Spending time in nature can be a powerful antidote to the stresses of modern living. In recent years, a growing body of evidence has proven what many naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts, poets, and indigenous cultures have long known: the great outdoors is profoundly good for us on all levels.
Lightforce Sanctuary is located on a historic Hudson Valley biodynamic farm. Here, we connect you to nature through three types of guided tours, ranging from a family-friendly jaunt to a trail designed for experienced hikers. Whatever takes your fancy, there are 130 acres of bucolic views to explore.
Family-Friendly Tour
The first tour is a relaxed stroll around the farm. Designed to allow visitors to see the work-in-progress in the fields, I hope you’ll ask questions about anything and everything you see. With a bee yard, flock of sheep, and our resident burro, a small donkey named Frankie, this experience is suitable for the whole family.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Hike to a Gorgeous Creek
For experienced hikers with a love of nature, Lightforce Sanctuary also offers a 2.5 mile hike through the woods. The steep inclines are sure to get your heart-rate up, but it’s well worth it for the chance to wade in a creek or swim in the pond fed by a local spring. If you love exercise in the great outdoors, this may be the right choice for you.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Outdoor Mindfulness Experience
Last, the third type of guided hike is focused on mindfulness. Walking through the woods at a gentle pace, you’ll experience the nine stages of a mindfulness walk. As a Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide, I will share relaxation practices while encouraging attentiveness to nature. This walk culminates in a birthing of fire ceremony, which uses herbs and flowers foraged during our walk to create a unique, seasonal tea. Depending on the preferences of the group, this can take anywhere from 30-90 minutes.
Please contact me directly to schedule a personalized mindfulness experience.
Thank you for supporting the environmentally conscientious work being done on the farm.
If you’d like to see all the other ways you can connect with the natural world at Lightforce Sanctuary, please visit our Eventbrite page or send me a message.