Holistic Horizons at Fiddlehead Grove Retreat and Healing Center

04/17/2026

Y😍S!

Signs of spring alert! Fiddleheads are the frizzy furls of a young fern preparing to unroll into a fresh frond. Most species of ferns go through this brief stage, which gets its name from its resemblance to the coiled end of a string instrument.

In folklore, ferns are often described as possessing magical qualities because of their “invisible” reproduction. Having been around for 300+ million years (well before the dinosaurs!), this ancient group of plants preceded flowering species and instead reproduces with spores. These spores can be spotted on the underside of the fern’s fronds after the fiddlehead unfurls.

Special note: many of NY’s native ferns are protected species and should never be taken from the wild unless you have the permission of the landowner. Please admire only with your eyes. While some species of fiddleheads are edible, not all species can be safely consumed. Pro tip: NEVER ingest any wild plant that has not been safely identified by an expert first.

Check out the comments for more info on New York State’s protected plants 👇

04/06/2026

It’s that time of year…ISO a handy helper or two for groundkeeping, trail clearing, garden beauty, and more!
Cash/trade/apprentice $20/hour. Send a message.

03/21/2026

Here we GO! 40 Day May Day Challenge is on!
Sunday, March 22, 2026 is 40 days until May 1st! May Day marks the halfway point between spring and summer. Challenge yourself to spring into healthy summer action with this simple exercise.
Sat Kriya, often called the "action of truth," balances the body's energy and strengthens the nervous system. It is an excellent way to tone the navel, massage internal organs, and begin to feel (2nd chakra) and speak (5th chakra) your truths. Beginners start with 3 minutes, resting for an equal amount of time.
How to Practice (3-31 minutes)
Pose: Sit on your heels in Rock Pose, keeping the spine straight.
Mudra: Interlace all fingers except the index fingers (Jupiter fingers), which point straight up. Cross the right thumb over the left for men, left over right for women.
Arms: Stretch the arms straight up, hugging the ears.
Mantra & Motion: Chant "Sat" (rhymes with "but"), pulling the navel in and up, and "Nam" (meaning truth), relaxing the navel.
Focus: Eyes are closed and focused at the brow point (third eye).
Ending: Inhale deeply, hold the breath, and apply Mulbandh (squeeze the a**s, s*x organ, and navel). Exhale, then inhale/exhale again, applying the lock, then relax on your back.
Detailed video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdMky3lpshg