By Land and by Sea:

Kayaking and Hiking the Point Reyes National Seashore
October 13-17th, 2010

In The Flow: The Details
The ‘Terrain’ Our base will be in Inverness, California, located in the heart of the Point Reyes National Seashore region . This area is known for its variety of hiking trails, estuaries, and kayaking. Located just 50 miles north of San Francisco, the Point Reyes Seashore offers a variety of weather, from the hot sun of West Marin to the cool fog and winds of the Pacific coast.

Arrival and Departure Times
Plan to arrive no later than 5 pm on Wednesday October 13th. We will have an orientation meeting and a short hike around our guest lodge on that first day. We will end no later than 3 pm Sunday October 17th. Please plan your flight departure time out of San Francisco airport no earlier than 6 pm on Sunday.

The Hikes
There will be two official hike days.Our first hike will be the MT. WITTENBERG LOOP A steep 400 meter (1300 feet) climb to the highest point in the park (426 m / 1407 ft), with views of the Seashore and Olema Valley. The loop passes through a mixed Douglas fir and oak forest and several open meadows. Our second hike will be the DIVIDE MEADOW via BEAR VALLEY TRAIL (5.1 km / 3.2 mi.)
A casual stroll through mixed Douglas fir forest and along Bear Valley Creek to an open grassy meadow. Several benches along the way offer great resting spots in the shade, and Divide Meadow is a nice place to picnic in the sun. We have set up our hikes to support all levels of hiking ability. More extensive information on the rides is in our pre-departure packet for registered participants.

The Kayaking Trips
Our half day kayak will be an introductory paddle at White Gulch & Hogg Island on TomalesBay that explores the coastline, observing the Tule Elk and other wild life. For our full day we will kayak into the heart of one of the last pristine estuaries on the California coast.  Drakes Estero, protected by the Point Reyes National Seashore, is a 160-acre tidal salt marsh which supports highly diverse plant and animal life.

The Accommodations
The INVERNESS VALLEY INN is handsomely set within a lush 15-acre valley bordered by a calming creek – cradled between Tomales Bay and Point Reyes National Seashore.

Spacious accommodations include both large rooms and family suites, clustered in small buildings, surrounded by lush vegetation. The units have private entrances and furnished patios with barbeques, king- or queen-sized beds, vaulted ceilings, skylights, walls of glass, comfortable places to sit or sleep, fully equipped kitchenettes, full baths, TV/Cable, and thermostat-controlled gas fireplaces, plus free wireless internet.

The Food
We will eat very well! Our food will be prepared by a hired chef.. We will be eating fresh (organic when possible) meals throughout the trip. The meals will be hearty and creative. If you desire to drink beer or wine we encourage you to bring your own as it will not be provided.

The Daily Routine

• Each day will start with an optional meditation (we do a simple guided meditation process to support you in exploring this if you’re new to meditation).
• After a hearty breakfast, we will have a morning group session. These facilitated sessions will support and challenge you to look at you life from a different perspective.
• Each day after our morning group session we will have a hike or kayaking trip of approximately 2-3.5 hours .
• Each hike/kayak excursion will correlate with the material and focus of the day.
• Each day a second group session will precede dinner.
• Dinner is all about fun and food and connection…no exceptions.

Post ALJ- Outcomes for You
What happens when a bunch of guys who like kayaking and hiking and who are at various stages in their life get together, get real, and decide to make the most of their experience in a way that will serve all of them going forward, not just while together but after? We believe that some or all of these will occur for you:

• Clarity on what you want to create next in your life (your ‘Hot Want’)
• Valuable life insights to serve you going forward
• Deeper awareness of what is needed now in your life and what may be getting in the way of you living more fully and powerfully
• A network of individuals to support you on your path
• Greater purpose and focus in life
• Being part of a community of like-minded men
• Lots of fun and fitness
• Lasting memories

The Preparation
A questionnaire will be sent out to aid you in focusing on outcomes that you seek for yourself by the end of the ALJ. We ask that you treat this seriously if you want to get the most out of your experience. You will receive a pre-departure packet and a final itinerary 45 days prior to the start date of the program. What You Get

• 4 nights lodging in double occupancy rooms
• All meals (Wednesday Dinner through Sunday lunch)
• Facilitated group sessions every day
• One-on-one sessions during the ALJ
• 4 post-ALJ facilitated group calls  held weekly

The Cost of the Program
The price of the program is $1295 per person all-inclusive except for airfare and other transportation to our Lodge. A deposit of $300 is required to hold your spot and is non-refundable inside of 30 days from the date of the trip. SPECIAL PRICE for October 2010: $995.00 Please click on the link below to register. Join us on this extraordinary adventure! Call us at 415-516-2202 or email Ray at rarata@ascendantcompany.com if you have any questions or want to reserve your spot.