Hike+Heal was founded in 2019 with the intention of making the outdoors more accessible for women, especially women of color in the Philadelphia area. Offering a variety of curated hikes and wellness events has built a strong connection to green spaces and hidden gems in the city.
In addition to being a pillar for women exploring the healing power of nature, Hike+Heal seamlessly operates as a catalyst for community connection.
If you have ever felt alone, ever felt disconnected, or ever needed community, the Hike Hive is a place for you to heal!
2017
It all started with a trip to Colorado…
Our founder Brandi, took a trip to Colorado where she experienced her first hike as an adult. After facing thin crisp fall air as she endured a challenging yet exhilarating hike, she desired to explore hiking when she returned back home to Philly.
2019
A vision became reality…
Two years passed and the idea of hiking re-entered Brandi’s mind as she neared the end of her dual masters degree in Health Administration and Health Education. After receiving zero results while searching for a hiking group in her hometown Philly, she polled her Instagram friends to determine if a women’s hiking group was of interest. To her surprise, Brandi received a resounding HEAL YES and she curated free monthly hike programming in March 2019.
The hive grew quickly from 5 women showing up for our first hike to over 50 by the 4th hike. Brandi’s passion for wellness led to expanding with intentional collaborations with local women owned businesses, wellness practitioners and healers. Each collaboration allowed them to share their gifts and expertise during the mindfulness breaks as part of our signature healing hikes.
2020
Heal Hun was born and the hive swarmed…
The first Heal Hun Retreat took place in March to commemorate the 1 year anniversary of Hike+Heal. Five days later the world shut down and the community realized how important that time was needed before a global pandemic.
After months of isolation and civil unrest, Brandi felt the need to hike for those that could not. The silent Hike Protest was organized to represent the lives that have been taken due to police brutality. The hive came together the weekend of Juneteenth for a day of unity.
Throughout the lockdown of 2020, Brandi offered weekly virtual community check-ins during an unknown time filled with fears, lay-offs, mental health battles, and the list goes on. After a year of curating a safe space to cultivate dialogue, promote overall wellness, and keeping the hive connected, a digital membership was evident. The Heal Hun membership served as a healing sanctuary for women to thrive, evolve and support their overall wellness with a holistic approach.
2023
Where we’re headed…
Four impactful years, 7 wellness retreats, and over 100 hikes and wellness events later, we are taking the next step to reach the pinnacle of our 5-year goal. The bridge between our in-person activations and digital community has finally been constructed.
We graciously present THE HIVE : an annual dues-based organization designed to provide all of your hiking and healing needs along with a community platform to stay connected, develop a deeper relationship with self, and simultaneously gain a new hiking Hunny!
In the near future, we will branch out to our nationwide and global communities. For now, we invite our Philly, neighboring counties, and tri-state area residents to take this next step with us. We are ecstatic and grateful to reach this milestone with your support, enthusiasm and adoration for Hike+Heal!
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Don't wait any longer to experience the benefits of nature and community. Join THE HIVE today and start your journey towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.