Swan Mat Class at Jill Lindsey!

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What: Pilates Mat with Props taught by Emma Fitzsimmons at Jill Lindsey. That's not all! Jill is  leading a meditation to close class and serving refreshing ginger tea. 

When: Tuesday May 19th at 6:30pm!

Where: At Jill Lindsey in Fort Greene.

370 MYRTLE AVE

BROOKLYN, NY 11205

(347) 987-4538

Now Swans if you haven't been to this amazing boutique/ event space/ coffee and wine bar this is your time to join us! 

How: Take this link to Jill's site and add it to your cart! Grab a friend and we will see you at Jill Lindsey.

Details: Bring your own Mat. The Swan provides props. Cost is $25. Sign up online here! The Swan's exclusive leggings collaboration with Upstate will also be on sale for $75. We will have a selection of sizes with us at Jill Lindsey. 

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Adventure Time: Smith Street Soup Festival

Nothing says fall quite like a steaming bowl of soup on a crisp day. The restaurants on Smith Street, in the Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens/Boerum Hill neighborhoods of Brooklyn, couldn't agree more! Each year in October, restaurants between Atlantic Ave and 2nd street participate in a "soup crawl" to help the local public School For International Studies raise money for it's Culinary Arts program. Tasting tickets are sold in multiple locations up and down Smith Street, which can then be redeemed for the soups of your choice. The options are plentiful (see last years menu above!), the portions are generous and it is all for an excellent cause. This is my absolute favorite event of the fall! Did I mention that it happens tomorrow? From 1 to 4 on October the 18th, Smith Street shall be my heaven. I encourage you all to attend!!

A kind soul serving last years lamb based ramen soup form Dassara!

Click on this image to go to google maps!

Adventure Time: Hiking near NYC

Living in this crazy, wonderful, non-stop city can take it's toll on body, mind and spirit. You might have used all of your vacation days already this summer, but luckily, NYC is ideally situated for a plethora of day trips and weekend-long jaunts. 

Our client, friend and fellow adventurer, Kelly, often sends us information on hiking expeditions that are perfect for a day trip. This post on guestofaguest.com has eight great options to help you get into the woods. With information about trail difficulty, distance from the city and what you can look forward to on the trail, planning an out-of-city adventure has never been easier!   

View from Breakneck Ridge at Hudson Highlands State Park

Swan Travels: Delicious Coffee in Portland, Maine

All images from Tandem Coffee's wonderful website!

In Portland, Maine and need some delicious coffee?  Check out Tandem!  

We met Will, one of the owners, and talked for a long time to Chris the barista, who has spent time at Blue Bottle in SF and New York and now lives in New Orleans. The coffee was great -- we bought a pound of beans scooped out from a bucket, freshly roasted in the back. Tandem is opening a bakery/second location in just a couple weeks! 

Jill Lindsey

We visited Jill Lindsey's store in Ft Greene this week and it is lovely! She carries handmade leather sandals, handmade soaps, colorful handmade rugs and throws (to die for! someone buy me one please), beautiful clothes and killer jewelry. We sat at the wine bar in the back (you heard right), drank rose and hung out with beautiful smiling Jill. Definitely worth a trip to Myrtle Avenue.