Menla Ecology Walk

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Menla Ecology Walk

With Lisa Taranto, Menla’s Head Horticulturalist

Learn about our bio-region and how nature and humans have interfaced in this secluded valley. The Pantherkill Valley, our home, has been used by spiritual communities for centuries and sits atop the oldest known meteor impact crater. The restorative ecology work we have been doing at Menla will be discussed. This is at an easy pace, around the property.

$60 – 1 Hour – Individual/Couple
$75 – 1 Hour – Group

About the Leaders

Lisa Taranto, Menla Head Horticulturalist

Lisa has a background in architecture, but went rogue after realizing that she needed a physically engaged life to feel like a whole human. She has been practicing and implementing the design of buildings, urban agriculture, robust gardens, and ecological restoration systems for ...

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Sarah S.

“About a three-hour bus ride from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Menla. As the landscape changes from cityscape to mountains, and as you witness your cell phone signal strength dwindle to “no service,” you quite literally unplug yourself from the mundane hustle and bustle of everyday life back to simplicity of nature.”

Nina D.

“A getaway you will treasure! Fresh air, silence, mountains, streams, mossy stones, pond, and trails. A break from the outside world. The staff is extra friendly, personable, and helpful. The food is grown on-site, fresh, and amazing. The accommodations are nice, clean, with diverse options. The perfect retreat location–go to Menla whenever you get the chance!”

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