Lafferty Ranch - Slow Pace Hike

Have you wished you could visit beautiful Lafferty Ranch without taking a long hike? This is the outing for you! Along with fabulous views—of the Petaluma Valley, Mt. Tamalpais,and San Francisco Bay— we’ll explore the land through slow silent walking, guided visualizations and prompts to connect with the land, and perhaps a “sit spot” where you can listen, rest, draw, write, or simply be on the mountain. We will be walking no more than a mile on relatively flat terrain, although there are some uneven trails. You’ll be invited to deepen your relationship with trees and lichen, soil and stones, Adobe Creek, and Sonoma Mountain itself.

This is a joint hike with LandPaths' partner organization, Sonoma Mountain Preservation (SMP). We'll talk a bit about the land’s history, SMP’s role in protecting Sonoma Mountain's wildlands, and how Petaluma's Lafferty Ranch project fits in to the mountain’s preservation.

Details

• Upon registration (which is limited so register soon if interested) you will receive driving instructions-if the ground is wet we will be meeting in Petaluma and forming carpools as parking will be limited on the mountain.
• The hike will be led by volunteer Lafferty Docents Meg Beeler, Madeline Kellner and Eberle Ewing.
• You will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival.
• No restrooms available. This is a rustic property. Please plan accordingly. 
• You will receive a confirmation email upon registration. If you do not receive an email then you are not registered for the outing. 
• 3 days before the outing you will receive a reminder email. 
• Please note that there are no dogs or smoking/vaping allowed at Lafferty Ranch. 

What to bring:

• Your own water bottle. You might want to bring a snack. 
• We recommend wearing LONG pants (against ticks) and comfortable sturdy hiking shoes that can get dirty. 
• Lots of layers, sun protection and whatever else you will need to be comfortable being outside in the elements.
• Optional: A tarp to sit on and a journal.

*Please note that by entering the Lafferty Ranch you are going into tick habitat. Make sure to do frequent tick checks, shower as soon as possible after the outing, and call a doctor if you develop a rash or fever.*

If we need to cancel due to weather or other circumstances: You will immediately receive an email if the program gets cancelled. However, if you would like to confirm, check back on this post; it will say "CANCELLED" if the program is called off.

Do you you have accessibility questions or need help registering?

• call Laura at 707-544-7284 or
• email her at laura@landpaths.org

This event is possible thanks to the City of Petaluma!