July 21, 2014
Springs Mountain Sangha Hiking Retreat
July 27, 2014
What
A hike/retreat that will have about 2 1/2 hours (6 miles) of actual hiking with practices and lunch interspersed throughout. There is some elevation gain and loss. The retreat will be led by Sarah Bender, Sensei.
We are inviting you to the first SMS hiking retreat, a meditation day of sitting, walking, resting, eating and conversing together in the mountains.
“If you really want to understand life and death, you have to observe the moment before thoughts are born; observe when walking, when standing, when sitting, when lying down….Where a thought has not yet arisen, the complete truth spontaneously manifests.”
Miyun Yuanwu
When and Details
Sunday, July 27, 2014
The trail is gloriously beautiful, the day is planned like this:
7:00 AM: meet at the Red Rock Safeway parking lot 31st and Colorado Ave. We’ll carpool from there.
7:40ish: Arrive at trailhead, have a cup of tea.
8:00: Walk in silence for about 50 minutes. This will be our first stop. *Some or all of us will continue on a 50 minute loop; or, it can be a longer stop with stretching or meditation for those not wanting the extra miles.
10:00 Reading, talking, meditation and then walk to the creek
11:30 – 12:30: Hike to Aspen Gate: Gatha offering, some silence, and then meditation followed by lunch (bring your lunch with something to share!)
From here there is a short walk to the trailhead.
Where
The North Catamount Trail off Edlowe Road in Woodland Park. Edlowe Road is about 1 mile on the left past the hospital in Woodland Park. The trailhead is at the end of the road on the left side marked by bathroom facilities and a trail map.
Cost
Absolutely nothing.
What to Bring
* We are strongly requesting that folks bring and use hiking poles as there is some steep and loose terrain. (We will have extras.)
* 1-2 quarts of water
* lunch with something to share
* raingear
* a poem or reading (if you wish and hopefully yes!)
Registration/Information
Liz Cramer at elizabeth.cramer51@gmail.com or call at (719) 659-3608