Our Origin Story
In March 2018 a group of eight friends who were absolutely compelled by the beauty of the forest decided to get together to go hiking along the Cascade Falls Trail of Patapsco State Park. They came together seeking connection, fun and oneness with nature. The inclusion of the element of sound into the spaces was the recipe to not just physically hold a presence outdoors but to spiritually unite through a grounding sound meditation to all the elements, plants, and animals that surrounded.
Since this day, WOCO has made groundbreaking strides and has become leaders in the outdoor community, generating spaces in nature for black and brown indigenous peoples to experience the wonders of nature through guided hikes and sound meditation healing circles in nature.
Scenes from our very first WOCO Outdoor Hike for Women
WOCO's Guiding Principles
One With Self One With Nature
As we experience the beauty of nature we also venture into the most authentic parts of ourselves to experience alignment and internal bliss.
Sound As Medicine
Sound is a non-invasive medicine that has the power to reset and attune our electromagnetic frequency to that of harmony and balance. Healing frequencies works on a cellular level to balance and restore vibrational harmony in the body.
Hike Together Heal Together
Healing is a communal, holistic process, weaving together individual care with collective transformation as we move in outdoor spaces.
Nature As A Sacred Teacher
Time in nature unfolds the silence lessons that grow in the heart. It whispers a language only our own hearts can interpret. We are able to learn through feeling and presence what the natural world wants us to know. This is unique to each person.
Meet the WOCO Team
Healing Meets Environmental Stewardship
The Wonderful World of WOCO is composed of an array of beautiful people from a multitude of different backgrounds grounded in the same cause: to find rest and rejuvenation in outdoor spaces. This may look like the opportunity to sit still next to a tree and feel the breeze or tell stories and experience full belly laughs while walking a trail. Even the joy in the observation of the tiniest frogs expands the sensations of interconnectedness to the nature surrounding. The loving care that we intrinsically emit as we travel down the paths between the trees is testament to our innate belongingness to every plant and creature.
Over the years our journey has unfolded into active stewardism as we have planted trees, explored wetlands, delve into the knowledge about native birds, pollinators and butterflies and how they maintain our food supplies, tap into even the scientific field work of extracting eDNA to understand the Bay’s organism.
Our work continues to reach well beyond the land and the sea. It extends into the hearts and minds of our communities as we continue to embark on our own collective journey towards betterment and self-awareness. As we heal ourselves, we heal the land.
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THE HIKE
Our hikes are typically suitable for the average healthy individuals. Each trail we take is unique in its own way but we will always make sure that we are well prepared and you well inform about what will be need for comfort on each hike. Check out our WHAT TO BRING list. Ours hikes are unique and centered around themes that promote mindful intentions and opportunity to self-reflection. This type of introspection initiates self -healing that rejuvenates the spirits, brings clarity of thought and thoughtfulness to action. Be prepared to learn something during our hikes! We explore everything from first aid tip, medicinal plant identification to fire building and safety. Be sure to the visit our NEXT HIKE page for all the details you need for all upcoming trips.
Past Hikes:
SUNDAY March 11, 2018 -Daylight Savings Hike: Conservation of Energy
SUNDAY April 8, 2018 April Showers Hike: Strengthening the Will PoweR
SUNDAY May 06, 2018 Lite Hike: Free Attachments
SUNDAY June 10, 2018 Steps to High Love Hike: Opening the Heart Center
SUNDAY July 08 , 2018 BRUNCH & HIKE
SUNDAY August 05, 2018 Plant Foraging and Identification
SUNDAY September 09 2018 Survival Series (RAINED OUT!)
SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2019 WOCOVERSARY: CELEBRATE ONE YEAR OF HIKING AND SOUND HEALING
SUNDAY 14 APRIL 2019 SPRING NEW MOON HIKE: MANIFESTING WITH THE MOON PHASE
SUNDAY 24 MAY 2019 MAY FLOWERS HIKE
SUNDAY 23 JUNE 2019 TRANSFORMATION OF THE SELF HIKE
SUNDAY 13 July 2019 WOCO x TRIBE Collab Hike
SUNDAY 15 August 2019 SOUNDZ OF NATURE HIKE
SUNDAY 29 September 2019 Sunflower Soul Hike
SUNDAY 20 October 2019 A Fall Feelin'
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 16&17 November 2019 WOCO Shenandoah Valley Retreat
WOCOVERSARY 2020 Year Two Celebration Hike -22 MARCH 2020
Baby Rafael Born!! 21 APRIL 2020
SUNDAY Return To MamaNature Hike 24 MAY 2020
Rest Month - No Hike 22 JUNE 2020
SUNDAY Hotter Than July: Hike & Kayak 19 JULY 2020
SUNDAY Soundz Of Summer Hike 16 AUGUST 2020
SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 Falling In Love: With Self, Nature & Life
SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2020 Hotter Than July: Hike & Kayak
SUNDAY 22 November Hike Season Finale
& SO MANY MORE UNLISTED
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