Dozens of women gathered Saturday at The Preserve at Vassar in Poughkeepsie for a retreat designed to provide clarity and connection in a time of constant demands and shifting roles.
Hosted by As One Flight, LLC and led by licensed hiking guide and founder Nikki Chung, the event — titled “Her Odyssey: Hiking & Healing – Celebrate Her Story, Live Your Adventure — invited participants from across industries and life stages to step away from routine and explore personal transformation through time in nature.
“This retreat wasn’t about getting lost in the woods—it was about getting found in your truth,” Chung said.
The five-hour program featured a 3.5-mile hike, mindfulness exercises, guided journaling, and a locally sourced lunch. The day ended with a group reflection circle and a personal mantra activity. Organizers said the goal was to offer a supportive environment where women could process burnout, life transitions, and questions of identity.
Attendees included caregivers, entrepreneurs, and corporate professionals, many of whom described the day as restorative and clarifying.
“I didn’t realize how much I was holding until I gave myself permission to put it down,” one participant said. “This was a return to myself.”
As One Flight plans to continue “Her Odyssey” as a recurring seasonal experience. Future offerings may include corporate wellness initiatives, leadership retreats, and expanded nature-based programs.
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