Upcoming events.

The following events take place in person, in small groups, in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Additional events, both in person and via Zoom will be added shortly.

Sliding scale donations are requested for each event or workshop, with no one turned away for lack of funds.

Please be in touch with questions or to register for events (yes, automated registration for events and workshops coming soon!).


Half-Day in Nature: Mt. Tamalpais
Oct
31

Half-Day in Nature: Mt. Tamalpais

Hike the slopes of the Bay Area’s iconic Mt. Tam, stopping in meadows with views of the Pacific and San Francisco and in deep woods to practice mindfulness in nature.

We’ll be socially-distanced, masked and in a group limited to 8.

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Daylong in Nature: Pt. Reyes
Sep
26

Daylong in Nature: Pt. Reyes

  • Pt. Reyes Estero Hike - Muddy Hollow Trail Parking Lot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join a small group for a mindful hike from Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands to Muir Beach—and back! Along the way, take in the ocean air and view up and down the coast as we introduce several different mindfulness practices.

We will be socially-distanced, masked, and in a group limited to 6.

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Daylong in Nature: Marin Headlands Hike
Jul
25

Daylong in Nature: Marin Headlands Hike

  • Marin Headlands Hike - Rodeo Beach to Muir Beach (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join a small group for a mindful hike from Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands to Muir Beach—and back! Along the way, take in the ocean air and view up and down the coast as we introduce several different mindfulness practices.

We will be socially-distanced, masked, and in a group limited to 6.

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Floating: Exploring Transition and Emergence (Session 4: NETWORKS)
Jun
18

Floating: Exploring Transition and Emergence (Session 4: NETWORKS)

As we make transitions, both small and large, we experience the liminal—the feeling of neither here nor there. We are in that moment as a society and globally, and this series co-designed and co-facilitated with Ari Sahagún offers practices and perspectives on navigating transition and emergence at an individual, collective and cultural level.

These sessions—occurring bimonthly until June 18— are built around four interconnected themes: Spirit, Nature, Power, and Networks. Each session will introduce a theme and related strategic question, share core practices connected to that theme, and offer an opportunity for reflection and dialogue.

In this final session in the series, we’ll review where we’ve been and what we’ve learned, and we will highlight networks—the intentional weaving together of individuals and institutions dedicated to systemic change—as a way to demonstrate and encourage collective action moving forward. We’ll share network practices and mindsets that help set a firm foundation for individual and collaborative leadership in ways that help build a bridge to a more whole and just future.

Register here. Registration once provides a link for all sessions.

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Floating: Exploring Transition and Emergence (Session 3: POWER)
Jun
4

Floating: Exploring Transition and Emergence (Session 3: POWER)

As we make transitions, both small and large, we experience the liminal—the feeling of neither here nor there. We are in that moment as a society and globally, and this series co-designed and co-facilitated with Ari Sahagún offers practices and perspectives on navigating transition and emergence at an individual, collective and cultural level.

These sessions—occurring bimonthly until June 18— are built around four interconnected themes: Spirit, Nature, Power, and Networks. Each session will introduce a theme and related strategic question, share core practices connected to that theme, and offer an opportunity for reflection and dialogue.

In this session, we explore our relationship to power—our own, that of others, the power imbued in the systems of which we are a part and how that might be shifting. We will surface issues related to racial justice and oppression of all kinds, and practices to support skillful engagement in these areas.

Register here. Registration once provides a link for all sessions.

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Floating: Exploring Transition and Emergence (Session 2: NATURE)
May
21

Floating: Exploring Transition and Emergence (Session 2: NATURE)

As we make transitions, both small and large, we experience the liminal—the feeling of neither here nor there. We are in that moment as a society and globally, and this series co-designed and co-facilitated with Ari Sahagún offers practices and perspectives on navigating transition and emergence at an individual, collective and cultural level.

These sessions—occurring bimonthly until June 18— are built around four interconnected themes: Spirit, Nature, Power, and Networks. Each session will introduce a theme and related strategic question, share core practices connected to that theme, and offer an opportunity for reflection and dialogue.

In this session, we’ll explore our connection with nature—individually and as a species—and highlight practices and benefits from strengthening our bond with nature and place.

Register here. Registration once provides a link for all sessions.

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Floating: Exploring Transition and Emergence (Session 1: SPIRIT)
May
7

Floating: Exploring Transition and Emergence (Session 1: SPIRIT)

As we make transitions, both small and large, we experience the liminal—the feeling of neither here nor there. We are in that moment as a society and globally, and this series co-designed and co-facilitated with Ari Sahagún offers practices and perspectives on navigating transition and emergence at an individual, collective and cultural level.

These sessions—occurring bimonthly until June 18— are built around four interconnected themes: Spirit, Nature, Power, and Networks. Each session will introduce a theme and related strategic question, share core practices connected to that theme, and offer an opportunity for reflection and dialogue.

In this session, we’ll explore our connection to what is larger than ourselves and the connectedness that exists in our relationships to people and place—whether we refer to that as spirit or as something else. We’ll share practices that invite that connection and discuss the potential for our presence and our work that come from connecting to spirit.

Register here. Registration once provides a link for all sessions.

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Reckoning: A Circle for White Men Around Race and Gender
May
3

Reckoning: A Circle for White Men Around Race and Gender

As part of our work in the world, white cis-males engaged in social change must contend with how we show up, our understanding of whiteness and toxic masculinity, clarifying our role moving forward, and ensuring accountability for our actions. This small, consistent group will meet initially over the course of four Mondays (bimonthly between May 3 and June 14) to explore the shape of what an ongoing dialogue and accountability work looks like individually and collectively.

“Reckoning” comes from a root word focused on accountability, clarity, consideration of viewpoint and assessment of role. It is my hope that these sessions can provide all of that as a basis for growing awareness, shifting behavior, and inspiring powerful action.

Please be in touch directly with me to learn more or to register, which involves completing a brief survey (which I’m completing too!) so that I, and the group, can have a clearer sense of your interest and commitment to this type of work.

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Half Day in Nature: Land’s End
Apr
25

Half Day in Nature: Land’s End

Take the morning for a half-day mindfulness retreat at Land’s End in San Francisco with sweeping views. We’ll use several different mindfulness practices as we hike along the bluffs where the Bay and the Ocean meet.

We’ll be masked, socially-distanced and in a group limited to 6-8.

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Daylong Retreat in Nature: Pt. Reyes
Mar
28

Daylong Retreat in Nature: Pt. Reyes

  • Pt. Reyes National Seashore - Sky Campground Parking Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hike through forests and meadows to estuaries and the coast on this daylong retreat in nature at the Pt. Reyes National Seashore. You’ll experience a variety of mindfulness practices during our hike.

We’ll be socially-distanced, masked, and with a group limited to 6.

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Half Day in Nature: Redwood Regional Park
Feb
28

Half Day in Nature: Redwood Regional Park

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the redwoods as we explore mindfulness in nature on this 2.5 hour loop through Redwood Regional Park in the East Bay Hills (Oakland, CA).

We will be masked, socially-distanced and outside in a group limited to 6-8 participants.

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Half Day in Nature: Tilden Regional Park
Jan
31

Half Day in Nature: Tilden Regional Park

  • Tilden Regional Park - Lone Oak Picnic Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join me for a half-day mindful nature walk in Tilden Regional Park in the East Bay hills. We will be masked and socially-distanced and outside for a series of practices using nature as a backdrop for cultivating awareness. Group size is limited to 6-8.

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