What time should I check in?

Check in at the Gift Shop 10 minutes prior to the workshop start time; this allows time to sign in and get settled.

What is the minimum age to attend?

Participants must be 18 years or older to attend this workshop.

Are art supplies provided?

Yes—mandala template on paint paper, pencil with eraser, fine-tip sharpie, acrylic markers, and a gifted coloring sheet are included.

Is the workshop wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Carriage House and workshop are wheelchair accessible.

What is the cancellation policy?

There are no refunds, but you may transfer your ticket to another guest.

How large are the groups?

Groups are limited to 14 participants to keep the session intimate and focused.

Spring Mandala Workshop at Parkwood Estate: Movement, Sound & Creative Renewal | Workshop

On a crisp spring afternoon at Parkwood Estate in Oshawa, Ontario, the Carriage House becomes a quiet studio for Sacred Circles: A Spring Mandala, Movement & Sound Experience Workshop. Over 2.5 hours, facilitator Jothi leads a guided somatic practice that moves from gentle breathwork and mindful movement into hands-on mandala creation and concludes with a restorative sound bath. The schedule blends introspective exercises with creative focus so participants leave grounded, centered, and carrying a small piece of their inner landscape home.

The workshop opens with breath and movement designed to settle the nervous system and coax creative flow. From that grounded space, you’ll build a personal mandala on printed paint paper using pencils, fine-tip markers, and acrylic markers provided in the session. The practice is intentionally tactile: arranging shapes and color to represent relationships, work, community, and personal rhythms. A concluding sound bath invites integration; tuned bowls and ambient tones help the group rest and absorb the day’s discoveries.

Parkwood Estate’s Carriage House provides an unusually calm, light-filled setting for this kind of work. The venue sits amid formal gardens, sweeping lawns, and mature trees—elements you can step out to explore after the workshop. That contrast between historic architecture and present-moment creative practice is part of what makes this program distinctive: it pairs a heritage property with contemporary somatic methods in a small-group format limited to 14 attendees.

Practical details keep the experience smooth: check in at the Gift Shop 10 minutes before start, participants must be 18 or older, and the site notes a no-refund policy while allowing ticket transfers. The workshop is wheelchair accessible and supplies mandala templates, pencils, sharpies, and a gifted coloring sheet so you can fully participate without bringing art materials. Limited parking at the estate means carpooling or using nearby paid lots can save time.

Bring an open mind and plan for a slow exit: after the sound bath many participants prefer a short walk through the estate grounds to ground the somatic shifts. While no art experience is required, painting or journaling supplies can help you extend the practice at home; consider bringing a plain notebook and pouch for markers to refine your mandala. Because the Carriage House operates within a heritage property, please treat gardens and interiors respectfully—leave no trace and follow staff directions. Small groups, intentional facilitation, and the estate setting make this workshop an approachable memorable creative retreat.