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Imagine Well Being's Let's Take a Hike is for people who love to hike, walk and mindfully connect to the beauty of nature while experiencing lessons found only in the great outdoors.
Participants will discover how hiking with others in nature can enhance health and help balance the mind, body and soul in ways that will prepare them to live everyday life in more wholehearted way.
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We offer outdoor experiences- hikes, cycling, kayaking, camping in the NOVA region, Shenandoah National Park, on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, in WVA and MD.
For sound baths, Forest Therapy, meditation, art and yoga offerings, please
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Both IWB Meetups offer holistic wellness practices, outdoor events, and education, built on values of compassion and service.
We are about fostering community with others who enjoy the relaxation and evidenced based benefits that relaxing in nature brings.
Imagine Well Being is classified as a public charity under IRC section 501(c)(3). EIN 85-2885623
Featured event

🦋🌸 Awaken: A Spring Nature & Wellness Women's Retreat
✨ Women-Only Experience
This season’s retreat will be a women-only event, designed to foster a deeper sense of comfort, connection, and community among participants.
🕊 Early Bird Deadline: February 15 , 2026
🪷 Cost: This event has a fee. Multiple price options are available.
Register early to receive a special heart-centered gift. 👉 Awaken: A Spring Nature & Wellness Women's Retreat
As the earth stirs and blooms, so do we 🦋. This spring retreat invites you into the forest to soften, sense, and restore. Through forest therapy, gentle hikes, meditative art, mindful movement, breath work, sound baths, and nourishing homemade meals, we engage the senses and support the nervous system in finding greater ease and balance 🌸💫
Rooted in research showing that time in nature, creative expression, and intentional rest help reduce stress and foster connection, this immersive weekend gathering opens space for presence, clarity, and joy. Come reconnect with yourself, the rhythms of the natural world, and a supportive community—awakening embodied wellbeing from the inside out 🌱🤍
This restorative retreat includes:
🌲 Guided forest bathing to deepen your sensory connection with nature
🎶 Immersive sound baths to soothe the mind, open the heart, and invite deep inner peace
🧘 Gentle yoga to awaken your body and center your spirit
✨ Hiking, including a nighttime walk to explore the forest’s quiet magic
🥗 Wholesome meals that nourish from the inside out
🔥 Campfire-cooked fruit desserts and, laughter and connection by firelight
🌷 Meditative Art and time to rest, reflect, and just be
🛏️ Serene private rooms and cozy shared rooms with bunk beds. Private rooms have an extra cost. Purchase at checkout.
📅 Final Registration Deadline: March 15, 2026
An invitation to rest in the rhythm of nature. Come listen—to yourself, and to the living world around you. Reserve your spot soon!
🪷 Cost: This event has a fee. Multiple price options are available.
To attend this event, you must register with this link: Awaken: A Spring Nature & Wellness Women's Retreat
About this location:
Rolling Ridge Study Retreat is located on a 1600-acre, beautiful nature preserve owned by the Rolling Ridge Conservancy and protected by a conservation easement with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. RRSR believes in the connection to a wide circle of those who share a deep longing for a more authentic, nature-connected and soul-infused life.
🌐 NEWSLETTER:
CLICK HERE to sign up for Imagine Well Being’s mailing list. Stay informed on the latest news and upcoming events, like this retreat!
⭐️ LIABILITY RELEASE:
With my registration, I hereby stipulate that I am physically sound to participate in this event.
I understand and agree that all events, gatherings, and workshops are undertaken at my sole risk and that Imagine Well Being guides and facilitators shall not be liable for injuries or damages to my person or property arising out of or connected to any of these activities.
I authorize Imagine Well Being guides and facilitators to call 911 in the event that I appear to require emergency medical care and assume responsibility for all associated costs.
I have carefully read this agreement and understand its contents.
I agree that it is a complete release of liability for any injuries or damage that I may sustain due to Imagine classes, gatherings, and workshops.
⭐️ PHOTO RELEASE:
With my registration, I give Imagine Well Being (IWB) permission to photograph me at this event and to use the images for promotional and marketing purposes across media platforms. I will let the guide know if I do not want photos taken of me.
Registration is open for 12 participants only.
Waitlist: If your preferred ticket type is sold out, please email us at admin@imaginebeingwell.org to join the waitlist.
Upcoming events
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Signs of the Seasons Walk: Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria
Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA, USCOST: Green Spring has a minimal parking fee (~$2) which we will collect together because they consider us a “group” with different fee rules. Therefore, DO NOT put parking fee in parking lot collection box. Instead, please bring some cash for the GROUP fee (dollar bills or a fiver) to our start point.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us on a slowish walk over gentle hills with stops (up to two miles in about two hours) at Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria, to enjoy the waning wonders of winter (and even last autumn) and the signs of spring.(Unfortunately, the mulched trails and slopes are not wheelchair accessible nor suitable for those with walking difficulties.) Experience nature in a leisurely way, and awaken your senses. Before trees leaf out, we still get our longest scenic views, evergreens pop, and groups of bare trees are like sculpture gardens. Delight in the rush of spring water and colors and textures of early flowers. In the Glass House conservatory, preview what will become the colorful late-spring planted gardens.
WHAT WE'LL DO:
We will meander up to 2 miles in about 2 hours within Green Spring Gardens (with opportunities to stop, engage and wonder) and end up back at the visitors center.
YOUR GUIDE: Adrienne Betancourt is an educator (with a career in adult education and college programs.) She completed the Maryland Natural Naturalist 60-hour course and has continued to study natural history, with experience leading programs and walks for kids, families, and adults.
MEETING POINT: Drive to : 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312 Meet at 10:30 AM for a short introduction (that is, OUTSIDE main door of the Visitor's center in view of reception desk and restrooms and water inside). We start walking at 10:45 AM.
PARKING: Medium-sized lot available. But do NOT put fees into parking box slots. Instead hold onto your cash for when we collect the required GROUP fee, please.
WEATHER: Steady rain cancels event. We will add updates as needed.
PREPARATION:- Sturdy comfortable footwear
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Comfortable layers
- Water!
- Snack and/or lunch if desired
- Backpack
- Sunblock
- Bug spray
- Optional: bring binoculars and your charged up cell phone for taking photos and using nature apps.
WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER: https://imaginebeingwell.org
Click Here to Sign Up to join Imagine Well Being’s mailing list to stay informed on the latest news and upcoming events and retreats.
LIABILITY RELEASE:
With my RSVP, I hereby stipulate that I am physically sound to participate in this event.
I understand and agree that all classes, gatherings, and workshops are undertaken at my sole risk and that Imagine Well Being guides and instructors shall not be liable for injuries or damages to my person or property arising out of or connected to any of these activities.
I authorize Imagine Well Being guides and instructors to call 911 in the event that I appear to require emergency medical care and assume responsibility for all associated costs.
I have carefully read this agreement and understand its contents. I agree that it is a complete release of liability for any injuries or damage that I may sustain due to Imagine classes, gatherings, and workshops.1 attendee
Paws, Pines and Pints
Lost Rhino Brewing Co., 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ste 142, Ashburn, VA, USJoin the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and A Fighting Chance Foundation for a special fundraising event at Lost Rhino Brewing in Ashburn VA on Friday, March 13th. Come out to enjoy a fun Friday night of music, friendship, and great food and drinks, all for two great causes!
Special musical guests – The Outpatients (Northern VA band well known for their Americana musical mayhem).
Tickets: $10 at the door, with all proceeds benefiting Loudoun Wildlife and A Fighting Chance.
Lost Rhino is also graciously donating 10% of all sales to both organizations.
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is a volunteer-powered nonprofit working to protect, preserve, and restore wildlife habitat while shaping a Loudoun where people and wildlife thrive together. Learn more at: https://www.loudounwildlife.org
A Fighting Chance is ensures that all pets are given the best chance possible to recover from a life-threatening medical condition or accident regardless of the financial circumstances of their caregivers. Learn more at: https://www.afightingchancefoundation.org/about1 attendee
🌿 Restore & Reflect: A Trailside Sound Journey ✨
Leopold's Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run, VA, US🪷 COST: This event has a fee. You must register
with this link to attend- Register Here!🌿 Description:
🎶 “Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.” 🌲
– Aldo Leopold🌱 In early spring, Leopold's Preserve is awakening with color, fragrance, and birdsong. Flowers emerge, trees are budding in vibrant green, and the trails feel welcoming. Energy is rising. Life is visibly returning.
💖 We’ll begin with a gentle forest therapy walk through the preserve’s diverse habitats and scenic overlooks, allowing the fullness of the season to meet us. After arriving at a quiet gathering place, you’ll be guided through a Pleasure of Presence meditation to ground and open your awareness to the awakening around you.
🎶 Then, we’ll settle into a deeply restorative sound bath immersed in early spring’s soft renewal. The resonant tones of bowls and healing instruments will weave together with natures symphony — the hum of new life. The sound vibrations help clear stagnant energy, regulate the nervous system, and invite expansion. In spring’s abundant atmosphere, this experience often feels energizing yet deeply calming — like aligning your inner rhythm with the flourishing world around you.
🌿 We’ll conclude with a silent, mindful walk back, letting the resonance integrate as you take in the surrounding serenity.
✨ Ideal if you’re ready to:
• Embrace renewal and forward momentum
• Align with the vibrant energy of late spring
• Experience sound healing amplified by nature
• Feel grounded, open, and restored🥾 What we'll do:
We will walk ~2 miles, depending on timing and the desires of the group. This is an out and back walk with minimal elevation gain or loss.👋🏼 Meeting point:
Meet at 10:20am in the parking lot. We will start at 10:30am.🚙 Parking:
Park in the lot on the left.🚻 Miscellaneous:
There is a portable toilet in the parking lot.🎒Preparation:
- Water
- Layers of clothes based on the weather
- A snack if you would like
- Sturdy comfortable shoes
- Bug spray
- Sunblock & a hat
🪷 COST: This event has a fee. You must register with this link to attend- Register Here!
🌐 WEBSITE: https://imaginebeingwell.org/
🌐 NEWSLETTER: CLICK HERE to Sign Up to join Imagine Well Being’s mailing list to stay informed on the latest news and upcoming events.⭐️ LIABILITY RELEASE:
With my RSVP, I hereby stipulate that I am physically sound to participate in this event.
I understand and agree that all classes, gatherings and workshops are undertaken at my sole risk and that Imagine Well Being guides and instructors shall not be liable for injuries or damages to my person or property arising out of or connected to any of these activities.
I authorize Imagine Well Being guides and instructors to call 911 in the event that I appear to require emergency medical care, and I assume responsibility for all associated costs.
I have carefully read this agreement and understand its contents. I agree that it is a complete release of liability for any injuries or damage that I may sustain due to Imagine classes, gatherings, and workshops.
I authorize Imagine Well Being guides and instructors to call 911 in the event that I appear to require emergency medical care, and I assume responsibility for all associated costs.
I have carefully read this agreement and understand its contents. I agree that it is a complete release of liability for any injuries or damage that I may sustain due to Imagine classes, gatherings, and workshops.4 attendees
🦋🌸 Awaken: A Spring Nature & Wellness Women's Retreat
Retreat House at Rolling Ridge, 691 Christ Church Road, Harpers Ferry, WV, US✨ Women-Only Experience
This season’s retreat will be a women-only event, designed to foster a deeper sense of comfort, connection, and community among participants.🕊 Early Bird Deadline: February 15 , 2026
🪷 Cost: This event has a fee. Multiple price options are available.
Register early to receive a special heart-centered gift. 👉 Awaken: A Spring Nature & Wellness Women's RetreatAs the earth stirs and blooms, so do we 🦋. This spring retreat invites you into the forest to soften, sense, and restore. Through forest therapy, gentle hikes, meditative art, mindful movement, breath work, sound baths, and nourishing homemade meals, we engage the senses and support the nervous system in finding greater ease and balance 🌸💫
Rooted in research showing that time in nature, creative expression, and intentional rest help reduce stress and foster connection, this immersive weekend gathering opens space for presence, clarity, and joy. Come reconnect with yourself, the rhythms of the natural world, and a supportive community—awakening embodied wellbeing from the inside out 🌱🤍This restorative retreat includes:
🌲 Guided forest bathing to deepen your sensory connection with nature
🎶 Immersive sound baths to soothe the mind, open the heart, and invite deep inner peace
🧘 Gentle yoga to awaken your body and center your spirit
✨ Hiking, including a nighttime walk to explore the forest’s quiet magic
🥗 Wholesome meals that nourish from the inside out
🔥 Campfire-cooked fruit desserts and, laughter and connection by firelight
🌷 Meditative Art and time to rest, reflect, and just be
🛏️ Serene private rooms and cozy shared rooms with bunk beds. Private rooms have an extra cost. Purchase at checkout.📅 Final Registration Deadline: March 15, 2026
An invitation to rest in the rhythm of nature. Come listen—to yourself, and to the living world around you. Reserve your spot soon!🪷 Cost: This event has a fee. Multiple price options are available.
To attend this event, you must register with this link: Awaken: A Spring Nature & Wellness Women's RetreatAbout this location:
Rolling Ridge Study Retreat is located on a 1600-acre, beautiful nature preserve owned by the Rolling Ridge Conservancy and protected by a conservation easement with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. RRSR believes in the connection to a wide circle of those who share a deep longing for a more authentic, nature-connected and soul-infused life.🌐 NEWSLETTER:
CLICK HERE to sign up for Imagine Well Being’s mailing list. Stay informed on the latest news and upcoming events, like this retreat!⭐️ LIABILITY RELEASE:
With my registration, I hereby stipulate that I am physically sound to participate in this event.
I understand and agree that all events, gatherings, and workshops are undertaken at my sole risk and that Imagine Well Being guides and facilitators shall not be liable for injuries or damages to my person or property arising out of or connected to any of these activities.
I authorize Imagine Well Being guides and facilitators to call 911 in the event that I appear to require emergency medical care and assume responsibility for all associated costs.
I have carefully read this agreement and understand its contents.
I agree that it is a complete release of liability for any injuries or damage that I may sustain due to Imagine classes, gatherings, and workshops.
⭐️ PHOTO RELEASE:
With my registration, I give Imagine Well Being (IWB) permission to photograph me at this event and to use the images for promotional and marketing purposes across media platforms. I will let the guide know if I do not want photos taken of me.Registration is open for 12 participants only.
Waitlist: If your preferred ticket type is sold out, please email us at admin@imaginebeingwell.org to join the waitlist.3 attendees
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