Starting Together: Intention, Ease & Connection for the New Year

Starting Together is a New Year’s Day offering designed as a gentle, human way to enter the year, with space for nature, nourishment, reflection, sound, rest, and meaningful connection. Rather than a single all-day commitment, this experience is made up of a series of intentional gatherings you can join at your own choosing.

You’re welcome to spend the entire day with us or drop into the experiences that call to you. Each offering stands on its own while also flowing naturally into the next, creating a supportive arc from quiet arrival to rest and integration.

The day unfolds across three nearby locations: Mead Gardens, Colonialtown Square, and The Urban Ashram. All locations are within approximately two miles of The Urban Ashram, making it easy to move between offerings while enjoying a change of scenery throughout the day.

8:15am —
Begin the year in quiet presence, walking together in nature and allowing the body and nervous system to arrive gently.

10:00am —
Warm food, relaxed conversation, and easy connection to shift from silence into community.

12:00pm —
A moving meditation using the labyrinth to reflect, release, or clarify intention through mindful walking.

1:30pm —
Rest deeply while live sound supports alignment, clarity, and openness for the year ahead.

3:00pm — Rest & Integrate: Movie & Hang at The Urban Ashram
An unstructured, cozy close to the day with a thoughtfully chosen film and space to unwind together.

Extended descriptions for each offering are shared below in the Agenda section.

Whether you join us for one gathering or move through the full arc of the day, Starting Together is an invitation to begin the year with intention, ease, and genuine connection — at a pace that feels right for you. To join only for certain experiences, you'll need to click on the title to register individually for them.

Pricing:
$20 per individual activity
Or
$75 for the full day

🌀 Free for TUA Members

The TUA Membership gives members access to unlimited in-person events at The Urban Ashram at an affordable and financially equitable rate.
To learn about the TUA Membership program visit:
https://www.tuaorlando.com/tua-membership

Info: WHERE: Mead Botanical Garden -1300 S Denning Dr, Winter Park, FL 32789
(We'll meet by the covered picnic tables to the right as you drive in.)

We’ll begin the day slowly, together, with a quiet walk through Mead Gardens. This is an invitation to start the year by listening with your entire body. Listen to the sounds of nature, the rhythm of your steps, and whatever is gently present within you.

As we walk, you connect with the trees, the air, your heartbeat. You’re welcome to notice light, movement, breath, and sensation or simply enjoy being outside with other beings and without the pressure of having something to say. This is about being.

We’ll close the walk with a simple moment of reflection, grounding, and optional sharing before heading on to the next part of the day... breakfast!

Info: WHERE: The Urban Ashram - 310 E New Hampshire St, Orlando, FL 32804 After the quiet of the gardens, we’ll shift into warmth, food, and friendly connection. This is a time to enjoy eating together, sharing space, and easing into conversation at a natural pace.

Pancakes and hot tea will be served. You’re invited to relax, chat, listen, or simply enjoy being around others without any pressure to participate in a specific way. This is casual, cozy, and welcoming. Come as you are.

Info: WHERE: Colonialtown Square - 820 N Fern Creek Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

The labyrinth offers a simple, powerful way to engage intention through movement. Unlike a maze, there’s no wrong turns, just a single winding path in and back out again, inviting presence and reflection with each step. Michelle Orwick, Spiritual + Earth Activator, will be your magical guide. You'll first learn about labyrinths, mindfulness, and how to leverage this powerful moving meditation for the New Year.

While a clear approach will be offered, you’re welcome to walk with a quiet question, a feeling, or no agenda at all. Some people use the labyrinth to release, others to clarify, others to move slowly with awareness. All approaches are welcome.

This practice offers a gentle midpoint in the day; grounding, reflective, and deeply regulating.

Info: WHERE: The Urban Ashram - 310 E New Hampshire St, Orlando, FL 32804 This sound bath is an invitation to align with what you’re calling in, not through force or striving, but through resonance and rest. We'll begin by taking a moment to reflect and write down what your heart is ready to receive more of. Then, you’ll be guided into a comfortable position and immersed in the live sound of crystal bowls designed to support clarity, openness, and relaxation.

Rather than “doing” manifestation, this experience emphasizes receiving. It will allow your body and inner world to settle into the frequency of what feels true and aligned for the year ahead.

Info: WHERE: The Urban Ashram - 310 E New Hampshire St, Orlando, FL 32804 We’ll end the day with something simple and deeply underrated: rest. This is time to unwind, enjoy a thoughtfully chosen film, and let the experiences of the day gently integrate.

You’re welcome to watch quietly, stretch out, cuddle, snack, or just be. There’s no formal structure here, only ease and companionship.

Because starting together also means knowing when to stop doing and simply enjoy being.

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