Release & Return:
A Women’s Mindfulness River Walk
Saturday, October 10 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Take a mindful pause in nature and reconnect with yourself on this two-hour guided river walk for women. Beginning with grounding breathwork and meditation, you’ll then embark on a silent, slow-paced hike to the river, noticing sights, sounds, and sensations along the trail.
Using the ACT-based “Leaves on a Stream” metaphor, each participant will collect a fallen leaf to symbolically release worries, self-doubt, or recurring thoughts into the flowing water. Journaling prompts and optional group conversation will help integrate the experience and explore new ways of relating to thoughts and stress.
The walk concludes with a mindful return to the trailhead, giving you space to carry the calm and clarity back into daily life.
What to bring: Water, appropriate footwear, and an optional blanket or mat. Journals and pens will be provided.
Cost: $25 per participant — $5 from each registration will be donated to New Jersey Audubon in support of their conservation efforts and stewardship of local wildlife habitats. By participating, attendees are not only investing in their own well-being, but also contributing to the preservation of the natural spaces that make reflection, restoration, and connection possible.
Note: We move at the pace of the slowest hiker, so the walk’s end time may vary slightly.
Reconnect, reflect, and let go — your calm awaits by the river.
Nature offers us space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. Supporting New Jersey Audubon helps protect these sacred outdoor spaces so future generations can continue to gather, learn, and heal in nature.
Register: https://www.viewcy.com/event/release__return_a_w_1
Trail Map: https://njaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SH_TrailMap_2024.pdf
Experience Release & Return
Take a glimpse into our afternoon on June 13, 2026 at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. From mindful walking and birdsong to reflection by the Passaic River, this experience invited participants to slow down, reconnect with nature, and release what no longer served them.
Watch the recap and imagine yourself joining us this fall for a meaningful journey of mindfulness, reflection, and nature connection.