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Celebrating Spirit in Nature: Inspired Hikes, Hot Tubbing & Potluck
led by Lori
Grace Star
"But in every walk with Nature one receives
far more than he seeks."
~ John Muir
Join us for a day of magnificent hiking as we
enjoy the sweet blessings of nature. We meditate, sing, pray and
learn nature Tantra. Optional hot tubbing, potluck dinner and
great fellowship will follow our hikes. These are fabulous fun
days, a great way to meet people and explore the beauty of nature.
Wear appropriate shoes, bring a water bottle and be physically fit. If planning to stay
for dinner or a tub after the hike, please bring a healthful potluck dish to share and towel for
the hot tub (swimsuit optional).
Upper Cataract Falls
Trail Hike
TBA
Bubbling streams and leafy forest
trails, dappled in sunlight and shade, a vast green meadow spotted
with wildflowers of every hue, sweeping spectacular views. We
hike the Upper Cataract Trail on Mount Tam to enjoy these sweet
blessings of Nature. We will take time to meditate, pray, and
play creatively before returning home for a hot tub and potluck (optional). Registration details
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Walking the Spectacular
Crown Ridge Trail
Sunday, March 30, 2008
2 to 6 pm
Come join us in walking on one of the crowning
trails of Mt. Tamalpais. As we walk the crown, we will enjoy spectacular
views of Larkspur, Mill Valley, Corte Madera and Kentfield. We
will walk through oak woodlands and a redwood forest, connect
with the Earth through Nature Tantra and other meditations, sing,
pray, write poetry and draw. We will rest beside a beautiful waterfall
and stream and, finally, return home to a potluck dinner
and hot tub (optional). Registration details
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Ring Mountain
TBA
Ring mountain is sacred to the Miwok who used to live many places in Marin and Sonoma counties 200 years ago. We will walk up a hill, visit an ancient acorn grinding site, appreciate some gorgeous spring wildflowers and possibly see some petroglyphs. We will definitely see a spectacular view of the Bay Area at the top of the mountain, which is about 1000 ft. high.
Wear good walking shoes and bring a towel if you wish to enjoy our hot tub afterwards (swimsuit optional).
You might also want to bring snacks to share during the hike or for afterwards (optional); however, this is NOT a potluck. There is no meal planned for after the hike.
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Cataract Falls Trail Hike
Longer and more strenuous than
the Upper Cataract Falls Hike
TBA
One of the most beautiful and spectacular trails in N. California,
Cataract Falls trail on MountTamalpais. We will begin our hike
at Alpine Lake and hike up one side of the mountain to Laurel
Dell, take in the view from the fire road overlooking the ocean
and loop back down to Alpine Lake. Hiking in springtime, we will
encounter waterfall after waterfall in all their permutations,
wildflowers, sweeping views of Marin County, beautiful lakes,
green rolling hills, lush flowery meadows and the wide blue Pacific
Ocean. The climb up Cataract Falls trail to Laurel Dell is about
1.7 mile and a 1000' climb. NOTE: You must be in good physical
condition for this hike. You will need to be able to walk at a
reasonably brisk pace (approx. a 20-minute mile) for 5 to 6 miles
and be able to handle up to a 1000-foot climb. Please, for your
own well-being and for the comfort and safety of the rest of the
group, be physically fit for this experience. Registration details
 
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 Exploring the Steep Ravine Trail
and Its Beautiful Beach
Monday, May 26, 2008 (Memorial Day)
11 am to 6 pm
This deeply wooded trail takes us down
to the sea with its black rock formations, crashing waves, salt
air and tidepools. We will walk down through much varied terrain,
stopping by waterfalls, playing in pools, breathing with the redwoods,
and listening to the birds. We will take time to meditate, and
express ourselves through drawing, writing or photography, and
sharing with our fellow journeyers as we go, returning home for
a hot tub and potluck (optional). Registration details
 
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A Day in the Redwoods
at Samuel P. Taylor Park
TBA
Towering redwoods, leafy ferns,
currants, sorrel, huckleberry bushes, fragrant bay trees ... we
will walk through the forest honoring the power and might of the
tall, awe-inspiring redwoods. We will also engage in meditation
and artistic play to help us receive and messages the forest has
for us about ourselves and we will also experience energy and
rejuvenation as we spend a day in pleasure relating closely to
Mother Earth. Registration details
 
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Phoenix Lake 
TBA
2 to 7 pm
A beautiful hike on Mount Tamalpais, followed by a potluck dinner and hot tubbing (both are optional) so that we may enjoy each other's "Phoenix Lake" energy for just a little longer. Registration details
 
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inspired Nature Hikes — 2009 |
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| Offered: |
None Currently Scheduled. Please check back in the spring |
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| Time: |
11 am to 6 pm f ollowed by hot tub and potluck (optional) |
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| Where: |
Meet in Marin County, CA — location TBA for each hike |
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| Cost: |
$15 early registration by the
Wed. before; $20 thereafter |
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• A minimum of 5 paid registrants are required by 5 pm of the Thursday prior to any hike in order for it to proceed.
• Once there are five participants and the hike is assured, registration
will continue to be accepted until the start of the hike by registering with Lori directly on Saturday or Sunday. (The office is closed on weekends.) |
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| Pre-Reg.: |
Required. Register by Phone |
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On the day of the hike, to register or in case of rain,
call Lori: 415-435-2583. |
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