Indulge in an invigorating escape. Venture out of town to the mountains of Virginia for heart pumping hikes, paired with delicious food, yoga and a stay at luxurious, boutique hotels.
Take ownership of your 2022. Commit to striking a balance. Commit to showing up as your most grounded, present, engaged self. Commit to getting outside and active. Imagine inhaling deep breaths of cold, crisp, fresh air. Connect with your pals in an authentic way.
Let Elements do the guiding so you can relax your noggin!
SCHEDULE AN OUTING:
Email me, Margaret at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and tell me:
the date(s) you are hoping to schedule
how long an outing: 90 minutes, 2 hour, half day or full day
how many friends you are hoping to include
I’ll respond with date/time/location options.
I’ll then set up a registration link for you and your friends to register.
All registered will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details.
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
COST: starting at $40/walker for 90 minute +/- walk
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
Minimum of 4 participants/max of 6’ish
The skies the limit. Organizer and Elements Guide (Margaret) can decide where and when you and your pals want to ramble. Once details are determined, Elements will send out confirmation and logistical information.
Mileage & Trail Conditions: TBD
Take ownership of your 2022. Commit to striking a balance. Commit to showing up as your most grounded, present, engaged self. Commit to getting outside and active. Imagine inhaling deep breaths of cold, crisp, fresh air. Connect with your pals in an authentic way.
Let Elements do the guiding so you can relax your noggin!
SCHEDULE AN OUTING:
Email me, Margaret at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and tell me:
the date(s) you are hoping to schedule
how long an outing: 90 minutes, 2 hour, half day or full day
how many friends you are hoping to include
I’ll respond with date/time/location options.
I’ll then set up a registration link for you and your friends to register.
All registered will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details.
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
COST: starting at $40/walker for 90 minute +/- walk
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
Minimum of 4 participants/max of 6’ish
The skies the limit. Organizer and Elements Guide (Margaret) can decide where and when you and your pals want to ramble. Once details are determined, Elements will send out confirmation and logistical information.
Mileage & Trail Conditions: TBD
Take ownership of your 2022. Commit to striking a balance. Commit to showing up as your most grounded, present, engaged self. Commit to getting outside and active. Imagine inhaling deep breaths of cold, crisp, fresh air. Connect with your pals in an authentic way.
Let Elements do the guiding so you can relax your noggin!
SCHEDULE AN OUTING:
Email me, Margaret at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and tell me:
the date(s) you are hoping to schedule
how long an outing: 90 minutes, 2 hour, half day or full day
how many friends you are hoping to include
I’ll respond with date/time/location options.
I’ll then set up a registration link for you and your friends to register.
All registered will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details.
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
COST: $45/walker for 2 hour walk (min of 4 walkers or $180.00)
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
Minimum of 4 participants/max of 6’ish
The skies the limit. Organizer and Elements Guide (Margaret) can decide where and when you and your pals want to ramble. Once details are determined, Elements will send out confirmation and logistical information.
Mileage & Trail Conditions: TBD
Take ownership of your 2022. Commit to striking a balance. Commit to showing up as your most grounded, present, engaged self. Commit to getting outside and active. Imagine inhaling deep breaths of cold, crisp, fresh air. Connect with your pals in an authentic way.
Let Elements do the guiding so you can relax your noggin!
SCHEDULE AN OUTING:
Email me, Margaret at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and tell me:
the date(s) you are hoping to schedule
how long an outing: 90 minutes, 2 hour, half day or full day
how many friends you are hoping to include
I’ll respond with date/time/location options.
I’ll then set up a registration link for you and your friends to register.
All registered will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details.
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
COST: starting at $40/walker for 90 minute +/- walk
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
Minimum of 4 participants/max of 6’ish
The skies the limit. Organizer and Elements Guide (Margaret) can decide where and when you and your pals want to ramble. Once details are determined, Elements will send out confirmation and logistical information.
Mileage & Trail Conditions: TBD
Take ownership of your 2022. Commit to striking a balance. Commit to showing up as your most grounded, present, engaged self. Commit to getting outside and active. Imagine inhaling deep breaths of cold, crisp, fresh air. Connect with your pals in an authentic way.
Let Elements do the guiding so you can relax your noggin!
SCHEDULE AN OUTING:
Email me, Margaret at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and tell me:
the date(s) you are hoping to schedule
how long an outing: 90 minutes, 2 hour, half day or full day
how many friends you are hoping to include
I’ll respond with date/time/location options.
I’ll then set up a registration link for you and your friends to register.
All registered will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details.
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
COST: starting at $40/walker for 90 minute +/- walk
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
Minimum of 4 participants/max of 6’ish
The skies the limit. Organizer and Elements Guide (Margaret) can decide where and when you and your pals want to ramble. Once details are determined, Elements will send out confirmation and logistical information.
Mileage & Trail Conditions: TBD
2021 have you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Miss seeing friends? Tired of covid and variants and vaccine debates? We are here for you and your friends.
Take ownership of your December. Cross the 2021 finish line with a smile. Commit to striking a balance. Commit to showing up as your most grounded, present, engaged self. Commit to getting outside and active. Imagine inhaling deep breaths of cold, crisp, fresh air. Connect with your pals in an authentic way.
Let Elements do the guiding so you can relax your noggin!
SCHEDULE AN OUTING:
Email me, Margaret at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and tell me:
the date(s) you are hoping to schedule
how long an outing: 90 minutes, 2 hour, half day or full day
how many friends you are hoping to include
I’ll respond with date/time/location options.
I’ll then set up a registration link for you and your friends to register.
All registered will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details.
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
COST: starting at $40/walker for 90 minute +/- walk
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
Minimum of 4 participants/max of 6’ish
The skies the limit. Organizer and Elements Guide (Margaret) can decide where and when you and your pals want to ramble. Once details are determined, Elements will send out confirmation and logistical information.
Mileage & Trail Conditions: TBD
2021 have you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Miss seeing friends? Tired of covid and variants and vaccine debates? We are here for you and your friends.
Take ownership of your December. Cross the 2021 finish line with a smile. Commit to striking a balance. Commit to showing up as your most grounded, present, engaged self. Commit to getting outside and active. Imagine inhaling deep breaths of cold, crisp, fresh air. Connect with your pals in an authentic way.
Let Elements do the guiding so you can relax your noggin!
SCHEDULE AN OUTING:
Email me, Margaret at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and tell me:
the date(s) you are hoping to schedule
how long an outing: 90 minutes, 2 hour, half day or full day
how many friends you are hoping to include
I’ll respond with date/time/location options.
I’ll then set up a registration link for you and your friends to register.
All registered will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details.
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
COST: starting at $40/walker for 90 minute +/- walk
Minimum of 4 participants/max of 6’ish
The skies the limit. Organizer and Elements Guide (Margaret) can decide where and when you and your pals want to ramble. Once details are determined, Elements will send out confirmation and logistical information.
Mileage & Trail Conditions: TBD
2021 have you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Miss seeing friends? Tired of covid and variants and vaccine debates? We are here for you and your friends.
Take ownership of your December. Cross the 2021 finish line with a smile. Commit to striking a balance. Commit to showing up as your most grounded, present, engaged self. Commit to getting outside and active. Imagine inhaling deep breaths of cold, crisp, fresh air. Connect with your pals in an authentic way.
Let Elements do the guiding so you can relax your noggin!
SCHEDULE AN OUTING:
Email me, Margaret at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and tell me:
the date(s) you are hoping to schedule
how long an outing: 90 minutes, 2 hour, half day or full day
how many friends you are hoping to include
I’ll respond with date/time/location options.
I’ll then set up a registration link for you and your friends to register.
All registered will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details.
For questions re our covid protocols etc, click here: FAQ’s
COST: starting at $40/walker for 90 minute +/- walk
Minimum of 4 participants/max of 6’ish
The skies the limit. Organizer and Elements Guide (Margaret) can decide where and when you and your pals want to ramble. Once details are determined, Elements will send out confirmation and logistical information.
Mileage & Trail Conditions: TBD
Spring is in the air. Let’s break out in sync with the overstory and stride in style with Mama Nature. Join the Elements DC for a few hours of unique, local adventure. We will get outside, active and grounded and send you back ready to tackle the 'to do's'.
Once registered you will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details. Email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s
9:30 - 11:00 am
Meet on Trail Head at end Klingle Road Please Note: Parking is typically plentiful on the side of a dead end road. For navigation purposes use this address: 3030 Klingle Road, NW
Route: Tregaron Conservancy, Klingle Valley, Linnean Hill. . . .
Mileage and Trail Conditions; 4 (+/-) miles round trip. Mostly woodland trails, hilly, single track trails. Rock scrambles and occasional stream crossings. Please wear shoes with a grippy sole!!!
In an effort to comply with the CDC’s best practices re the spread of virus, we will:
require masks
limit number of walkers to 8
BYO: Water, sunblock, bug spray, snack and walking poles (if desired)
Led by Margaret Rietano
Spring is in the air. Let’s break out in sync with the overstory and stride in style with Mama Nature. Join the Elements DC for a few hours of unique, local adventure. We will get outside, active and grounded and send you back ready to tackle the 'to do's'.
Once registered you will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details. Email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s
9:30 - 11:00 am
Meet on Trail Head at end of Turkey Run Road (For GPS plug in 800 Turkey Run Road, McLEan, VA 22101) Please Note: Parking is on the side of a dead end road and very limited. If there is no room, please park further up the road and walk down to trail head.
Route: Turkey Run to Potomac Heritage Trail loops and out and backs.
Mileage and Trail Conditions; 4 (+/-) miles round trip. Mostly woodland trails, hilly, single track trails. Rock scrambles and occasional stream crossings. Please wear shoes with a grippy sole!!!
In an effort to comply with the CDC’s best practices re the spread of virus, we will:
require masks
limit number of walkers to 8
BYO: Water, sunblock, bug spray, snack and walking poles (if desired)
Led by Margaret Rietano
Spring is in the air. Let’s break out in sync with the overstory and stride in style with Mama Nature. Join the Elements DC for a few hours of unique, local adventure. We will get outside, active and grounded and send you back ready to tackle the 'to do's'.
Once registered you will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details. Email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s
2:30 - 4:30 pm (90+ minutes)
Meet on Trail Head at end of Turkey Run Road (For GPS plug in 800 Turkey Run Road, McLEan, VA 22101) Please Note: Parking is on the side of a dead end road and very limited. If there is no room, please park further up the road and walk down to trail head.
Route: Turkey Run to Potomac Heritage Trail loops and out and backs.
Mileage and Trail Conditions; 4 (+/-) miles round trip. Mostly woodland trails, hilly, single track trails. Rock scrambles and occasional stream crossings. Please wear shoes with a grippy sole!!!
In an effort to comply with the CDC’s best practices re the spread of the novel Corona virus, we will:
limit number of walkers to 5
maintain a distance from one another of at least 6’
Elements will no longer be able to provide walking poles so please consider BYO.
BYO: Water, sunblock, bug spray, snack and walking poles (if desired)
Led by Margaret Rietano
Spring is in the air. Let’s stride in style with Mama Nature. Join the Elements DC for a few hours of unique, local adventure. We will get outside, active and grounded and send you back ready to tackle the 'to do's'.
Once registered you will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details. Email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s
Meet at Rock Creek Nature Center Parking Lot; 5200 Glover Road, NW DC . We’ll gather in parking lot.
Route: North via Fort De Russy area to Ross Drive to Rapids Bridge to Valley Trail to Boulder Bridge and return via Western Ridge Trail
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 4+/- miles. Woodland. Single track a & horse trails. Hilly ups and downs
Led by Margaret Rietano
BAD WEATHER PLAN: I will reschedule and if necessary, refund (less $10 credit card fee) if you are unable to join new date.
Spring is in the air. Let’s break out in sync with the overstory and stride in style with Mama Nature. Join the Elements DC for a few hours of unique, local adventure. We will get outside, active and grounded and send you back ready to tackle the 'to do's'.
Once registered you will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details. Email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s
10:00 - 12:00 pm (2 hr)
Meet at Difficult Run Parking Lot (GPS: Difficult Run Parking or 8801 Georgetown Pike, McLEan, VA 22102) Please Note: The name of the primary creek along this trail is called Difficult Run. This walk is a gorgeous walk (not a run)
Route: Great Falls (VA) woods/trail to Potomac River to Difficult Run route
Mileage and Trail Conditions; 5 (+/-) miles round trip. Mostly woodland trails, hilly, single and double track trails
In an effort to comply with the CDC’s best practices re the spread of the novel Corona virus, we will:
limit number of walkers
maintain a distance from one another of at least 6’
Elements will no longer be able to provide walking poles so please consider BYO.
BYO: Water, sunblock, bug spray, snack and walking poles (if desired)
Led by Margaret Rietano
April showers bring May flowers . . . Walk, watch and listen as the earth comes to life! Join the Elements DC for a few hours of unique, local adventure. We will get outside, active and grounded and send you back ready to tackle the 'to do's'.
Registered walkers will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details. Email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s
10:00 – 12:30 pm (2 hour)
Meet at Potomac Avenue and Norton Place in Palisades neighborhood
Route: we will drop into the Brookmont woods and then ramble on down to the canal and river where we’ll wiggle along the single track trails to paddlers (and herons, eagles. . . ) paradise - ideally timing our walk to coincide with the sweetness of the bluebells fleeting bloom.
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 4+/- miles. Woodland. Mostly single track & a wee bit of time on neighborhood sidewalks and canal tow path. Some elevation loss at start and gain at end of walk.
In an effort to comply with the CDC’s best practices re the spread of the novel Corona virus, we will:
limit number of walkers
maintain a distance from one another of at least 6’
Elements will no longer be able to provide walking poles, sunblock or bug spray.
BYO: Water, sunblock, bug spray, snack and walking poles (if desired)
Led by Margaret Rietano
BAD WEATHER PLAN: I will reschedule and if. necessary, refund (less $10 credit card fee) if you are unable to join new date.
April showers bring May flowers. . . Walk, watch and listen as the earth comes to life! Join the Elements DC for a few hours of unique, local adventure. We will get outside, active and grounded and send you back ready to tackle the 'to do's'.
Registered walkers will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details. Email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s
1:00 – 3:00 pm (2 hour)
Meet at entrance to Tregaron Conservancy and the Klingle Valley Trail
Route: we will drop down into the Klingle Valley Trail to Rock Creek and then ramble the hills and dales of mid Rock Creek Park. We’ll wrap up our walk with a loop around the incredible trails and bridle paths of the historic Tregaron Conservancy.
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 4+/- miles. Woodland. Mostly single track. Some elevation loss at start and gain thoughout walk.
In an effort to comply with the CDC’s best practices re the spread of the novel Corona virus, we will:
limit number of walkers
maintain a distance from one another of at least 6’
Elements will no longer be able to provide walking poles, sunblock or bug spray.
BYO: Water, sunblock, bug spray, snack and walking poles (if desired)
Led by Margaret Rietano
BAD WEATHER PLAN: I will reschedule and if. necessary, refund (less $10 credit card fee) if you are unable to join new date.
Join Elements and Betsy Lovejoy for a sunrise guided walk and birding adventure along the Potomac River. We will lead you on a hike through loops A and B of the Billy Goat Trail so that we can enjoy both a good workout and the spring neotropical migrants that flock to the towpath habitat during their journey north. We will be listening for birdsong as we hike and pause long enough to catch sight of these vibrantly colored birds. Betsy will also give some advice along the way as to how to begin to identify birds using certain characteristics. After spending time exercising in the woods with a pair of binoculars you will never go on a trail run or hike again without feeling a deeper awareness, connection and gratitude for nature and all it has to offer.
Betsy’s interest in birds came later in life - after years of running trails and a life-long passion for conservation. Betsy has never officially studied ornithology, but the hours she spends running in Rock Creek Park and connecting with nature were the perfect introduction to train herself how to identify birds by both sight and sound. All it took was one Myrtle Yellow-rumped Warbler and she was hooked.
Hopefully everyone will come away with their "first bird" that forever hooks them into a lifetime of birding.
Please meet at 6:15am at the the parking lot directly catty corner from the Old Anglers Inn on Macarthur Blvd.
Mileage; 4-6 miles of rooty and rocky paths.
Dress for the weather. We suggest you bring a pair of binoculars (but don’t worry if you don’t have any) and water. Elements will provide mid walk tea and snack, bug spray and sun block.
an effort to comply with the CDC’s best practices re the spread of the novel Corona virus, we will:
limit number of walkers
maintain a distance from one another of at least 6’
Elements will no longer be able to provide walking poles, sunblock or bug spray.
BYO: Water, sunblock, bug spray, snack and walking poles (if desired)
Led by Margaret Rietano and specialist, Betsy Lovejoy
April showers bring May flowers. . . Walk, watch and listen as the earth comes to life! Join the Elements DC for a few hours of unique, local adventure. We will get outside, active and grounded and send you back ready to tackle the 'to do's'.
Registered walkers will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details. Email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s
10:00 – 12:30 pm (2 hour)
Meet at Langley Forks Swim and Tennis Club Parking Lot
Route: we will ramble along the river passing Stubblefield Falls Overlook, Scott’s Run waterfall and the Burling Cabin Site - ideally timing our walk to coincide with the sweetness of the fleeting bloom.
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 4+/- miles. Woodland. Single track & at times rocky, steep trails. Very hilly ups and downs
In an effort to comply with the CDC’s best practices re the spread of the novel Corona virus, we will:
limit number of walkers
maintain a distance from one another of at least 6’
Elements will no longer be able to provide walking poles, sunblock or bug spray.
BYO: Water, sunblock, bug spray, snack and walking poles (if desired)
Led by Margaret Rietano
BAD WEATHER PLAN: I will reschedule and if. necessary, refund (less $10 credit card fee) if you are unable to join new date.
Spring is in the air but trees are still in bud. Let’s break out in sync with the overstory and stride in style with Mama Nature as she breaks dormancy. Join the Elements DC for a few hours of unique, local adventure. We will get outside, active and grounded and send you back ready to tackle the 'to do's'.
Once registered you will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details. Email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s
Meet: Roosevelt Island parking area
Directions & Parking:
by car: Drivers can only reach Theodore Roosevelt Island from the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. After Memorial Bridge, follow the sign to turn right into the parking lot.
by foot or bike: The northern terminus of the Mount Vernon Trail is at Theodore Roosevelt Island. A short connecting trail leads downhill from the downstream side of the Key Bridge in Virginia, across the parkway, and into the parking lot at Theodore Roosevelt Island. Bicycles are not allowed on the island but can be locked at bicycle racks located in parking lot
Parking: park in a parking lot.
Route: Loop the perimeter path, boardwalk, trails and monument of Roosevelt Island and then head upriver along the Potomac Heritage Trail to Windy Run spur trail and then return to parking area..
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 4- 5+ miles of single and double track trails. Some areas are scrambley.
Dogs not recommended for this walk
In an effort to comply with the CDC’s best practices re the spread of the novel Corona virus, we will:
limit number of walkers
maintain a distance from one another of at least 6’
Elements will no longer be able to provide walking poles so please consider BYO.
BYO: Water, sunblock, bug spray, snack and walking poles (if desired)
Led: Margaret Rietano & Fran Barnes
December can be full of holiday fun and bustling with activity but often times the month leaves us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. There’s too much of everything; too much to do, too much spending, eating, drinking, time inside. . .
It doesn’t need to be that way. Take ownership of your December. Commit to striking a balance. Commit to showing up as your most grounded, present, engaged you. Commit to exploring, getting outside and active. Imagine inhaling deep breaths of cold, crisp, fresh air. Imagine the smell of wood fires burning.
Join the Elements DC for a few hours of unique, local and regional adventure. We will get outside, active and grounded and send you back ready to tackle the 'to do's'.
Once registered you will receive an email the day before the walk/hike with any extra details. Email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s
9:30 – 11:30 am (2 hour)
Meet at Rock Creek Nature Center Parking Lot; 5200 Glover Road, NW DC . We’ll gather in parking lot)
Route: North via Fort De Russy area to Ross Drive to Rapids Bridge to Valley Trail to Boulder Bridge and return via Western Ridge Trail
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 4+/- miles. Woodland. Single track a & horse trails. Hilly ups and downs
Led by Margaret Rietano assisted by Marianne Panke
10:00am - 3:00pm (a day hike)
Meet: Sky Meadows State Park Delaplane, VA (11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane, VA 20144)
$7 parking fee
Route: meadows to woods to Appalachian Trail to mountain vistas, more woods and meadows circuit
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 6+ miles of single and double track trails
Led: Margaret Rietano
10:00 - 12:00 pm (2 hr)
Meet at Difficult Run Parking Lot (GPS: Difficult Run Parking or 8801 Georgetown Pike, McLEan, VA 22102)
Please Note: The name of the primary creek along this trail is called Difficult Run. This walk is a gorgeous walk (not a run)
Route: Woods to Potomac River to Difficult Run route
Mileage and Trail Conditions; 5 (+/-) miles round trip. Mostly woodland trails, hilly, single and double track trails
Led by Margaret Rietano
You spoke and we listened. We are thrilled to offer refreshing new changes to our Autumn 2019 Week of Walks (formerly known as the reBOOT). Here’s what we have for ya:
See schedule overview below but for any walk over 60 minutes, we will have 2 Elements guides. Therefore those who want to move fast for heart pumping exercise, we got you and will lead the way. For those who want to slow down to ‘smell the roses’ we are all set for you too.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday we have scheduled 60, 90 and 120 minute walks. So if time is restricted join our shorter walk or unlimited, hoof along on a longer walk. You have options and room to roam. Full Week of Walkers can come on all the walks!
On Wednesday, we are offering an all day hike in the mountains of Virginia ( approx 60 minute drive time). We want to get farther afield and take advantage of the majesty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley.
And drum roll. . . .too busy to commit to the Full Week of Walks, than register for just the walks or hike that suit your schedule. We welcome you for one or all of our Week of Walks Autumn adventures.
Lastly, some things should never change.
We will always offer really unique, ‘off the beaten track’ routes
. . .and yet again, we are matching our Autumn Week of Walks schedule with Little Green for the Autumn seasonal, guided cleanse. So while moving your body on the Elements walks and reviving the spirit with lots of fresh air, you can nourish the body too with the support of Little Green. Register for Elements Week of Walks and receive your $20 discount code with Little Green.
This is our best Week of Walks yet and we can’t wait to share all the treasures of the trail and talents of our vibrant community with you.
We would love if you would encourage your friends to join but rest assured, whether solo or with your friends, you will leave each Elements experience stronger, wiser from the conversation (and quiet) and grounded.
Every day you will receive an Elements email with the nitty gritty details of the upcoming walks as well as wisdom and inspiration from the trail.
$125; Full Week of Walks (any or all of our 16 walks and hike)
$25: ‘Walk A La Carte’: choose the individual walks that suit your schedule.
The below schedule is to whet your palate and give you a general idea as to where we venture. Once registered you will receive all the nitty gritty details, including the exact trail heads. If the curiosity is too much or you want further details before registering, just email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s
Neighborhood: Great Falls National Park, Potomac, MD
Time: 4:00 – 6:00pm
Mileage and Trail Conditions: 4 miles. Single track, flat with views of Potomac River
Lead by Margaret Rietano + Fran Barnes
Neighborhood: NW DC: Cleveland Park area
Time: 6:10 – 7:00am
Mileage and Trail Conditions: 2.5 miles, hilly ups/downs, some single track, some city sidewalk
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: Great Falls/McLean, VA
Time: 10:00 – 12:00am
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 5 miles. Woodland. Hilly ups and downs. Single Tracks.
Lead: Margaret Rietano + Elements Assistant
Neighborhood: DC: Embassy Heights and Georgetown
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Mileage and Trail Conditions; 4.6 miles round trip. Mostly woodland trails, hilly, single and double track trails
Lead: Margaret Rietano + Elements Assistant
Neighborhood: NW DC: Cleveland/Woodley Park Neighborhood
Time: 9:15 – 10:45
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 4 miles (4+/-). Woodland trails and hills and dales
Lead: Margaret Rietano + Elements Assistant (possibly Clarissa Potter)
Neighborhood: Virginia: McLEAN
Time: 1:30 – 3:30pm
Mileage & Trail Conditions: Hilly up/down, double track & single track and some steep ascents/descents along Potomac River banks. ~4+/- miles
Lead: Margaret Rietano + Fran Barnes
Neighborhood: Wesley Heights
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Mileage & Trail Conditions: Hilly up/down, double track & single track & several stream crossings.
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: Georgetown
Time: 6:10 – 7:00am
Mileage and Trail Conditions: 2 (+/-) miles, hilly ups/downs, some single track, some
Lead: Fran Barnes
Neighborhood: Bluemont, Virginia: Blueridge Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley
Transportation NOT provided by Elements. Recommend carpooling.
Time: 10:00 – 4:00pm (+/-)
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 6.8 miles (+/-). There are steep ascents and descents on this section of the Appalachian Trail. It is not called the roller coaster as a joke but the trail is beautiful and the vistas make it worth the effort.
Lead: Margaret Rietano + Fran Barnes + Clarissa Potter
Neighborhood: Palisades
Time: 9:30 – 11:30am
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 4+/- miles of trails, bridges, river bank and more.
Lead: Margaret Rietano + Clarissa Potter
Neighborhood: Chevy Chase/Forest Hills
Time: 1:30 – 3:00pm
Mileage and Trail Conditions: 4 +/- miles, single and double track trails
Lead: Celine Delany + Elements Assistant
Neighborhood: Wesley Heights and Palisades
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 2-3 miles. Double track path, Rooty, rocky and hilly.
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: NW DC: Cleveland Park neighborhood
Time: 6:10 – 7:00am
Mileage and Trail Conditions: 2 (+/-) miles, hilly ups/downs, some single track, some city sidewalk
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: DC: Rock Creek Park Nature Center/Stable area
Time: 9:00 – 11:0am
Mileage and Trail Conditions: woodland paths, ups and downs. 4+/-mile loop
Lead: Margaret Rietano + Clarissa Potter
Neighborhood: DC: Chevy Chase: Forest Hills, NW
Time: 1:30 – 3:00pm
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 2+ miles. Hilly ups and downs. Stream crossings
Lead: Margaret Rietano + Clarissa Potter
Neighborhood: Palisades neighborhood & Potomac River
Time: 9:00 - 10:030am
Description: woodland, hilly, single and double track trails, some stream crossings
Lead: Margaret Rietano + Elements Assistant
More details to be provided upon enrollment. Have additional questions in the meantime? Check out our FAQ and testimonials. And feel free to send us a question!
Friend of The Elements D.C., Marianne Panke, is offering reBOOT participants 60-minute massage for $80 and 90 minute massages for $100. This is a discount of over 20%! Contact Marianne to schedule as this offer expires not long after the reBOOT program ends.
Mariannepanke.com
mariannepanke@gmail.com
202.834.0416
Friend of The Elements D.C., Little Green LLC, is offering reBOOT participants a 10-day Little Green Cleanse during the Autumn reBOOT. All Full reBOOTers will get a discount code after registering for The Elements DC reBOOT and can then apply the code when registering directly with Little Green. Visit their website for details.
Littlegreen.me
christy@littlegreen.me
Friend of The Elements D.C., KitchKat, is offering reBOOT participants 10% off her regular rates for the Little Green Cleanse meal prep and delivery during the reBOOT. Click here for a look-see at the 10 day meal plan, delivery & payment details. Kat and Christy have worked closely to create a 10 Day Little Green Meal Plan menu. Containers will be in eco-friendly, biodegradeable, compostable containers. Can’t get much better than that!
Kitchkat.com
info@kitchkat.com
202.630.9770
This RECESS is the ultimate in sensory bliss. Walk, explore, breathe and move through the unique terrain of Roosevelt Island and awaken those walk-weary muscles (and your mind) with a rejuvenating yoga practice. Relish in the warmth of the sun, the sounds of the birds and the scents of Spring.
9:30: gather at Roosevelt Island parking lot (map)
9:30 - 10:15: Elements guided hike of Roosevelt Island trails, boardwalks, scenic spurs and monuments.
10:15 - 11:15; Yoga in the elements with Sarah Hummer.
11:15 - 11:30: guided walk back to parking lot
Directions & Parking:
by car: Drivers can only reach Theodore Roosevelt Island from the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. After Memorial Bridge, follow the sign to turn right into the parking lot.
by foot or bike: The northern terminus of the Mount Vernon Trail is at Theodore Roosevelt Island. A short connecting trail leads downhill from the downstream side of the Key Bridge in Virginia, across the parkway, and into the parking lot at Theodore Roosevelt Island. Bicycles are not allowed on the island but can be locked at bicycle racks located in parking lot
Parking: park in a parking lot.
What to Wear: Dress for a walk and then yoga. Dress for the elements of the day. If cold, Bundle up; stretchy, warm, wicking layers including hat & gloves. We will practice yoga barefoot unless weather is chilly in which case wear sticky socks or shoes.
What to Bring; yoga mat, water, sun block, bug repellant
Inclement Weather plan: Inclement weather date is Thursday, May 9 from 8:30 - 10:30.
Elements Guide
Yoga Instruction and practice
A much deserved, apres-work, evening RECESS to get your exercise, explore, commune and learn with Margaret Rietano (founder of The Elements DC) and Christy Halvorson Ross (founder of Little Green).
SCHEDULE:
6:00: gather at The Sphere at Montrose Park (see map)
6:00 - 7:30: Enjoy an Elements guided walk on the trails of Montrose Park and Dumbarton Oaks Park. Mid route Margaret and Christy will share the “What is the WHY behind Elements and Little Green”.
Margaret will touch on “the Daily Dose: How, Where, Why and When to get your Nature Groove On”
Christy will be discussing foods that are helpful to have on hand to eat more healthily, and how to assemble bowls to maximize your time AND your nutrients. She'll also be handing out mini double chocolate cleanse-friendly muffins!!”.
COST: $25
We’d love if you would tell your friends to register for this RECESS too!
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter this RECESS? We ask that participants be 16 or over.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the RECESS? There is 2 hour, Zone 2 parking on the Georgetown side streets but allow a bit of extra time to find a spot. Closest metro stop is at the red line Dupont Station.
What can I bring to the RECESS?
Running/exercise shoes recommended. Trails are mostly double track, sometimes rooty, rocky with hills.
Leashed and friendly dogs allowed on this RECESS.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions? email mrietano@theelementsdc.com or christy@littlegreen.me
This is our best reBOOT yet and we can’t wait to share all the treasures of the trail and talents of our vibrant community with you. We have over 20 hikes for reBOOTers to pick and choose from, options for unique RECESSes and awesome Elements add-ons. Read on, register and populate your calendar with as many walks, talks, yoga, massage, Little Green recipes as your heart desires.
We would love if you would encourage your friends to join but rest assured, whether solo or with your friends, you will leave each Elements reBOOT activity richer for the conversation and quiet.
Every day you will receive an Elements email with the nitty gritty details of the upcoming reBOOT walks as well as wisdom and inspiration from the trail.
$125; Full reBOOT + 2 RECESSes + discounted Add Ons
$80: 8 reBOOT walks that suit your schedule. (Yoga RECESS can be registered for a la carte).
Neighborhood: Potomac River and Palisades area
Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm
Description: woodland, hilly, single and double track trails, some stream crossings
Lead: Fran Barnes
Neighborhood: NW DC: Cleveland Park area
Time: 6:00 – 6:45am
Mileage and Trail Conditions: 2.5 miles, hilly ups/downs, some single track, some city sidewalk
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: Great Falls/McLean, VA
Time: 10:00 – 11:30am
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 4 miles. Woodland. Hilly ups and downs. Single Tracks.
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: DC: Chevy Chase: Forest Hills, NW
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Mileage and Trail Conditions; 4.6 miles round trip. Mostly woodland trails, hilly, single and double track trails
Lead: Celine Delany
Neighborhood: NW DC: Wesley Heights neighborhood
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 2+ miles of hilly, single track and double track trails
Lead: Fran Barnes
Neighborhood: NW DC: Georgetown
Time: 6:00 – 6:45am
Mileage & Trail Conditions: Hills, single and double track trails. approx. 1.7 miles
Lead: Fran Barnes
Neighborhood: NW DC: Cleveland & Woodley Park Neighborhood
Time: 9:15 – 10:45
Mileage & Trail Conditions:4 miles. Woodland trails and hills and dales
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: Virginia: McLEAN
Time: 1:30 – 3:00pm
Mileage & Trail Conditions: Hilly up/down, double track & single track and some steep ascents/descents along Potomac River banks. ~4+/- miles
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: Georgetown
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Elements reBOOters & RECESSers will walk the trails of Montrose and Dumbarton Oaks Park. After exploring all the magical nooks and crannies of these spectacular urban treasures, we’ll stop for brief introductions Margaret Rietano of the Elements and Christy Halvorson Ross of Little Green.
Lead: Margaret Rietano & Christy Halvorson Ross
Neighborhood: NW DC: Cleveland Park area
Time: 6:00 – 6:45am
Mileage and Trail Conditions: 3 miles, hilly ups/downs, some single track, some city sidewalk.
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: Palisades neighborhood
Time: 9:30 – 11:00am
Mileage & Trail Conditions: Single track trails along stream, river and neighborhood sidewalks: 4 mile
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: Maryland: Chevy Chase
Time: 1:30 –3:00pm
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 2.5 miles. Woodland. Single track a & horse trails. Hilly ups and downs
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: Cathedral area and Cleveland Park
Time: 5:45 - 7:00pm
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 2 to 3 miles. We will take a slower pace and take time to savor all the woods have to offer.
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: NW DC: Georgetown
Time: 6:00 – 6:45am
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 1.6 miles. Double track paths. Rooty, rocky and hilly in some parts.
Lead: Fran Barnes
Neighborhood: Roosevelt Island
Time: 9:30 – 11:30am
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 2 miles of trails and boardwalks
Lead: Margaret Rietano, Fran Barnes and Sarah Hummer Yoga
Neighborhood: Kalorama and Georgetown
Time: 1:30 – 3:00pm
Mileage and Trail Conditions: 3.5 miles, single and double track trails
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: Wesley Heights and Palisades
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 2-3 miles. Double track path, Rooty, rocky and hilly.
Lead: Fran Barnes
Neighborhood: NW DC: Cleveland Park neighborhood
Time: 6:00 – 6:45am
Mileage and Trail Conditions:3 miles, hilly ups/downs, some single track, some city sidewalk
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: DC: Georgetown
Time: 10:00 – 11:15am
Mileage and Trail Conditions: woodland paths, ups and downs. 3+/-mile loop
Lead: Fran Barnes
Neighborhood: DC: Chevy Chase: Forest Hills, NW
Time: 1:30 – 3:00pm
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 2+ miles. Hilly ups and downs. Stream crossings
Lead: Margaret Rietano
Neighborhood: Potomac, MD
Time: 9:00 – 10:30am
Mileage and Trail Conditions: 4 miles. Single track, flat with views of Potomac River
Lead: Margaret Rietano
More details to be provided upon enrollment. Have additional questions in the meantime? Check out our FAQ and testimonials. And feel free to send us a question!
Friend of The Elements D.C., Marianne Panke, is offering reBOOT participants 60-minute massages for $80 and 90 minute massages for $100. This is a discount of over 20%! Contact Marianne to schedule as this offer expires not long after the reBOOT program ends.
Mariannepanke.com
mariannepanke@gmail.com
202.834.0416
Friend of the Elements DC, Sarah Hummer is offering reBOOT participants a one hour private or small group yoga session for $60 through 2018.
sarah@sarahhummeryoga.com
Friend of The Elements D.C., Little Green LLC, is offering reBOOT participants a 10-day Little Green Cleanse during the program. All reBOOTers will get a discount code after registering for The Elements DC reBOOT and can then apply the code when registering directly with Little Green. Visit their website for details.
Littlegreen.me
christy@littlegreen.me
Friend of The Elements D.C., KitchKat, is offering reBOOT participants 10% off her regular rates for the Little Green Cleanse meal prep and delivery during the reBOOT. Click here for a look-see at the 10 day meal plan, delivery & payment details. Kat and Christy have worked closely to create a 10 Day Little Green Meal Plan menu. Containers will be in eco-friendly, biodegradeable, compostable containers. Can’t get much better than that!
Kitchkat.com
info@kitchkat.com
202.630.9770
Indulge in an invigorating escape. Venture out of town to the mountains of Virginia for heart pumping hikes, paired with delicious food, yoga and a stay at luxurious, boutique hotels.
Join Elements and Liza Gilbert of the Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy for a guided walk and talk. Discover the natural and designed treasures of Dumbarton Oaks Park. Liza will share all that has been done by DOPC and the National Park Service to revive the original designs of Beatrice Farrand and why this land is considered an urban oasis for all.
"As a “naturalistic,” but intensely designed landscape of meadows, woodlands, bulbs and wildflowers, paths and ponds, and constructed waterfalls, Dumbarton Oaks Park offers recreation as well as restorative quiet, beauty, and inspiration for Washington, DC residents and visitors from beyond."
Please meet at 4:15 at the Rose Garden directly across from the Jackson Arts Center on R Street in Georgetown.
Mileage; 2 (+/-) miles/27 acres of hilly terrain and at times rooty and rocky paths.
Dress for the weather
Proceeds from this RECESS will be donated by Elements to the Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy
Join an Elements RECESS for a unique and powerful excursion through the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. Whether it’s your first time or 50th, visits to this hallowed property are always meaningful.
Let’s take advantage of all our city has to offer!
10:00 -12:30: We will meet outside the visitors center. Once through the security screening, we will have time to peruse the visitors center and then head out to the grounds. We will make stops at John F Kennedy gravesite, Arlington House, Memorial Amphitheater, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witness the 11:00 Changing of the Guard Ceremony.
Getting There:
By Car: enter ‘Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211’ to your navigation and follow signs to the parking garage. Cars cost $2 per hour and payment is credit card only.
By foot or bike (from Georgetown area) Follow trails to cross Memorial Bridge and meet RECESSers at Visitors Center
By metro: Blue Line Arlington Cemetery stop: meet recessers outside Visitors Center
There is a security checkpoint. Recommend bringing minimal to no bags to expedite screening. Random ID checks so please bring ID
What to Wear: Dress for the weather and bundle up; warm, wicking layers & hat & gloves.
What to Bring; your ID & water.
No Dogs allowed on this RECESS
Estimated mileage: 4+/- miles
Weather Plan & Refund Policy: Inclement weather date is Tuesday, November 13th from 10:00 - 12:30.
Elements Guide
Indulge in an invigorating escape. Venture out of town to the mountains of Virginia for heart pumping hikes, paired with delicious food, yoga and a stay at luxurious, boutique hotels.
Indulge in an invigorating escape. Venture out of town to the mountains of Virginia for heart pumping hikes, paired with delicious food, yoga and a stay at luxurious, boutique hotels.
Prepare to be gobsmacked by the incredible beauty just one hour west of DC. Join me and let’s take advantage of Wednesday’s forecast for cool temps, sunshine and a kaleidoscope of autumn leaf color all while tackling a section of the infamous ‘roller coaster’ on the Appalachian Trail.
SCHEDULE:
10:30: meet at Bluemont General Store in Bluemont, VA (One hour west of NW DC) Pit stop, provision-up at the Bluemont General Store and drive 10 minutes on over to the trail head for Ravens Rock.
10:45 - 4:00(+/-): Pine Grove trail Head to Ravens Rock: This is an up and down route that gives us lots of variety and vistas.
5.8 miles out and back with 1530’ elevation gain and loss.
4:00 - 5:00(+/-) - Hustle on back to DC hopefully before traffic (which shouldn’t be bad as we will be going against it).
COST: $45
FAQs
What are my transportation options for getting to and from the RECESS (Field Trip)? Feel free to pull together your own carpool or crank your playlist and enjoy getting out of town and some time alone!
Drive Time: I suggest that you cross check with WAZE but typical drive time is 1 hour from NW DC to Bluemont, VA.
What can I bring to the RECESS?
Hiking shoes/boots with Vibram (sticky soles) recommended. Trails are mostly single track, rooty and rocky.
1- 2 liters of water
What to wear: LAYERS!! Stretchy, warm and wicking (especially layer next to your skin). Be sure to have wind/rain pants and jacket in case weather changes. HATS and GLOVES recommended.
Your own PICNIC lunch
Bring your $ or credit card in case you want to buy something en route.
What will Elements Bring:
First aid kit
Trail guide (Margaret), map and trail intel
Well behaved Dogs allowed on this RECESS. Please note - the trail can be rocky so consider first aid for pup paws and water/food.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions? email mrietano@theelementsdc.com or christy@littlegreen.me
You will not want to miss the chance to walk the trails of Great Falls Park with Elements guides and acclaimed author and adventurer extraordinaire, Florence Williams. Let’s practice what she preaches in The Nature Fix: Why Nature makes us Happier, Healthier and More Creative.
SCHEDULE:
9:00: We will park and gather at the parking lot for Rockwood Manor Park (see map)
9:15 - 10:30: Walk the trails of Great Falls Park where you can commune with fellow reBOOTers, RECESSers and get to know Florence. Mid route, we will gather at a scenic spot to hear a casual presentation from Florence on The Nature Fix and more (Outside podcasts and upcoming projects). After talk, together we will loop back to starting spot while enjoying our signature Elements ‘Quiet Mile’.
COST: $25
FAQs
What if the weather is yucky? We will proceed in a drizzle but either re-schedule or cancel and refund (less $10 admin/credit card fee) RECESSers if the weather is awful.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter this RECESS? We ask that participants be 16 or over.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the RECESS? There is typically plenty of parking at Rockwood Manor but we do ask that RECESSers and reBOOTers carpool if possible.
What can I bring to the RECESS?
Running/exercise shoes recommended. Trails are mostly double track, sometimes rooty, rocky with hills.
Water
To learn more about Florence and her work, click here www.FlorenceWilliams.com
How can I contact the organizer with any questions? email mrietano@theelementsdc.com or see FAQ’s
