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Brewing in the Hudson Valley ACup

of the Valley, sponsored by the Poughkeepsie South and Wappingers Falls Rotary Club and Greenwood Lake Roasters, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 16, at Revel 32, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Poughkeepsie. Attendees can sample a large variety of local coffees and teas, plus coffee and tea-themed desserts, treats and eats. Tea drinkers will be delighted by delicious varieties from local purveyors, tea shops and specialty markets. Event coordinator Susan Bennett says, “We welcome you to immerse yourself in the tasty offerings and bring home your favorites, all from local vendors.”

Several vendors will be providing exhibitions throughout the day on various topics surrounding the coffee-roasting process, brewing techniques, and more. Highlights include an Ethiopian coffee ceremony and an espresso creations presentation. “All proceeds of the day’s food, music and fun will go back into our local, national and international communities,” adds Bennett.

Admission is $17 for adults and $15 for students; a festival booklet with more information and coupons is included. Location: 32 Cannon St., Poughkeepsie, NY. For more information, call 845.206.9590, email cupofthevalley@gmail.com or visit ACupOfTheValley.com. See ad, page 13.

Spring Garden Design and Expert Guidance

Manypeople want a garden, but don’t know the best way to start and get overloaded with information, overwhelmed by the work involved or challenged by critters destroying their efforts. Help is available to plant seeds and seedlings to design a beautiful and productive vegetable, salad and herb garden.

Bruce Davison, owner of Kitchen Gardens of Westchester, says. “April is a great time to start cool weather crops like salads, spinach, radishes, carrots, beets and others. Westchester is in Zone 6, if you are reading planting instructions.”

Kitchen Gardens of Westchester focuses on making gardening easy and productive with edible landscaping. Davison advises, “We design and build beautiful raised beds and deer/rabbit fencing, and can assist with hand-holding throughout the process of growing vegetables, salads and herbs.

For more information, call 914.400.3742, email bruce@kitchengardensofwestchester.com or visit KitchenGardensOfWestchester.com. See ad, page 37.

Luna Power Yoga welcomes back reiki master and intuitive medium, Jill Arena, to co-present Reclaim Yourself: A Yoga & Reiki Series, along with studio owner and yoga instructor Cate Bartilucci, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 1 and 7:30 to 9 p.m., April 5.

Bartilucci says, “Reclaim yourself; release, receive and transform as we close the chapter of winter and enter the spring season. These workshops are geared toward those looking to reset and connect with themselves, together within a community that cares. The exciting part for most will be extended savasana, the opportunity to rest, get comfy and receive individual hands-on and collective healing for renewal.”

Participants on April 1 will enjoy gentle yoga with Bartilucci (all-levels welcome) before entering an hour of reiki with Arena, followed by reflective time for exploratory journaling. “Attendees of the weekend session will be able to take home their journal and continue a practice of self-exploration and expression,” adds Bartilucci. “If you are unable to attend this session, we’ve created a weekday session, on April 5, dedicated to gentle yoga and reiki.”

To ensure each individual receives ample amounts of hands-on, individual reiki and attention, space is limited. Bringing a light blanket and pillow is optional, but recommended.

Cost: $66 to attend April 1 session (mat, props, journals provided). $55 to attend April 5 session (BYO mat or rent in studio).

Location: 54 Miller Rd., Mahopac, NY. For more information, call 845.276.4619, email info@lunapoweryoga.com or visit LunaPowerYoga.com.