About us
Are you new to the Bay Area? Do you want to make new friends? Do you want to go hiking but don't want to do it by yourself? Are you curious about the breweries?
This group is for anyone interested in socializing and staying active in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We enjoy meeting new people so feel free to check out our events! Come say hi and see where that takes you :)
IMPORTANT RULES:
- Please RSVP before showing up and update it accordingly if you can no longer make it to the event.
- Please be respectful. We do not tolerate offensive behavior and ban people who harass other members of the group.
- The organizers are not responsible for any injuries or damage that may happen to you while attending any of our events, especially when doing anything outdoors such as hiking. You are responsible for your own safety at all times.
Welcome to the group and we look forward to meeting you in person!
Upcoming events
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Golden Hour over Stanford: Campus Tour & Oval Sunset
Coupa Cafe - GSB, 655 Knight Way, Stanford, CA, USWhatsApp:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CYOkJUepa723ZdU4seSnbzEvent 2 of the experimental Golden Hour mini cohort series, after our last golden hour walk in Mountain View downtown.
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Golden Hour: Stanford at SunsetLooking for something to do on a Friday evening that isn't a bar? Want to meet people while actually going somewhere?
Join us for a Golden Hour walk across the Stanford campus, timed so we're moving west into the last light.Golden hour is the hour before sunset — low sun, long shadows, warm raking light. Stanford's sandstone was practically built for it. We walk while the light is good, and sit down when it goes.
Last Mountain View downtown event carried the city angle, this one is meant meeting people in an academic/campus one. Come see some familiar faces, make some new plans, for the coming weekend. The crown jewel is the group dinner and discussion afterward.
The route — about 1.5 miles, flat, easy pace:
- Coupa Café, Green Library — we stage here. Grab a coffee, get your name tag from a host, meet a few people before we move.
- Hoover Tower — exterior only, and the best story on campus. (The observation deck is closed for renovation through early 2027 — we're not going up.)
- Memorial Court & the Main Quad — arcades, mosaics, and the part of campus everyone recognizes.
- The Oval — the long west-facing lawn, arriving right as the light peaks. This is the photo.
- Rodin Sculpture Garden — an acre of gravel paths and cypress, twenty monumental bronzes including the Gates of Hell. Open 24 hours and lit after dark. We arrive as the lights come up.
Group Dinner on California Ave. -- California Ave is the 2nd downtown of Palo Alto, closed to car traffic. A nice stroll on Friday evening.
We close with a Friend Circle in the garden — everyone in a circle, one round, names and one thing each. Discuss our plans for the coming weekend, find partners to do things together. It takes ten minutes and it's the reason people leave knowing who they walked with.
Collecting Panel Talk ideas and proposals. In this specific case, we are collecting ideas for panel talks and proposals, for a panel talk discussion format we are going to host soon, for people to exchange thinkings in addition to social.
Then dinner for whoever's staying: Zareen's on California Ave, open late. Optional, split the check, no pressure either way. We will discuss some of our plans in the future, you can be part of that.
Practical stuff
- Parking on campus is free after 4pm, a few lot after 6pm, and all weekend — no enforcement Friday evening.
- Wear real shoes. Bring a layer; campus cools fast once the sun's down.
- Arrive by 6:40pm. We walk out at 7pm and won't be able to find latecomers.
- Newcomers welcome
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15 attendees
Walk & Chill @ Palo Alto Baylands trail (1.5 hours, ~4 mi)
Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trail, Palo Alto, CA, US[Note: Expand the description to view all important information. *If you have any questions, please use the comment section of this meetup and I will help to answer. Join the WhatsApp group chat for this meetup here for additional planning and for more real time communication:
Come hangout and walk together through Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trail. This trail is an relaxing and easy walk through one of the largest remaining tracts of undisturbed marshland in the San Francisco Bay
- This is a low pressure event. You may socialize, hangout, or bring your headphones and walk with us!
- The trail is mostly flat terrain with some dirt/gravel pathing
- Wear comfortable clothes & shoes.
- Bring water to stay hydrated
- Bring a hat (that won't blow away in the wind!)
- Wear sunscreen, as there is no shade
- Pets are okay to bring
- Bike rack is available if you plan to bike there!
Schedule:
- 10:00AM Gather and introductions at meeting point (near restrooms at gate)
- 10:10AM Start walk (Est Duration: 1hr 22min)
- 12:00PM: Optional lunch/coffee (TBD; Check comment section)
Note: Schedule times are estimates
Meeting Spot: At the trail entrance across from the restrooms
Meeting point link: CWM2+H3, Palo Alto, CA
Route: Start from The Terminal Blvd entrance and walk to "The Bowl" landmark. We may walk a little past "The Bowl" if time permits
Route Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8uQJGWaGchmfmWNd7
Terrain: Flat, mostly gravel and dirt path
Parking: Parking is available along Terminal Blvd and can be busy. Coming early and/or carpool is recommended.
Optional: Lunch/coffee after walk (TBD, Check comments)If you are late, please follow the route link and meet us when we turn around.
If there is inclement weather, we may reschedule as needed.DISCLAIMER: The organizer in this group is not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a trip, meetup, or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts of this Meetup group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities. Our hike organizers are not responsible for your safety, these are always “Hike at your Own Risk” events.
By RSVPING you acknowledge you have fully read, understand, and agree to the above.175 attendees
Sunday Santa Cruz beach/coastline walk
Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz, ca, USLet's wrap up the weekend at Natural Bridges and hang out on the beach and walk down West Cliff towards Boardwalk/downtown. We'll walk as far as we can for an hour(ish), then turn around and head back to watch the sunset from the beach. If there's interest, we can get cookies from Pacific Cookie Company, get ice cream from Marianne's Ice Cream, or play volleyball at the volleyball courts by the wharf later. Also, bring a snack/drink if you want to share. For those of you new to NorCal - the beaches here can get quite chilly by sunset, so bring extra layers.
Starting the event closer to the evening so we can avoid the weekend rush in the morning, but feel free to come earlier and walk around downtown/explore the nearby area, which has lots of hikes/trails/nature nearby. Here's the info page for the Natural Bridges State Beach we'll be meeting at: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=541
GETTING THERE
If you can get to Diridon Station, you can catch the 17 down into Santa Cruz. If you're already in Santa Cruz, take the 20 and get off at Natural Bridges & Delaware. Use Transitapp, moovit, or busmaps for better directions.If you drive, PLEASE please try to carpool - driving on the 17 is annoying, finding parking in Santa Cruz is difficult, and you also need to pay to park in a lot of places in Santa Cruz. I know it's difficult to coordinate, so I made https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/kezxpy to get things started (this link is public, so avoid putting too much personal info).
We'll wait in the roundabout/parking lot for 10-15 minutes before we start walking, so you have some cushion to get here. Keep in mind reception near the coast is VERY SPOTTY and I won't check notifications much after the event starts, so if you arrive late post a comment in the comment section below and someone with reception will respond.
SAFETY DISCLAIMER
The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert guides. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities, and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy and disclaim the host of any liability.18 attendees
Moving Through vs. Bypassing Emotions Session
Location not specified yetHi everyone,
I hosted 2 previous intimate sessions where I gathered those interested in introspective work together. We shared more about our life experiences, collaborated with each other through deep listening and reflective sharings, and built a really beautiful, wholesome hour to connecting.
Excuse all the words.
I want to have this kind of continuity by hosting a kind of event/session where strangers come together with whatever they’re going through (good, bad, everything in between) and practice being open in a space that feels safe.
The topic of this session will be about the practice of moving through and processing our emotions, especially the more difficult ones.
Often times, there are distractions we can redirect our attention to which can be helpful. However, it can be a form of bypassing. We’ll share and explore more of what it looks like to move through them in a way that feels most healthy and helpful to us individually. Being in a group/community setting allows us to share and connect in a more authentic and deep way.
I capped the group to 5/6 people because a small group would be more conducive to that sense of inclusiveness.
The location will be finalized once I get confirmation of the attendees who will come. And we’ll find a location that’s convenient for everyone involved. The location will be in a nature setting.
Please feel free to leave a comment or message me if you have any questions.
Previous events I hosted similar to this: Gratitude Session and “What gives us energy” Session
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