Queer Meditation Walk and Picnic - Tennessee
April 19, 2025 — 11:00 am - 3:00 pm ET
Rain date: April 26, 2025
Last day to register: April 17, 2025
Are you shy but want to dip your toe into a queer event? This silent meditation walk may be perfect for you! We will meet at a serene walking path, enjoy a silent walk in the company of other queers, while being mindful of the space and bodies around us. While there won't be talking on the walk itself, we will follow up with an optional picnic afterwards!
This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community and open to ages 13 and up. We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Knoxville, TN
are (S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) lands)
Parking: Ample free paid parking around the park.
Pets: Dogs are allowed after the meditation walk. If you only want to participate in the picnic, please do bring your furry friends!
Meet: April 19, 2025
Hike: 2.5 mi, 0 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale, BYO lunch
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: If you are participating in the picnic, you will need to provide your own lunch and beverages. There will be options for either grass, steps, or pavilion seating depending on the weather and people's sensitivity to the sun. We also recommend sunscreen, as much of the path is exposed.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in an event.
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Of course you can always hike for free on your own! What we are offering is not just a wilderness trip, but a chance to create community. On a TVOP trip, you will meet people with shared identities, have meaningful experiences and conversations in community, have someone else plan the logistics of your adventures, and have certified Wilderness First Aiders on hand should you ever need one. All of the money we collect goes towards operating costs for our programs.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
