If there's one thing about December, it's that it fills up fast. Between work parties, school concerts, and a gift list that keeps getting longer, a quiet afternoon can start to feel like something you'll get to in January.

This December, The Health & Wellness Holiday Market offers another option: a cozy Sunday afternoon by the lake, a warm cup of apple cider in-hand, and a few hours where the only plan is to wander, explore, shop, learn, and connect.

On Sunday, December 6, local wellness experts, makers, and artisans are setting up under one roof at the Art Gallery of Burlington. Admission is free, and so are the door gifts and cider (while supplies last).

It's set to be an easy place to slow down without giving up on the to-do list — for you, and others. Browse handmade goods for the people on your list while connecting with the small businesses and practitioners who make up Burlington's wellness community.

The market is also a relaxed way to try something new. We're looking forward to being there, answering questions about the many modalities featured on Methods of Care to help support your aches, overwhelm, and stress locally. If you've ever been curious around the ins and outs of reiki, bodywork, or holistic care, but haven't known where to start, the market lets you meet several practitioners face to face, ask questions, and get a feel for what might suit you. For those looking for a spiritual connection, several tarot readers, astrologers, psychics, and mediums will be there as well.

Whether you leave with a bag of gifts, something small just for you, or simply a calmer Sunday than you expected, it's a lovely way to ease into the season.