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Deep Ecology Winter Night Hike

Join us for a winter night hike with Deep Ecology Meditation at Mills River. This will be a celebration under the winter moon of the season of darkness, of cold, and centering.

Hiking at night gives us a wonderful (often new) experience of being in the woods. We rarely if ever enter the forest at night, but connecting with the natural world in this way can be powerful, beautiful, and rich. Night hiking requires us to move slowly and mindfully, and provides a new perspective on our surroundings and on our relationship with the natural world.

The program will incorporate contemplative practices of walking and sitting meditation, readings and poetry, silent reflection, stargazing, and some group sharing.

This will be a moderate hike, and will be between 2 and 3 miles long. We will carpool from the Earth Fare Westgate parking lot to the Turkey Pen Trailhead.

All levels of experience with meditation are welcome.

Please bring the following:
Warm clothes (layer up!)
Good hiking shoes
Water bottle
Headlamp or flashlight
Any snacks you might like during or after the program
Trekking poles or walking stick (optional)

Investment:
$20 per person - pre-registration (open until 5pm on January 25th *)
$25 at the event*

*Or until spaces are filled. Please note that these programs have filled up quickly in the past, so pre-registration is highly encouraged.

Financial Assistance:
A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardship. The deadline for scholarship applications is January 11th. Follow this link to apply: https://bit.ly/2UZZvrt.

Facilitator:

Kathryn Shanks has an extensive background in contemplative practices and outdoor leadership. She offers body-centered ecotherapy in private practice and is the founder of the Deep Ecology Meditation group. She has a Masters Degree in Counseling with a specialization in Creative Expression, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. As a practitioner of Zen Buddhist mindfulness practice, a student of the School of Celtic Consciousness, a practitioner of Hakomi therapy, and a lover of the natural world, Kathryn is passionate about connecting people with the sacred in nature, in themselves, and in all things.