Peruvians in the Diaspora Hike (Hudson Valley)

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Cornish Estate Trails

Level: Easy

🚆 Public Transportation Friendly

• Take the Metro-North Hudson Line from Grand Central to Cold Spring
• The trailhead is a short walk from the station—no car needed!
• Exact meetup details will be emailed 3 days before the hike

Distance: 1.8 miles round trip

About the hike: We’ll explore the scenic Cornish Estate Trail in Cold Spring, NY—an easy, under-2-mile trail perfect for clearing your mind, grounding yourself, and reconnecting with nature. Expect lush greenery, peaceful paths, and an opportunity to unplug from the city while tapping into your ancestral connection to the land. Plus, it’s train-friendly for those coming from NYC!

🌿 Who Can Join?

While The Peruana Collective focuses on creating spaces for Peruvian women, for this special event, we’re opening it up to all Peruvians in the diaspora—men and women are welcome! Bring a friend, a sibling, or come solo and connect with new people through cultura, comunidad, and the great outdoors.

This event is organized by Cindy Rodriguez & Vanessa Ponce of The Peruana Collective, a community dedicated to bringing Peruanas in the diaspora together through online and IRL events in NY/NJ. We’ve hosted hikes in the past and loved every moment—now it’s your turn to join us!

Breakdown:

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Hike in

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Replanish + Guided Journaling out in nature

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Hike back/Closing circle

Here’s what to expect:

🥾 A grounding spiritual hike
✨ Energy cleansing with ethically-sourced sage or Palo Santo
💬 A supportive space to connect with like-minded women of color

What’s included:

• Energetic cleanse with Sage and/or Palo Santo
• Grounding Meditation
• Guided Spiritual Hike
• Reclama Journal and Gel Feather Pen
• Guided Sharing Circles

What to Bring:

• Comfortable hiking shoes (the terrain is mostly flat, but there are some rocky areas). If not, sturdy sneakers that aren’t mesh.
• Water and snacks for a peaceful break at one of the viewpoints.

Reclama is a spiritual wellness community helping women of color reclaim themselves through hiking and journaling.

We want to make sure those who come through Reclama, no matter their lack of experience, have the opportunity to connect with nature on their own terms. It’s time we reclaim our space in nature to honor our spirituality and ancestral heritage so we can move forward as a collective.

Ready to plan your year with intention, connection, and real time in nature?

Our 2025 lineup is here, packed with hikes, nature walks, retreats, workshops, and even a summit to help you reclaim your energy and step into your power.

And last but not least, a Catskills Campout Retreat for Labor Day weekend! Yes, it’s time to lock in time to heal and just be. Dale, let’s get into it.