Unplugged Nature Walk & Sound Healing with Rachel Lee Hovnanian and Adriana Barone
Join artist Rachel Lee Hovnanian and sound healer Adriana Barone for a two-part program inspired by presence, attention, and reconnection with the natural world.
Step away from the digital noise and onto the LongHouse grounds for an unplugged, sensory nature walk guided by Rachel Lee Hovnanian. Guests are invited to place their phones on silent and in a Yondr pouch before setting out. This act of intentional disconnection mirrors the spirit of Rachel Lee Hovnanian’s artistic practice as represented earlier this year in Nature Deficit Disorder at the Baltimore Museum of Art’s Spring House.
Guests will settle into the Pavilion after the walk for a relaxing sound healing session led by Adriana Barone. Let the resonant tones of various healing instruments wash over you, grounding the sensory experience from your time outdoors.
Following the sound healing session, light refreshments will be offered and Hovnanian and Barone will engage in an informal, moderated conversation about art, attention and healing. Though they work in different mediums–Hovnanian through conceptual art and Barone through sound healing–both artists create experiences that invite reflection, restore attention, and foster emotional well-being. Together, they will discuss art as a catalyst for healing, the impact of technology on the human experience, and the role of presence, nature, and creativity in cultivating deeper connection before opening the conversation to questions.
Enjoy a uniquely restorative experience for the mind, body, and spirit—no Wi-Fi required.
Program Schedule
Guided Unplugged Nature Walk (phones secured in Yondr pouches) — 25 minutes
Sound Healing Experience — 40 minutes
Art, Attention & Healing: A Conversation with Rachel Lee Hovnanian & Adriana Barone — 25 minutes
Total Duration: 90 minutes
What to Bring:
Comfortable walking shoes.
A pillow and eye mask (optional) for deeper relaxation.
A light shawl or blanket, in case of a breeze.
An open heart and a willingness to receive healing vibrations.
About the Artists
Rachel Lee Hovnanian
Rachel Lee Hovnanian is a conceptual artist working across sculpture, installation, painting and performance. Her work engages with the disconnection and isolation caused by digital addictions and our relentless pursuit of beauty and perfection. Hovnanian explores the inauthentic veneer of contemporary life, with her work consistently exposing the tension between the real and the unreal.
Hovnanian received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and completed postgraduate studies at Parsons School of Design in New York. Hovnanian’s work is held in numerous private collections and has been exhibited in galleries and institutions internationally across the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Select solo exhibitions include the 59th Venice Biennale and the Baltimore Museum of Art, among others. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia and raised in Houston, Texas, Hovnanian lives between Miami, New York and Italy.
Adriana Barone
Adriana Barone CAEH, BHSP, CYT, practices advanced energy healing, craniosacral therapy, spiritual counseling and sound healing in Sag Harbor, NY and remotely on Zoom. Her work address physical illness, emotional issues, personal growth and spiritual well-being. She works with individuals, couples and groups and has been in practice since 1994.
In addition she teaches class in Energy Awareness, holds weekly Sound Healing sessions and has been a Sound Practitioner for over 8 years, in affiliation with Long House Reserve in East Hampton.
Adriana completed her post-graduate degrees at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, a four year accredited program of Healing Science in 2006 and at the School of Energy Mastery in 1994. Her Continuing Ed studies include Craniosacral Therapy and Pediatric Cranial Care at the Upledger Institute, and 3 years of Psychodrama training with Dr. Tian Dayton, PhD in NYC.
Photo by Francesco Bevilacqua
Phone-Free Session (Powered by Yondr)
This session will be experienced phone-free to support deeper focus and meaningful connection.
Upon arrival, attendees will receive a Yondr pouch to securely store their phone, smartwatch, or AirPods. You’ll keep your pouch with you throughout the session and can unlock it afterward at a designated station.
Why? Because sometimes, the boldest tech move is choosing to unplug. Thank you for helping us create space for presence, reflection, and big ideas.
