A unique combination of wine viticulture, physical fitness, art, and nature adventures. Come join the fun of exploring seldom visited and little known places of interest, such as, caves, hidden lakes and waterfalls, isolated beaches, enchanted forest trails, art, architecture and wineries off the beaten tourist path. Every Outing is unique & interesting. After a days hike, soothe your palate while sampling delicious wine at an authentic medieval Tuscan style castle... Or...enjoy a wine picnic on …

This is a group for people in the Bay Area who are interested in Natural Language Processing. Since NLP overlaps with other fields, we may also delve into Information Retrieval and Machine Learning. If you are actively involved in NLP, or just want to learn more, please join us. Note: This group has nothing to do with Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

Hiking for Healing is a medicinal walking adventure through the power spots of Marin County. Life coach and talented nature guide Richard Greenberg will take you through these amazing locations. Rich will amplify the majestic power of nature to transform in a profound and lasting way. Hikes will range from easy, short hikes to longer, all-day adventures. Each hike will have a focus such as appreciation, presence in nature and forgiveness.

… Additional Resources: I also write a blog, A Nature Mom, about hiking, nature exploration, and outdoor play in the Bay Area.  Check it out and subscribe to receive updates as I write them.... ANatureMom.com.   Or like A Nature Mom on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ANatureMom . If you are a parent or caretaker with a young child (2-6), and you enjoy heading outside for playtime and nature exploration, you might be interested in my other Meetup group.   Here's the link to that group.... Nature Time!  …

… Great way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors and good company while you give nature a hand! Email f5creeks@aol.com to get on the list to find out where we meet each week. Weekend opportunities, too! Check specific meet-ups.

The purpose of this meet-up group is to take a step out of the modern world, our modern stresses and to get out in nature's finest. This will mainly be backpacking, but there will also be hiking, camping, and the occasional happy hours as well as other various random activities we can come up with. This is low pressure discussion based group, meaning the intent is chill and easy going, collaborative and will grow organically. Discussion topics could include anything of interest (from philosophy, …

These mission-to-mission walks are open to all who enjoy nature, art, history. And walking. Though many of the walks are between 16-22 miles, they're set at a reasonable pace and are easy to train for.   Why'd You Start the Group? Long story short: In March 2011 I walked 330 miles of the Camino de Santiago, a 1,200 year-old pilgrimage route in Spain. I lived with very little for 3 weeks. I experienced nature, art, and history. I met people from all around the world on the same simple quest - to …

Walking Meditation Class in Nature Meet other people interested in learning how to be more mindful in every day activities. The benefits of meditation, also known as being mindful are widespread. Mindfulness has been found to help in the following areas: - Regulate Mood - Enhance Sleep - Restore and Rejuvenate one's immune system - Decrease perceptions of stress - Cultivate compassion toward oneself and others Being mindful entails sensing what is, even sensing your judgments, …

This group's goal is to get exercise while exploring and learning about the geology and natural science of the San Francisco Bay Area. The aim is the mid-point between the hiking groups that don't stop long enough to explore and learn about what they're passing and the nature groups that see lots of great stuff, but don't get that much exercise. Hikes will be lead by members with knowledge of unique, exotic, or otherwise fascinating features of our area. If you have a favorite hike that you'd l …

The purpose of this group is to gather like-minded and like-hearted people together to communicate with Dolphins, Whales and Nature to uplift the vibrations and frequencies of Joy, Love & Healing on the planet. For each other and and ALL Earth's inhabitants. "Mitakuye Oyasin"- "All my Relations." After organizing a healing retreat and swimming with the wild Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins in 2011, I started this group in response to receiving a message, impulse and heart's desire from the Dolphins to …

This group is meant to fill the surprising dearth of regularly meeting pagan/wiccan groups in the Berkeley/Oakland area. We celebrate and practice some of the cultural traditions of Celtic and Gaelic origin, including gaining a better understanding of nature by exploring seasonal change. Once enough people join, I hope to find a monthly meeting time that works for everyone. During our meetings we will engage in creative self expression, discuss what we are learning, create seasonal arts and craf …

The Way of Beauty (www.wayofbeauty.org) is about culture, and prayer, based on a traditional education given to artists to develop their ability to apprehend beauty and open them up to inspiration. It is appropriate for artists, but would be of interest also to anyone who wishes to be more creative in whatever they do. The traditional education was designed to generate not just more ideas, but better ideas, that are in harmony with the natural order. The Way Of Beauty is based around the rhythm …

HELLO EVERYONE! Meet people who are interested in organic, raw, natural food and health! Come to a Meetup to have fun, share recipes, discuss food, health, make new friends, get inspired and motivated! Anyone interested in living an organic life and meeting others who are passionate about food and health are welcome! I am deeply dedicated to the mission of helping people transform their health, along with improving our planet. I truly want to live in a world where people are healthier and more e …

A group for hot spring enthusiasts. Be it natural, rustic, or new age retreats. Backpacking trips, day trips, and overnight stays at retreats are all possibilities. This will also be a great way to share stories about trips to different springs, and the experiences we have all had as hot spring enthusiasts. Please post a clear photo of yourself when joining. Thanks!

Welcome to the Bay Area Body By Vi Meetup Group   If you are looking for a convenient and easy way to get into a healthier life, then this is the group for you. My family and I have had personal success in the following areas.   ·         Natural, healthy and safe weight loss ·         Build lean muscle and give that workout a boost naturally and safely ·         Get off of Insulin and other Diabetes’s medications ·         Also cleared off of High Blood Pressure and cholesterol medicatio …

The Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages, see: http://sfbay.sierraclub.org/chapter/events/calendar.aspx We also advocate for policies that protect our natural environment, support environmental candidates for public office, and provide opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. We serve Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Francisco Counties, California. Note: …