Welcome Wild Women
NEW DATE October 3rd
Meeting Location
64 Cherry Ln, West Orange, NJ 07052
Located in: South Mountain Reservation
We will meet in a grassy area at the end of Cherry Ln. There is a parking lot that is often full, and any extra cars can park along Cherry Ln. where I drew the blue line.
We will gather here from 1:00-1:30. At this time there will be hand crafted herbal goods for sale, leisure time, and an opportunity to transition and drop in.
Expect to start the hike at 1:30 sharp.
hike destination
We will gather on top of Hemlock Falls, among the rocks, trees, and pools of water.
This year our hike is about 20-30 min, and includes mild and steep hills, stairs, and rocky uneven ground. It will be a little over a mile round trip.
Wear shoes that you feel secure in. A backpack is recommended to hold belongings : towel, snacks, water, journal, possible change of clothes for a mini photoshoot.
Itnerary:
1:00-1:30 Meet and Greet
An opportunity for casual conversation, intensions, and gratitude before we hike to our location. Home made herbal goods will be for sale if anyone is interested.
1:30-2:00 Mini Hike
It is about a 20-30min hike including hills, uneven ground, and stairs.
2:00-3:00 Women's Circle
Topic: The human body as our connection to Mother Nature. Plus a guided plant meditation by a friend and herbalist, Ola Stevens.
3:00-4:30 Free Time + Photo / Reiki / Astrology/ Body Work Sessions
If you purchased an add on, this will take place here. All other women can settle in for a snack, get lost in conversations, dip your toes in cool water, journal, and breath in the forest air. Women are free to walk back early if they need to, or stay later. I will lead everyone back to the parking lot at 4:30pm.
In case of rain
While we have been very lucky with the weather for the past 5 years, this year the weather for the weekend is not looking great. We are expecting about 15 women, and the likelihood that most of us will be able to gather on a different date, is slim. So I am feeling that we will make the best of what we have… and who knows! Maybe we dance in the rain together!
If it rains we will meet in the same location, and gather under the roofed area next to the parking lot. I will also plan to build a fire… maybe bring some marshmallows and a pot of coffee. There are still some trees and we can dip into the woods if we desire, but we will gather together and connect with nature non the less.
A Few Extra Things in the Case of Cold Wet Weather
Trash bag or other plastic barrier to place under your towel/ blanket, incase we want to sit on the grass/forest floor
Warm Layer + Water Poof Layer
Thermos with something warm to sip on.
Change of clothes in your car, incase you want to dance in the rain