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Schedule Your Custom Contemplative Walk
Feb
1
to Jun 1

Schedule Your Custom Contemplative Walk

The Custom Contemplative Walk is a guided walk that is just for you alone or for you and your partner, or for your own group of friends and family members, at a time, duration and place of your choice. It’s similar in structure to the Contemplative Walks - seasonal or elemental- that I have led in Portola Valley for the past four years, but this walk is created just for you and the people that you want to invite, with me as your guide. Choose a theme and let me design a special event for you. My contemplative walks typically include a meditation practice in nature, some silent walking, some poetry reading, and reflective time. If there is something else you would like to add for the occasion, let’s talk. I can travel to trails near you, within 75 miles from my home, or I can show you one of my favorite trails.

Interested? Contact me to schedule your walk and get a customized quote.

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Elemental Contemplative Walk for Women in Portola Valley
Dec
4
9:00 AM09:00

Elemental Contemplative Walk for Women in Portola Valley

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!

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Elemental Contemplative Walk for Women in Portola Valley
Aug
27
8:30 AM08:30

Elemental Contemplative Walk for Women in Portola Valley

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!

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Elemental Contemplative Walk for Women in Portola Valley
May
22
9:00 AM09:00

Elemental Contemplative Walk for Women in Portola Valley

The winds of grace
are always blowing
but it is you
that must raise your sails.
— Rabindranath Tagore

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!

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Seasonal Contemplative Walks for Women in Portola Valley
Nov
21
9:30 AM09:30

Seasonal Contemplative Walks for Women in Portola Valley

Not all who wander are lost
— Tolkien

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!

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Seasonal Contemplative Walks for Women in Portola Valley
Aug
22
9:30 AM09:30

Seasonal Contemplative Walks for Women in Portola Valley

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
— John Muir

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!

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Schedule Your Individual Mindful Walk
Jan
9
to May 25

Schedule Your Individual Mindful Walk

The Individual Mindful Walk is a guided walk that is just for you, at a time, duration and place of your choice. It’s similar in structure to the Seasonal Contemplative Walk but the walk is just for you, with me, as your guide. The session includes a meditation practice in nature, silent walking, poetry reading and some reflective time alone. I can travel to trails near you, within 75 miles from my home, or I can show you one of my favorite trails. Of course, we will be following the COVID-19 protocols in place at the time of our walk. Interested? Contact me to schedule your walk and get a customized quote.

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January Mindful Hike
Jan
21
7:00 AM07:00

January Mindful Hike

This monthly event is organized by the Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club and led by a friend of mine, Sigal Wilnai in Wunderlich Park in Woodside, CA. It includes a walking and a sitting meditation among the redwood trees or in a meadow. The event is free and open to all and takes place every third Monday of the month. Join Sigal and me on one of the next mindful hikes. For more info and to register, please visit this MeetUp page.

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December Mindful Hike
Dec
17
7:00 AM07:00

December Mindful Hike

This monthly event is organized by the Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club and led by a friend of mine, Sigal Wilnai in Wunderlich Park in Woodside, CA. It includes a walking and a sitting meditation among the redwood trees or in a meadow. The event is free and open to all and takes place every third Monday of the month. Join Sigal and me on one of the next mindful hikes. For more info and to register, please visit this MeetUp page.

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November Mindful Hike
Nov
19
7:00 AM07:00

November Mindful Hike

This monthly event is organized by the Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club and led by a friend of mine, Sigal Wilnai in Wunderlich Park in Woodside. It includes a walking and a sitting meditation among the redwood trees or in a meadow. The event is free and open to all and takes place every third Monday of the month. Join Sigal and me on one of the next mindful hikes. For more info and to register, please visit this MeetUp page.

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