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SUMMARY:In-Person: Guided Meditative Hike on Hook Mountain for Inner & Outer Exploration
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Guided Meditative Hike on Hook Mountain for Inner & Outer Exploration \nwith Lin Wang Gordon \nFriday\, November 28th\, 2025 | 9:45am – 3:00pm \nLocation: Meet at Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance\nRoute 9W and Lake Road\, Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989\nSee below for more information on carpooling and access via public transportation \n \nInspired by movements to get outside on Black Friday\, we invite you to join us in the beautiful Hudson Valley for a guided\, meditative hike—an opportunity to reconnect with both the inner landscape and the natural world. \nThis hike takes the scenic route along the Long Path—into the Rockland Lake State Park and up Hook Mountain. Enjoy expansive vistas from only 1.5 hours outside of the city\, and an extraordinary area designated by the New York Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. \nMuch of the hike will be observed in silence and we will integrate nature meditation practices throughout the day — allowing our senses to come alive and our sense of separateness to fall away.  Together\, we will cultivate a deeper intimacy with the land—and with our  inner landscape—moving through the day with reverence and presence. \nWe will foster a reciprocal mindset: as the land nourishes us\, we give back through gratitude\, awareness\, and care.  Through this shared exploration\, we will reflect on what it means to see the dharma in wilderness\, and to walk through the world with presence\, connection\, and awe. \nThe hike will be approximately from 10am – 3pm. \nWhen: 9:45am-3pm\, Friday\, November 28\, 2025 \nWhere: Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance on Route 9W and Lake Road\, Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989. (Use “753 Route 9W” for Rockland Roots GPS. The park entrance should be one block ahead). It’s parking field #4. There is a picnic table under a big tree near the toll booth of the parking lot. \nLength and Elevation: Approximately 5.8 miles\, 698 ft elevation – Relatively moderate hike\, but there are sections of ups and downs\, please bring hiking poles and wear proper hiking shoes. \nMeeting Time: We’ll meet at a picnic table right next to the park lot at 9:45am.  Restrooms will be available. \nDrivers: Since not many people have cars in NYC\, if you do have one\, offering rides to your fellow hikers will be deeply appreciated.  We will try to coordinate rides to reduce the transportation cost either from the city or from the Tarrytown train station. \nExpect an $8 parking fee. Arrive by 9:45 a.m. and drive into the Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance on Route 9W and Lake Road\, Valley Cottage\, NY (299 Lake Rd. Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989).  There is another parking lot about a mile further north on Route 9W (parking lot #2).  Please make sure you are at parking lot #4.  South Entrance parking lot is an open space with a lot of picnic tables and a large building complex. \nCarpool: We will coordinate carpooling a few days before the hike. Please register as early as possible and fill out the carpooling survey on the registration confirmation email\,  so we have ample time to coordinate carpooling. Registration is closed on EOD\, Tue. 11/25. \nPublic Transportation: Take the Metro North Hudson Line (~8:15-8:30 am) at Grand Central to Tarrytown Station by ~ 9:15am.  Take a 20-minute cab ride from Tarrytown to Rockland Lake State Park South Entrance on Route 9W and Lake Road\, Valley Cottage\, NY. (299 Lake Rd. Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989).  We will try to arrange drivers to pick up participants from the train station whenever possible.  On the return trip\, you will take the ~3:57pm train back from Tarrytown to Grand Central.  Exact train schedule to be confirmed when it gets closer since it will run on a holiday schedule. \nThe program fee does not include transportation cost. \nWe aim to start the hike at 10:00 am and will walk to the trailhead together from the parking lot. \nBring:  \n\nHiking poles (please bring them if you have them)\nWear hiking shoes please\nComfortable athletic clothing in layers – (avoid cottons)\nRain gear if needed\nYour lunch and snacks\n1-2 liters of water\nA backpack\nSunscreen\nOrganic tick repellent (optional)\nOrganic bug repellent (optional)\n\nMaximum enrollment: 28 people. Registration will close at the end of Tuesday\, 11/25 to allow time to coordinate carpool. \n  \nRegistration:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \n \nAbout Site Admin View all posts by Site Admin
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/hike-on-hook-mountain/
LOCATION:Rockland Lake State Park
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All
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SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Meditative Hike
DESCRIPTION:Fall Foliage Meditative Hike\n \nwith Lin Wang Gordon\n \nSunday\, September 27th\, 2020 | 8:15am – 3:00pm\, ET\n \nEnjoy a Fall day in the peaceful beauty of the Hudson Valley with a guided\, socially-distanced meditative hike to connect with nature and ourselves. \nMuch of the hike will be observed in silence but we will integrate meditation practices throughout the day — allowing our senses to come alive and our sense of separateness fall away. Turning our attention inward allows us to become receptive to both of our outer and inner experiences. The dynamic outdoor conditions will be a perfect container for mindfulness practices. \nThe hike takes the scenic route along the Long Path—into the Rockland Lake State Park and up Hook Mountain (698 ft). Enjoy expansive vistas only 1.5 hours outside of the city\, and an extraordinary space designated by the New York Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. \nNo prior meditation experience needed. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  \nMore Details\nThe hike will be approximately from 10am – 3pm\, with stops for meditation practices and an hour long lunch break. It’s a relatively moderate hike\, but there are sections where you need to go up and down\, so hiking shoes and a pair of hiking poles will be handy. \nWhere: Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance on Route 9W and Lake Road (parking lot #4). Valley Cottage\, NY. (299 Lake Rd. Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989). There is a picnic table under a big tree near the toll booth of the parking lot. \nPublic Transportation: Coachusa.com (Weekend schedule) From 42nd St.\, Port Authority: Leave on the 8:15 am bus going to Rockland Lake \nFrom George Washington Bridge Terminal: Leave on the 8:40 bus going to Rockland Lake \nDestination: Rockland Lake (Lake Road and Route 9W) in Valley Cottage\, NY \nPlease make sure that you leave ample time to get to the bus gate. You can get a ticket on the bus or from the window on the ground floor. \nArrival Time: Bus arrives approximately at 9:35 a.m. After arriving\, walk across the street (Route 9W) and walk into Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance. Keep walking along the path for 2 minutes\, we’ll meet at a picnic table right next to the parking lot. Restrooms will be available. \nReturn Trip: The bus runs hourly and arrives at pickup at approximately 25 minutes past each hour. Bus station is right across where they drop off in the morning. \nDrivers: Expect an $8 parking fee. Arrive by 9:45 a.m. and drive into the Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance on Route 9W and Lake Road\, Valley Cottage\, NY. (299 Lake Rd. Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989). There is another parking lot about a mile further north on Route 9W (parking lot #2). Please make sure you’re at parking lot #4. South Entrance parking lot is an open space with many picnic tables and a large building complex. \nWe will remain 6 feet apart when hiking. Please cancel and request a refund if you have any symptoms listed by the CDC as COVID symptoms. \nWhat to Bring:\nHiking poles\nYour lunch\nAmple snacks\nAt least three liters of water\nA backpack\nOrganic tick repellent (optional)\nOrganic bug repellent (optional)\nSitting props if needed (thermarest z-seat pad\, light yoga block\, etc.) \nWhat to Wear\nSturdy hiking boots\nComfortable athletic clothing (cotton is discouraged)\nHat\nJacket\nSunscreen\nSunglasses \nAbout Site Admin View all posts by Site Admin
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/fall-foliage-meditative-hike/
LOCATION:Rockland Lake State Park
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness,Open to All
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