the Public Programs & Partnerships Manager at the Chicago Architecture Biennial and held curatorial roles at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, and the 80WSE Gallery

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• Put 24 Cottage Rd. Kensington, NH into your GPS – Follow the driveway to the Parking Lot
• No dogs are permitted on the property.
Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
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Outdoor & Unplugged: Seasonal Tree Identification
2024-10-08 10:00 - 11:30
Back by popular demand!
Tickets $30 per person. All proceeds are donated to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park.
We are very excited to bring back one of our most popular events – Tree Identification with Harold Bragg! This year, we will be offering multiple dates to give you the opportunity to expand your botany knowledge in all the beautiful seasons of New England, and learn how to distinguish different types of trees by their bark, leaves, color, and other identifiers depending on the season.
Hosted by, Harold Bragg from Tree Talk, he has been Alnoba’s advisor on all landscapes, forestry installations and management for over 35 years. You will walk our trails and learn how to study the unique features, texture, size, and color of each of the twelve native trees located in our mature forest.
We hope you will support us in our mission to spread awareness about the environment, and the importance of learning about nature. Knowing the physiology of trees that are on your land can be a useful guide management tool and help keep our trees thriving!
FALL SESSION
Every species of tree has its own fall signature, which we will explore and discuss. The distinct colors of several species will be identified, and the opportunity to enjoy the season will be shared.
Notes and Guidelines

Meet Harold in the Main parking lot promptly at 10 AM.
Guests must stay with Harold at all times.
Please dress accordingly for exploring the outdoors in the wintertime. Bring appropriate footwear and warm clothing.
The walk will last roughly 60 minutes. Be prepared to walk at an easy pace, with some breaks, for that length of time.
Alnoba’s buildings are closed. Walkers may use the portable restroom in our parking lot.
No dogs are permitted on the property.
This is a walking tour only – no bicycles.

Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
Your ticket purchase supports getting kids outside
All proceeds from these events go to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park. This public park is 30+ acres of safe, beautifully-maintained space where families from across the Seacoast gather to meet, play and enjoy the outdoors. All proceeds from this event are donated and ticket sales are therefore nonrefundable.
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Motorized Art Tours
2024-09-24 10:30 - 12:00
All proceeds donated to Sawyer Park.
This Motorized Alnoba Art Tour is designed for individuals who may have difficulty walking. Your tour will take place by way of one of our electric cars. Our enthusiastic and welcoming volunteer guide will drive you to some of Alnoba’s most-loved outdoor art pieces, such as Orly Genger’s Going, Going, Gone and Patrick Dougherty’s Wildwood, introducing you to their history and context. We are excited to share with you our brand new art including a hidden gem contructed by Andy Goldsworthy in late 2022, as well as a whimsical journey through winding willow branches formed by Patrick Dougherty.
This tour lasts roughly 60-90 minutes. Attendees must be able to get in and out of the electric car without assistance. If any companions or helpers are coming and wish to attend the tour, they must purchase a ticket as well.
Motorized tour details

Meet your tour guide in the Alnoba parking lot at the tour start time. Tours leave promptly – please arrive in plenty of time. Guests who arrive after the group departs will not be able to join the tour.
No dogs allowed.
Buildings are closed. A portable restroom is available in the parking lot.
Casual attire is recommended. Bring bug spray, sunscreen and water.
Our electric cars do have a roof but are open at the sides, so in the event of a gentle rain do bring a raincoat.

Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
Your ticket purchase supports getting kids outside
All proceeds from these events go to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park. This public park is 30+ acres of safe, beautifully-maintained space where families from across the Seacoast gather to meet, play and enjoy the outdoors. All proceeds from this event are donated and ticket sales are therefore nonrefundable.
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Tea House Yoga with Karyl Misserville
2024-09-24 09:00 - 10:30
All proceeds donated to support Sawyer Park.
About the Event
Enjoy an intimate personalized yoga class inside Alnoba’s stunning woodland Japanese Tea Touse and relaxing stroll through our Winkley Brook forest area.
The Japanese Teahouse at Alnoba sits on a hillside overlooking the winding brook and a majestic stand of white pines. It is built of Pacific redwood to traditional specifications for a light, airy experience that makes you feel as though you are floating among the trees.
These classes are limited to just five people. We are looking forward to more added sessions this year.
About Karyl Misserville
Karyl is a registered yoga teacher with over 400 hours of training in Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and Philosophy. She has additional training in Yin, Restorative and Yoga Nidra. Karyl teahces Ashtanga-based Vinyasa as well as Chair Yoga. Karyl loves helping students develop a mind-body connection through slow, strong movement and breath awareness.
Rules and guidelines

Walk to the Tea House starts at 9AM. Please make sure you are in the parking lot before then. Guide will meet you there. Guests who arrive after this time will not be able to join.
Guests must stay with the guide at all times.
Wear appropriate footwear and bring a bottle of water. You will be walking on wooded trails
Alnoba’s buildings are closed. Guests may use the portable restroom in our parking lot.
Please bring your own yoga mat with you. You will need to carry it up to the teahouse.
No dogs are permitted on the property.

Refund and weather policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather you will receive an email notification. If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled.
Your ticket purchase supports getting kids outside
All proceeds from these events go to support Kensington’s Sawyer Park. This public park is 30+ acres of safe, beautifully-maintained space where families from across the Seacoast gather to meet, play and enjoy the outdoors. All proceeds from this event are donated and ticket sales are therefore nonrefundable.
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