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.
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.
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.
A co-ed glamping retreat centering women of color and open to all BIPOC, with tents, meals, workshops, and deep rest in the Catskills.
A reset for women of color who need a breath, a break, and a little more beauty.
Join us for an easy, soulful walk through Central Park—where we’ll journal under the trees, reflect together, and share a slow sunset moment that reminds us we’re held by something bigger.
This is your invitation to rest, reconnect, and return to yourself.
🗓 Tuesday, July 22
⏰ Meet at 6:30 PM | Walk from 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Exact location shared with registrants
🎟 Sliding scale: $33 / $44 / $55
A grounding circle + slow walk (about 2 miles)
Journaling prompts to guide reflection
Optional smoke session (BYO)
Deep conversation, laughter, and letting go
A Reclama nature journal + gel feather pen to take home
✨ We’re working on some sweet goodie bag sponsors, so stay tuned for those extra surprises!
Feel burnt out by the week and want to reset with intention
Crave community without the small talk
Want to feel more grounded, more present, and more themselves
Come as you are. You don’t have to earn rest. You just have to say yes to it.
Spots are limited—grab yours and let’s walk into the weekend together. 🌿
We’re celebrating queer joy, community, and cosmic connection in nature—because the outdoors should feel just as safe, soft, and affirming as the communities we build.
Join us for a chill Pride Hike hosted by Reclama, an LGBTQIA+ safe space for women of color and queer folks to reconnect with nature and themselves. This hike is about slowing down, breathing deep, and showing up exactly as you are. It’s a space to move, reflect, and be held—by the land and by each other.
As part of this experience, we’ll be joined by Jad—an intuitive Tarot Reader, Certified Life Coach, and Reiki Healer—who will offer a collective tarot reading in nature. With over a decade of experience, Jad brings a grounded and empowering approach to spiritual guidance, blending tarot, life coaching, and energy healing to help folks align with their highest selves.
🌿 A slow, grounding nature walk (about 2 miles)
🌈 Connection with LGBTQIA+ hikers and allies
🔮 A collective tarot reading led by Jad
🧘🏽♀️ Time for reflection, journaling, and soft conversation
💬 Fresh air, laughter, and intentional queer joy
Come as you are. Bring your whole self.
Let’s take up space in nature and move through the world with pride.
📩 Interested in sponsoring this hike or collaborating? Email: cindy@recla.ma
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: New Jersey, near Hudson River (exact location sent via email)
Level: Easy
Distance: About 2 miles (round trip)
About the easy hike: This beginner-friendly trail takes us through the trees with beautiful water views and a sweet little reset. It’s about 2 miles round trip with some incline on the way back—but we’ll take our time. A perfect spot to move slow, breathe deep, and ground ourselves in nature.
A Mental Health Reset for Women of Color
The world feels like a lot right now—and this is your invitation to step away from the noise. Join us for Pause + Picnic, a chill afternoon in Central Park created for women of color to take a mental health breather and reconnect with what matters: yourself, the earth, and community.
This isn’t a workshop or a wellness bootcamp. It’s a soft, grounding space to just be.
We’ll journal, breathe, laugh, and rest under the trees. No pressure, no expectations—just time to recharge and be in good company.
What to expect:
🌿 Grounding (Earthing)
🧘🏽♀️ Mindful journaling prompts
💬 Honest, heart-centered convo
👯♀️ A welcoming circle of women of color
🍓 You bring the snacks, we bring the vibe
Bring a blanket, a journal, your favorite fruit or drink, and come as you are.
Registration closes Thursday, May 29
Spots are limited. RSVP below to save yours.
Forget January—this is the true reset. Spring is the season of renewal, movement, and fresh starts, and this hike is all about stepping into that energy with intention.
Join us on Saturday, March 22 for the Cosmic Reset Hike, where we’ll shake off the heaviness of winter and step into what’s next. We’ll start with a grounding meditation, move through the trails with purpose, and take time to journal, reflect, and set intentions for the season ahead.
This is your chance to reset, recharge, and welcome the new year on your terms.
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Palisades Interstate Park
Level: Easy
Distance: 3 miles round trip
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM: Hike in
11:30 PM - 12:30 PM: Replenish + Guided Journaling
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Hike back/Closing circle
🥾 A grounding spiritual hike
✨ Energy cleansing with ethically-sourced sage or Palo Santo
💬 A supportive space to connect with like-minded women of color
Energetic cleanse with Sage and/or Palo Santo
Grounding Meditation
Guided Spiritual Hike
Reclama Journal and Gel Feather Pen
Guided Sharing Circles
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.
$66, $77, or $88
Bring a friend for $111 (for two spots)
Ready to see the highest cascading waterfall in New York State?
Never hiked in the Hudson Valley? Now's your chance! In honor of Latinx Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15), we’re bringing our flags and our pride to Anthony’s Nose trail near Cold Spring, NY. Meaning, get ready to get loud and proud.
Imagine: A perfect blend of adventure and comfort with access to a sauna, bathroom, and a tiny cabin nearby. Plus, a spiritual hike, nature journaling, and a Peruvian sacred ritual.
Ahem, glamping.
We're thrilled to collaborate with Morena Escardó, a holistic health coach, meditation and manifestation expert, and published author. We met through The Peruana Collective a few years ago and have always wanted to work together in some way. Now, we get to honor the land, ourselves, and the magia that comes with collaboration. Plus, we get to camp in a safe setting with access to a tiny cabin. We'll be going on a peaceful hike to journal and work our bodies out.
Meet Morena Escardó: After studying Philosophy in England, and Literature in Spain, she spent a decade working in the publishing industry as a writer, editor, and content creator, before turning her attention to her deepest passions: spirituality and holistic wellbeing.
She's been working as a spiritual mentor for Latinas since 2014, has a meditation practice that spans over two decades, and is currently training with shamans from her native Peru to deepen her connection with nature and healing. During the retreat, she will lead a Despacho ceremony, a beautiful ritual to give thanks and blessings to Pachamama (Mother Earth).
Despacho (Pachamama Blessing): This beautiful ritual uses the principle of ayni (sacred reciprocity), to give thanks and blessings to Pachamama (mother earth), in order to receive those blessings back.The ancient Andean ceremony involves creating a beautiful offering to the Earth, filled with our intentions and gratitude (and delicious foods that we will feed to the fire).
Together in this celebration, we will release what no longer serves us, set intentions for our future, and open ourselves up to receive abundance in all its forms.
Hike Level: (Beginner) Exact location and details will be sent to those who register. But essentially, the hike will be easy and more about connecting with the earth and journaling with ease.
Here we are at a past retreat grounding our feet into the earth.
Friday
5 pm - 6 pm: Welcome/Get settled in
6 pm - 8 pm: Sunset dinner by the fire
8 pm - 10 pm: Sharing circle around the fire with herbal tea
Saturday
Grounding Meditation then Breakfast
Spiritual Hike and Nature Journaling
Sauna and Cold Water Plunge
Dinner and S’Mores by the fire
Sunday
9 am - 10 am: Grounding Meditation then Breakfast
10am-12pm: Pack up campsite/Check out
Location:
This tiny cabin on lovely land called Hope is nestled at the end of a small country road in the Delaware Wild Forest of Catskill Park. The property features a pond, small stream, and state land surrounding it. Follow the tiny cabin on Instagram!
It’s immersed within the 29,500 acre Catskill Forest Preserve, including 47 miles of recreational hiking trails maintained by the state of New York. One of them sits just steps away from the tiny house, beyond the cul de sac at the end of the road.
There are nearby ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers that provide wonderful swimming, fishing, walking, and hiking options.
Amenities
Kitchenette: Two-burner induction stove, red fridge, stainless steel sink, and counter.
Bathroom: Stainless steel toilet and shower, hot water for 7-10 minutes, exhaust fan, and pocket door for privacy.
Lighting: Outdoor light and a solar-powered, 24/7 security camera.
Internet: Fiber internet with WiFi (note: cell service is limited; Verizon may work).
A huge thank you to Echo The Journey for hooking Reclama up with lights, airbeds, and tents for our upcoming camping trip!
About our sponsor: ⛺️
Echo The Journey is dedicated to embracing and sharing every step of one’s journey, believing that “Sometimes it’s not enough to speak about attaining the victory of the summit but to echo the journey in its entirety, so that others may share in your experiences.” He has found his better self through his passion for the outdoors and offer outdoor gear rentals to help others reconnect with nature. He understands the demands of busy lives and wants to help others break free from the concrete jungle to find clarity in the great outdoors.
Wood-fired cedar sauna.
SAUNA
The sauna features a large plate glass window with a view directly into state-owned forest, overlooking the running stream, along with a discreet dressing room. The sauna is situated steps away from the water, with a set of stone stairs that provide easy entry for a plunge. The water is constantly cold all year.
Included:
All meals, snacks, water, Camping 101 sessions (fire/cooking, setting up tent/camp), nature journaling, smoke cleansings, Reclama nature journal and pen, dancing, morning meditations, Pachamama blessing ritual by Morena Escardó, singing and sharing circles.
Update!: You only need to bring a sleeping bag because we got you on airbeds and tents! In addition to all the other camping equipment we will be providing for everyone.
Payment Options:
We offer a sliding scale for the retreat, with three payment tiers: $555, $666, and $777, allowing you to choose a price that best fits your financial situation.
P.S. From having stayed here recently, I can attest to how peaceful and energizing the land and experience was for me. And now I cannot wait to share that with you! First time campers? Let’s go!
We’ll watch the sunrise over the New York skyline view and then head down for an easy hike down by the Hudson River.
Ready to see the highest cascading waterfall in New York State?
Reclama invites you to celebrate Mother's Day with our first Mommy & Me outdoor event in Central Park. Join us for a leisurely nature walk, recharge, and connect with like-minded moms and little ones in the tri-state area!
Mood: Spring is here and we will be celebrating the beginning of a new season.
Type: (Beginner) We’ll be going on a very chill walk for about 2-3 miles.
GPS Coordinates: Exact location will be disclosed via email.
Breakdown:
10 AM - 10:30 AM: Welcome/Smudging
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Walking in Central Park/Grounding Workshop/Tea & Snacks
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Head back to meetup spot
Includes:
Spiritual guided hike by yours truly
Reclama journal and gel feather pen
Energy cleanse with ethically-sourced Sage
What you pack: Bring your own snacks and water. I’ll be sending out an email 3 days prior and then the night before all with information on how to prep, what to pack, and where exactly we will be meeting.
Energetic Exchange: For this experience, $44/$55/$66, depending on you, so we’re using the honor system. If you can afford the already reduced price of $66, then dope. If you can’t then $55 or $44 it is! 💕
Time for winter warriors to come out and face the winter head on. You’ll be hiking with other like-minded women of color, all in the name of self-love!
This will be our first hike of 2024.
UPDATE: The weather is feeling WAY more like fall so I put a photo above of the kind of gear we were wearing for our last fall hike last year. Weather hasn’t felt like winter but expect 40 degrees or so.
Benefits: While I love the concept of Valentine's Day, or even Galentine's Day, I believe the most important and urgent kind of love is self-love. We will get into modalities, mindsets, shared experiences, thoughtful tips and more on reclaiming that deep love for ourselves on the hike.
More on Self-Love: It's a journey I've been for a decade after leaving a long-term relationship that wasn't working out. I still remember how that was one of the hardest decisions I had to make. I started to question my own worth because if I really loved myself why would I let someone treat me the way they did. It felt like then or never to walk away and figure out who I really was so I could love that person as soon as possible.
What got me out of bed then was that I had this dream of living on my own, finding a job I loved, traveling with friends and creating a community business. It was most definitely a process but I made all the things I wanted happen for myself and I'm so grateful I did or else Reclama would've never come to be. Every February (we turn 6 this year!) I am reminded of the possibilities despite the current situation, heartache or lack of funds. Todo es posible!
Mood: Adventurous considering it’s a winter hike but it will be worth it. This is how you reclaim your morning, this is how you reset yourself this month. It will not be as cold as past winter hikes. It will feel more like fall but still chilly so definitely layer up. There will be lots of time to chill and hug a tree.
Type: (Beginner/Moderate) This hiking trail is in New Jersey (near the GWB) along the Hudson River, mostly flat, and about 3 miles. Super chill.
GPS Coordinates: Exact location will be disclosed via email.
Breakdown:
10 AM - 10:30 AM: Welcome/Smudging
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Hike in/Self-Love Sharing Circle
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Journaling at the foot of the Hudson River/Meditate
1:00 PM - 2:00PM: Hike back
Includes:
Spiritual guided hike by yours truly
Reclama journal and gel feather pen
Energy cleanse with ethically-sourced Sage
What you pack: Bring your own snacks and water. I’ll be sending out an email 3 days prior and then the night before all with information on how to prep, what to pack, and where exactly we will be meeting.
Exchange: NOW $66 and $88, depending on you, so we’re using the honor system. If you can afford the already reduced price of $88, then dope. If you can’t then $66 it is! 💕
Ready to scream off a mountain together? Let’s welcome fall with a little releasing and resetting.
Intention: To honor transitioning into a new season and how we work with that energy. Plus, the fall foliage doesn’t hurt either. Look forward to a Grounding Meditation, Earthing, a Guided Spiritual Hike, an energetic cleanse with Sage and/or Palo Santo and a Guided Journaling Session.
About the hike: (Moderate at first, then intermediate) We’re headed to Anthony’s Nose trail near Cold Spring, NY where you’ll also be able to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail. If you’ve looking for a hike with a bit of a challenge, then this might do the trick. The first section of the hike is the steep 500-foot rock staircase (takes about 20-30 minutes to go up), then the trail levels out leading to the overlook with the epic views where we will take a break to rehydrate, meditate and journal before heading back. If you aren’t sure about the rock staircase, check out the photo below and/or you can read a play by play here.
Hike level: If you usually workout, you'll be okay. If you don't at all, you will huff and puff a bit but it's only the first 30 minutes. Then, it's super chill.
Distance: 2.6 miles
Space: 9 spots left
Look forward to:
Grounding meditation
Earthing
Guided Spiritual Hike
Energetic cleanse with Sage and/or Palo Santo
Guided Journaling Session
Sharing circle
Materials provided:
Reclama Journal
Gel feather pen
Healthy snacks
Catered lunch (with veggie options as well)
Herbal tea
Public Transportation: If you're coming from NYC, you can take the Metro North train from Grand Central to Cortlandt via the Hudson Line. From there, it is about a 10-minute ride to the trailhead. If you're not down for the walk, you can easily book an Uber or Lyft. I’ll email the exact meetup spot 3 days prior.
Another transportation option: A shuttle is available for $89 RT with our partners at Outerthere. Fits up to 10 and will take you directly to the trail and back. Check out this link to book your shuttle.
Bathrooms: Only on the trains and in Cold Spring. There aren’t any at the trailhead or on the way. So we can find a spot and then the group can help cover you with our backs turned. We’ve done so in the past and you would be surprised how fast like-minded women come through for one another in nature. I also carry a bathroom kit for all the hikers so no need to pack that. I got you.
Breakdown:
10:00 AM - 11 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions
11 AM - 1 PM: Hike in
1 PM - 2 PM: Snacks & Rest and Guided Journaling Session
2 PM - 3:30 PM: Hike back/Closing circle
If you have any questions, please email hola@recla.ma
Un abrazo,
Cindy
Refunds are not available but you can transfer your ticket to someone else. If it rains, the hike will be rescheduled for the following day.
Because when was the last time you made intentional time to be in nature?
We’ll be having our first kid’s hike (ages 5-9) on October 29! Dressing up (as a fairy?) is optional but encouraged! The hike is very easy, half a mile, and full of fairy homes along the way!
Spring Equinox is about renewal, resetting and reconnecting with nature as we start to come out of our cozy winter nooks. And back by popular demand is our favorite hiking spot at the Palisades Interstate Park.
Tis’ the season to fall back in love with yourself.
This is going to be a special one-day retreat in honor of our guest author Lorraine Monteagut, PhD. She’s written a much needed book coming out this fall (October 5th) that ya girl is grateful to have been included in called BRUJAS: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color .
There will be hiking, journaling, tea, food, energy cleansing, book reading and signing, Q&A with the author, and a chance to have a seriously open conversation on what it means to be a bruja. Join us.
You can read the opening chapter, right here. And here’s a Q&A with the author from Ofrenda Magazine.
Location: The Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey (right under the George Washington Bridge) Exact location will be emailed to you a week before the retreat
About the book:
There is a new kind of witch emerging in our cultural consciousness: the bruja.
Witchcraft has made a comeback in popular culture, especially among feminists. There is a growing subculture of younger witches, led by Afro-Latinx immigrants and indigenous Americans, who are taking up the label to reconnect to their spiritual roots, practice healing arts, and express their politics.
Brujas chronicles the magical lives of these practitioners as they extend their personal rituals to larger self-care and activist movements and use their services to empower young people of color. The bruja represents the new “witch” of the United States, a practitioner who melds ancient tradition with new technologies and mirrors the diversity and activist spirit of today’s youth.
Brujas reminds us that witchcraft is more than a trend—it’s a movement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: REFUNDS, EXCHANGES, AND TRANSFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT BEFORE INVESTING IN THIS WEEKEND RETREAT. IF THERE IS SEVERE WEATHER, THEN THE RETREAT WILL BE RESCHEDULED.
Important updates: Because Covid-19, by investing in this experience, you are agreeing to:
Affirming that you’re in good health with proof of negative Covid test taken 3 days prior to the retreat, even if you’ve been vaccinated.
Laying low the day of and after your Covid exam so that your negative results are valid when the retreat comes around
Now, this is our last camping trip of the year! In honor of the fall equinox, we’re headed upstate to Watkins Glen State Park to camp out under the stars and reclaim our time in nature.
We’ll watch the sunrise over the New York skyline view and then head down for an easy hike down by the Hudson River.
Mood: Adventurous considering it’s an early hike but it will be worth it. This is how you reclaim your morning, this is how you reset yourself this month.
Type: (Beginner) This hiking trail is along the Hudson River, mostly flat, and about 3 ms. Super chill.
GPS Coordinates: Exact location will be disclosed via email.
Breakdown:
5:30 AM - 6:00 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM: Hike in
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Snacks & water break/Journaling/
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Hike back/Closing circle
Includes:
- Spiritual guided hike by yours truly
- Energy cleanse with ethically-sourced Sage
Bring your own snacks and water. I’ll be sending out an email 3 days prior and then the night before all with information on how to prep, what to pack, and where exactly we will be meeting.
We’ll watch the sunrise over the New York skyline view from the Jersey side and then head out for a moderate hike down by the Hudson River.
About the trail: (Moderate) The trail starts off from the top and then we’ll work our way down the Palisades where we’ll see the Peanut Leap Cascade. The steps can be a bit steep so please note, this hike is not for beginners. You must have recent experience hiking, hiking boots, and a flashlight.
Mood: Adventurous considering it’s an early hike but it will be worth it. This is how you reclaim your morning, this is how you reset yourself this month.
Distance: 3 miles
GPS Coordinates: Exact location will be disclosed via email.
Breakdown:
5:30 AM - 6:00 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM: Hike in
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Snacks & water break/Journaling/Dancing
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Hike back/Closing circle
Includes:
- Spiritual guided hike by yours truly
- Energy cleanse with ethically-sourced Sage
- Pre-Hike hot Hibiscus tea
Important updates: Because Covid-19, by investing in this experience, you are agreeing to:
Wearing a face mask at all times (and wear them properly)
Staying 6 feet apart from other hikers
Affirming that you are in good health
Bring your own snacks and water. I’ll be sending out an email 3 days prior and then the night before all with information on how to prep, what to pack, and where exactly in the lot we will be meeting.
We all have significant women in our life.
As noted in Women Who Run with the Wolves, we honor our many mothers who mold different elements of our identity. For some of us that can be our mother, our sister, a friend, a mentor, a teacher, a neighbor etc. We have multiple madres who feed our minds, our bodies, and our souls. This is the opportunity to grab that special woman in your life and bring her to our sacred hiking circle.
She is the chief goddess in charge of Mari Vega LLC, a lifestyle brand encouraging women to tap into their intuition to cultivate joy. As an author and podcaster, she strives to give a voice to the raw, vulnerable, truths of self-healing work. Her platform serves as a creative outlet for her own healing journey. Her personal and professional experiences evoke a deep sense of advocacy to voice the vulnerabilities of womanhood and motherhood. Some would call her a Reiki practitioner offering creative healing to align your body, mind & soul, others call her magic! To learn more visit marivega.me.
Beginner hike: This hiking trail is along the Hudson River, mostly flat, and just over 3 miles. Super chill.
GPS Coordinates: Exact location will be disclosed via email.
Breakdown
10-11 am: Welcome/Sharing circle
11-1 pm: Hiking in
1-2 pm: Meditation with Mari/Journaling with Cindy
2-3 pm: Hike back/Closing circle
Includes:
- Guided spiritual hike by yours truly
- Energy cleanse with sage and palo santo
- Meditation with Mari Vega along the Hudson River
- Mini Reclama hiking journal and crystal
Important updates: If you’ve come to other hikes you know we could be a group of 5 or 25 BUT because Covid-19 (see more updates below), there’ll be no more than 10-12 people per hike to give us ample room to be socially distant.
Must wear face masks
Must stay 6 feet apart
Must be in good health
Bring your own snacks and water. I’ll be sending out an email 3 days prior and then the night before all with information on how to prep, what to pack, and more.
Refunds are not available but you can transfer your ticket to someone else. If it rains, the hike will be rescheduled for the following day.
What we’ll see that morning.
We’ll watch the sunrise over the New York skyline view from the Jersey side and then head out for a moderate hike down by the Hudson River.
About the trail: (Moderate) The trail starts off from the top and then we’ll work our way down the Palisades where we’ll see the Peanut Leap Cascade. The steps can be a bit steep so please note, this hike is not for beginners. You must have recent experience hiking, hiking boots, and a flashlight.
Mood: Adventurous considering it’s an early hike but it will be worth it. This is how you reclaim your morning, this is how you reset yourself this month.
Distance: 3 miles
GPS Coordinates: Exact location will be disclosed via email.
Breakdown:
5:30 AM - 6:00 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM: Hike in
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Snacks & water break/Journaling/Dancing
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Hike back/Closing circle
Includes:
- Spiritual guided hike by yours truly
- Energy cleanse with ethically-sourced Sage
- Pre-Hike hot Hibiscus tea
Important updates: Because Covid-19, by investing in this experience, you are agreeing to:
Wearing a face mask at all times (and wear them properly)
Staying 6 feet apart from other hikers
Affirming that you are in good health
Bring your own snacks and water. I’ll be sending out an email 3 days prior and then the night before all with information on how to prep, what to pack, and where exactly in the lot we will be meeting.
For this weekend retreat, we’re heading up to Buttermilk Falls. This weekend retreat is focused on the reclaiming the feminine divine. We’ll be doing so with deep convos, journaling, grounding and, best of all, with yoga sessions in the woods led by yoga and acroyoga instructor Vanessa Flores.
Ideal for first time campers. There will be marshmallows, dancing, foraging, sharing circles, grounding meditations, journaling, sancocho, & a herbal medicine-making workshop.
By the time April rolls around, the snow on the Palisades will have melted allowing us to hike down to the Hudson River from the Stateline Lookout point where we’ll watch the sunrise over the New York skyline view from the Jersey side with some hibiscus tea in hand.
About the trail: (Moderate) The trail starts off from the top and then we’ll work our way down the Palisades where we’ll see the Peanut Leap Cascade. The steps can be a bit steep so please note, this hike is not for beginners. You must have recent experience hiking, hiking boots and a flash light or headlamp.
Mood: Adventurous considering it’s an early hike but it will be worth it. You’ll walk away feeling so damn accomplished for committing to filling up your cup before noon.
Distance: 3 miles
GPS Coordinates (Copy/paste these numbers into Google Maps or Waze for the parking lot): 40.988702, -73.907154
Breakdown:
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Hike in
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Snacks & water break
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Hike back/Closing circle
Includes:
- Spiritual guided hike by yours truly
- Energy cleanse with ethically-sourced Sage
- Pre-Hike hot Hibiscus tea
Important updates: Because Covid-19, by investing in this experience, you are agreeing to:
Wearing a face mask at all times (and wear them properly)
Staying 6 feet apart from other hikers
Affirming that you are in good health
Bring your own snacks and water. I’ll be sending out an email 3 days prior and then the night before all with information on how to prep, what to pack, and where exactly in the lot we will be meeting.
If you were called to this Spring Equinox Retreat it’s probably because you’re in need of a spiritual reset and you know the power of healing in community, nature and journaling.
You’re also a woman of color who wants to be surrounded by mountains because it makes it easier to tune into your intuition and receive messages from your ancestors. But most of all, you understand the power of disconnecting to connect.
Well, welcome, because Reclama has a special weekend planned.
On Friday, we’re going to balance our root chakras with a lil’ dancing with Ecuadorian-Lithuanian producer, DJ, and cultural activist based in Brooklyn DJ Riobamba doing a live set on Friday night for us.
So rock that outfit you’ve been dying to wear because it makes you feel whole and beautiful. Make sure you’re also super comfy because you’ll be dancing en buena compania. The party will begin early to ensure that we get to sleep early enough for our hike the next day. If the weather is right, we might be able to take the dance party outside. Vamos a ver.
(Raise your hand if the thought of dancing is already making you happy because you know the power of music, er, twerking in resistance.)
On Saturday, we’ll stretch and meditate (outside if it’s not too chilly) or if not in the living room with the fireplace then have a delicious breakfast and coffee made by yours truly. When it comes to breakfast, I got you. There will be fresh dulce de leche pastries, coffee/tea, juice, fruit, eggs, peanut better/jelly and toast. By then, I’ll be heating up our tamales, made by local Mexican chef Jen Maxine, for the hike so bring your appetite. I’ll email you to vote on which flavors we should choose! For our Spring Equinox Hike, we’ll be hiking the Giant Ledge trail, a moderate hike about 3 miles long described as a “short hike with little effort to see the best views in the Catskills.”
Read more aqui.
After our hike, we’ll come back to the house where we’ll decompress, take a hot shower and really rest. Take a nap if you want. As long as you’re ready by 6pm so we can set an intention for the Spring season with plantitas, crystals and, of course, the almighty journal. We’ll have a catered dinner by the grill, hopefully in time for sunset, where we can sip on a little wine and toast to a new season feeling a closer to our selves. Then, we’ll end the night for one final burning ritual by the firepit and head back inside for tea/hot cocoa to wind down with a witchy movie porque why not.
Then, you’ll probably go to sleep earlier than anticipated on Saturday evening because of our hike that day but then that means you’ll wake up on Sunday feeling hella refreshed and that’s exactly how you’ll want to feel on your way back, complete with your plantita, crystals and goodie bag.
Because we’re still in a pandemic, I've made an important note below on what it means when you agree to come on this super special Spring Equinox Retreat. It’s all in the name of safety.
Please read until the end por favor.
Dates: Friday, March 19 - Sunday, March 21
Space: 8 women (2 women per bedroom)
Bedrooms: (see photos below)
SOLD OUT! Rm 1: (Twin) 2, $717 pp
SOLD OUT! Rm 2: (Queen) 2, $750 pp
SOLD OUT! Rm 3: (Queen) 2, $750 pp
SOLD OUT! Rm 4: (King) 2, $777 pp
House: This big ol’ house (3400 sq ft) is tucked away in the mountain of the Catskills on 2 acres of land giving us plenty of space to lay out and take endless moments to come back to ourselves. Due to its mountain location, the cabin is extremely quiet. At night, both front and back string lights automatically turn on, making the place even warmer, peaceful and comforting. Complete with mountain views and 2 large living spaces, not to mention the space outside for everything from grilling and dancing to burning rituals to morning meditations and stargazing come nightfall.
Weekend breakdown:
Friday
3 pm - 5 pm: Get settled in/Herbal tea & light snacks
5 pm - 7 pm: Introductions and Peruvian dinner
7 pm - 10 pm: Root Chakra Release Dance Party with DJ Riobamba
11 pm - 12 am: Wind down with candles, tea and Palo Santo
Saturday
9 am - 10 am: Meditate and stretching followed by breakfast
11 am - 3 pm: Spring Equinox Hike with journaling (Tamales for hike!)
3 pm - 6 pm: Rest/Naps/Get ready
6 pm - 7 pm: Intention Workshop with journaling, plantitas & crystals
7 pm - 9 pm: Catered sunset dinner by the grill with a little wine
10 pm - 12 am: Letting go ritual at the firepit outside/Witchy movie night with popcorn topped with truffle salt (you’ll love it!)
Sunday
9 am - 10 am: Meditate and stretching followed by breakfast
10 am - 11 am: Wrap up/Check out
What’s included:
Housing, red/white wine, snacks, water, and herbal teas
All meals: Friday Peruvian dinner, Saturday (3), hiking snacks, snacks throughout the weekend, and breakfast on Sunday (meals will be selected based on the group with vegetarian and vegan options if needed)
Root Chakra Release Dance Party with DJ Riobamba
Guided meditation and journaling sessions & burning rituals
Intention workshop with journaling, plantitas & crystals
Spring Equinox Hike (Beginner/moderate)
Spiritual goodie bags w/ a complimentary issue of The Reclama Journal (Spring 2021), Reclama gear and much more.
Important updates: Because Covid-19, by investing in this experience, you are agreeing to:
Agreeing to not participate in any medium to high risk activities the week prior to the retreat
Affirming that you’re in good health with proof of negative Covid test taken 3 days prior to the retreat
Laying low the day of and after of the your Covid exam so that your negative results are valid when the retreat comes around
Being okay with two air purifiers in the space we occupy unless we’re outside
IMPORTANT NOTE: REFUNDS, EXCHANGES, AND TRANSFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT BEFORE INVESTING IN THIS WEEKEND RETREAT. THE LOCATION OF THE HIKE MAY ALSO CHANGE, DEPENDING ON WEATHER. BUT THE HIKE WILL BE EASY TO MODERATE.
Seeing as this was such a hit in February, I’m scheduling another for this March. Same spot, different New Moon. Again, I’ll be packing hot hibiscus tea for us. We’ll watch the sunrise over the New York skyline view from the Jersey side and then head out for a moderate hike down by the Hudson River.
About the trail: (Moderate) The trail starts off from the top and then we’ll work our way down the Palisades where we’ll see the Peanut Leap Cascade. The steps can be a bit steep so please note, this hike is not for beginners. You must have recent experience hiking, hiking boots and a flash light or headlamp. If the snow is too icy, we’ll stick to a flatter trailer instead.
Mood: Adventurous considering it’s an early hike but it will be worth it. This is how you reclaim your morning, this is how you reset yourself this month.
Distance: 3 miles
GPS Coordinates (Parking lot): 40.988702, -73.907154
Breakdown:
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Hike in
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Snacks & water break/Time for photos
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Hike back/Closing circle
Includes:
- Spiritual guided hike by yours truly
- Energy cleanse with ethically-sourced Sage
- Pre-Hike hot Hibiscus tea
Important updates: Because Covid-19, by investing in this experience, you are agreeing to:
Wearing a face mask at all times (and wear them properly)
Staying 6 feet apart from other hikers
Affirming that you are in good health
Bring your own snacks and water. I’ll be sending out an email 3 days prior and then the night before all with information on how to prep, what to pack, and where exactly in the lot we will be meeting.
Let’s live a little. Sunrise hike on Feb 13th? Aka Galentine’s Day. Plus, I’ll be packing hot hibiscus tea for everyone. We’ll watch the sunrise over the New York skyline view from the Jersey side and then head out for a moderate hike down by the Hudson River.
About the trail: (Moderate) The trail starts off from the top and then we’ll work our way down the Palisades where we’ll see the Peanut Leap Cascade. The steps can be a bit steep so please note, this hike is not for beginners. You must have recent experience hiking, hiking boots and a flash light or headlamp.
Mood: Adventurous considering it’s an early hike but it will be worth it.
Distance: 3 miles
GPS Coordinates (Parking lot): 40.988702, -73.907154
Breakdown:
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Hike in
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Snacks & water break/Time for photos
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Hike back/Closing circle
Includes:
- Spiritual guided hike by yours truly
- Energy cleanse with ethically-sourced Sage
- Pre-Hike hot Hibiscus tea
Important updates: Because Covid-19, by investing in this experience, you are agreeing to:
Wearing a face mask at all times (and wear them properly)
Staying 6 feet apart from other hikers
Affirming that you are in good health
Bring your own snacks and water. I’ll be sending out an email 3 days prior and then the night before all with information on how to prep, what to pack, and where exactly in the lot we will be meeting.
End January on top of Overlook Mountain in the Catskills with us!
