Hike Cherry Canyon Trail + Descanso Gardens Meditate Brunch: Greet Mother Nature

Hello dear members,

We will hike picturesque Cherry Canyon Trail. Thereafter, we will stop at the beautiful n peaceful Descanso Gardens to meditate. Thereafter, we will grab brunch and coffee.

Note: Descanso Gardens charges an entrance fee. If the group agrees, we may go inside. Otherwise, we will meditate halfway during the hike. The hike is outside their property and free.

Two Groups:
Depending on how many persons and abilities show up, we will have 2 groups, and nobody will be left alone. 1) Fast hiker/Runners and 2) Hiker/Slower Pace - you choose... We will bring walkie-talkies to stay in touch.

Both groups will return together to parking lot at agreed upon time of 9am.

Companion/Pets:
We love pets, feel free bring them, and obviously, you (as mommy/daddy) determine what is appropriate for them. (bring a leash in case it is required/needed and their essentials)

Brunch:
After hike, we will go out for brunch, coffee, and conversation. Welcome to join us for Brunch only.

Brunch and Coffee + Conversation (approx 10am): welcome to join us just for brunch, but do inform us so we can let you know of selected cafe.

Distance and Gain:

It is hike, roundtrip- 6 miles, and 1.7k elevation gain. Welcome to hike less, but please inform us in advance.

2nd group may cover less than this as both groups will return to parking lot by 9am.

Meeting Spot and Parking:
meet at center of Descanso Gardens' main parking lot.

Start Time:

6am (expected finish by 9am)

CARPOOL or CARAVAN at 535am:
If you would like to carpool from Glendale- meet at:

Ashwin College & Clinic of Ayurveda Yoga & Vedic Sciences
111 S Kenwood St.
Glendale CA 91205

Note: There is no reception. Please text or call before 545am on Sunday.

Ensure you bring hiking shoes; no other type of shoes... bring a minimum of 2 liters of water, snack, sun protection, and electrolytes. Please read the details below in its entirety.

Any questions just call or text 323 702-1211.

Blessings namaste 🙏

Ashwin

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Every Sunday we will hike with "Awareness"... i.e. where we enjoy being in Mother Nature. We will pause halfway thru hike to Meditate and after hike enjoy a healthy brunch & coffee at a local cafe.

Starting time and being late:

We will start on time... if your running late, please text or call us by before the start time, and we will wait for 5 to 10 minutes max to respect everyone's time.

For Hike Bring: HIKING shoes/boots, (no tennis shoes or running shoes etc), hiking pants, long sleeves shirt (personal preference or shorts/tee), ensure dry type of fabrics, Benadryl - if you have allergies, minimum 2 liters of water, a snack, sunscreen/protection, hat, bug spray if you are sensitive, electrolyte mix/drink, sunglasses, etc...

Any questions just text or call 323 702 1211. Hope to see you soon, blessings namaste,

Ashwin

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