Focus: Immersion Through Sensory Awareness and Delight
This full-day hiking immersion brings contemplative practice onto the trail. Walking slowly and attentively in community, with life we refine our sensory awareness, the feel of wind on skin, the textures of earth underfoot, the chorus of birds and insects. As we immerse in direct experience, delight naturally arises. Gratitude becomes less an idea and more a felt sense of intimacy with the land.
In this contemplative one day Awake in the Wild hiking and meditation retreat in southern Marin, we will open to the joy, beauty and tranquility of the natural world. We will utilize various sensory awareness practices, and mindfulness based meditations to support us being present and awake to our direct experience and to the wonder and mystery of nature. This time will be one of deep nourishment, regeneration and connection.
We will learn from nature’s perennial wisdom that teaches us about change, inter-dependence, letting go and countless other things. We will explore the interconnection between our inner and outer landscape, and how nature touches and evokes beautiful qualities of peace, wonder and love. Through the time there will be mini-talks, guided meditations and group exercises. The time will be held in spacious silence.
No previous meditation experience necessary. All levels of practitioners are welcome.
There will be hiking on this trip. Participants should be able to hike 12-15 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep.
Logistical details to be announced closer to the event and location may change depending on weather conditions.
Limited to 14 participants.
Cost
$175
Partial scholarships available for those who need financial assistance. To qualify, please write a 2-3 sentence statement about your financial situation and how much of a scholarship you would need. Then send both to Jen at jen@awakeinthewild.com.
Date and Time
Friday, May 1, 2026 – 8:45 am – 4 pm Pacific
About the Southern Marin
Just north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, southern Marin is a picturesque region known for its stunning views of the bay, its deep canyons, and sweeping hillsides cloaked with cool redwood forests, oak woodlands, open grasslands, and sturdy chaparral.
Logistical Details
General details will be sent to participants via email after registration. If the email does not reach your inbox within 2 hours, please check your spam, promotions, and trash folders in case it was misdirected to any of these places. And if you still cannot find it, email Jen at jen@awakeinthewild.com and let her know.
Due to the changing weather, the final meeting point for this trip will be selected closer to the trip. Likely locations include the Marin Headlands or on Mount Tamalpais.
There will be hiking on this trip. Participants should be able to hike 12-15 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep.
The location may change depending on weather conditions.
Lunch is NOT provided. You will need to carry a bagged lunch and beverages with you.
Limited to 15 participants.
Cancellations and Refunds
$75 of your deposit is non-refundable, no exceptions. If you find that you cannot attend the workshop, let us know as soon as possible. There will be no refunds for cancellations made within 1 week of the retreat.
This retreat will be held rain or shine, so please dress correctly for the weather. Refunds will not be made due to the weather conditions, unless Mark determines that they are dangerous and the retreat cannot go ahead as planned.
By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to these terms.
