Garden Art Walk - Saturday, June 6, 1-3pm
Join us in the Cooper-Molera Adobe gardens on Saturday, June 6, 1pm-3pm, for an afternoon of creativity, community, and nature at our Garden Art Walk. The final event of our series is in partnership with the Juneteenth Coalition. Suggested donation is $8.
Stroll through our beautiful gardens and engage with hands-on art lessons for all ages by Kristen Burroughs, a science illustrator and instructor. Our activities will include color swatches of the garden, flower coloring pages for you to enjoy, and led drawing and painting of our flowers.
About Kristen Burroughs
Kristen Burroughs works as a science illustrator and instructor in the Monterey Bay area. She received both her B.S. in Marine Science and her Certificate in Science Illustration from California State University, Monterey Bay.
Kristen’s main goal as an artist is to promote understanding and conservation of wildlife, as she primarily focuses on illustrations of plants and animals. She’s partnered with many organizations where she leads workshops, classes, and camps that focus on combining art and nature in the classroom and in the field.
Outdoor Yoga Flow Returns to Cooper Gardens - Sunday, June 7
Outdoor Yoga Flow at Cooper Molera Gardens
Instructor: Naomi Lear
Join us for a rejuvenating 60 minute outdoor yoga flow amidst the serene beauty of the Cooper Molera Gardens, right behind Alta Bakery in downtown Monterey. In this class, we will focus on fluid breathwork, alignment, and building strength through a series of asanas (yoga poses) that flow seamlessly together. The class is suitable for all levels, from beginners to seasoned yogis. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and more connected to both your body and the natural surroundings.
What to Bring:
-A yoga mat
-A towel or beach blanket for under your mat (to ensure comfort and stability)
-Layers for varying weather
After class, you’re welcome to linger in the gardens or enjoy a post-yoga treat from Alta Bakery, just steps away. Take a break from the hustle and bustle, find your flow, and experience the calming beauty of outdoor yoga in one of Monterey's most charming spaces. We can’t wait to see you there!
Pre- registration is required. REGISTER
Skylight Talks: Paintings of the Adobe
Exploring the Cooper-Molera Adobe’s paintings through the tradition of the 19th-century salon.
Saturday, June 13, 2:00p-3:00p
Step back into the vibrant art scene of 1870s and 1880s San Francisco, when new wealth fueled an unprecedented appetite for local art. This intimate guided experience explores the lives and works of six remarkable artists whose paintings grace the walls of the Cooper-Molera Adobe historic home.
Nicolas Sanchez, our Visitor Services & Interpretation Assistant, will guide guests through the museum's rooms, discovering oil paintings by masters like Samuel Marsden Brookes, whose fish still lifes were celebrated as “our local master of still life” by contemporary critics.
The experience encourages questions and conversation throughout, making art history accessible and engaging for all.
Meet us at 506 Munras Avenue, Skylight Room inside Cooper Adobe Museum.
Price: FREE
Weekly Wellness Programs
*10-week Complimentary Class Details Below; Limited Spots (see details below)
Mondays at 10:00am with Liana Olson, Senior Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Class location: garden level or indoor Skylight Room (weather-permitting). Drop in for one-class or pay for a 6-session class series.
Tai Chi for Beginners was designed by Dr. Lam and his team of tai chi experts. This Tai Chi program is learner-friendly and is based on the most popular Yang style 24 Forms. The Beginners set gives students an easy-to-learn format that leads to a solid foundation. The program takes learners on an enjoyable journey to better health and harmony through the power of tai chi, building in steps that incorporate warm-ups, Qigong, stepping exercises, foundation movements, and exploring the connections between movements. Tai Chi principles are introduced in each session. It is both a safe and a satisfying program. To learn more, watch the video, Anyone Can Learn Tai Chi, here.
What to Prepare:
-Please wear comfortable, well-fitted shoes and dress in layers.
-Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign class waiver and sign-in.
Fees:
$10 (drop-in fee) or $48 for a 6-session class pass. Pay instructor directly.
Note: No class on Tuesday, May 12.
Join us for Qigong in the Cooper Gardens! Tuesdays at 11:00am with Michelle Polkabla of Ocean Body Works will offer an hour-long Qigong session.
Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice “that combined gentle movements, breath-work, and meditation to cultivate balance, harmony, and vitality in the body, mind, and soul…”.
$15 per class. Pay instructor directly.
No experience necessary. All physical levels are welcome. Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in. Entrance is through Munras Avenue or Polk Street gates.
Street parking or metered lots available.
Complimentary Wellness Classes at Cooper-Molera Adobe!
Venue Rental
To inquire about renting our Historic House Museum or Garden Spaces, please contact our main line at:
831-259-4513, email: KLee-Garcia@savingplaces.org or complete Event Inquiry Form here.
