CAMPING, HIKING, AND YOGA at James River State Park and Yogaville, Virginia

Come out and enjoy a four day Sierra Club PRO getaway of hiking at James River State Park and yoga at the Yogaville Ashram in rural Buckingham County, Virginia. Located on the shoreline of the scenic James River below the distant Blue Ridge Mountains, James River State Park offers hiking and a clear sky that is ideal for night time viewing. James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association. Our getaway also includes a day at nearby Yogaville, where we will enjoy yoga instruction and hiking the trails on this beautiful landscape as we reconnect with nature, nurture our spirits, and focus on our well-being.
Hope you can join us on this enjoyable and uniquely special Sierra Club PRO outing!

Daily Itinerary (may be changed by leaders depending on weather or uncontrolled circumstances): More details to follow in early June.

Sunday, June 29: Drive to James River State Park. Meet at Visitor Center at 2PM for a brief group introduction, followed by a short hike. 4PM: check-in and set up camp.
Monday, June 30: Day of yoga instruction and hiking at Yogaville! (See below for further details.)
Tues., July 1: hike day at James River SP.
Wed., July 2: Break camp followed by a short hike and drive home around 1PM.

Details: This will be a limited attendance trip on 1st come basis, once you've made a lodging reservation. Everyone will start on the Wait-List. To be moved to the Going List, you'd need to make a lodging reservation and write in the "Comments" section "booked", once it is done. You may opt to share your lodging info in Comments or privately w/ one of the leaders. If you will not be attending the entire time, then please note in "Comments" which days you plan to be there. Once you have been moved to the Going List, please click on the Medical Form link and complete the form. This form would only be used by the emergency medical care team and treating physician(s), in case of a medical emergency. Medical Form MUST be completed and forwarded to Kelly by Mon, 6/9/25, in order to join the group for the trip. The form will be returned to you at the end of the trip for use on future trips. If you do not complete a Medical Form by 6/9/25, then you will be moved to Not Going. If you have an updated Medical Form within 1 year from a past SCPRO trip, then you may forward that form to the email listed. Everyone will also need to sign the Waiver onsite on the first day of attendance.
There is poor cell/wi-fi signal at the park. You may want to download maps for direction for offline use or print out your maps in advance.

Date: Start: Sun., 6/29/25: meet at 2PM at Visitor Center
End: Wed., 7/2/25: 1PM, after a short hike

Location: James River State Park Visitor Center for meeting on the 1st day.
104 Green Hill Pond Lp., Gladstone, VA 24553; Phone: 434-933-4355; Email: [JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov](mailto:JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov "mailto:JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov")

Intensity: Easy-Moderate. Hikes will be on natural surfaces, some ascends/descends.

Bring: sunscreen, hat, hiking shoes, electrolytes, insect/tick repellent, appropriate clothing, hiking poles(if you use them), comfortable clothes for exercise, medicine(if you use any), personal first aid.

Cost: $5/day park fee, which is included in the camp fees. If you are staying elsewhere, you may also opt to show them a receipt from a VA REI store. SCPRO appreciates a voluntary $2/person donation to support our many volunteer-led activities. Although you need not be a Sierra Club member to participate, you may become a Sierra Club member by clicking "join" on the Virginia Sierra Club's site: http://www.sierraclub.org/virginia

Lodging:
James River State Park Campgrounds: [https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/james-river#cabins_camping](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcr.virginia.gov%2Fstate-parks%2Fjames-river%23cabins_camping&data=05%7C02%7C%7C288f335e0e1b45a5da6708dd656c29c4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638778237432900938%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yBkWQN3Qj9oIcm%2FV6MzEq7wOxsZkBqZQFJ5C7vJR4xI%3D&reserved=0 "Protected by Outlook: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/james-river#cabins_camping. Click or tap to follow the link."). ***Reserve early, since this park is very popular and is booking up fast. The leaders will be camping at Red Oak Campground, sites #4, #15. There are cabins, lodges, and campsites available here. Make sure you are aware of the rental terms and cancellation policy.
There are other nearby campgrounds, hotels, or rentals available.

Meals: since James River SP is located in a rural area, there are few restaurant options. Plan to bring your own food.

Yogaville Satchinandana Ashram (6/30/25): "...a serene oasis in the heartland of Virginia. With a unique community, spiritual center and Yoga Academy, Yogaville opens doors to spiritual growth." This place will be referred to as "the Center" going forth.
108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, VA 23921. (434) 969-3121 ext. 177
[Groups.Admin@yogaville.org](mailto:Groups.Admin@yogaville.org "mailto:Groups.Admin@yogaville.org")
You have the day at Yogaville to tailor your schedule as you desire.

2 Options: 1) Full Day Program: $54, includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and classes during the day.
Sample Day Schedule: [https://www.yogaville.org/visit/info/ashram-daily-schedule/](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yogaville.org%2Fvisit%2Finfo%2Fashram-daily-schedule%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C288f335e0e1b45a5da6708dd656c29c4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638778237432916401%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BWhtjNHcVvyiWJFGJUTNPuPXEH80Aq1wRuG%2FoTFvlRk%3D&reserved=0 "Protected by Outlook: https://www.yogaville.org/visit/info/ashram-daily-schedule/. Click or tap to follow the link.")
2) A La Carte Day Group Pricing: Price per person, to create your own schedule, if desired.
Breakfast $8
Lunch $15
Dinner $12
Tour(van) or Hiking Tour $15
Meditation and/or Hatha $10 (2 classes)
The leaders would like to do a group Hiking tour of the grounds on 6/30/25 for $15 per person after breakfast (approx. 9:15AM), approximately 2-2.5hrs. This is optional. If you will NOT be attending the group Hiking Tour, please write "No Hiking Tour" in the Comments section or let a leader know by 6/9/25. We need to submit a list to the Center by 6/9/25.

Your itinerary option (Full Day or A La Carte) and payment can be made onsite on 6/30/25 at the time of check-in. If you check in separately from the rest of the group, then please make sure you mention that you're w/ "Sierra Club/Kelly's group" to be placed in the same group, even though we each may be doing different activities for the day. They do offer Gluten-free and Vegan meal options.

Medical Form: Please send completed form to Kelly by Mon., 6/9/25, kelly.nguyen3693@gmail.com
SCPRO Medical Form

Cancellation: Steady heavy rain or thunderstorms will cancel the hike. Yogaville classes are indoor and should continue as planned or as determined by the Center.

Leaders: Kelly (301)284-0743 and Glenn Gillis (571)217-4477.