The Hawthorn Tree

Do you know somebody in your friend or family circles who still believes in Santa? Stop by and grab a form at the Hawthorn Tree and give the gift of a letter from Santa himself. The cost is $10 and all proceeds go to benefit P.E.O Chapter BK and the educational scholarships they help fund. The deadline is November 15th. If you can’t stop by, send us a message and we can send you a form via email.

We had such a wonderful visit from a few students who attend Triumph High School. Thank you for visiting us and thank you for the amazing article! https://triumphspartanmirror.com/748/features/talking-over-tea/ #

Talking Over Tea On the first of the month, four Spartan students and their staff sponsors made their way downtown at day’s end. “Do I want a coffee? Uh, yeah!” joked Layla Guevara, enrolled in the English 12 class. And more than a coffee or tea met the “Leave to Learn” field trip at The Hawthorn Tree that...

We’ve got some yummy, nourishing hot soup for you at The Hawthorn Tree; Italian Bean Soup. Available from 11-2pm daily!

Come paint your own Holiday cards using natural watercolors made from plants. Join local artist, Katy Jurgens, on November 17th from 1:00-2:30pm at The Hawthorn Tree and learn how to make your own watercolor paint! You will create a palate, learn the recipes to make your own paint from common herbs and spices, and create a greeting card or small painting.

All supplies included for $30 per person. Space is limited, please pre-register on our website by clicking on the events tab.

Join us this Friday from 5:30-8pm for Artwalk and enjoy the amazing work of Barbara Wolf.

The ability to create art and work with various mediums has allowed Barbara to develop more skills and to look at the beauty around her with a fresh perspective and appreciation.  She has worked with acrylics, oils, watercolor and clay as well as with pastels.

Barbara began experimenting with many forms of art at a very early age.  Her grandmother was an artist and inspired her on her journey.  She finds while working on an art piece she can be “in the moment” which brings her peace and joy.

Her art has been in galleries in Michigan, Washington state, California, Wyoming and will be on display at The Hawthorn Tree for the month of November.

Our artist of the month for October, Katy Jurgens, did this beautiful painting of our beloved Hawthorn. When she was taking down the display she graciously gave it to us to keep at The Hawthorn Tree! Thank you Katy and thank you for sharing your love of medicinal plants through art!

Happy Halloween Week. We have some deliciously nourishing soup this week; Pumpkin Soup made with Coconut Milk and warming spices for those scary cold days. Freshly made-from-scratch soup is available every day from 11-2pm. 🎃

As the temperatures get colder, come enjoy a hot cup of soup made fresh in our kitchen! Enjoy a hot tea, coffee, latte or our new Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Scone.

A huge shout out to Jackie Oceanak for helping organize a supply drop to Boon, NC for recent flood victims. Jackie will be traveling to North Carolina and working with Samaritan’s purse. While they are not currently taking supplies and asking for monetary donations, there are several churches in the area that are still helping with essential needs. Thanks to Maryrose Ramirez, Mary Kay Lewis, Luana Lahti, Louis Johnson, Beth Edwards, Brittney Lewis and several others for donating supplies, money and time! ❤️

Join us this Sunday from 1-3pm for poetry open mic. Read your poetry, the work of another poet, or stop in to listen to some great poets! Each person gets 5 minutes to read. We occasionally go two rounds, so bring extra poems.

Arrive 5 minutes early to sign-up to read.
This is a free event.

When a customer tells you it’s the best Matcha they’ve ever had! 🥰

Somatic Breathwork™ is an embodiment experience that takes you out of your thinking mind and into your body’s electrical network. It lets you release unneeded energy within this network caused by repeating thoughts, feelings, and old narratives by discharging it out through your body.

Your nervous system is the electrical network of your being. Over time, unresolved trauma or chronic stress causes dis-regulation of this network. When dis-regulated, difficulties in your personal or professional life arise. When you heal trauma and stress, you heal the electrical network of your nervous system. When you heal the nervous system, you heal the emotional self so your authentic self can emerge.

Somatic Breathwork™ employs circular connected breathing coupled with rhythmic music to produce a cathartic emotional release. This release may be in the form of moving, shaking, yelling, crying, or laughing. Using the breath, you will engage your innate ability to heal and sweep out any defenses, blockages, restrictions, or pains that hold you back from who you are and how you want to show up in this world.

Ken Conte is the founder of Ancestral Events in Fort Collins, CO and is a Certified Somatic Breathwork™ Practitioner. Ken has had a deep connection to the land and animals. For over 30 years he has dedicated himself to finding answers to life’s tough questions through nature, movement and breath. A lifelong learner he continues to grow his practice through ceremony and commitment to community and others.

Cost is $60. Please pre-register. You will be required to fill out a waiver and bring it to class. We will send you a waiver via email upon registration.

As the weather starts to cool off, we naturally start to go inward in reflection. Join us for a meditation and mindfulness practice at The Hawthorn Tree. The sessions will be one hour in length, with fifteen minutes of instruction and discussion, followed by a thirty minute meditation, and then fifteen minutes of reflection and discussion. The approach will employ concepts and practices from a secular Buddhist perspective. No particular religion or spiritual practice is being promoted, although participants are free to have whatever private religious, spiritual experiences they may have.

To be mindful is to be in the present moment as fully as possible, observing the events of our bodies and minds with curiosity, without judgment. This allows us to assess our experiences in an objective fashion, to begin to free ourselves from established patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving that may not be giving us the outcomes we would like to have. Focusing on our breathing, regulating our breathing, are the core skills in mindfulness.

There is no charge for this and no one has to divulge any personal information. One may join in any discussions or sit and observe quietly. No one is asked to make any commitment of any kind.

These sessions are conducted by Randy Basden, MS, LPC. Randy is a licensed mental health professional with over 35 years in the field and has used meditation in his personal life for much of that time. Over the years Randy has incorporated mindfulness and breath meditation in his professional work and in recent years has made an even greater commitment to Buddhist philosophy, psychology and lifestyle. He closely follows developments in neuroscience and applys the concepts to his work.

**This class has been rescheduled to October 9th**
Sleep is one of the most important things we do each night yet sometimes it is either difficult to fall asleep or in some instances, stay asleep. If you’ve been wondering what some of the best herbs to assist with a good night’s sleep, then this class is for you. We’ll discuss some of the more popular herbs as well as some of the more obscure herbal allies to help you achieve your optimal sleep goals. We’ll also discuss different herbal combinations and their intended outcome for sleep. The cost is $40 and includes a take-home, custom sleep formula. Please pre-register on our website (linked in bio).

Join Hawthorn Tree owner and herbalist, Susan Allen for this 90 minute presentation. Susan has worked in the plant industry for more than 30 years and is a certified herbalist.

We still have some space available for this class. Register on our website and go to the events page.

Join us for a community cupping class where you’ll have the exclusive opportunity to taste The Hawthorn Tree’s new custom blends and other new bulk coffee offerings. Whether you’re a beginner or a coffee pro, this class is for you!

In this class, you will:

*Learn about the cupping process; an assessment used in the coffee industry to evaluate unique characteristics and quality of a coffee.

*Experience the aromas and flavors of different coffees from around the world.
enjoy a fun and educational experience with fellow coffee lovers in your community.

*Leave with a bag of coffee that you can enjoy at home.

Ali Scrable has dedicated over a decade to the coffee industry, starting her career as a barista. Her passion for crafting beverages that are both delicious and visually stunning led her to master latte art and barista skills.

Currently, Ali is a roaster and trainer at First Crack Coffee, where she shares her extensive knowledge and love for coffee. She recently completed the Coffee Skills Program with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and proudly holds her AST (Authorized SCA Trainer) license.

Cost for this class is $40 and includes a 12 oz bag of coffee to take home.

We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful sunshine and doing something fun today! See you tomorrow at 7:30am!