I started hiking barefoot this year and love it! So thought, why not try offering a barefoot hike event and give people a chance to meet the forest therapist (and each other) in the process? I have some general info on going barefoot here: https://hudsonvalleyforesttherapy.com/barefoot/ This is a free event (donations welcome and help support Hudson Valley Forest Therapy) and is open to any experience level. If you have never hiked barefoot, you need to do the following: Look over https://hudsonvalleyforesttherapy.com/barefoot/ Walk in your yard or local park barefoot 5-10 minutes a day this week (this hike should not be your first time trying!) Expect to be wearing your shoes…

FREE EVENT I have never been here and want to scout for future forest therapy sessions. Guides say it is an easy trail that is not too long. For more info see https://www.scenichudson.org/parks/fallingwaters We’ll do a little bit of mindfulness work during the hike for those interested, but this is mostly just a friendly hike and a chance to meet the group organizer and some members. John will be happy to answer questions related to Forest Therapy. We’ll end with some tea and snacks by the reservoir like we would during forest therapy sessions. Feel free to bring something along to share. WHERE: Parking lot at 996 Dominican Ln, Glasco, NY 12432…

FREE EVENT This is a relatively easy 2.5 mile trail loop as long as you are comfortable hiking. Minor rocky bits, etc. If you are not used to hiking you may be sore the next day. We’ll do a little bit of mindfulness work during the hike for those interested, but this is mostly just a friendly hike and a chance to meet the group organizer and some members. John will be happy to answer questions related to Forest Therapy. We’ll end with some tea and snacks by the reservoir like we would during forest therapy sessions. Feel free to bring something along to share. WHERE: Meet at the parking lot…