POP UP ADVENTURE: Blessing of the Animals

ABOUT THE EVENT:
This walk is part of a series of walks that “pop up” on the calendar throughout the year. It gives members the opportunity to get out more and enjoy fresh air and friends.

Every October, several area churches offer a Blessing of the Animals. To make this a truly unique experience, we will attend this ceremony at Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge, NH at the St. Francis Chapel. Please note that the church has precautions in place to keep dogs safe and distanced from each other.

Join Adventure Guides Traci and Ray for a fun event as we hike the trails and explore the sanctuary grounds prior to the ceremony. We will plan to hike 2-3 miles, enjoy a picnic, and then attend the ceremony in the chapel starting at 2:00pm.

Please bring a lunch (no glass bottles) for yourself and your dog as well as ample water. We suggest bringing a picnic blanket to sit on as well.

TRAIL RATING:
Cathedral of the Pines trails are rated as Level 1-1.5 Moderate. See an explanation of our Trail Rating System. Since we have not hiked this location before, we are not sure if the trails provide extra room for dogs that need additional space. If you would like to attend this event, and have questions, please contact us to discuss.

COST:
Tickets are limited to 20 people. Scroll down to purchase.

• Members – N/C* Your special pricing will be reflected in the CART.
• Non-members – $20/person*
• Purchase a 10-walk punch card for $175 (good for Pack Adventures, and Pop Up Adventures)
• *If you are paying for this event with a punch card, email woof@goldendognh.com with “RSVP Blessing of the Animals – punch card” in the subject line. Thank you!

Full refund issued if cancellation received 48 hours prior to event start time, otherwise no refund if canceled after. 

DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
Cathedral of the Pines is located at 10 Hale Road, Rindge, NH. Look for our car with signs in the parking lot.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING AN EVENT:
Please review our Club Guidelines, sign our Liability Waivers & Release Forms, and read our covid guidelines on our Events & Activities page.

CANCELLATIONS:
If weather or covid conditions make gathering and walking unsafe, the event will be cancelled and announced in the Event section of the Facebook Group and on this Calendar page.

QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, text/call (603) 815-2453 or email woof@goldendognh.com.