🥾 Hikerodose: Intentional Movement & Forest Bathing (Jackson, GA)

Join us on the 3rd Sundays of every month for a different hike around Atlanta and North Georgia

Please note: Hikerodose events are only for contributing members of our community (who donate monthly) or for those who have come in for a private sacrament ceremony with our ministers in the past 12 months.

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This Hikerodose will be on Sun, Sept 21 from 12pm-4pm, moderate difficulty, in beautiful High Falls State Park (an hour south of Atlanta)

TRAIL:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/historic-and-tranquil-trails-loop

DURATION / DIFFICULTY:
This is a 3.8-mile loop trail by the Towaliga River is considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 90 mins to complete. The trail features lovely switchbacks and superb views of the falls. It's mostly shaded, with some rocky root-filled sections, and plenty of varied terrain and is steep in sections. It is also well-marked with informative signs about the wildlife and plants along the way.

MEETING LOCATION:
High Falls State Park
14 High Falls Pool Road
Jackson, GA 30233

BRING:

• Shoes with good tread
• Sunscreen, shades, hat
• Water bottle
• Light clothing as it may be quite hot
• Swimsuit & towel (if desired)
• Snacks or a whole bag lunch
• A small backpack may be nice to have

KIDS:
Children are welcome as long as they are old enough to keep up on this hike or can be carried on your back

PETS:
Dogs are allowed but due to the rocky terrain we recommend leaving them home.

PARKING:
Free, last time we checked

FORMAT:
12:00pm - Arrive and bring everything you need in a backpack
12:15pm - Circle up for introductions, intention setting and subtle sacrament
12:30pm - Movement and mindfulness practice when we find some open green space (Thai Chi or Qi Gong) led by one of our members -- beginner friendly
1:00pm - Hike to waterfalls, play in the water and have lunch / picnic and discussion
3:30pm - Begin return trip back to parking lot
5:00pm - Closing circle and departure

The focus of this gathering is communion with sacrament at a level that everyone will be present and feel more connected to each other and nature.

Expect an elevated mood and sense of well-being.

The vibe will be warm and supportive. We always end up in the deep end of existential topics.

We lead with vulnerability and we welcome yours.

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$25/mo supports us to continue expanding our virtual (zoom) based events to be accessible to all regardless of physical ability or location

$50/mo supports us to continue expanding our in-person potlucks, hikes, river excursions, film screenings, cultivation workshops, and more!

$100/mo supports us to continue improving the sanctuary space to start offering longer and more involved group retreats.

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This event may be led by one of our members as Mira & Alex (and all ministers in training) may be hosting a retreat.

After the hike, some of us may stop at the IHOP off I-75
https://restaurants.ihop.com/en-us/ga/jackson/breakfast-122-truckstop-way-5643