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Gratitude Gathering
July 23, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for our 9th annual Gratitude Gathering, a celebration of all that is good on Earth and in the human heart. We will walk in nature together, guided by Catriona MacGregor, naturalist and Vision Quest guide. The setting is Roy’s Redwoods, a much-loved forest in San Geronimo Valley. Free for all members and friends.
Schedule
10 am Walk
Noon Yoga/listening meditation
12:30 Lunch: BYO earth-friendly, low-waste lunch; feel free to share
1:00 Announcements
Photo below and text from Marin County Parks
Overlooking the heart of the beautiful San Geronimo Valley, Roy’s Redwoods Preserve is a perfect place for a quick escape. From the main entrance along Nicasio Valley Road, you enter a picturesque meadow surrounded by sheltering bay trees interspersed with clusters of towering redwoods. These redwoods are among the largest in the county. Remember that these specimens are just the offspring of even more massive “mother trees” that once stood in the center of these rings of 200 foot tall sprouts. From the meadow you can choose from a few shaded trails that loop through this 293 acre preserve. You may also choose to climb the Dickson Ridge Fire Road to enjoy sweeping views that stretch from Mt. Tamalpais in the east to Mt Wittenberg in the west.
The primeval groves of bay and redwood were once the setting for a George Lucas movie, The Ewok Adventure. Prior to becoming an MCOSD preserve, several of the great rings of redwoods were inhabited by members of a loosely organized commune.
Directions
From Hwy 101 in Larkspur, take the exit for Sir Francis Drake Blvd west 8.6 miles [Google Maps says 10.6 miles], turn right onto Nicasio Valley Rd. The gate is approximately 0.5 miles up on the right.