Slowing Down in the Wild - Fall Women's Backpacking Trip

SLOWING DOWN IN THE WILD: A backpacking adventure for those who want to take their time and sink into the natural world.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Beth Jones, Executive Director of Deep Green Journey, and long-time Center partner, will lead this quiet and spacious experience in the beautiful Michaux State Forest (about 2 hours from DC). We will meet on Friday at Pine Grove Furnace State Park and spend the night in tents, then begin our backpacking adventure from there on Saturday morning. Over the course of two days, we will walk 5-6 miles with some elevation gain and occasional wet, uneven ground. Saturday evening we will camp on the trail before returning to the trailhead no later than 2:00 pm on Sunday.

Beth Jones has over 20 years of experience guiding backpack trips and will use her certification in nature and forest therapy to lead us in spiritual engagement and a deep slowing as we walk gently and contemplatively across the ridges and wrinkles of the mountains.

ABOUT THE JOURNEY

• This program is open to those who identify as women in a way that is important to them.
• No experience in backpacking is necessary.
• All equipment and food will be provided.
• We will provide water for Friday night and Saturday morning, and gather/filter water for the rest of the journey as we go.
• We will be carrying packs weighing approximately 25 lbs. and hiking slowly from 2 to 3 miles a day, on well-maintained trails that are at times muddy and hilly.

SAFETY

• We will follow all federal, state and local Covid-19 guidelines in place at the time of the gathering.

TICKETS

To ensure this trip is accessible for all, while also providing for the Center's expenses for this backpacking experience, we have 3 price tiers:

• Full price - $495
• Reduced - $395
• Scholarship - $295

To access the "Reduced" tier use the coupon code in the ticket description below. Click the "more info" link on the ticket to see details. Contact meighan.fraga@spiritualityinnature.org to inquire about a scholarship ticket or with any questions. 

REFUND POLICY

• All fees will be fully refundable until August 1, 2024.