Gratitude Walk @ Leatherman's Cave to Branch Brook Trail Loop

Join us this Saturday at 9 am for a transformative 4.6-mile loop Gratitude Walk from Leatherman Cave Trail to Branch Brook Trail Loop in Connecticut!
Check out the terrain: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/leatherman-cave-trail-to-branch-brook-trail-loop
Our gratitude walks are designed for a holistic experience to help you connect with nature, practice mindfulness, and deepen your exploration of self. We will begin with a gratitude circle to connect and center ourselves, followed by a guided gratitude walk in nature through the scenic trails, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the beauty of the surroundings.
As we move mindfully through nature, we will incorporate gratitude and aesthetic appreciation elements to heighten our senses, self-empowerment, and spiritual growth, creating a space for introspection and consciousness expansion. This outdoor adventure is perfect for those seeking meaningful connections and a holistic approach to well-being, which is available by combining the scientific benefits of hiking, gratitude practices, mindfulness, and personal development techniques. Come walk with us, cultivate gratitude, and elevate your senses in a supportive and nurturing community.
Our gratitude walks are designed for a holistic experience to help you connect with nature, practice mindfulness, and deepen your exploration of self. We will begin with a gratitude circle to connect and center ourselves, followed by a guided gratitude walk in nature through the scenic trails, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the beauty of the surroundings.
As we move mindfully through nature, we will incorporate gratitude and aesthetic appreciation elements to heighten our senses, self-empowerment, and spiritual growth, creating a space for introspection and consciousness expansion. This outdoor adventure is perfect for those seeking meaningful connections and a holistic approach to well-being, which is available by combining the scientific benefits of hiking, gratitude practices, mindfulness, and personal development techniques. Come walk with us, cultivate gratitude, and elevate your senses in a supportive and nurturing community.
*The Gratitude Walk Experience
We'll begin by connecting in our gratitude circle.* This is a chance to connect with others and share the positive emotions of gratitude. Share one thing you're grateful for, big or small. It can be the people in your life, your health, or the beauty surrounding us. Then, share something you're manifesting or who you're walking for today.
The Mindful Experience: Immerse yourself in nature! We'll practice mindful walking, paying attention to each step, the sounds of nature, and the sensations in your body. This is your moment to tune out the world and into you and the beauty around you.

• Reflect and Appreciate: We will take a moment to reflect on and share our collective aesthetic experience. What sights, sounds, and sensations resonated with you most deeply? How did connecting with nature collectively make you feel?

We look forward to walking in gratitude with you!
For safety and legal purposes, do not just show up. Please take the time to register and have your guest register for each event. Thank you.

You are hiking at your own risk. Leaders or GCP is not responsible or liable for anyone getting hurt while participating in our events.
Thanks for joining the L.L.Bean Evergreen Outing and Adventure Group, now GCP Wild Adventures. We offer a wide range of events. Our outdoor adventures engage in Gratitude walks/hiking, paddling adventures, and paid instructional course trips and tours. Please visit https://www.meetup.com/gratitude-choice-project/ for a full list of our events. For paddling adventures, visit https://www.llbeanoutdoors.com/glastonbury-connecticut to register and see the full schedule of offerings.
*REQUIREMENTS FOR GRATITUDE WALKS/HIKES:
No one wants to find themselves in a situation where they are lost or hurt in the ‘middle of nowhere by themselves – everyone must follow the guidelines to prevent such a scenario, no matter the likelihood of it happening.

• For safety concerns, we start together and end together. Unless it is an emergency, you will be removed from the group if you show up for the gratitude circle and then leave after or leave halfway into the hike).
• Keep an ID with your emergency contact/s information with you at all times, just in case of an emergency.
• Bring water to stay hydrated, snacks for energy, bug/tick repellant, wear comfortable clothes (non-cotton if possible.. to keep dry), and wear trail sneakers or hiking shoes/boots for comfort.
• Be open, accepting, and respectful at all times.

KINDLY DON'T BE A NO-SHOW. Please be considerate and cancel your spot at least 24 hours in advance, especially on a hike with a waitlist.
PARTICIPATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Hike leaders are not responsible for your safety.
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