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! 💕

Important Note: Refunds, exchanges are not available but transfers are. If the weather is not cooperating (heavy snow or rain) the day of the hike, then the hike will be rescheduled for the following day.

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! 💕

Important Note: Refunds, exchanges are not available but transfers are. If the weather is not cooperating (heavy snow or rain) the day of the hike, then the hike will be rescheduled for the following day.

4 spots left for our one-day retreat!

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.

Videos of past hikes can be found here and here.

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.

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

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.

Important Note: Refunds, exchanges, and transfers are not available. If the weather is not cooperating (heavy snow or rain) the day of the hike, then the hike will be rescheduled for the following day.

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.

Important Note: Refunds, exchanges, and transfers are not available. If the weather is not cooperating (heavy snow or rain) the day of the hike, then the hike will be rescheduled for the following day.

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.

What’s more, coach and speaker Mari Vega will be leading a Womb Healing Meditation for us.

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.

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.

Important Note: Refunds, exchanges, and transfers are not available. If the weather is not cooperating (heavy snow or rain) the day of the hike, then the hike will be rescheduled for the following day.

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.

Important Note: Refunds, exchanges, and transfers are not available. If the weather is not cooperating (heavy snow or rain) the day of the hike, then the hike will be rescheduled for the following day. You’ll hear from me one week before the hike and then 3 days before the hike any updates, tips on what to pack and more.

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.

Important Note: Refunds, exchanges, and transfers are not available. If the weather is not cooperating (heavy snow or rain) the day of the hike, then the hike will be rescheduled for the following day.

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.

Important Note: Refunds, exchanges, and transfers are not available. If the weather is not cooperating (heavy snow or rain) the day of the hike, then the hike will be rescheduled for the following day.

To say a meet up is overdue is a serious understatement but here we are.

Come out and join me in one of my favorite parks in New Jersey officially called James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park or as locals call it, “Parque 80” because the park starts on 80th Street.

If we wear our masks, bring our own everything, and practice social distancing then we can make this picnic happen. We’re going to meet up under shady trees (pictures below), reconnect with nature, and talk about the upcoming hikes this fall.