Oldest City Arts & Wellness Lounge

09/10/2025

The Path of Sacred Cacao: Workshop & Ceremony

📅 September 23 | ⏰ 4–8 pm
📍 Oldest City Arts & Wellness Lounge

Step into a heart-opening evening guided by Tata Carlos and Nana Vivi, two wisdom keepers carrying the ancestral teachings of cacao. This immersive workshop and ceremony invites you to connect with the sacred medicine of cacao and the ancient transmission of Ixcacao, the Mayan goddess of love and compassion.

Through this experience, you’ll learn about cacao’s history and healing benefits, receive teachings on its spiritual significance, and participate in a ceremonial cacao ritual. The evening will include:

Guided education on cacao as sacred medicine
A life bracelet blessing
Ceremonial cacao bar & recipe
Closing circle & ceremony
✨ Investment: $155

This is a rare opportunity to sit with indigenous teachers, deepen your understanding of cacao’s medicine, and open your heart in community.

👉 Register at meditatetapcreate.com or contact Hannah Joy for details: 727-244-8173

09/05/2025

✨ First Friday Art Walk ✨

Join us tomorrow, Friday, at the Oldest City Arts & Wellness Lounge (93 ½ King Street, downtown St. Augustine) for an evening of community, connection, and creativity in the heart of downtown. 🎶🌿

🌸 What to expect:
🎵 Live music filling our historic space by Marissa Christine
✨ Pop-Up Sound Bath Meditation with Safe & Sound Wellness
🍹 Herbal mocktails crafted by Dr. Sarah Karsmarski
🌙 Complimentary acupressure ear seeds for relaxation & balance
🥗 Tasty snacks + nourishing sips to enjoy
🖼 Local art by Elisabeth A. Santos + the vibrant energy of Art Walk

This is the perfect time to explore the magic of our lounge, connect with community, and experience offerings that support your mind, body, and spirit.

📍 We’ll be here from 5–8 PM — come say hi, sip, relax, and soak in the vibes!

09/03/2025

09/03/2025

🌿 I absolutely love offering Community Acupuncture, and I’m so grateful for how beautifully it’s been received. Because of your support, I’ve added more sessions this month! ✨

Thank you for showing up and being part of this healing community. Your presence allows me to keep offering these accessible treatments. 💛

Alongside community sessions, I also offer private appointments for deeper, individualized care. Please check them out if you’re ready to take the next step in your healing journey.

Let’s keep building wellness—together. 🌸

Reserve your time and learn more at AcupunctureSTA.com

08/29/2025

✨ Rooted in the heart of St. Augustine, the Oldest City Arts & Wellness Lounge is a sacred gathering place for creative expression, connection, and holistic well-being.

🌿 Our September calendar is filled with heart-led offerings to nourish, ground, and inspire you — from soothing sound baths and mindful movement to acupuncture, workshops, and special events.

We are so grateful for how this space has continued to evolve into a beautiful gathering place for our community. Whether you’re looking to slow down, connect with community, or try something new, there’s always something meaningful happening here.
We can’t wait to welcome you in. 🤍






📅 Explore the full schedule and join us at the lounge this month!

👉 Details on pricing & registration linked in bio and at: www.safeandsoundwellness.com/oldestcity

08/27/2025

Calling All Superheroes!

Join us for a fun and empowering afternoon where kids and parents team up to tackle anxiety together!

Kids will discover their own “superpowers” to manage worry through engaging, hands-on activities, while parents gain practical tools to support their child with confidence. Families will leave with skills, resources, and a team approach to managing anxious moments—plus their very own hero cape, toolbox, and quick guides!

Event Highlights
✨Superhero capes for kids
✨Hero Tool Box with take-home strategies
✨Parent support guide and resources

When: Sunday, September 28th | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Where: Oldest City Arts & Wellness Lounge | 93 ½ King St., St. Augustine, FL 32085

Cost: $50 per child & parent | $25 each additional child

Hosted by Phases of Healing Counseling & Therapy

💫Workshop #1 in our “Calm & Coping” Anxiety Series

08/18/2025

✨ We still have 5 spots left for the Foundational 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Inner Guidance Yoga School, starting this September in downtown St. Augustine at the Oldest City Arts & Wellness Lounge!

If you (or someone you know) has been curious about becoming a yoga teacher, applying yoga techniques to other wellness modalities you already offer, or simply deepening your personal practice — this program is for you. 🌿

🗓 September 2025 – July 2026
✨Weekend intensives schedule
📍 Oldest City Arts & Wellness Lounge, St. Augustine, FL
💫 Payment Plans Available

Learn more and apply here: innerguidanceyogaschool.com/pages/initial-title-8
Or feel free to DM us directly with any questions!

08/06/2025

✨Exciting news! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Sarah Karsmarski Acupuncture Physician for AcuNap: Community Acupuncture — every Tuesday from 12–2 PM at the Oldest City Arts & Wellness Lounge.

Starting next week!

✨ Where stillness becomes medicine ✨
Join us for gentle, personalized acupuncture in a serene communal setting designed to calm your nervous system and invite deep, restorative rest.

With 15+ years of experience, Dr. Sarah brings deep wisdom, warmth, and a gentle, holistic approach to healing. She’s worked across the U.S. and internationally — from private practice to community clinics and integrative hospitals in China — specializing in women’s health, mental health, fertility, and more.

🧘 Sliding Scale: $35–$55
📍 93 ½ King Street, St. Augustine
🗓️ Tuesdays | 12–2 PM
🔗 Register at: https://acupuncturesta.com/community-acupuncture

Spots are limited — we’d love to see you there!

02/15/2025

Join Sounds by Christen and Marina of Bendt Yoga for a relaxing candlelit 75-minute chakra balancing Yin Yoga + Sound Bath experience at the Oldest City Arts & Wellness Lounge! In this specialized Yin Yoga practice, we will combine postures and sound healing to unblock, balance, and align our energy centers.

$40 per person. You can reserve your spot here: https://soundsbychristen.as.me/schedule/bf9c63db

This event welcomes everyone, all levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners. Whether you are new to yoga and sound baths or familiar with their benefits, this experience offers a restorative and enriching retreat.

If you have any issues with booking your session please do not hesitate to reach out: hello@soundsbychristen.com / (904) 417-8426