Community Events 

As we grow into this beautiful space, some wonderful outdoor (and indoor) activities are planned by and for this generous community. Some events are planned by partners and others are simply an invitation to show up at the barn, in the sanctuary, or quietly walking the pathways. All events are open to the public; please note where registration is required. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into this dedicated-to-nature-community.

Friday May 1

2 PM - 4 PM at Bluestem
1900 Hurdle Mills Road
Cedar Grove, NC 27231
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One of Bluestem's natural sanctuaries.
Faith Leaders Workshop
Are you a chaplain, pastor, lay ministry leader, or spiritual guide who is interested in learning more about natural burial? Sign up for our spring Faith Leaders Workshop, or share it with a faith leader in your life who might like to attend. We’ll spend the afternoon together touring Bluestem, discussing natural burial and community conservation, and inviting conversation throughout. We’d love to see you there. Please register here. 

Sunday June 14

10-11:30 AM at Bluestem
1900 Hurdle Mills Road
Cedar Grove, NC 27231
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Woodland sanctuary
Being Nature
​Practices for Cultivating Community
It is human to hunger for connection to ourselves, each other, and the land. Bluestem volunteers Emily-Kate Hannapel and Tammerie Day invite you to an ongoing gathering to practice mindfulness in nature and explore community connections. Their group will meet for 1.5 hours one Sunday a month for mindful rituals, observances, and exploration. Registration coming soon.

Sunday July 12

10-11:30 AM at Bluestem
1900 Hurdle Mills Road
Cedar Grove, NC 27231
Being Nature
​Practices for Cultivating Community
It is human to hunger for connection to ourselves, each other, and the land. Bluestem volunteers Emily-Kate Hannapel and Tammerie Day invite you to an ongoing gathering to practice mindfulness in nature and explore community connections. Their group will meet for 1.5 hours one Sunday a month for mindful rituals, observances, and exploration. Registration coming soon.
Quiet Hour at Bluestem
Every Friday at noon
We hold the Friday noon hour as an intentional slowing down moment, whether together or on our own. Park in the parking area and walk to the Woodland Sanctuary, just west of the Barn. Benches overlooking the pond await you. Feel welcome to bring a poem to read aloud, or just yourself. If you prefer more movement, pathways and shaded areas around the property beckon for walking or sitting meditations. Find a small reflection area tucked into the sanctuary woods. Email us for more information.

Bluestem Calendar

​Contact us for a list of past events.
If you have a topic or service you wish to share with
Bluestem Community, please email us.