CALLING ALL COACHES!

We are living through a once-in-a-civilization moment marked by multiple coinciding crises. This moment requires of us that we change our worldview from a mechanistic, extractive, nature domineering worldview to a living systems worldview. This transformation must start with an inner shift of consciousness that can then be enacted into the world, for the benefit of all life on Earth. Every one has a role to play in this civilizational opportunity of transformation, but as coaches, and therefore as ontological re-designers, we have a particularly important and ethical responsibility in this transformation.

To undergo this transformation for ourselves and for our clients, we need a container for both inner and outer shifts:

• inner relates to how we view and relate to ourselves,

• outer relates to how we act in the world and relate to others.

Both are necessary and support each other.

The peer circles offered by Circle for future, a social entreprise based in France, provide the container for these consciousness shifts.

They are circles for personal shift and systemic action.

Each circle is made of a small number of participants and is facilitated by coaches who have undergone certification with Circle for future. These circles can be circles of executives, entrepreneurs, managers, or coaches who share a strong desire to be and act as ethical change makers. Each circle is a long-time developmental journey, with regular online meetings punctuated by in-person retreats, plus, for coaches who are committed to facilitating future circles of transformation, the opportunity to engage in additional modules of learning

to learn more about Circle for Future and
our SOON-TO-OPEN First circle of coaches in the usa,
I invite you to a virtual workshop on
Wednesday May 31 from 8 to 11am PT.

Registration is free and required on Zoom with link below.
If you are unable to attend, please register to receive a recording of the event.

Is this workshop for me?

This experience is a good fit for you if this list ticks a number of boxes:

• You are an experienced coach

• You are starting to question the type of impact your coaching is having on the world

• You have a sense that deep transformation of ourselves is required to transform our world

• You are a change maker wanting to bring about positive change in your sphere(s) of influence

• You are curious to explore group-based collective transformational work

• You are interested in connecting with coaches leading change around the world

what should i expect from this experience?

In this workshop, you will:

• Obtain an understanding of what Circle for future is and how its circles of actors for ethical change are crafted

• Experience a framework conducive to in-depth exchanges between circle’s participants

• Get a taste of what joining a circle led by Circle for future could be like

• Hear from current or past circles’ participants and have your questions answered

The workshop will be led by a team from the Circle for future including Antoine Baron, the founder, with the participation of current members of a circle for coaches.

Join me for an elemental contemplative walk in a beautiful landscape to sense into your connection with the Earth! On this walk we’ll concentrate on our connection with the Earth Element.

We will walk trails traversing an area with diverse ecosystems including forest, chaparral, dry creeks and may be ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four elements. As we sit and walk, we will explore the elements of fire, water, earth, and air. You will experience how indivisibly intertwined we are with the natural world around us. The walk will be conducted in silence.

This half-day event will also include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world and the interconnectedness of all beings. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and the natural world.

This event is open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them. No prior meditation experience required.
To ensure the safety of all participants, we request that you be vaccinated to participate in this event.

Any questions, please contact me.

Date: Sunday December 4
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 3 to 12
Location: Portola Valley or Woodside
Cost: sliding scale (suggested participation of $10 to $40). No one will be turned away for lack of funds as I offer these is in the spirit of the gift economy.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 2 days before the walk.

Registration:
Register here for the event.

Thank you and I am looking forward to being with you on the the trails!

Join me for an elemental contemplative walk in a beautiful landscape to sense into your connection with the Earth! On this walk we’ll concentrate on our connection with the Fire Element, inner and outer.

We will walk trails traversing an area with diverse ecosystems including forest, chaparral, dry creeks and may be ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four elements. As we sit and walk, we will explore the elements of fire, water, earth, and air. You will experience how indivisibly intertwined we are with the natural world around us. The walk will be conducted in silence.

This half-day event will also include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world and the interconnectedness of all beings. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and the natural world.

This event is open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them. No prior meditation experience required.
To ensure the safety of all participants, we request that you be vaccinated to participate in this event.

Any questions, please contact me.

Date: Saturday August 27
Time: 8:30am to 2:30pm
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 3 to 12
Location: Portola Valley or Woodside
Cost: sliding scale (suggested participation of $10 to $40). No one will be turned away for lack of funds as I offer these is in the spirit of the gift economy.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 2 days before the walk.

Registration:
Register here for the event.

Thank you and I am looking forward to being with you on the the trails!

Join me for an elemental contemplative walk in a beautiful landscape to sense into your connection with the Earth! On this walk we’ll concentrate on our connection with the Air Element and how it connects us to all beings on this planet.

We will walk trails traversing an area with diverse ecosystems including forest, chaparral, streams and may be ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four elements. As we sit and walk, we will explore the elements of fire, water, earth, and air. You will experience how indivisibly intertwined we are with the natural world around us. The walk will be conducted in silence.

This half-day event will also include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world and the interconnectedness of all beings. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and the natural world, ready to fully be in the flow of your life.

This event is open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them. No prior meditation experience required.
To ensure the safety of all participants, we request that you be vaccinated to participate in this event.

Any questions, please contact me.

Date: May 22
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 3 to 12
Location: Portola Valley or Woodside
Cost: sliding scale (suggested participation of $10 to $40). No one will be turned away for lack of funds as I offer these is in the spirit of the gift economy.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 2 days before the walk.

Registration:
Register here for the event.

Thank you and I am looking forward to being with you on the the trails!

Recording and resources for this event can be found with this link.

This is an online workshop part of the Climate Coaching Alliance Festival: “Coaching for the Great Awakening”

Like meditation, poetry has long been a vehicle for creating greater presence and connection to ourselves, others and the world. In this online workshop, you will explore with others your relationship to the climate crisis through a series of poems that will evoke the myriad of feelings that the topic brings up: lack of understanding, anxiety, helplessness, grief, guilt, ambivalence as well as aspiration, hope, a sense of emerging possibilities, renewal, and may be, a new commitment to engagement. Join us to experience how you can use poetry to reflect deeply on this important topic of our time, and take a first step towards acting for the Earth. Be prepared to read the texts aloud to the group or in break-out sessions, reflect individually and share authentically and courageously.

Length: 1 hour 1/2

Media: Zoom

Number of participants: 14 maximum

Cost: Free

Materials/Setting: Paper and pen in a quiet, reflective space

Date: Monday March from 12pm-11:30apm PT

Registration is through the Climate Coaching Alliance

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, streams and ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will experience what it is to be on a pilgrimage and to allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Winter- February 28
Spring- May 23
Summer- August 22
Fall- November 21

Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Portola Valley
Cost: sliding scale (suggested participation of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds as I offer these is in the spirit of the gift economy and provide these events freely to all who are interested.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration:
Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to being with you on the the trails!

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, streams and ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will experience what it is to be on a pilgrimage and to allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Winter- February 28
Spring- May 23
Summer- August 22
Fall- November 21

Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Portola Valley
Cost: sliding scale (suggested participation of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds as I offer these is in the spirit of the gift economy and provide these events freely to all who are interested.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration:
Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to being with you on the the trails!

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, streams and ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will experience what it is to be on a pilgrimage and to allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Winter- February 28
Spring- May 23
Summer- August 22
Fall- November 21

Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Portola Valley
Cost: sliding scale (suggested donation of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. It is in the spirit of generosity that I embrace the 2500-year-old Buddhist tradition of dana and provide these events freely to all who are interested.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration:
Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to being with you on the the trails!

On this day, I will be leading the Awake In The Wild Nature Morning Meditation. These meditations are offered on dana. Register with the button below.

This is an online workshop to celebrate Earth Day and Poetry Month in collaboration with Monterey Bay Meditation Studio.

Like meditation, poetry has long been a vehicle for creating greater presence and connection to ourselves, others and the world. In this online workshop, you will explore with others your relationship to the climate crisis through a series of poems that will evoke the myriad of feelings that the topic brings up: lack of understanding, anxiety, helplessness, grief, guilt, ambivalence as well as aspiration, hope, a sense of emerging possibilities, renewal, and may be, a new commitment to engagement. Join us to experience how you can use poetry to reflect deeply on this important topic of our time, and take a first step towards acting for the Earth. Be prepared to read the texts aloud to the group or in break-out sessions, reflect individually and share authentically and courageously.

Length: 1 hour 1/2

Media: Zoom

Number of participants: 3 minimum- 15 maximum

Materials/Setting: Paper and pen in a quiet, reflective space

Cost: $40

Date: Saturday April 24 from 10am-11:30am

Registration is through the Monterey Bay Meditation Studio (until April 23 at noon)

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, streams and ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will experience what it is to be on a pilgrimage and to allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Winter- February 28
Spring- May 23
Summer- August 22
Fall- November 21

Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Portola Valley
Cost: sliding scale (suggested contribution of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration: Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to being with you on the the trails!

On this day, I will be leading the Awake In The Wild Nature Morning Meditation. These meditations are offered on dana. Register with the button below.

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, redwoods, seasonal streams and ponds: an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. With a distance of about 7 miles and about a 1,000 feet of ascent (and descent), this walk can be arduous at times. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and a notebook if you like to journal. Hiking poles are recommended for additional support on steep slopes.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Spring- April 4
Summer- June 13
Fall- October 3
Winter- December 5

Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Garland Ranch Regional Park, Carmel Valley, CA
Cost: sliding scale (suggested donation of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. It is in the spirit of generosity that I embrace the 2500-year-old Buddhist tradition of dana and provide these events freely to all who are interested.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration: Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing with you on the the trails!

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, streams and ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will experience what it is to be on a pilgrimage and to allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Winter- February 15
Spring- May 9
Summer- August 22
Fall- November 7

Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Portola Valley
Cost: sliding scale (suggested donation of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. It is in the spirit of generosity that I embrace the 2500-year-old Buddhist tradition of dana and provide these events freely to all who are interested.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration:
Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing with you on the the trails!

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, redwoods, seasonal streams and ponds: an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. With a distance of about 7 miles and about a 1,000 feet of ascent (and descent), this walk can be arduous at times. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and a notebook if you like to journal. Hiking poles are recommended for additional support on steep slopes.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Spring- April 4
Summer- June 13
Fall- October 3
Winter- December 5

Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Garland Ranch Regional Park, Carmel Valley, CA
Cost: sliding scale (suggested donation of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. It is in the spirit of generosity that I embrace the 2500-year-old Buddhist tradition of dana and provide these events freely to all who are interested.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration: Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing with you on the the trails!

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, streams and ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will experience what it is to be on a pilgrimage and to allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Winter- February 15
Spring- May 9
Summer- August 22
Fall- November 7

Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Portola Valley
Cost: sliding scale (suggested donation of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. It is in the spirit of generosity that I embrace the 2500-year-old Buddhist tradition of dana and provide these events freely to all who are interested.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration:
Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing with you on the the trails!

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, redwoods, seasonal streams and ponds: an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. With a distance of about 7 miles and about a 1,000 feet of ascent (and descent), this walk can be arduous at times. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and a notebook if you like to journal. Hiking poles are recommended for additional support on steep slopes.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Spring- April 4
Summer- June 13
Fall- October 3
Winter- December 5

Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Garland Ranch Regional Park, Carmel Valley, CA
Cost: sliding scale (suggested donation of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. It is in the spirit of generosity that I embrace the 2500-year-old Buddhist tradition of dana and provide these events freely to all who are interested.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration: Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing with you on the the trails!

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, streams and ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will experience what it is to be on a pilgrimage and to allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Winter- February 15
Spring- May 9
Summer- August 22
Fall- November 7

Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Portola Valley
Cost: sliding scale (suggested donation of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. It is in the spirit of generosity that I embrace the 2500-year-old Buddhist tradition of dana and provide these events freely to all who are interested.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration:
Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing with you on the the trails!

THIS EVENT IS CANCELED BECAUSE OF THE “SHELTER IN PLACE” ORDINANCE IN MONTEREY COUNTY. (Updated on 3/18/20)

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, redwoods, seasonal streams and ponds: an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. With a distance of about 7 miles and about a 1,000 feet of ascent (and descent), this walk can be arduous at times. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and a notebook if you like to journal. Hiking poles are recommended for additional support on steep slopes.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Spring- April 4
Summer- June 13
Fall- October 3
Winter- December 5

Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Garland Ranch Regional Park, Carmel Valley, CA
Cost: sliding scale (suggested donation of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. It is in the spirit of generosity that I embrace the 2500-year-old Buddhist tradition of dana and provide these events freely to all who are interested.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration: Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing with you on the the trails!

Join me for a series of four seasonal contemplative walks in a beautiful landscape!

We will walk the same trails each season in an area with diverse environments including forest, chaparral, streams and ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four seasons. Walking the same route each season, often completely in silence, supports self-reflection, witnessing and observation. On this walk, you will experience what it is to be on a pilgrimage and to allow nature to touch you in a deep way.

In addition to walking in silence, the walk may include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.

Be a pilgrim for a day: leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and nature, ready to fully engage your whole self to life.

These walks are open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them.

Any questions, please contact me.

Dates:
Winter- February 15
Spring- May 9
Summer- August 22
Fall- November 7

Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 6 to 12
Location: Portola Valley
Cost: sliding scale (suggested donation of $10 to $35 per walk). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. It is in the spirit of generosity that I embrace the 2500-year-old Buddhist tradition of dana and provide these events freely to all who are interested.

Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days before the walk.

Registration: Register here for all four or any of the events.

Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing with you on the the trails!