Welcome  to  Bayou of Saddle  River

Creative Gathering Space &

One-Of-A-Kind Gift Store

SHINRIN-YOKU
SHINRIN-YOKU
SHINRIN-YOKU
SHINRIN-YOKU
BAYOU
BAYOU

CHECK IT OUT!

BAYOU Shinrin-Yoku, or Forest-Bathing, on June 8 from 10-12 PM. Enjoy a tea ceremony and a nature-based craft!

BAYOU's 4th Community Fair on May 4 from 12-4 PM.

Bayou of Saddle River

SPRING FAIR

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU

at Bayou of Saddle River

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS AND LOCAL ARTISTS


ENJOY LIVE MUSIC, BAKED GOODS, REFRESHMENTS, KIDS CRAFTS AND MORE!


FEEL RIGHT AT HOME AT OUR COMMUNITY



BAYOU OF SADDLE RIVER

YOUR THIRD SPACE!

MEETING FRIENDS
MEETING FRIENDS
LIFE BULB
LIFE BULB
a contained living mini ecosystem. Needs no food or cleaning, only light. By Ron Neu
THANK YOU MAYOR KURPIS!
THANK YOU MAYOR KURPIS!
MEET SKY
MEET SKY
A WINNING TEAM
A WINNING TEAM
A SADDLE RIVER LANDMARK
A SADDLE RIVER LANDMARK

Bayou of Saddle River

Feel right at home at our 'kitchen table' and join an original, relaxing craft

Experience & Enjoy

Slow-living at the

Rhythm of Bayou of Saddle River

A beautiful space in historic Saddle River

Where all generations are welcome

To spend quality time, connect  and create together


Browse our shelves to find creative, artisan and vintage gifts

WALK  IN  ANYTIME  FOR  GIFTS  &  CRAFTS

GIFTS FROM THE HEART

Thoughtful gifts


Handmade by local and international artists, vintage goods, plants, craft sets, imagination invoking toys, and inspiring books

OUR BEAUTIFUL SHOWROOM
OUR BEAUTIFUL SHOWROOM
FUNCTIONAL GIFTS EVERYONE WANTS
FUNCTIONAL GIFTS EVERYONE WANTS
GIFTS FROM THE HEART
GIFTS FROM THE HEART
GIFTS FOR EVERYONE
GIFTS FOR EVERYONE
HANDMADE ARTISAN CERAMICS
HANDMADE ARTISAN CERAMICS
GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE!
GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE!
EXPERIENCE BEAUTIFUL ART
EXPERIENCE BEAUTIFUL ART
DESIGN YOUR OWN ART
DESIGN YOUR OWN ART

Less about the Gift, more about the Experience

WALK-IN CRAFTING


From 10:30AM-5PM Wednesday through Saturday


Enjoy our BEAUTIFUL RELAXING PLACE, COOKIES & TEA INCLUDED STARTING AT $15 PER HALF HOUR

CRAFTING EXAMPLES:

  • Card Making
  • Stamp Making & Carving
  • Picture Punch for Kids
  • Punch Needle
  • (Water) Coloring
  • 2D/3D Peek Box Collage


PLEASE RESERVE

CALL 201 805 6633

CRAFT  WORKSHOPS

THE ART OF CRAFTING
THE ART OF CRAFTING
BEAUTIFUL CRAFTS MADE BY YOU
BEAUTIFUL CRAFTS MADE BY YOU
CRAFTING TOGETHER
CRAFTING TOGETHER
KINTSUGI: MAKE IT NEW AGAIN
KINTSUGI: MAKE IT NEW AGAIN
CREATIVITY AT BAYOU
CREATIVITY AT BAYOU
TEAMWORK
TEAMWORK

Bayou of Saddle River


Use your hands and mind,

Create, connect, and ease your worries

SLOW CRAFTS 

BY YOU

Fostering community is our mission,

and crafting is our medium

Bayou of Saddle River organizes events for all generations


CRAFT AND CONNECT

WALK-IN DAILY CRAFTS

We welcome walk-ins for our daily Crafting Sessions. Whether you are by yourself or together with children or friends grab a chair, enjoy the view and chose an activity from our Craft Menu

ORGANIZED WORKSHOPS

Interested to learn new or advance your  crafting skills? Check out our Event Schedule and select one of our Interactive Workshops with dedicated instructors

PRIVATE EVENTS 

Thinking about organizing a birthday party, family gathering, corporate team-building meeting or an event before having dinner? Contact Us to make it truly memorable

SIGN UP  FOR OUR APRIL/MAY CRAFT WORKSHOPS


WOODWORK CLASSES WITH DOUG - It's spring, and we have moved our woodwork classes outdoor, weather permitting. There are 2 Workshops for age 10-15:

  • 2 Fridays, April 12&19 at 1:30-3 PM - $150 (3 hours)
  • 4 Wednesdays April 17&24 AND May 1&8 at 9:30-10:30 AM - $200 (4 hours)

If these times don’t work for you, please ask for more options. You can organize your own group for adults, kids 8+ or a combination. Think couples, family bonding, Girl/Boy Scouts, etc.


JEWELRY WORKSHOP WITH CAPPI - Create beautiful jewelry pieces from vintage and new materials, learning simple techniques from wire wrapping, updating posts or clip-ons, to melding vintage with new beads and clever design techniques.

  • Thursday April 25 at 6-8 PM - $75 (2 hours) BYOB and bring your friends!


CANDLE POURING PARTY GUIDED BY MELISSA - Create your own fragrance blend, wick and pour a luxury spring candle. Learn the art of candle making using vegan coconut apricot wax and non-toxic fragrances. Take home a luxury candle curated by-you. Hors d’oeuvres and glass of Prosecco or non-alcoholic beverage served.

  • Friday April 26 at 6:30-8 PM - $65 (1.5 hours)


MOMMY (OR DADDY), ME AND HIGH TEA - Together create a fairy crown & wand, followed by tea and baked goods. Age 7 and up.

  • Saturday April 27 at 2-3:30 PM - $55 for mommy/daddy and me (1.5 hours)


OR CALL 201 805 6633/

E-MAIL info@BayouofSaddleRiver

    SIGN UP  FOR OUR APRIL/MAY CRAFT WORKSHOPS


    KNITTING & CROCHET CLASSES - For Beginners Every Wednesday

    • Knitting with Janet at 3:30-5 PM - $40 (1.5 hours) or four classes for $120
    • Crochet with Stephanie at 6-7:30 PM - $40 (1.5 hours) or four classes for $120.


    SOCIAL CIRCLE FACILITATED BY TANJA - Bring a project you’re working on at home or color a page from Bayou. Lively conversations and laughter guaranteed! No instruction necessary. Tea and cookies included.

    • Every other Tuesday April 2, 16 & 30 at 12-1:30 PM - $25 (1.5 hours)


    WATERCOLOR WITH TANJA - Relax, reconnect and create.

    • Adults: Saturday April 6&27 at 11 AM-12:30 PM - $50 (1.5 hours)
    • Caretakers/Loved Ones/Senior: Tuesdays at 2-3 PM - $25 pp or $40 per couple.


    DRAWING AND FREE FLOW ART - Explore ways of creating perspective in artwork.

    • Homeschoolers: Thursdays at 10:30 AM-12PM with Tanja - $30 (1.5 hours)


    BOARD GAME NIGHT - Bring your favorite board game!

    • Kids age 9-15: Friday April 12 at 6-8:30 PM - $10 (2,5 hours)


    SEWING CLASS - Bring your own sewing machine and learn how to use it.

    • Tuesdays and/or Thursdays at 6-8 PM - $50 (2 hours)

    OR CALL 201 805 6633 / 

    E-MAIL info@BayouofSaddleRiver

    BIRTHDAY  PARTIES  &  PRIVATE  EVENTS

    Thinking about organizing a birthday party, family gathering, corporate team-building meeting or an event before having dinner?

      Corporate Team Building Event
      Corporate Team Building Event
      Birthday Tea Ceremony
      Birthday Tea Ceremony
      HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
      HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
      Birthday Party "Van Gogh Painting"
      Birthday Party "Van Gogh Painting"
      Social Event
      Social Event

      FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 201 805 6633


      Contact Us to make it truly memorable

        SIGN  UP  FOR  OUR  HOMESCHOOL  WORKSHOPS

        TUESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY

        • Homeschool Woodwork Class from 9:30-10:30AM, 4 WEEKS for $200 pp      FOR MORE INFORMATION & DATES PLEASE CALL 201 805 6633


        THURSDAY: 4 WEEK Art Perspective Workshop

        • For homeschoolers age 10-14 from 9:30-11AM, 4 Thursdays $120 pp

          In the first lesson we will learn how to draw one point perspective and how you can create the illusion of space on a two-dimensional surface.

          Lesson 2 will be drawing basic forms in three dimensionally. This will be a good basic study for still life drawing.

          Lesson 3 will be an introduction to value study where the application will include the concept of a light source and shadows.

          Lesson 4 will be landscape color drawing incorporating 3 previous lessons.


        • The bonus lesson throughout is to encourage sketchbook journaling.
          List of materials: A hardbound drawing sketchbook 8x11” $13 (Michaels);
          3 or 4 graphite drawing pencils with varying softness, and one water soluble graphite pencil. Derwent brand has a 4 ct variety with a water soluble one included.


        • FOR SIGN UP PLEASE CALL 201 805 6633

          SIGN  UP  FOR  THESE  TRULY  UNIQUE  EVENTS

          JUNE 8 SHINRIN-YOKU & NATURE BASED CRAFT



          Intro to Shinrin-Yoku and Art. Shinrin-Yoku, also known as forest bathing, is a mindfulness practice that invites the participants to immerse themselves in all of the gifts of nature. Our time together will include an intention led walk from the Bayou to a nearby location nestled in trees and streams.

          Crystal will guide the walk and provide opportunities for observation and mindfulness activities utilizing all of our senses. The terrain is considered easy level. Must wear closed shoes and expect some rocky terrain due to the proximity to the streams.

          Our time in nature will conclude with a tea ceremony followed by a nature based craft led by Tanja, the Lady of the Bayou.

          Friday JUNE 8 from 10AM-12PM, Adults only and limited to 8 participants, Rain or Shine, $50 per person. Sign up or contact Bayou of Saddle River for more info.




          Call 201-805 -6633 or e-mail us at

          info@bayouofsaddleriver

          SIGN UP for an EVENT at BAYOU of Saddle River

          Walk in or sign up below for an organized event. Please contact me to plan your own private event such as birthdays, family reunions, teambuilding gatherings, etc. at

          201-805-6633

           
           
           
           
           

          TANJA ISRAEL

          Founder & Host

          Bayou of Saddle River

          Hi, my name is Tanja Israel, your host at Bayou of Saddle River. From my own lifetime of crafting I have experienced that creating something with your own hands is very satisfying and by focusing on what you're making time slows down and you become calmer. Making things together is as old as mankind and helps build strong relationships and community to thrive.  

          Please join us at Bayou of Saddle River, where everybody is welcome.

          Grand Opening

          Accomplished!

          THANK YOU MAYOR KURPIS!


          On Saturday, May 13, 2023 we opened our doors to joy and creativity and we want to thank you all for joining us at our beautiful location to create and mingle in Saddle River.


          We offer weekly, intergenerational, programs for mothers, seniors, youth, and everyone really. ❤️

          JOIN OUR EVENTS

          BE YOU AT BAYOU

          Opening Hours

          Tuesday
          10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
          Wednesday - Thursday
          10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
          Friday - Saturday
          10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
          Sunday - Monday
          Closed

          Follow Us

          future event;  REPAIR CAFE explained;


          Repair Cafés are free  community events and they’re all about repairing things (together). At the Repair Café you will find tools and materials to help you repair clothes, small furniture, small electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery,  toys, etcetera. Expert volunteers offer their repair skills in all kinds of fields to help repair broken items brought in by visitors. It is a learning experience for young and old.


          If you have nothing to repair, come anyway and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and learn by watching or you can lend a hand with someone else’s repair job. You can also get inspired at the reading table – by leafing through books on repairs and DIY.

          There are over 2,500 Repair Cafés worldwide. Bayou of Saddle River is the one in your area!

          See also the house rules we use at the Repair Café. We always welcome new volunteers, so please sign up!

          CHECK OUR SITE FOR OUR NEXT FAIR IN MAY!

          MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW


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