Rooted in Wonder Children’s Event

Hello my name is Dana. I am a volunteer at Dawn: A Center for Stillness and Peace at 153 Fall Creek Road, Marietta, SC (right down the road from Jones Gap State Park.)

On October 4th we are having a free (most of our offerings are free with donations accepted but not required), children’s event for ages 3-11. Below is the description and it does require registration. We know how disconnected many children are from nature and we are in our second year of offering this fun and free event.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at dana@dawnretreatcenter.org

Give your children an afternoon of pure outdoor fun at Dawn: A Center for Stillness and Peace. Children will move through guided discovery stations around the property filled with nature-inspired creations, kid-friendly yoga, and playful learning about root systems, pollinators, trees, and more, making one-of-a-kind creations to take home along the way. In nature, children learn to slow down, be present, and hear that still small voice within.

This is a side-by-side experience. Parents and caregivers stay with their children the entire time, hands in the dirt and creativity flowing right alongside their little ones.

Facilitated by (with support from a team of dedicated volunteers):

Kristy Fairey, Sandhya Kalidindi, and Lorena Font — together bringing a lifetime of experience working with children, spanning Reggio-inspired and Montessori early childhood education, leading summer camps and horseback riding lessons, and RYT-200 certified yoga instruction focused on helping children discover self-awareness, compassion, and their connection to the natural world.

What to bring:

• A bag to carry home your child’s finished artwork
• Snacks if you want something special. We provide simple snacks and water.
• This event is entirely outdoors, so children will be in the sun. Mountain weather can also change quickly, so pack for both warm and cool conditions, like a hat or sweater
• Water shoes and a towel, if you’d like to stick around afterward and let the children splash in the stream with you
• A blanket or something to sit on

Yoga mats will be provided, along with snacks and water throughout the event.

Inclement Weather
Mountain weather is unpredictable. In the event of cancellation due to weather, we’ll post updates on our website, social media, and via email.