Category: Health and Wellness
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Learning from the Unconscious Image
You’ve heard of yoga, and you’ve heard of doodling, but you probably haven’t considered these two activities in partnership – let alone in a partnership aimed at improving your day-to-day life. This week, Jodi Rose Gonzales (JodiRoseStudio.com) hosted two workshops at Ephraim’s Spa at Sacred Grounds to introduce participants to the combined power of yoga […]
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Savory Spoon Hosts Traveling Sharpener, Lavender Fair
The Savory Spoon Cooking School, 12042 Hwy 42 in Ellison Bay, will host Kelly Lewis, The Traveling Sharpener, July 25, 10 am – 2 pm. Sharp knives are best for kitchen safety, so now’s the time to get knives – as well as scissors, garden clippers and more – professionally sharpened. (Lewis has separate sharpeners for garden […]
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Know Your Grower: Robbens Nest Farm
Location: North of Sturgeon Bay at 4724 Mathey Road Acreage: 20 acres Meet your growers: Josiah Robben and Joe Lopez, plus farm dogs Judy and Dexter Josiah Robben and Joe Lopez have been growing and selling vegetables and flowers for 17 seasons in Door County, following in the footsteps of Robben’s grandparents’ self-sustaining family farm […]
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Gonzales Offers WonderDoodles, YogaDoodles Workshops
Jodi Rose Gonzales will host WonderDoodles Intuitive Art Journaling on July 16, 1-3:30 pm; and YogaDoodles on July 18, 10-11:30 am, both at the Spa at Sacred Grounds in north Ephraim. Both workshops will include a gentle yoga practice and resources for including the techniques in a regular writing or art-journal practice. All supplies will […]
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This Weekend, Give Yourself a Break
Even during a “normal” year, the Fourth of July seems to have two sides. On one side, it’s all about family, food and carefree fun. On the other side, it involves a complex web of coordinating schedules, making sure the kids don’t set themselves on fire, and hosting family members, which can be a mixed […]
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Join Jodi Rose Gonzales – an artist, art therapist, yoga instructor and author – for Higher Self Happy Hour, a fun self-discovery workshop that combines guided imagery, collage, writing and gentle yoga. It will be held July 9, 1-3:30 pm, at the Tree of Life Yoga Studio at the Spa at Sacred Grounds in Ephraim. The $45 […]
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Yoga is now underway outdoors – rain or shine – on the second-floor south deck of the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor. There is plenty of space to maintain six feet of distance among participants. Enjoy restorative yoga on Tuesdays, 10-11:15 am; Level 1 on Wednesdays, 9-10:15 am; and Level 2 on Saturdays, 9-10:30 am. A $10 […]
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Finding Calm and Community at Ironwood Yoga
“And now, reach your hands up toward the ceiling … I mean sky,” said Ironwood Yoga instructor Jacqueline Soukup. Usually, the yoga class that I was attending would be held inside Ironwood’s heated yoga studio, but that day, and for the foreseeable future, outdoor yoga is the safest option for both participants and instructors. In […]
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Try YogaDoodles at Tree of Life Yoga Studio
Join Jodi Rose Gonzales for YogaDoodles on June 20, 10-11:30 am, at the Tree of Life Yoga Studio at the Spa at Sacred Grounds in Ephraim. It’s a fun workshop that combines creativity and yoga for self-discovery and stress management. The $27 registration fee includes an author-signed copy of Rose’s book, Drawn to Yoga. Space […]
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Prevea Kewaunee Health Center Now Open
The Prevea Kewaunee Health Center, 1020 Marquette Dr. in Kewaunee, is now open for patient care following a temporary closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The health center is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 am – 5 pm. Urgent care for minor illnesses and injuries is available during these times. Patients may arrive without […]
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Door County Kayak Tours Launches Glow Roll on June 12
Door County Kayak Tours (DCKT, doorcountykayaktours.com) will launch its new Glow Roll event June 12, 6:30 pm, when its e-bikes will be decked out in LED lights of different colors to light up Ephraim. Participants may ride their own bike or rent one from DCKT. Meet in the parking lot next to Wilson’s at 6:30 […]
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Hiking the Yellow Trail in Whitefish Dunes State Park
Whitefish Dunes State Park is known primarily for its sandy beaches and stunning lakeside views. The park was established in 1967, and in 1982, 230 acres of its total 867 acres were designated as a state natural area. On the lakeside, the dunes are open, sandy and home to common milkweed, beach wormwood, beach pea […]
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Hiking at Cave Point County Park
Photos by Maddy Schierl Although Cave Point County Park’s half-mile trail is short, it’s dense with spectacular views. It traces limestone and dolomite ledges that line the Lake Michigan shoreline, and it dips into forests of birch, maple and beech before linking up with trails in the adjacent Whitefish Dunes State Park. The cliffs are […]
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Crossroads Trail Run Goes Virtual
The 11th annual Crossroads Trail Run is going virtual. All runners and walkers may register at CrossroadsRun.com and choose a 2K, 5K or 10K distance in a Safer at Home location. Complete an event anytime between June 16 and 20 and respond with a message, “I ran the distance!” or post a picture of your […]
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Getting Out: Newport State Park
Most visitors to Door County are well aware of Peninsula State Park, but relatively few make the trek north to Newport, the state’s only designated Wilderness Park. For a beautiful, easy hike, head to Europe Bay for a trek on the Hotz Trail. Difficulty: Easy, with some small hills to climb Distance: The Hotz Trail […]
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Wellness in the Time of COVID-19
“I really encourage people to take care of themselves,” said Kim Maedke-Shumway, a massage therapist and owner of The Spa at Sacred Grounds in Ephraim. It’s good advice at any time, but especially during the COVID-19 outbreak because data suggest that the disease is much more deadly for people with underlying medical conditions such as […]
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Crossroads a ‘Refuge of Sanity’
The Door County community has been using Crossroads at Big Creek as a “refuge of sanity” to get in touch with nature, exercise or just unwind. The buildings and restrooms are closed for now, but visitors are welcome to visit the preserves’ trails, located just east of the Highway 42/57 roundabout. Please maintain social distancing […]
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Try these activities to stimulate, amuse, enrich, pacify Photos by Alissa Ehmke Ever since schooling and work have moved to the home, the parenting landscape has changed completely. The COVID-19 pandemic has now made engaging with and entertaining kids during all of their waking hours a top priority for all parents. I have three kids […]
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Preserving My Sanity at the Ephraim Wetland Preserve
Spending time outside is more important than ever. Getting your lungs full of fresh air and your mind focused on different sights and thoughts are ways to stay sane after being confined to your home all day. Monday evening was no exception. At 5 pm, the end of my remote work day, I decided to […]
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Tips for Cleaning Your Home during Quarantine
The emergence of COVID-19 is giving a new meaning to spring cleaning. An article from National Public Radio (NPR) states that the virus can survive on surfaces such as plastic and stainless steel for 72 hours and on cardboard for 24 hours. Therefore, it’s important to protect your home and its occupants during a self-quarantine. […]