Winter Hearth
Warmth, light, and the rituals that carry us through winter.
November 30 – December 31, 2026
As the days grow shorter and the world settles into winter, Winter Hearth is an invitation to slow down, gather warmth, and make room for rest. Throughout December, Anam Cara Sanctuary will offer opportunities to return to stillness, move gently, share simple rituals, and rest alongside others.
Some practices will be familiar. Others are new invitations to gather with the people we love. Whether you come for a quiet morning meditation, an evening of supported rest, or a shared experience with someone close to you, there is room to arrive just as you are.
Winter Hearth Month Pass
$80 · Unlimited eligible practices throughout December
Make a little more room for rest this winter. Return as often as you’d like throughout December with access to:
● Meditation Mondays
● Embodied Rest
● Supported Yoga & Rest
Please reserve your place in each practice so we can thoughtfully prepare for your arrival. Special gatherings are registered for separately.
After purchasing your pass, use your package code when reserving each eligible practice.
Winter Hearth Practices
Meditation Mondays
A quiet beginning to the week.
30 minutes of gentle guided meditation and stillness, with mats, blankets, bolsters, and meditation chairs for comfortable support. Tea and coffee are available before and after practice.
Mondays · November 30, December 7, 14, 21 & 28
7:30–8:00 am or 9:00–9:30 am
$12 per practice · Included in the Winter Hearth Month Pass
Embodied Rest
A place to slow down and be supported.
45 minutes of gentle guidance, supported rest, and stillness. With blankets and bolsters to support the body, there’s room to settle and rest without needing to accomplish anything.
Wednesdays · December 2, 9, 16 & 30
6:00–6:45 pm or 7:30–8:15 pm
$20 per practice · Included in the Winter Hearth Month Pass
Supported Yoga & Rest
Gentle movement, deep rest.
An hour of slow, gentle movement followed by supported rest. With blankets, bolsters, and other props, explore comfortable ways to move, soften, and settle into stillness.
Saturdays · December 5, 12 & 19
8:30–9:30 am
$25 per practice · Included in the Winter Hearth Month Pass
Special Winter Hearth Gatherings
Rest Together
A little time to rest, together.
An invitation for caregivers and children to slow down alongside one another. Through gentle movement, supported rest, and a simple shared ritual, we’ll make room for connection without the demands of everyday life.
For children in kindergarten through middle school and their caregiver.
Sunday, December 6 · 3:00–4:00 pm
Tuesday, December 15 · 6:30–7:30 pm
$35 per pair
Open Sanctuary · Winter Solstice
A little light on the shortest day.
Come as you are, stay as long as you’d like. The Sanctuary will be open for quiet rest, a cup of tea, reflection, or simply a little time away from the busyness of the season.
Monday, December 21 · 9:30 am–6:00 pm
No cost · No registration needed
Rest & Ritual · Mothers & Daughters
An invitation to rest alongside one another.
An afternoon of supported rest, simple ritual, and time together. A chance for mothers and daughters to slow down, reconnect, and share a little warmth and nourishment during the winter season.
For mothers and their older teen or adult daughters.
Sunday, December 27 · 3:00–4:15 pm
$45 per pair