{"id":14777,"date":"2025-12-16T08:33:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/?post_type=ctc_event&#038;p=14777"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:09:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:09:46","slug":"field-trip-outdoor-meditation-trek-at-wadsworth-falls-2","status":"publish","type":"ctc_event","link":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/events\/field-trip-outdoor-meditation-trek-at-wadsworth-falls-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterfall Meditation &amp; Mindful Trek at Wadsworth Falls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Spring awakens the earth with fresh energy and renewal\u2014come join us for a morning of mindfulness, community, and the vibrant beauty of the season!<\/strong> <strong>Our most popular outdoor event, Waterfall Meditation, returns!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll begin with sitting meditation by the lower falls (bring a foldable chair or something to place under your cushion), followed by a round of walking meditation. Afterward, enjoy a light hike (orange trail) and time to socialize on an easy, level trail surrounded by blooming greenery and flowing waters. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water if necessary. <strong>We&#8217;ll meet in the parking lot between 9:50 a.m. &#8211; 10 a.m.<\/strong> If you arrive late, look for the multicolored Tibetan flags and follow the path to the lower falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong>: <em>Check this web page 2 hours<\/em> before starting time (8 a.m.) for any cancellation due to weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll enjoy during this special morning together:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meditating in the beauty of nature<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breathing in the fresh, cascading air by the falls<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taking in the renewal and calm of Connecticut\u2019s spring<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meeting new friends and sharing time with community<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Trails are generally easy and mostly flat, though there may be bumps and small inclines.\u00a0<strong>May not be suitable for every mobility level<\/strong>. Ages\u00a0<strong>13+<\/strong>\u00a0are welcome. This experience is best suited for those comfortable walking on natural surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Bring? <\/strong>A portable folding chair or meditation cushion with a something under to keep it clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suggested Donation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A\u00a0<strong>$10\u2013$20 donation<\/strong>\u00a0is appreciated to support BFF\u2019s programs, donations to local preserves, and the ongoing development of our outreach. Donations are made at initial meeting point when registering, through Venmo, PayPal or in cash at the site (cash preferred: no fees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come meet new friends and enjoy community time together. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring awakens the earth with fresh energy and renewal\u2014come join us for a morning of mindfulness, community, and the vibrant beauty of the season! Our most popular outdoor event, Waterfall Meditation, returns! We\u2019ll begin with sitting meditation by the lower falls (bring a foldable chair or something to place under your cushion), followed by a&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14245,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","ctc_event_category":[235],"class_list":["post-14777","ctc_event","type-ctc_event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","ctc_event_category-events","ctfw-has-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_event\/14777","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ctc_event"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14777"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_event\/14777\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15491,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_event\/14777\/revisions\/15491"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ctc_event_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_event_category?post=14777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}