What we’re about
We are so fortunate to be surrounded by such an amazing landscape here in the Santa Fe area. The deep canyons, dramatic badlands, and winding washouts that lead to who knows where. Slot canyons that inspire thoughts of wildness. Forest trails that guide us to vistas that beg from us a moment of pause.
As with any personal relationship, finding that connectedness to nature requires an intent; a dedicated time of feeling your aliveness, your presence within it. The author John O'Donohue embodies the intent of this group in Walking in Wonder: Eternal Wisdom for a Modern World. He says “Take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention.”
How Gentle Walks Work:
1. Members will identify simple, easy walks/hikes around the Santa Fe area
2. We'll meet up at those places for leisure walks, taking plenty of time to stop along the way to note the minutiae of wonders on that path
3. Along that path, we'll find a place to sit down, and have nice meditation; It might be a simple meditation you construct for yourself, or perhaps a guided meditation
Gentle Walks Charter:
- Let's slow down
- Let's connect with this amazing place that we're in right now
- For this moment, let's try to let go of our personas, egos, those things that we spend so much time with in our daily lives
- Let's connect with others interested in mindfulness and nature
Upcoming events
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Hike at Trailhead #4 in Eldorado Preserve
Albertsons at St Francis and Zia, along Zia Road , 3001 S St Francis Dr, Santa fe, nm, USEldorado has quite a lot of interesting spaces. Let's continue our explorations. This time: the far right (not political) trail.
Carpool info: We can CarPool at Albertson's Market at SE corner of West Zia Rd & St. Francis Dr. Park under the BIG sign closest to the intersection.
((( info only for drivers or if going separately: We'll then drive North on I-25, and get OFF at the 285 exit. BUT at Rt 285, turn left(!) going North. At the blinking light, turn RIGHT onto Old Las Vegas Highway toward Glorieta to the underpass under I-25 at Route NM-51 continue on 51, over the bridge across the Galisteo Creek, up the curvy hill to Trailhead #4.
Here there are 3 loop trails and 2 out-n-back trails.Sat.'s hike Distance: +-2.75 mi. gross elevation: about 200' gain;
and, if anyone is interested we could also--with unanimous agreement at the TH4 , go to out & back trail on Tr 402, a flat mesa top, to Mesa overlook +- 1.5 miles out and back.
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For folks in Eldorado or S. of town, OK to meet at TH #4, BUT let us carpoolers know so we don't wait around :-)The weather forecast for Saturday is Sunny, with a high near 65.
What to bring:
Sturdy hiking boots or shoes.
Bring layers, extra clothing, and water resistant outer wear.
Water for a 2+ hour hike, (a liter +).
Lunch or snacks (in case we/you get hungry or stuck, etc.)
Dogs: probably are OK here.
See a sharp, good map made by Eldorado people of Eldorado Preserve:
https://eldoradosf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Preserve-Map.pdf9 attendees
Past events
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