Events Calendar
For 150 years, Lakewood’s grounds have served as a community gathering place. We continue this proud tradition by inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful grounds and architectural treasures, and to explore meaningful ways to grieve and remember.
Events Calendar
Father’s Day
On this day we honor the father's and father figures who are loved and missed. Free white roses will be available to anyone while supplies last.
Summer Equinox Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle (4:30pm)
Life is filled with transitions and losses, and grief often accompanies them. Yet little space is set aside to acknowledge and process this powerful emotion. On this special threshold day, come experience a silent, meditative Tea Ceremony where grief is welcomed,…
Summer Equinox Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle (6:30pm)
Life is filled with transitions and losses, and grief often accompanies them. Yet little space is set aside to acknowledge and process this powerful emotion. On this special threshold day, come experience a silent, meditative Tea Ceremony where grief is welcomed,…
Planning Ahead: Memorial Options
There are many questions to consider as you plan for end-of-life, but making these decisions ahead of time can help make this transition a little smoother. Join us for this informational conversation on pre-planning options.
Intro to Sketching at Lakewood
Join Lakewood for a welcoming and relaxed sketching class that focuses on the foundations of drawing such as shape, form, and composition. Your instructor, Ann Solyst, will walk through the peaceful and reflective art of outdoor sketching while working with…
Lakewood 101 Sunday Morning Walking Tours – June
Join us for a stroll at Lakewood while you learn about our history, art and gardens in a one-hour walking tour. Sign up today.
Tai Chi and Grief | Meditation Through Movement
This event will guide attendees in Tai Chi as a mechanism of processing grief through gentle movement. Guides Christin Ament and Kali Higgins will walk us through this process and explore how we can gently move through grief.
Lakewood 101 Wednesday Night Walking Tour – July
Join us for an evening stroll at Lakewood while you learn about our history, art and gardens in a one-hour walking tour. Sign up today.
July Birding at Lakewood
Join Lakewood for this peaceful Sunday walk as we learn more about the birds that call Lakewood home.
Midsummer Memory Mandalas
Friday, July 16 | 4 - 8 p.m. Artist talk at 6:00pm
Saturday, July 17 | Workshops
Lakewood 101 Sunday Morning Walking Tours – July
Join us for a morning stroll at Lakewood while you learn about our history, art and gardens in a one-hour walking tour. Sign up today.
Lakewood 101 Wednesday Night Walking Tour – August
Join us for an evening stroll at Lakewood while you learn about our history, art and gardens in a one-hour walking tour. Sign up today.
Summer Death Cafe
Discussing topics related to death and dying can make processing grief much easier. Join Lakewood as we hold space for these difficult conversations.
Lakewood 101 Sunday Morning Walking Tours – August
Join us for a morning stroll at Lakewood while you learn about our history, art and gardens in a one-hour walking tour. Sign up today.
Lakewood 101 Wednesday Night Walking Tour – September
Join us for an evening stroll at Lakewood while you learn about our history, art and gardens in a one-hour walking tour. Sign up today.
September Birding at Lakewood (AM)
Join Lakewood for this peaceful Sunday walk as we learn more about the birds that call Lakewood home.
September Birding at Lakewood (PM)
Join Lakewood for this peaceful Sunday walk as we learn more about the birds that call Lakewood home.
Lantern Lighting Celebration
September 17th | 5:00pm - 8:30pm
September 18th | 5:00pm - 8:30pm
September 20th | 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Lakewood 101 Sunday Morning Walking Tours – September
Join us for a morning stroll at Lakewood while you learn about our history, art and gardens in a one-hour walking tour. Sign up today.
Lakewood 101 Wednesday Night Walking Tour – October
Join us for an evening stroll at Lakewood while you learn about our history, art and gardens in a one-hour walking tour. Sign up today.
Lakewood 101 Sunday Morning Walking Tours – October
Join us for a morning stroll at Lakewood while you learn about our history, art and gardens in a one-hour walking tour. Sign up today.
Fall Death Cafe
Free | Open to all
Discussing topics related to death and dying can make processing grief much easier.
Join Lakewood as we hold space for these difficult conversations.
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