At the meeting place of land, sea, and sky, we gather for an evening of slow movement, reflection, and shared presence beneath the New Moon.

Milford Point is a barrier beach—shaped by water, wind, and time—and held within a wider system of shoreline, marsh, and tidal flow. The nearby mudflats, sandbars, and salt marshes create a resting place for migratory birds, offering refuge along long seasonal journeys. This is a place of passage, of pause, of return.

We begin in a small cedar grove near the shore. The cedars, though not dense, offer a quiet steadiness—an anchoring presence at the threshold of a more open landscape. Here, we take time to arrive together, to breathe, and to gently transition out of the pace of the day.

From there, we move slowly along the boardwalk and toward the shoreline as the sun begins to lower. The path opens from grove to dunes to sea, and the horizon widens. Often, something in us responds to that widening—a softening, a settling, a sense of being held within something larger.

Throughout the walk, Kristin will weave in gentle breathing practices and light, accessible stretches, supporting a deeper sense of presence, grounding, and connection with the natural world.

This evening is held by a quiet theme of journey. The New Moon marks a point of quiet beginning—a time for listening inward, for honoring what is shifting, and for noticing what is just beginning to take form beneath the surface.

All around us, life is in motion. Birds move along ancient migratory paths. Tides shift. Stones are shaped and reshaped by water over long distances. You may be invited to choose a stone that calls to you, to hold it, and to consider the path it has taken. In the same way, we each carry the imprint of where we’ve been—shaped by time, movement, and experience.

There will be space to pause along the coast—to sit, to listen, to watch, and to be. For those who feel drawn, there will be an invitation to walk barefoot for a short stretch of sand, reconnecting with the body through direct contact with the earth.

As the sun sets and the sky darkens, we’ll gather in a women’s circle on the beach. Within the circle, there will be space for reflection and optional sharing. Stories, if spoken, are held gently. Listening is just as meaningful as speaking.

We are honored to be guided by Kristin Hotchkiss, a Certified Yoga Instructor and Kripalu-trained Mindful Outdoor Guide. Kristin’s approach is gentle and responsive, weaving subtle movement, breath, and awareness into the landscape itself. Her guidance supports a sense of grounding, curiosity, and connection—both within and with the natural world.

This is not a hike, but a slow, contemplative walk with moments of stillness, reflection, and shared presence.

Details

• Open to 10 women/$50.00/non-refundable

• Please bring a journal and pen

• Dress in layers (it can be cooler along the coast, especially near sunset)

• Wear sturdy walking shoes suitable for sand and uneven shoreline

• Bring a yoga mat or blanket for sitting during circle

• You may wish to bring water and a small snack if needed

• Optional: a small bag if you’d like to carry a found stone or personal item

• Optional: towel if you’d like to walk barefoot along the sand

• This is a slow, contemplative walk, not a hike

• Terrain includes boardwalk, sand, and rocky shoreline