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Forest Therapy Walk in Central Park, NYC
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
May 11, 2019
https://www.meetup.com/NYC-Forest-Therapy/events/261228703
Part mindfulness walk and part forest therapy. We’ll enjoy several spots along the way and enjoy some tea and snacks at the end. Please bring a yoga mat, portable stool, or something else to sit on.
Rain or shine.
Cost is $25. If you are not able to afford the fee please reach out to me for sliding scale options. If you can afford it, the fee helps support this service and allows me to be flexible with those who need the help. (Since I am traveling to the city for this I will be making prepayment mandatory. If you need to pay cash please contact me.)
I estimate the event will take 2.5 – 3 hours. Time tends to pass quickly.
Meeting just inside the W 103rd street entrance of Central Park. Right across the street from B/C train stop.
** Weekend subways are weird and there has been some construction at some stops so you may need to take a train to W110 and walk down.
RSVP ON THE MEETUP EVENT PAGE
(Contact us if you have problems booking via meetup.com)

Mindfulness Hike at Old Mine Railroad Trail
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
May 19, 2019
https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Forest-Therapy/events/261229349
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 at the intersection of Dennytown Rd & Sunken Mine Rd. I believe that is technically Putnam Valley if you need that for GPS.
Pack water and usual supplies: sunscreen, bug repellant, decent shoes, snack.
Cost: Free (donations welcome but not solicited)
RSVP ON THE MEETUP EVENT PAGE
(Contact us if you have problems booking via meetup.com)

Forest Therapy Walk on Undercliff-Nelsonville Trail loop in Cold Spring
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
May 25, 2019
https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Forest-Therapy/events/261229770
The loop we will be using begins and ends on Secor Street in Cold Spring, a block off of Route 301. For those who are familiar with the trail system, we will be starting on the Undercliff Trail and then looping back on the Nelsonville Trail.
This loop is considered an easy trail and would take around 35-40 minutes to walk as a non-stop hike. The trail is relatively even and well maintained with some minor inclines, but some spots have loose rocks so may not be suitable for those with mobility challenges or balance concerns.
We will be walking the loop slowly with several stops for sharing and forest therapy work.
Cost is $25. If you are not able to afford the fee please come and pay what you can. If you can afford it, the fee helps support this service and allows me to be flexible with those who need the help.
I estimate the event will take 2.5 hours.
Parking and the Trail start is just past the intersection of Pearl and Secor Streets in Cold Spring near the Masonic Lodge. This location is easily walkable or a short taxi from the train station.
RSVP ON THE MEETUP EVENT PAGE
(Contact us if you have problems booking via meetup.com)

Social Forest Therapy Experience in Central Park, NYC
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
May 26, 2019
https://experiences.meetup.com/event/eM7VFkVenj/Disconnect-from-City-Life-and-Go-Forest-Bathing
Part mindfulness walk and part forest therapy with an emphasis on the social element of this experience. We’ll enjoy several spots along the way and enjoy some tea and snacks at the end. Please bring a yoga mat, portable stool, or something else to sit on.
Rain or shine.
Cost is $35. This is part of Meetup.com’s new Experiences service.
I estimate the event will take 3 hours. Time tends to pass quickly.
Meeting just inside the W 103rd street entrance of Central Park. Right across the street from B/C train stop.
** Weekend subways are weird and there has been some construction at some stops so you may need to take a train to W110 and walk down.
RSVP ON THE MEETUP EVENT PAGE
(Contact us if you have problems booking via meetup.com)

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Forest Therapy Walk in Central Park, NYC
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
May 11, 2019
https://www.meetup.com/NYC-Forest-Therapy/events/261228703
Part mindfulness walk and part forest therapy. We’ll enjoy several spots along the way and enjoy some tea and snacks at the end. Please bring a yoga mat, portable stool, or something else to sit on.
Rain or shine.
Cost is $25. If you are not able to afford the fee please reach out to me for sliding scale options. If you can afford it, the fee helps support this service and allows me to be flexible with those who need the help. (Since I am traveling to the city for this I will be making prepayment mandatory. If you need to pay cash please contact me.)
I estimate the event will take 2.5 – 3 hours. Time tends to pass quickly.
Meeting just inside the W 103rd street entrance of Central Park. Right across the street from B/C train stop.
** Weekend subways are weird and there has been some construction at some stops so you may need to take a train to W110 and walk down.
RSVP ON THE MEETUP EVENT PAGE
(Contact us if you have problems booking via meetup.com)

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Mindfulness Hike at Old Mine Railroad Trail
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
May 19, 2019
https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Forest-Therapy/events/261229349
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 at the intersection of Dennytown Rd & Sunken Mine Rd. I believe that is technically Putnam Valley if you need that for GPS.
Pack water and usual supplies: sunscreen, bug repellant, decent shoes, snack.
Cost: Free (donations welcome but not solicited)
RSVP ON THE MEETUP EVENT PAGE
(Contact us if you have problems booking via meetup.com)

25

Forest Therapy Walk on Undercliff-Nelsonville Trail loop in Cold Spring
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
May 25, 2019
https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Forest-Therapy/events/261229770
The loop we will be using begins and ends on Secor Street in Cold Spring, a block off of Route 301. For those who are familiar with the trail system, we will be starting on the Undercliff Trail and then looping back on the Nelsonville Trail.
This loop is considered an easy trail and would take around 35-40 minutes to walk as a non-stop hike. The trail is relatively even and well maintained with some minor inclines, but some spots have loose rocks so may not be suitable for those with mobility challenges or balance concerns.
We will be walking the loop slowly with several stops for sharing and forest therapy work.
Cost is $25. If you are not able to afford the fee please come and pay what you can. If you can afford it, the fee helps support this service and allows me to be flexible with those who need the help.
I estimate the event will take 2.5 hours.
Parking and the Trail start is just past the intersection of Pearl and Secor Streets in Cold Spring near the Masonic Lodge. This location is easily walkable or a short taxi from the train station.
RSVP ON THE MEETUP EVENT PAGE
(Contact us if you have problems booking via meetup.com)

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Social Forest Therapy Experience in Central Park, NYC
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
May 26, 2019
https://experiences.meetup.com/event/eM7VFkVenj/Disconnect-from-City-Life-and-Go-Forest-Bathing
Part mindfulness walk and part forest therapy with an emphasis on the social element of this experience. We’ll enjoy several spots along the way and enjoy some tea and snacks at the end. Please bring a yoga mat, portable stool, or something else to sit on.
Rain or shine.
Cost is $35. This is part of Meetup.com’s new Experiences service.
I estimate the event will take 3 hours. Time tends to pass quickly.
Meeting just inside the W 103rd street entrance of Central Park. Right across the street from B/C train stop.
** Weekend subways are weird and there has been some construction at some stops so you may need to take a train to W110 and walk down.
RSVP ON THE MEETUP EVENT PAGE
(Contact us if you have problems booking via meetup.com)