Wabi-Sabi Saturday Retreat: A Perfectly Imperfect Day of Leisure

Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 10AM – 3PM Embrace the beauty of the flawed and join the grazing deer at the restorative, relaxing, and beautifully weathered grounds of O’Hanlon. This retreat day is dedicated to the art of Wabi-Sabi—the Japanese philosophy of finding perfection in imperfection. We are gathering on 8/8, a double-eight date symbolizing infinity and limitless possibilities. Begin outdoors in the sculpture garden with a warm cup of green tea and gentle stretching. Yoga teacher Sarah McNeil will guide the group into a period of silence, during which you are free to wander the grounds and sketch, write, or simply appreciate small elements of impermanence in the O’Hanlon landscape. Mid-morning break the silence and choose your wabi-sabi adventure: Photo Expedition (Led by Jackie LaLanne & Naomi Tamura): With a camera as your eye, take a stroll, perhaps meandering to the nearby Cascade Falls or Three Wells. Sculpture (Led by Sherri Williamson): Create soulful sculptures using… View Source