A Seat for Everyone
At the heart of it all is coming together and being empowered by our connections as a community. This Sunday, May 17, the We Love Crystal Lake Series SPRING CELEBRATION launches, a shared rhythm through the seasons that moves from grounding into connection, healing into nourishment, and eventually into rest.
This work has already fed over 1,250 households and established a food forest for future generations. On this day, nourishment is something we experience collectively: by being together, honoring our land and water, and sharing a community meal. Don't forget to bring a camp chair or picnic blanket and a hat, it's going to be a warm sunny day!
We extend our deepest thanks to Council member Ramona Monteverde, Robert McClymore, and the City of Newburgh for making this celebration possible.
The Flow of the Day
11 AM – 1 PM | Opening Ceremony + Water & Land Blessing at the lake edge by Munaywasi.
1 PM – 2 PM | Community Meal by local Caterers, don't forget to get your food ticket at registration!
2 PM – 4 PM | Open Flow featuring healing sessions, eco-games, youth activities, and gathering spaces throughout.
2 PM – 3 PM | Sound Bath pause for a restorative experience rooted in rest.
3 PM – 4 PM | Community Yoga with Newburgh Free Yoga Collective.
3 PM – 4 PM | Guided community hike with Outdoor Promise.
Lend a Hand: Volunteer on May 17
We can’t do this without you! Join our volunteer team for the We Love Crystal Lake Spring Celebration. Whether you can help for an hour with set-up or stay to help us break down, your time makes this collaboration possible.
Ready to help?
Calling our Ecological Restoration Team!
We are calling on the ecological restoration team! Native plants are the backbone of a thriving environment.
Join the Sanctuary on Sunday May 31 12-4pm for a hands-on planting event at Crystal Lake. Help us establish pollinator-friendly habitats that will strengthen our local ecosystem for seasons to come. This will be our second native planting year and the land and we can feel the difference!!
Become a Member
This work continues because of community support. By joining our membership, you help sustain land stewardship, free programming, youth initiatives, and access to spaces like Crystal Lake. This is how we keep events like this free and open to all.
