Description

This beautifully illustrated guide, featuring watercolors and hand-drawn maps, offers a peaceful escape for both residents and visitors of New York. The author uncovers a series of hidden gems, including serene waterfall parks, off-the-beaten-path cemeteries, cozy cafes, and other tranquil spots perfect for reflection. Along with personalized recommendations, the book introduces mindfulness rituals to help readers unplug from digital distractions, reconnect with themselves, and see the city with fresh eyes. Highlighting the vital link between nature and mental well-being, it curates a selection of twenty public parks, green spaces, plant-based restaurants, rooftop farms, and environmental centers. A perfect gift for introverts, travelers, or locals seeking calm in the hustle and bustle, this guide offers a bucket list of peaceful spaces within New York’s vibrant chaos.

Publisher Review

“Reading this book–and admiring its gorgeous art!–felt like a walking meditation through the soul of the city. Nicole Kelner offers more than a guide to quiet places; she invites us into a sacred practice: noticing. In a city that asks us to speed up, this book gently reminds us that stillness is not only possible, it’s essential. I felt soothed, seen, and reconnected to the New York that whispers instead of shouts. I turned each page like I would turn a corner in the city: curious, a little wistful, and always rewarded with unexpected beauty. A must for anyone seeking wonder, quiet, or themselves.” – Mari Andrew, author of Am I There Yet?

“A celebration of climate solutions, this book is the sweetest and most beautiful guide to my hometown.” – Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of What If We Get It Right?

“Let’s say the quiet part out loud: this book is a marvel. Nicole Kellner’s illustrations transport the reader into tranquil nooks of the world’s craziest metropolis.” – Tom Toro, New Yorker cartoonist and author of And to Think We Started As a Book Club…