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Forest Therapy Walk on Undercliff-Nelsonville Trail loop in Cold Spring

Forest Therapy Walk in Central Park, NYC

Forest Therapy Walk at Buddhist Monastery in Carmel Area

Forest Therapy Walk on Undercliff-Nelsonville Trail loop in Cold Spring

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Forest Therapy Walk on Undercliff-Nelsonville Trail loop in Cold Spring
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
03/11/2018
https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Forest-Therapy/events/256030420/
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)

Forest Therapy Walk in Central Park, NYC
10:30 AM-1:00 PM
04/11/2018
https://www.meetup.com/NYC-Forest-Therapy/events/256031186/
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)

Forest Therapy Walk at Buddhist Monastery in Carmel Area
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
10/11/2018
https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Forest-Therapy/events/256250718
This walk will be on monastery grounds. This is not a Buddhist event, nor do we have any affiliation with the monastery, HOWEVER, please respect their preference for modest clothing (no shorts, tank tops, or overly revealing outfits) and if you pack food, keep it vegetarian.
Cost: $25 (sliding scale for those in need)
After the walk, the dining hall serves a $6 vegetarian lunch noon-1pm and visitors are welcome to explore the grounds as well as the Great Buddha Hall which is certainly a sight to see! I plan to mediate there after lunch so if you are interested in a meditation primer just ask!
All participants must sign a simple liability waiver at the start of the event to allow us peace of mind in offering our walks to the public.
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
11/11/2018
https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Forest-Therapy/events/256270640/
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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Forest Therapy Walk on Undercliff-Nelsonville Trail loop in Cold Spring
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
03/11/2018
https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Forest-Therapy/events/256030420/
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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Forest Therapy Walk in Central Park, NYC
10:30 AM-1:00 PM
04/11/2018
https://www.meetup.com/NYC-Forest-Therapy/events/256031186/
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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Forest Therapy Walk at Buddhist Monastery in Carmel Area
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
10/11/2018
https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Forest-Therapy/events/256250718
This walk will be on monastery grounds. This is not a Buddhist event, nor do we have any affiliation with the monastery, HOWEVER, please respect their preference for modest clothing (no shorts, tank tops, or overly revealing outfits) and if you pack food, keep it vegetarian.
Cost: $25 (sliding scale for those in need)
After the walk, the dining hall serves a $6 vegetarian lunch noon-1pm and visitors are welcome to explore the grounds as well as the Great Buddha Hall which is certainly a sight to see! I plan to mediate there after lunch so if you are interested in a meditation primer just ask!
All participants must sign a simple liability waiver at the start of the event to allow us peace of mind in offering our walks to the public.
RSVP ON THE MEETUP EVENT PAGE
(Contact us if you have problems booking via meetup.com)

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Forest Therapy Walk on Undercliff-Nelsonville Trail loop in Cold Spring
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
11/11/2018
https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Forest-Therapy/events/256270640/
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)