CHICAGO IN BLOOM: Walk. Brunch. Flourish.

Walk. Brunch. Flourish.

Join us for a springtime journey of renewal and connection as we walk among Chicago's spectacular cherry blossoms!

📅 Saturday, April 12, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Promontory Point → Garden of the Phoenix (3 miles roundtrip)
🍽️ Brunch at Roux (1055 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615)

🎟 FREE EVENT | Hosted by Betterness | BYOF for brunch

We'll start our morning with a scenic, mindful walk from Promontory Point to the serene Garden of the Phoenix. Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms in peak bloom!

📍 Meeting Point: Inside Promontory Point, near Wallach Fountain

🔄 Route: Promontory Point → Garden of the Phoenix → Return

(Event is weather-dependent; route subject to minor changes.)

After our walk, we’ll gather at Roux, a cozy café in Hyde Park, to continue conversations over a delicious brunch.

✔ Comfortable walking shoes
✔ Weather-appropriate layers (a light jacket recommended)
✔ Water bottle
✔ Camera or phone for capturing the blossoms 📷
✔ Journal / Heart Talk book (optional)

• The event will continue in light rain (bring umbrellas!).
• In the event of severe weather, we will reschedule to Saturday, April 19, 2025.

One lucky attendee will win a $50 gift card to Roux! 🎉

This event is free and open to BetternessSociety members and friends of Betterness! Whether you're a long-time member or new to the community, we’d love to have you.

🌸 Ready to bloom with us? See you there! 🌸

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

5575 S Shore Dr, 5575 South Shore Drive, Chicago, United States