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After you’ve shopped, played, dined, enjoyed
the ocean and more, it may be time to take
it down a notch. Indulge in well-deserved
tranquility, carve out time for a relaxing
couple’s massage, or book spa services for
friends and family gathered for a special event
or girlfriends’ getaway at one of the many
luxurious spas in the area.
Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown is dedicated to
the home gardener. The 52 acres of gardens and
greenhouses are planned as a living catalog of
cultivated and native plant materials to be observed
through the seasons. Whether identifying the specimens
in the gardens, consulting the horticultural staff, or
perusing the books and magazines in the horticultural
reference library, you will discover ways to improve
your home garden. Call 732-671-6050 or visit www.
monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/deep_cut/deep_cut.
asp.
Visit the David C. Shaw Arboretum in Holmdel to
enhance your own landscaping expertise. The
arboretum provides information and an educational and
horticultural display devoted to the culture and study of
many kinds of trees, shrubs and other woody plants that
grow in Monmouth County.
Call 732-431-7903 or visit
www.monmouthcountyparks.com/gardens/arboretum.
RELAX,
REJUVENATE,
recharge
SOOTHE YOUR
BODY
BREATHE
Monmouth County has a thriving yoga
community, with a diverse range of studios
offering vinyasa, hot yoga, jivamukti,
kundalini, and yin, as well as meditation,
kirtan gatherings and teacher-training
programs throughout the region. It’s easy
to find a class any day or night of the week,
as well as weekend workshops throughout
the year. Several studios offer sunset and
sunrise yoga classes on the beach during the
summer months, and visitors and beginners
are always welcome. Namaste, friends.
Photo by Linda Shannon
Photo by Michael J. Colarusso
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