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Quabbin Bike & Hike
In collaboration with the Gathering Inn
Date: June 4th, 5th & 6th, 2010
Price Range: $60 to $200 (see package offerings below)
Equipment: Participants must provide bike
This trip begins at the Gathering Inn in Hubbardston, MA
Skill Level: Novice
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Quabbin Bike and Hike - September 2006
MOON CIRCLE ADVENTURES
THE GATHERING INN and ACTIVE BY NATURE have teamed up to provide "Moon Circle Adventures" a guided outdoor adventure along with teaching about the cycles of the moon, the cycles of the seasons, and how they relate to women's life cycles.
Since women live their lives and practice their spirituality in a circular fashion, it is no small wonder all the cycles of the physical world are related. The moon, the seasons, and a woman's life all have those times of new birth and new beginnings, of growth, of mothering and nurturing or blossoming into fullness, and then the waning of years when the greatest wisdom comes forth, and we reach the time of being still and preparing again for new birth.
One of the deepest ways to get in touch with the rhythm of those cycles is to use our bodies and our senses to get in touch with Nature, to see what our bodies are capable of no matter what our age, and revel in the exhilarating feeling of being at one with yourself and the Creator. All the events are appropriate both for women who are physically "fully active" and for women who are "fully marinated" ....notice we don't say older. Don't let a fear of "keeping up" keep you away.
The bike portion of this trip will take place at the Quabbin Reservoir. Before you begin the trip your guide will briefly review logistical information. Be prepared to explore a portion of the vast maze of old roads, on your way to a truly amazing overlook of the Quabbin Reservoir. Along the way we'll take time to learn the history of the area, as we enjoy the pristine beauty that surrounds us. Before long we'll trade our cycling shoes for trail shoes and embark upon the climb up "Rattlesnake Hill", here we'll take a short break before returning to the trail. As we set out, we'll head towards the historical location of the now abandoned railway once know as the "Rabbit Run", which once served the North Quabbin region. Here we'll enjoy lunch along the beautiful water's edge of the Quabbin Reservoir. The return ride will help you work off some of those calories.
Our trip is approximately 18 miles in length, and should take approximately 3 to 4 hrs. to complete, depending on the ability of the group. You will be on a relatively flat paved and sometimes gravel surface, with a few moderate inclines.
Basic Package
Workshop and Bike & Hike only (lunch included), no overnights
$60 per person
Friday, June 4th, 7-9 PM Cycles of the Moon Workshop:
Learn about the interrelationship of the cycles of the moon, the cycles of the seasons, and the cycles of every woman's life.
Saturday, June 5th, 9 AM - 4 PM Bike & Hike
A guided bike trip into the Quabbin watershed area and a hike up Rattlesnake hill. Learn the history of the area, take in the beautiful views, and enjoy lunch along the waters edge.
Overnight Package A
Friday Dinner, 7-9 PM Cycles of the Moon Workshop, Friday Overnight at the Gathering Inn, Saturday Breakfast, and Saturday Bike & Hike (lunch included)
$130 per person
Friday, June 4th, 6 PM Dinner, 7-9 PM Cycles of the Moon Workshop, Overnight (shared room and bath).
Saturday, June 5th, 7:30 AM Breakfast, 9AM - 4 PM Guided Bike & Hike, 5 PM Departure.
Overnight Package BCycles of the Moon Workshop, Saturday Bike & Hike (lunch included), Saturday Dinner, Saturday overnight at the Gathering Inn, Sunday Breakfast
$130 per person
Friday, June 4th, 7-9 PM Cycles of the Moon Workshop only.
Saturday, June 5th, 9 AM-4 PM Guided Bike & Hike, 4-6PM Saturday (free time), 6 PM Saturday Dinner, Overnight (shared room and bath).
Sunday, June 6th, 8 AM Sunday Breakfast, 11:00 AM Departure.
Deluxe Package
Friday Dinner, Cycles of the the Moon Workshop, Overnight (shared room and bath) Saturday Breakfast, Bike & Hike (lunch included), Saturday Dinner, Overnight (shared room and bath), Sunday Breakfast
$200 per person
Friday, June 4th, 6 PM Dinner, 7-9 PM Cycles of the Moon Workshop, Overnight (shared room and bath).
Saturday, June 5th, 7:30 AM Breakfast, 9 AM - 4 PM Guided Bike & Hike, 6 PM Dinner, Overnight (shared room and bath).
Sunday, June 6th, 8 AM Breakfast, 11:00 AM Departure.
Extra Offerings
Massage or Reiki - $80 per hour/$50 per half hour
Sunday morning yoga class (all levels) $10 per person
To
get further information or to sign-up for this trip email us at
info@activebynature.com or
call (978) 928-3306.
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