Opt Outside with Friends & Family & WeWiN: Hike the Violet Crown Trail

Grab your partner, kids, friends or come alone and join WeWiN as we once again participate in REI's Opt Outside program. REI closes it's doors on Black Friday on what is known to be one of the top retail shopping days in the US, giving their 14,000+ employees a paid holiday for the tenth year and encouraging customers to spend time with family and friends in Nature!

This year we will gather at the 290/360 entrance to the Violet Crown Trail runs through much of, but not entirely within, the Barton Creek Greenbelt. It starts at the Zilker access point down to Hwy 290 in Sunset Valley, connecting to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and eventually into Hays County.

The trail features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels.
Nature provides the perfect backdrop to unplug from the hustle, ground into the stillness, bask in gratitude and open our minds and hearts to awe, wonder and transcendence. Can you think of a better setting to prioritize self-care, move our bodies, and connect with others and the natural world?

Meet at Barton Creek Greenbelt Access Loop 360 (3755 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX). We will be covering 2-3 miles of terrain at a slow to moderate pace with some sections of rocks and dirt. The change in elevation is less than 300 feet.

**** Well-behaved dogs are welcome on-leash. ****

WHAT TO BRING:
Everyone is responsible for taking care of their own physical needs, and we recommend that you bring:

• Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
• Weather appropriate layers
• Sunscreen
• Plenty of Water
• Optional: Gloves and a bag if you want to help pick up trash

NOTE: This event encourages WeWiN members to bring their friends and family, so will most likely include men and children as well as WeWiN sisters.

ABOUT YOUR EVENT HOST:
Rhonda is the Founder of WeWiN that has transitioned from a successful corporate career to running her own business, helping professionals connect to meaningful work, doing more and more of her work empowering women in nature. Rhonda is an outdoor enthusiast, animal lover, plant-based foodie, cyclist, world-traveling digital nomad, and advocate/volunteer with refugees, racial justice and women’s empowerment groups. Connect with Rhonda through meetup or on instagram at @austin_rhonda.

NOTICE OF ASSUMED RISK:
Everyone is responsible for taking care of their physical needs.
Women Empowering Women in Nature (WeWiN) organizers & event leaders are volunteers who do NOT maintain health, auto, home, life, accident, or other insurance policies applicable to members of this community. In order to participate in our events, the Participation Agreement and Accident Waiver and Release of Liability will need to be completed before you register for any events:
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which can be completed on your computer or mobile device & will email you a copy.

CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY:

• Our intention is to build an active, harmonious community of diverse, interesting women by offering meaningful activities in Nature that allow our members to come together to have fun, while nurturing our minds, bodies, and spirits.
• Our desire is that this investment of time and energy will make it easier for us to open our hearts to forming new friendships that lead to lasting and meaningful relationships.
• Our goal is that every member feels comfortable and able to become further integrated into the WeWiN community and we welcome participants stepping forward to share their gifts by co-leading events with the community.
• All members are asked to not post or push promotions or sales pitches in order to promote authentic connection and openness.