Join Us For A Sober Adventure!
This year's trip we will be hiking and playing in the gorgeous, Green Mountains of Vermont! Vermont is my home state and the amount of outdoor space, natural beauty and recreation is vast and seemingly endless. Vermont is home to the well known Long Trail foot path that extends the whole state, starting at the Massachusetts/Vermont border and ending at the Vermont/Canadian border. Our 'True You Explorer' adventure this year will be hiking sections of this most majestic trail and summiting some of Vermont's 4,000' mountains!
Destination
The Mad River Valley is located in the heart of Vermont, where the Mad River flows north through the towns of Warren, Waitsfield, Fayston and Moretown. There are two ski resorts; Sugarbush (www.sugarbush.com) and Mad River Glen (www.madriverglen.com), that are nestled in the western mountains, also known as the Monroe Skyline in the Long Trail world. This Valley is rich in agriculture, offering VonTrapp cheese, fresh grown vegetables from local farmers, grass-fed beef and one of my favorites, maple soft serve ice-cream aka maple creme! The Mad River Valley is abundant in outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, camping, paddle boarding, kayaking, river tubing, swimming and skiing.
"Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it." -Andy Rooney
Accommodations
We will be staying at the rustic Mad River Barn located on Route 17 just outside of Waitsfield. This Inn provides cozy rooms where you will have the choice of a single or double occupancy room during your stay. There is a warm dining space where we will eat breakfast and dinner and an upstairs lounge area where we can play games, relax and have some down time. A beautiful post and beam pavilion is located behind the Inn where we will be practicing our morning yoga stretch and where massages will be taking place. If you would like more information about the Mad River Barn, please visit, www.madriverbarn.com.
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir
Experiences
We will start each day with a 30 minute yoga stretch and mindfulness class before breakfast to get our bodies ready for the day!
Each participant has the option to receive one, hour-long massage during the week.
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Cost:
Single Occupancy - $1,950
Double Occupancy - $1,800
This trip includes:
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Accommodations
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Transportation, to and from hikes
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Yoga and Massage
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Optional recovery meeting
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Paddleboard rentals for leisure day
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This trip does not include:
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Getting to and from the Mad River Barn
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Additional snacks and food you might want
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Proper hiking essentials you will need
Things to bring on this adventure,
but are not limited to:
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Hiking boots
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Trekking poles if you like hiking with poles
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6 to 7 pairs of socks
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Rain coat and pants
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Pair of long underwear and hat just in case
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Proper clothing for sun and rain
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Day pack with water, bug spray, suntan lotion etc..
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Yoga mat
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Bathing suit and beach towel
Green Mountains, Vermont Hiking Adventure!
Note:
We are not a detox or rehabilitation program. We are an organization for people who live an alcohol, drug free lifestyle, or for those looking for a substance free vacation.