Story Swap - Your Tale with friends
C’mon and chill with me. Tell me a Story and you’ll see. Just how good, life can be!
Book Signing
Support your local independent book shops! Sassafras!!! Your stores and more. Meet Iris Jackson for a Poetry Month celebration, 1-3pm . Signed copies of Telling Trails will be available for sale! https://sassafraspost.com/locations/sassafras-on-carteret/ https://www.cliffhangerpressworks.com/take-action
Beach Reflections
Celebrate Stories- join Iris on a beach walk – 10:30a.m. - 12noon
for believing in the beauty of the beach - belonging in the Telling Trails community of creators. Register at TAKE ACTION page
Beach Walk and Talk
Celebrate Stories - join Iris on a beach walk – 10:30a.m. - 12noon
for believing in the beauty of the beach - belonging in the Telling Trails community of creators. Register at TAKE ACTION page
B.I.F.F. - Beaufort International Film Festival
WOW! Amazing films! Gracious Guests & Friendly hosts! Beaufort’s 19th annual Film Festival…a roaring success! Make plans now to come back next year. See y’all next your at the 20th!
Honey Hike
Come share all that is sweet for you! Enjoy our tour through the gorgeous Camellia Gardens. Register at Take Action pg.
January Sojourn
Join us to experience the beauty of nature through dusk for a Winter - Outdoor Sunset in Action. Live: Tuesday January 28th 4-6pm (rain date: Wed. Jan 29th), with additional Zoom intro and recaps available for those interested yet not local. Location: Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, South Carolina - outdoor amphitheater and trails. (For Zoom participation, send request on Take Action page on website)
New Year’s in Nature
Happy New Year! Thanks for wanting to participate in our poll to tell us that the First Weekend of 2025 is the right time for a hike! Invigorating! Refreshing!! Thrilling!!! … to meet you, travel and find our inspirations for 2025 in our New Year’s in Nature - Telling Trails hike.
Saturday January 4th - Minnewaska State Park . Kerhonkson, NY. Register at the Take Action page and receive email instructions & map.
Winter Walk
Join us on our Joyful Journey as we find our inspiration on the Trails. We will begin and end with a warm up, (craft demo, workshop, and hot chocolate included!), while enjoying the wonders of walking at the beginning of Winter. Inquiries and registration at Take Action page.
Surrounding the Hudson
Autumn along the Hudson River is Gorgeous! Come discover its beauty as we dive further into the season at a variety of Tri-State locations. We are confirming exact sites in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to enjoy the outdoors on trails in each of 3 different locations along the river areas in the North East Corridor. For each of the weekend dates - Saturday will be the HIKE date, with Sunday being the rain date. Mark your calendars for travel to NY, NJ and CT on the weekends of Oct 12-13, Nov. 1-2, Nov. 16-17. - hiking 11am - 1pm
Stay tuned for exact locations…
Fall Finds - from Tale to Trail
Our friends at the Elting Library in New Paltz have graciously invited us to explore our curiosities this Fall - This adventure will include: finding commonalities between the natural, the historical and the eventual of the trail and the village, with all its collective vintage. Join us to contribute to the fun as we share at the library, at the Wallkill Valley Land Trust, and on the Empire State Rail Trail.
Register at: frontdesk@eltinglibrary.org Additional Info: www.TellingTrails.org/Take Action
Legacy Writing & Where are you now?
Whether just beginning your journey into legacy writing, you have hit a stumbling block, or need some fresh feedback, you are invited to join us on Sept 18th and 25th for some inspiring Telling Trails - reading, writing, listening and sharing sessions. Sessions at the Desmond Center for Lifelong Learning. Register at: www.townofnewburgh.recdesk.com/Community/Home
For detailed requests: www.TellingTrails.org - click - “Take Action”
Sunset Hike
Join us to appreciate the beauty of a Hudson Valley Sunset along the trails. As the sun takes it journey to set, enjoy the WOW of a full moon as well. Be ready with cameras, drawing materials and writing tools to take in the whole experience and keep the memories alive - within and out your mind’s eye. Please also bring a flashlight, headlamp, hat, boots and a jacket for your safety and comfort. Contact www.TellingTrails.org for meeting spot.
Vacation Voices
Vacation Voices - So much to see. So much to show. So tell us where you dared to go!
Welcome with photos, memorabilia, and souvenirs for sure. Along with singing and dancing and joyfulness galore!
Location(s) published soon…
July Journeys
July Journeys brings us near and far, to share thoughts and beauty and wish upon a star. More info to come on Desmond Center walk-workshop
More info to come on Beaufort - Wonders of the Waterfront and Your Storytellers Voice
Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice - On this special day when we share more time with the sun, it’s high time we gathered to have some more fun. Join us at Surprise Lake and you’ll find, what the sun and the lake can do for your mind. (and body too!)
Homeschooler Beehive
Homeschoolers at Gardiner Library will travel to their own “B”ee “H”ive with Telling Trails. As a guest speaker and musical engineer, Iris Jackson will lead Miss Saira’s group in musical and dance adaptations as bees and butterflies through pollinators gardens created from her Telling Trails book and original writings.
Mom's Moments
Mom’s Moments - Be with Mom - Take the time. It’s not just one day, all told you’ll find - it adds to the joy of your life and mine. Take our Telling Trails Tour of the Rondout, one of our favorite book stores and more. Come with Mom or whomever you’d like to share your story with.
Telling Trails Translate
Telling Trails Translate - An inspirational hike along the Heritage Trail, provides the backdrop for sharing a tale both in English and Spanish. Thanks to Lucy for listening, sharing, and all the rest - to help us make our journey a great success!
Legacy Letters
Legacy Letters - Telling Trails Tour brings you in, to show how you are going to tell your chosen ones about your journey through thick and thin.
From here - to there - to anywhere … According to what You would like to share! Desmond Center for Lifelong Learning
For Head & Heart Health
For Head & Heart Health - Find out More - Get Outdoors!
Join us for a wellness walk by the waterside. Discover yourself on our mindful hike outside on our Nature Trail with new friends in and around our community Wed. April 3, 11th 10am
Book Talk & Walk
Book Talk & Walk -Telling Trails at Gas Lantern Apothecary - 703 Paris Ave., Port Royal, S.C. Join Iris and proprietor Sheila at an end-of-the-week inspiration with natural healing for mind, body and spirit. Enjoy the beauty in Port Royal, Cypress Wetlands & Sands Beach - The wildlife living together here, is amazing to see. Come walk with us and experience just what wonders can Be.
Honey Hike
Honey Hike - Come take a “sweet walk” though the grounds of Honey Horn at 11a.m. Visit the myriad of Camellias that are in bloom (Yes, in BLOOM - in February - on HHI)
Come and see how Telling Trails can add to the beauty when used as a mindfulness adventure guide.
Fall Frolic -Town Park - Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library district
A short walk from the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, lies the lovely Town Trails Park. You can join our group as we walk, talk, hike and explore what could be in-store during this Fall Hometown Hike-Workshop. Family Friendly - All ages welcome - Parents or Partners, please accompany children. Register at: cphlibrary.org
Fall Finds - Heritage Trail Hike - Monroe Library partnership
Hike and Write - Meet author Iris Jackson at the Monroe Free Library and workshop on and around the Heritage Trail. Investigate her book, Telling Trails while you explore the area, finding your Fall inspirations. Register at MonroeFreeLibrary.org
Your Story Summer Saturday
Saturday - August 26, 10am-12pm Your Story Summer Saturday - In collaboration with Grinnell Library, participants will join in a hiking workshop. Introduction at Grinnell Library and then hike at Meiser Park, with a recap in the community room. Register with Rachel at Grinnell Library, Wappingers Fls, NY
Author Talk Goes for a Walk
Wed. July 12 11am -1pm - Author Talk Goes for a Walk - Desmond Center for Lifelong Learning - Newburgh, NY. As part of the Desmond Center Author Series, Iris Jackson will lead a “Walking Workshop” describing her book, Telling Trails. Then participants will explore the beautiful grounds to add their thoughts and writings to the workshop experience.
Register at Town of Newburgh Parks and Recreation
Summer Starter
Saturday June 24, 2023 Join us for the Summer Starter Hike at Tallman State Park. We’ll meet at 1pm at the entrance for an Introduction. Then we will explore and write about our inspirations during a 2 hour hike in the Park. Register at TellingTrailsTour@gmail.com
Earth Day Highlight Hike with Clifton Pk-Halfmoon Library & Town Center Trails
Join author Iris Jackson and your fellow “Telling Trails” creators to discover the beauty in the brand new Town Center Park. Through writing, drawing and storytelling, participants will engage in the Telling Trails experiential process and then get out into nature to find outdoor inspirations right in their local neighborhood.
Saturday April 22nd - 10am - 12 noon - Register at www.cphlibrary.org
Meet at the Clifton Park - Halfmoon Library for Introductory workshop, followed by a hike at Town Center Park, returning to the Library for recap and refreshments
Sunday April 23rd - 7:00 pm Hometown Hike - Find the best places in your Hometown, explore some more and write it down. Register for Zoom by email: TellingTrailsTour@gmail.com
Trail Trek - Colors beginning to Bloom
We’re seeking to find, buds on a vine, and maybe you’ll see a color or two, from a bird or a butterfly perched next to you. Register by email: TellingTrailsTour@gmail.com
In-Person: Thurs. 3/9 4pm - Maynards ice Cream Shop - Port Royal, SC Enjoy a colorful treat at Maynards while sharing the colorful beauty starting to appear at this time of year.
Zoom: Sun 3/12 7:00 pm - Register at TellingTrailsTour@gmail.com for video Intro & Zoom. Share the beautiful buds and accompanying colors on-line in our Recap.
Honey Hike - Live & Virtual
Our Honey Hike will take place in 2 formats - Both Live! Send email to TellingTrailsTour@gmail.com to register
Sat Feb 11th @ 10:30 am - Zoom and share your inspirations with other Telling Trails Hikers from their “sweet” hike locations
Tues. Feb. 14th @10:30 am - Honey Horn Trails @ Coastal Discovery Museum - We will find “sweet inspirations”, on our Telling Trails sharing writings, creations, local honey and Farmers Market on-site.