*LOVE* FLOWERLOUNGE NYC

*LOVE* FLOWERLOUNGE NYC

On February 13th, we hosted our 16th Flowerlounge + third event in New York City ~ this time a love + compassion-themed evening infused with transformative orchid elixirs, poetry, movement, meditation, a flower journey, mandalas + yummy treats! 

Aerial view of LOTUSWEI's Flowerlounge NYC, red cushions and flower garlands below the glowing 'welcome to the flowerlounge' sign

The highlight was the group improv poetry piece where everyone shared a line from their writing or an expression of love - super heartfelt + inspiring. 


Huge gratitude to ALL OF YOU who came - not only from all over the city - but also from faraway places like Boston, Ohio, Louisiana, Vancouver + Switzerland - specifically for this event! 

And a loving shout out to Rockin’ Raw for your amazing treats + beautiful presentation, Lisa Reinhardt of Wei of Chocolate, Kaeli Astheimer, Kerry McCarthy, Mileen Patel who flew in from Chicago to help out + Shop Studios for the gorgeous space. 

A woman in a yellow sweater sits cross-legged among meditators, rainbow and dark hoodie neighbors beside her, eyes closed.

Two women stand back to back with eyes closed, one in a black top with an orange scarf, the other in white.

Rows of Rockin' Raw dessert cups, raspberry mousse topped with cream and a fresh raspberry, served at the Love Flowerlounge.

Tessa flexes playfully with her camera slung on a floral strap, in a batik wrap skirt at the empty Flowerlounge venue.

A woman leans her head on a man's shoulder as they sit together, other attendees seated around them at the Flowerlounge.

A woman with lavender-streaked hair and a gray beanie closes her eyes, red lipstick bright against her burgundy lace top.

Three hosts stand on stage beneath a glowing 'welcome to the flowerlounge' sign, greeting the seated crowd below.

A man in a dark hoodie laughs warmly beside a woman with long hair, the seated crowd blurred behind them at the Flowerlounge.

Two women greet with hands in prayer beneath 'welcome to the flowerlounge' signage at LOTUSWEI's NYC event

Rockin' Raw heart-shaped chocolate tarts topped with pink flower petals, rows of berry mousse cups beside them.

Kaeli Astheimer closes her eyes in warm sidelight, red lipstick catching the glow, blurred figures behind her at the event.

Two women wrapped in a shared cream blanket rest cheek to cheek, journals and petals scattered on the floor beside them.

A woman in a red floral robe holds an open notebook, glancing to the side amid the crowd at LOTUSWEI's Flowerlounge NYC

A meditator in a magenta shawl and cream beanie, eyes closed, seated among others at LOTUSWEI's Flowerlounge NYC

A host speaks into a microphone at LOTUSWEI's Flowerlounge event, hanging flower garlands lit up behind her

Two women share a laugh in the crowd, one in a red headband and gold hoop earrings, a magenta blanket draped behind them.

Kerry McCarthy glances back over her shoulder, seated on a red cushion amid candlelit petal trails on the floor.

Alexis and Kate embracing during LOTUSWEI's Love Flowerlounge NYC, surrounded by hanging flower garlands

After every Flowerlounge we go to the nearest water to make prayers + wishes - offering up all the flowers + petals we used at the event, tossing them into the water.


This time we made our way to Brooklyn Bridge, the team huddling together under the birds soaring in the wind, speaking aloud each of our prayers and dedications to the city, the local protectors and nature spirits, the attendees at the events, everyone in New York City, naming everyone and anyone we can think of - sending blessing for love + happiness ... and then expanding it to all beings everywhere. 

May it be felt, may it have impact, may love abound. 

Huge love + gratitude, 

Katie, Taylor, Kate, Alexis, Jax, Lindsey + Tessa

Six women toss handfuls of petals skyward beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan skyline glowing behind them.

A woman in a beanie cradles pink, yellow and orange petals to offer the water, Brooklyn Bridge rising behind her.

A person in purple fingerless gloves cradles pink, yellow, and purple flower petals at LOTUSWEI's Flowerlounge NYC

A woman beams holding a handful of pink, yellow and orange petals, Brooklyn Bridge's stone tower rising behind her.

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