What we’re about
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain
What is meaning of Soulventures? A phenomenon of seeking and fueling one’s soul with life experiences through adventures to enrich and fulfill one’s inner self. These adventures often involve stepping outside of one’s comfort zone, embracing new challenges, and cultivating a mindset of curiosity and self-discovery and can encompass a wide range of activities, from travel and exploration to creative pursuits and acts of service, all aimed at expanding personal growth and a deeper connection to one’s purpose and values.
Our objective: We aim to build a social circle for those weekend warriors, year-round explorers, adrenaline junkies and general fun seekers extraordinaire in the New York City area seeking to escape the everyday grind and to live an extraordinary life with sass, spice and flair through connection, joy, and movement with new friends who share your vibrational frequency 🤗
Our philosophy is simple … be positive, have fun and enjoy the moments and memories we will be building together. You only have one life to live, so make the best of that life!
Our events: In this group, we aim to accomplish great things! Climb that mountain! Book that ticket! Take that weekend journey to explore a town you’ve never been to before. Try that new cuisine! Learn a new skill! Volunteer for a worthy cause! Hiking, walks in park, dining out, Broadway shows, museums, happy hours, movie nights, wine tasting, brewery tours, day trips, weekend getaway ... and for the adrenaline junkies, tell your fear to hold your beer because you’re about to jump off that perfectly good airplane! Carpe Diem Baby!
Why You Should Join Us: Whether you’re a seasoned adventure pro or a novice beginner, a thrill-seeker at heart, or just looking for opportunities to get out of the house and meet new friends and have a great time, we will have events that will appeal to everyone to enjoy and satisfy your thirst for fun and adventures 😊
Don't worry about coming to our events by yourself. RSVPs to all our events will be kept to no more than 20, taking into consideration those last minute cancellations. This way you will know everyone’s name and they will know yours. Everyone will have fun and hopefully go home having had a memorable time. As long as you are open to adventures, maintain a positive attitude and a willingness to try new things ... we want to meet you!
Getting there: No cars? No problemo. All our events are reachable by public transportation!
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT A DATING SITE. If you are looking for a dating site, this group is NOT it, please look elsewhere. Please respect your fellow members. Any inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and person with the inappropriate behavior will be expelled from the group.
So if you are ready, let the adventures begin. Let's come together to inspire each other to push our boundaries and make the most out of every moment of every day of our lives. Together.
Let’s do this!
Group founded: July 6, 2025
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Friday Night Thai Dinner SocialNeeds location
Come join us as we eat our way through the New York Times list of 100 Best Restaurants 😂
We'll do a Thai dinner at Zabb Zabb in Elmhurst, Queens
New York Times Review: Elmhurst’s Zaab Zaab (now with outposts in Brooklyn and Manhattan) stands out for its fiery Isan-style Thai cooking, with a focus on seafood. Come with a group of heat-seekers to explore the menu, whose fiery chiles, dried shrimp and intense fish sauces are used the way an arsonist applies gasoline. The signature dish is arguably the larb ped udon, a punchy mix of duck breast and liver accented with crispy bits of fried duck skin. But if you’re not a liver lover, you might go for the intensely oceanic papaya salad enhanced with house-fermented pla ra. Flexitarians should order both, along with the stellar version of beef kapow, topped with fistfuls of fragrant holy basill.
We'll dine FAMILY-STYLE and share the food bill, together with tax and tip, equally. Any drinks are separate and are the responsibility of the drinkers
Address: 76-04 Woodside Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373
- Berry Picking Hike at Harriman State ParkNeeds locationUSD 2.00
As the summer of 25 rolls along, let's get outside and do a berry picking hike at Harriman State Park, reachable on NJ Transit to Tuxedo.
About Harriman State Park: Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park's major facilities include Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds.
NOTEWORTHY: Blueberry season is at its prime in July and August in New York. Strap up those boots, pull out your Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map, pack a lunch, bring beverages of your choice to stay hydrated and hit those blueberries trails.
GETTING THERE: We're taking NJ Transit, with a transfer at Secaucus Junction, arriving in Tuxedo station. The trailhead is a short walk from the train station.
Train Schedule:
9:14 AM - Depart NEW YORK PENN STATION
9:23 AM - Arrive FRANK R LAUTENBERG SECAUCUS UPPER LEVEL
9:30 AM - Depart FRANK R LAUTENBERG SECAUCUS LOWER LEVEL – Main/Bergen-Port Jervis Line 0071
10:29 AM - Arrive TUXEDO – Main/Bergen-Port Jervis Line #0071AGENDA: We will hike the Lake Skenonto loop. This is one relatively laid back loop of about 8-miles to Lake Skenonto with a moderate elevation gain of about 1500 feet. This hike will lead you along several lakes and through thousands of wild blueberry bushes. Hike is perfect for newer hikers or those looking for a relaxed day. Note: there are a few rocky and uphill parts but overall this is a tame hike.
HIKE INTENSITY: This will be an EASY BREEZY to Moderate intensity hike. There are some ups and downs but nothing strenuous.
PACE: This is a LEISURELY PACE HIKE AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.
THE IMPORTANT STUFF:
- Dress in non-cotton layers.
- Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking.
- Bring at least 3 liters of liquid to stay hydrated.
- Bring lunch and snacks for yourself.
- Bring a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home.
Après hike we can grab eats and drinks by the train station before heading home.
RETURN TRAIN FROM TUXEDO: There is a 4:20PM train back to NYC by 5:36PM and a 6:44 train from Tuxedo back to NYC by 7:52PM
MEETUP FEE: A $2.00 Meetup fee will be collected to help defray the cost of keeping this group going.
WEATHER: Rain cancels!
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Hold no one liable. Participate at your own risks. etc. etc.
- Beach Fun and Frolic at Robert Moses and Visit a LighthouseBabylon LIRR Station, Babylon, NY
As the summer of '25 rolls along, let's escape to ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK for a day of beach fun and frolic in the sun with a side trip to the FIRE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE.
For all of Robert Moses State Park's 875 acres, its most popular attraction is the five miles of white, fine, sandy beaches stretching eastward from the Fire Island Inlet. With four bathhouses, a beach shop, it's ideal for swimming and sunning. The park also features ballfields, saltwater fishing, surf fishing and surfing areas, along with a 18 hole pitch-putt golf course. The east side of the park connects to the Fire Island National Seashore, and the nearby Fire Island Lighthouse, built in 1858. A long nature boardwalk from field 5 will take you to the lighthouse where you can climb the 182 steps to the top.
GETTING THERE: Take the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to the BABYLON, then pick up bus to Robert Moses.
TRAIN SCHEDULE:
- If you are leaving from PENN STATION in Manhattan: Take the LIRR train leaving at 9:16AM, transfer at Jamaica Station at 9:42am and arrive at Babylon Station at 10:23AM
- If you are leaving from JAMAICA STATION in Queens: Take the LIRR train leaving at 9:42AM, arriving at Babylon Station at 10:23AM
- For departures from any other LIRR station, check train time here ------> https://new.mta.info/schedules
OUR AGENDA: We will arrive at Babylon Station at 10:23AM. We will then pick up the 11:05am Suffolk County Transit Bus that will take us to Robert Moses.
- Bus schedule: https://sctbus.org/portals/32/Schedules/Route%2015.pdf
AGENDA:
- Beach frolicking, visit to Fire Island Lighthouse
- Day's agenda remains subject to last minute changes. Come with an open mind for adventure and flexibility for whatever the day might bring.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Dress for the weather
- Beach gear and paraphernalia - towels; swim suits if you want to swim; change of clothes
- sunscreen, head cover
- Sense of adventure and positive attitude
- whatever else you may need to get you through a day at the beach
DURATION: This is an all-day event but you can leave on your own at any time. We won't judge. Much.
WEATHER: forecast of heavy rain and/or t-storms will cancel Meetup!
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.
