Storytelling & Creative Workshop w Marea Saldarriaga (Presented in Spanish)

Join author and wellness educator Marea Saldarriaga for a fun, interactive storytelling experience that inspires children to imagine a brighter future for our planet. Through an engaging read-aloud and a hands-on creative activity, young participants will explore themes of kindness, nature, imagination, and caring for the Earth—all guided by the author herself.

Designed for families, this workshop can be adapted for children ages 3–11, with caregiver participation encouraged for younger children.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15).

Únete a la autora y educadora en bienestar Marea Saldarriaga para una divertida e interactiva experiencia de cuentacuentos que inspirará a los niños a imaginar un futuro mejor para nuestro planeta. A través de la lectura de un cuento y una actividad creativa práctica, los participantes explorarán temas como la bondad, la naturaleza, la imaginación y el cuidado de la Tierra, todo guiado por la propia autora.

Diseñado para toda la familia, este taller puede adaptarse para niños de 3 a 11 años, con la participación de un padre, madre o cuidador recomendada para los más pequeños.

Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre).

Marea is an author, designer, entrepreneur, yoga instructor, and stretch therapist with over 20 years of personal practice and teaching experience. She completed her 200-hour RYT certification with Davannayoga and has continued to deepen her expertise through advanced yoga training, workshops, and assisted stretching education.

Marea brings an accessible, compassionate approach to movement, welcoming students of all ages, experience levels, and abilities. Her mindful, supportive, and adaptable sessions help students build strength, improve flexibility, increase body awareness, and cultivate a deeper connection with themselves. She founded Eterna — designed to support people with thoughtful, sustainable movement for life. She is author of 'Healing Our World: Flourishing Years Ahead,' a children's book about teaching kids how sharing and kindness can help heal the planet-just like sharing toys at school.

About Pura Vida Weekend at The Bay

A weekend filled with multi-generational wellness events  designed to bring together individuals, parents, children, grandparents through movement, mindfulness, creativity, nature exploration and community connection.

Pura Vida Weekend events will be presented in Spanish

About

Enjoy a vibrant lineup of free programs celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. With live performances, movies, and wellness classes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Hispanic Heritage Month at The Bay is presented by High Foundation.

Know Before You Go:

• The Sarasota Garden Club address is 1131 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota 34236
• FREE Parking is available in the parking lots in front of the Van Wezel and in front of the Municipal Auditorium, Art Center and Blue Pagoda. Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas and along the south side of Blvd of the Arts.
• Vehicular Access: Enter off the 10th Street Roundabout (as entrance from Blvd of the Arts/ South Van Wezel Way is CLOSED.)
• Pedestrian access: Follow signs and safely walk on the south side of BOTA, or enter from the parking lot in front of the Van Wezel.
• Park access: The park remains open during construction. Most walkways, the Ibis Playground and the living resilient shoreline continue to be available for your enjoyment.
• Construction on several Phase 2 park projects continues to impact walkways, roadways and parking across the site:
• South Van Wezel Way near the corner of Blvd of the Arts (BOTA) is CLOSED to improve stormwater drainage.
• The western edges of the parking lot just north of the Van Wezel and the Centennial Park parking lot are CLOSED to create a resilient shoreline.
• The area between the Municipal Auditorium and Art Center is closed to create a new Town Square.
• All pets must be non-aggressive and on a leash at all times. Owners are expected to pick up after their pets.
• Please report any risky or unsafe behavior to the Sarasota Non-Emergency Police 24 hours a day at (941) 316-1199.