What we’re about
Set the Scene … Picture it. NOT Sicily 😂 2025. Somewhere in New York City. Or Hudson Valley. Or New Jersey. Or Long Island. A group of strangers meet up to embark on a glorious, fun and unique journey. They laugh. They frolic and enjoy each other’s company. They may even sing out loud a tune or two. They ham it up for gazillion selfies. They share experiences. Thereafter they slam down a few boilermakers. They came together as strangers but left as new friends. That group is NYC Soulventures 🤗
What is meaning of Soulventures? A phenomenon of fueling one’s soul with life experiences found in adventures to reach a higher life fulfilment; to seek experiences to enrich and fulfill one’s inner self, leading to personal growth and a deeper connection to one’s purpose and values. 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 one’s understanding of themselves and the world around them.
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- Our First Meetup: Sips HappenBenmarl Winery, Marlboro, NY
Welcome to our new group! For our very first Meetup, let’s take a day trip up north to Benmarl Winery's Sangria Festival, reachable on Metro-North to Poughkeepsie station then uber over
General admission ticket is $35.00
Ticket must be purchased in advanced before you get there. No tickets are sold at the wineryAll info and tickets ———-> HERE
Drinking Ticket - $35/ person includes:
- Souvenir wine glass engraved with Benmarl's signature logo
- Tastings of our Six homemade, fresh fruit sangria's
Peach Sangria
Tropical Sangria
Lemonade Sangria
Strawberry Mojito Sangria
Dragon Fruit Sangria
Berry Sangria
Non-Drinkers 16+ - $20/person
All tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased prior to the event. Tickets are limited. The event is rain or shine!
Entertainment: Live Music by the Ola Flamenca & Flamenco Dancing Lessons for the whole family!
Food:
- We will have our kitchen open with plenty of food available for purchase. (Brick oven pizza, BBQ, non-alcohol drinks).
- Food is cash only (ATM on site)
AGENDA: The festival is 11am to 8pm. We’ll be there for a few hours. Then perhaps we’ll go take a short hike in Poughkeepsie.
NOTE: Benmarl is located on the Shawangunk Wine Trail. We can also sip our way through 1 or 2 other wineries using local taxi or Uber.
GETTING THERE: If you don't have a car, you can take Metro-North out of Grand Central Terminal to go to POUGHKEEPSIE then Uber over to the winery
I will be taking the 8:55AM Metro-North out of Grand Central Terminal. let me know if you want to go together.
- A Summer Stroll on Long IslandHuntington LIRR, Huntington Station, NY
Long Island has some very scenic trails. Let’s explore some of them 😆
For today, we'll take a hike at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve for fitness, fresh air and camaraderie with new friends 😂
There are 2 parts to the day:
- Part 1: from 9:45am to 11:45am, we'll go on a short 1.5 miles "wildflowers" stroll at the park led by a staff member of Caumsett Park. Details ------> HERE
NOTE: I'd have to register for the group. So please rsvp responsibly so I can have an accurate headcount to register. - Part 2: from 12pm on, after the guided stroll, we can add more mileage on our own. Trails here are beyond easy breezy. There are some minor ups and downs but nothing strenuous. Let's make it an awesome day 😂🤪
GETTING THERE: For those without a car, Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to Huntington station then short Uber ride over to the park
TRAIN SCHEDULE:
- If you are leaving from PENN STATION in Manhattan: Take the LIRR train leaving at 7:59AM, TRANSFER at Jamaica at 8:21am and arrive at HUNTINGTON STATION at 9:12AM.
- If you are leaving from JAMAICA STATION in Queens: Take the LIRR train leaving at 8:21am and arrive at Huntington Station at 9:12AM.
- For other LIRR stations, go -------> HERE
OUR AGENDA: train group will arrive at Huntington Station by 9:12AM, then we'll share a 10-min Uber ride over to the park.
Drivers: you can meet us at 9:45am at the Park's Visitor Center located at 25 Lloyd Harbor Rd, Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743
INTENSITY: Easy breezy.
PACE: Hiking pace will be LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.
THE IMPORTANT STUFF:
- Dress in non-cotton layers.
- Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking.
- Bring water, lunch, snacks, sunscreen, head cover, bug spray
WEATHER: Rain cancels!
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.
- Part 1: from 9:45am to 11:45am, we'll go on a short 1.5 miles "wildflowers" stroll at the park led by a staff member of Caumsett Park. Details ------> HERE
- Paddle and Pints on One Hazy Lazy Day of SummerNewburgh Waterfront, Newburgh, NY
for this Meetup everyone has to be proactive and book individually. TO MAINTAIN RSVP INTEGRITY, ALL INTERESTED RSVPS ARE WAITLISTED UNTIL YOU CONFIRM YOU HAVE MADE YOUR OWN BOOKING**
As the summer of '25 rolls along ... The sun is shining, the weather is perfect, and the day is open. Instead of lounging around at home, lean into adventure with a Hudson Valley kayak tour. the Hudson Valley offers fantastic kayaking opportunities, with open water, calm marshes, amazing sunsets, and beautiful scenery.
For this Meetup we will kayak with Mountain Valley Guides. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Their guides will have you paddling in minutes. Gear, kayak, guides and instruction are all included in the price.
About the Tour: Our guides have come up with the perfect Hudson River Kayak Tour to spend your weekend afternoon. Join the Hudson Valley's only TWO BREWERY KAYAK TOUR. Our Paddles and Pints Tour departs from the Newburgh Waterfront and heads out for an easy paddle across the Hudson River to Beacon. Upon beaching or kayaks at Long Dock, we will take a relaxing 10 minute walk up to the 2 WAY BREWERY for a pint of some fine crafted Hudson Valley Beer. Many paddlers also purchase lunch at this location as and have an extra pint as well. We spend about 45mins at this Brewery before we return to the river and make our trek back across the Hudson to Newburgh. Once in Newburgh we make our way up to the Newburgh Brewery for another pint on us.
Price: $80.00 per person
Please do your own booking at this link ———-> HERE
make sure it’s the 7/26/2025, 11:30AM time slot- All interested rsvps waitlisted. You must be proactive in booking your own spot. Once booked post a comment that you have done so and I’ll then move you off the waitlist
GETTING THERE: for those without a car, Metro-North to BEACON STATION then Uber over to the Newburgh Watefront.
- The 8:55AM Metro-North out of Grand Central Terminal gets you to Beacon at 10:27AM
- From Beacon, it's a 20-min share ride to the kayak meeting point
WEATHER: this event is rain or shine!!
LIABILITY WAIVER: Come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable, etc, etc.
- A Mystic-al Weekend in ConnecticutMoynihan Train Hall at Penn Station, New York, NY
Labor Day weekend means summer is winding down. Let’s make it count! Let's spend a weekend in Mystic, Connecticut, reachable by AMTRAK.
Note: we’ll be here all weekend. But you can join us just for a day trip if you wish.
ABOUT MYSTIC: Settled in 1654, Mystic was once a shipbuilding seaport village and a safe harbor for tall ships to weather a storm. Today, the shoreline community with iconic Bascule Bridge is reminiscent of its rich maritime past, but clad with quintessential New England charm. Old sea captain’s homes dot the scenic roads along the Mystic River just outside of Downtown’s booming food and drink scene. Quaint and colorful mom and pop shops and eateries line Main street. An art museum and galleries give Mystic a bit of culture and sophistication. There are diverse attractions scattered all over Mystic’s nearly 4 square miles. Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Denison Homestead, Mystic Museum of Art, Olde Mistick Village bring droves of visitors mainly during the milder months. B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill, the only steam powered cider mill in the US is a favorite fall time tradition that keeps people lining up for cider and fresh donuts.
GETTING THERE: Amtrak out of NY's Penn Station (Moynihan Train Hall). We’ll be on the 7:15am train out of Penn and arriving in Mystic by 9:40AM.
Return trip: book any return trip of your choice.
PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR OWN TICKET AT https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Be sure to purchase your ticket early as prices do get HIGHER closer to the date.
SINCE THIS MEETUP REQUIRES PURCHASING TICKET IN ADVANCE, TO MAINTAIN RSVP INTEGRITY FOR THIS MEETUP, ALL INTERESTED RSVPS ARE WAITLISTED. Once you have purchased your ticket, post a comment that you have done so and I'll then move you off the waitlist.
AGENDA: Once we arrive in Mystic, we'll explore the town on foot. Day/weekend schedule is not set in stones, so come with an open mind for adventures and whatever the day might bring.
SO MANY THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN MYSTIC: https://thisismystic.com/things-to-do/
- this movie was filmed in this seaside Connecticut town. We'll definitely go in search for a slice 😊
- Mystic River Bascule Bridge - Connecting the Groton side of Mystic with the Stonington side of Mystic is the famous drawbridge, built in 1922.
- Olde Mistick Village - This recreated 18th-century New England village offers a refreshing change from shopping malls as we know them. Browse or buy in the more than 60 small shops or dine in one of this charming setting's many eateries.
- Mystic Aquarium - General Admission $33.00
- Mystic Seaport Museum - General Admission $27.00
GETTING AROUND: Downtown Mystic is pedestrian friendly, and visitors can also walk up to Old Mistick Village {about 1.5 miles} for a pretty, scenic stroll. To go beyond downtown Mystic, Uber is fast and reliable with loads of friendly and resourceful drivers.
DURATION: we’ll be here all weekend but you can join us just for a day trip if you wish.
LODGING: If you are staying the weekend, be sure to book your hotel EARLY through your travel site of choice such as booking.com, hotels.com, etc.
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared, participate at your own risks, hold no one liable, etc, etc.
