Join us for the Healing Father Wounds Urban Hike, a guided experience exploring the connection between foraging, plant medicine, and healing. Herbalist Maeka Brown will lead us from her favorite herbalist shop to a local park in the Bronx, where she’ll teach us how to ethically forage and introduce us to herbs that are especially powerful for healing father wounds.
This isn’t just about learning which plants to brew into tea—it’s about deepening our relationship with the land, our bodies, and our personal healing journeys. We first met Maeka at our Glamping Retreat last year, and we’re so grateful to collaborate with her this year. Come join us as we walk, learn, and create space for reflection, connection, and healing through the wisdom of the earth.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: The Bronx (herbal shop + nature walk)
Level: Easy
Distance: About 3 miles (round trip)
About the urban hike: We’re kicking off at a local herbal shop before heading to a nearby park for a plant identification walk. Along the way, we’ll slow down, learn how to ethically forage, and get to know the healing properties of local herbs. It’s all about deepening our connection to the land, exploring how plants can support our healing, and spending time in good company.
breakdown:
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Hike in
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Self-Love Ritual + Rest
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Hike back/Closing circle
Here’s what to expect:
🥾 A grounding spiritual hike
✨ Energy cleansing with ethically-sourced sage or Palo Santo
💬 A supportive space to connect with like-minded women of color
what’s included:
Energetic cleanse with Sage and/or Palo Santo
Grounding Meditation
Guided Spiritual Hike
Reclama Journal and Gel Feather Pen
Guided Sharing Circles
What to Bring:
Comfortable hiking shoes (the terrain is mostly flat, but there are some rocky areas). If not, sturdy sneakers that aren’t mesh.
Water and snacks for a peaceful break at one of the viewpoints.
Your Reclama Nature Journal if you already have one.
sliding scale exchange:
$66, $77, or $88
Bring a friend for $111 (for two spots)
Please Note: Refunds are not available but transfers are. In case of inclement weather (heavy snow or rain), the hike will be rescheduled.
WHY HIKE?
It boosts endorphins, reduces stress and helps keep you present. By allowing ourselves to be unapologetically spiritual in a place like the outdoors, we honor and affirm how we take up space in the world.
WHY JOURNAL?
The peace you get from being out on a hike naturally leads to personal reflection because your mind is super clear and you’re tapped into your highest self. Writing in this state is a powerful way to connect with yourself and what you want out of life. Once the pen hits the paper, anything is possible.
SIDE EFFECTS OF HIKING WITH US INCLUDE:
Spiritual freedom as we unapologetically take up space in nature, self-esteem on point, nature high that lasts about a week, inner peace, remembering who the fuck you are, feeling grounded, deep connection with nature, appreciation for ancestral land a.k.a. Pachamama, self-revelations through journaling, and the sassiness to stand in your power. You’ll always walk away from a hike feeling better than how you came in.