Upcoming Events
Corks & Caps
Raise Glasses and Make Toasts!
Discover a place where the past meets the present. Nestled within a historic neighborhood, The Homestead 1854's Corks & Caps 2021 Season will launch on Thursday, June 3 and will run each Thursday evening through September 30th! Join us from 5pm until 9pm for a lovingly curated small menu of beers, wines and spirits available for purchase. The 2021 Corks & Caps season will also feature JB’s Mobile Munchies, a local food truck, from 5-8pm each week!
*No carry in beverages allowed.
June 30, 2021
Nourish your body, mind and soul with a day of meditation, gratitude, nature, canoeing, essential oils and delicious wines and cheeses. We will start the day exploring and using the carefully curated contents of The Homestead 1854’s Self Care Gift Pack-we deserve it and because most of us have at least one symptom of burnout, we need it! Throughout the day, we will practice strategies that are proven to help reduce stress, prevent burnout, and revitalize us so we’re more focused and productive.
9:00-9:30-Welcome and Introductions
9:30-9:50- When we meditate, we inject far-reaching and long-lasting benefits into our lives; we lower our stress levels, we connect better, we improve our focus, and we're kinder to ourselves. We will talk through meditation basics and then practice with a 10 minute guided meditation.
9:50-10:15-. Mindfulness means paying attention with the senses, in the body—feeling, touching, seeing, hearing, and tasting. Tea meditation has been practiced for many centuries and has many benefits for our well-being. We will dedicate time for only ourselves and our tea!
10:45-11:45- “Wherever there are trees, we are healthier and happier,” Qing Li It’s long been recognized that humans have a biological need to connect with nature. We will let nature enter through our ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands, and feet while forest bathing at nearby Steward Park.
11:45-3:30- After a refreshing lunch, packed with seasonal flavors, we will set out to the sounds of nature, for a summer canoe trip. We will paddle approximately 5 miles from the Yorkville, IL to Silver Springs State Park. This is a shallower stretch of the Fox River with several islands to paddle around and explore, and this is also a good trip for bird watching.
3:30-4:30 – We will end with a wine and cheese pairing-a journey for the senses
When: Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Where: The Homestead 1854 611 East Main St. Plano, IL 60545
Registration: $159.00 Registration is limited to 12 guests
Registration closes June 23, 2021!
*Non-Refundable
*Overnight accommodations available for an additional $109.00 per person, double occupancy (call to reserve room).
August 18, 2021
Treat your mind and body to an exclusive yoga day. Led by The Homestead 1854 Owner/Co-Founder, Mary Kay Sergo, RYT200 and our Luxury Occasion Specialist, Amy Goodwin, RYT200, this day retreats blend dynamic and gentle yoga, incorporating Vinyasa, Yin & Restorative styles, meditation, relaxation, and free time with great food! Our approach is inclusive, encouraging and suitable for all levels.
9:00-9:30 - Welcome
9:30-9:50 - When we meditate, we inject far-reaching and long-lasting benefits into our lives; we lower our stress levels, we connect better, we improve our focus, and we're kinder to ourselves. We will talk through meditation basics and then practice with a 10 minute guided meditation.
10:00-Noon –Amy will lead us in a gentle yoga flow designed to reset us in body, mind and spirit for the rest of the day ahead. The yoga session will be followed by us paying attention with our senses—feeling, touching, seeing, hearing, and tasting through a variety of mindfulness including a tea meditation, a labyrinth walks and other sacred rituals.
Noon-1:00 – Refreshing lunch, packed with seasonal flavors/free time
1:00-1:45 - “Wherever there are trees, we are healthier and happier,” Qing Li It’s long been recognized that humans have a biological need to connect with nature. We will let nature enter through our ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands, and feet while forest bathing at nearby Steward Park.
2:00-3:00 - Drawing from the ancient yoga and mindfulness wisdom, Amy begins this session by inviting us to explore awareness and authenticity through a meditative body scan and transition to a beautiful combination of yin and restorative poses designed to balance the body and the mind.
3:00-4:00 – We will end with a wine and cheese pairing-a journey for the senses! During this time, we will also shed some light on some research results that show positive effects of the use of essential oils on health and well-being. And so, also during this time an essential oil roller making bar will be open. (non-alcoholic beverages will be available)
When: Wednesday, August 18th, 2021
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Where: The Homestead 1854 611 East Main St. Plano, IL 60545
Registration: $129.00 Registration is limited to 12 guests
Registration closes August 11, 2021!
*Non-refundable
*Overnight accommodations available for an additional $109.00 per person, double occupancy (call to reserve room).
Sept. 8, 2021
Nourish your body, mind and soul with a day of meditation, gratitude journaling, nature, horseback riding, essential oils and delicious wines and cheeses. We will start the day exploring and using the carefully curated contents of The Homestead 1854’s Self Care Gift Pack! We will use the contents throughout the day to practice strategies that are proven to help reduce stress, and revitalize us.
9:00-9:30-Welcome
9:30-9:50- When we meditate, we inject far-reaching and long-lasting benefits into our lives; we lower our stress levels, we connect better, we improve our focus, and we're kinder to ourselves. We will talk through meditation basics and then practice with a 10 minute guided meditation.
9:50-10:15-. Mindfulness means paying attention with the senses, in the body—feeling, touching, seeing, hearing, and tasting. Tea meditation has been practiced for many centuries and has many benefits for our well-being. We will dedicate time for only ourselves and our tea!
10:15-10:45- Research studies on essential oils show positive effects for a variety of health concerns including infections, pain, anxiety, depression, tumors, premenstrual syndrome, nausea, and many others. Before opening the essential oil roller making bar, we’ll discuss risks and benefits of essential oils.
10:45-11:30- “Wherever there are trees, we are healthier and happier,” Qing Li It’s long been recognized that humans have a biological need to connect with nature. We will let nature enter through our ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands, and feet while forest bathing at nearby Steward Park.
11:30-Noon-We will shed some light on the scientifically proven benefits of gratitude and through journaling and letter writing, we will first-hand harness the benefits.
Noon-3:00 –After a refreshing lunch, packed with seasonal flavors, we will set out to the sounds of nature, for a summer traditional horseback trail ride through the beautiful local forest preserve.
3:00-4:00 – We will end with a wine and cheese pairing-a journey for the senses!
When: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Where: The Homestead 1854 611 East Main St. Plano, IL 60545
Registration: $159.00 Registration is limited
Registration closes Aug. 25, 2021!
*Non-Refundable
*Overnight accommodations available for an additional $109.00 per person, double occupancy (call for overnight reservation).
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