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Skip the Small Talk and Hike | Burke Lake, VA (Meet at Ice Cream Parlor)
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Skip the Small Talk and Hike | Burke Lake, VA (Meet at Ice Cream Parlor)

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Saturday 10 October 2026, 11:00

Venue time (New York)

Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor · Directions

Saturday 10 October 2026, 11:00Venue time (New York)
Burke Lake Park Ice Cream ParlorDirections
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Ready to experience something unique?
Join us for a scenic hike around Burke Lake.
Safe, fun, facilitated space to not only enjoy nature together, move but also have deeper real conversations based on ice-breakers provided to go beyond small talk and allow a chance for a real connection❤️
❗RSVP for the hike HERE
READ ALL DETAILS BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️ SEE PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS
Meet & Greet (social warmup) at 11:00 am
Hike starts at 11:15 am sharp.
Don't be late, plan accordingly!
Especially, if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Put into GPS: Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor (don't use Meetup app GPS, it may take you to wrong location).
Parking: Large parking lot in front of Ice Cream Parlor.
❗Donation based event: Please bring $5-$10 cash or Venmo @Irena-Polyakova (1469) or Zelle (571-315-1469).
❗Possible Park Entry Fee $12 Cash for Non-residents of Fairfax County.
It is Free for Fairfax Country residents, have your license out ready to show proof at the checkpoint. There may not be anyone at the checkpoint to collect, just drive through.
❗MEETING POINT (SEE EVENT PHOTOS): In front of Ice-cream Parlor. We wait till 11:15 am and then we start walking.
Trail entrance- SEE EVENT PHOTOS- (if you are late and need to catch up): Enter the trail about 100 meters to the left if you are facing the Ice Cream parlor. Once on the trail, turn left, lake should be on your right hand side.

All age groups
Hike is hosted by a life & relationship coach and structured to encourage maximum of connections made.
Conversation icebreakers are provided to everyone to make starting a conversation easier & get out of the small talk.
This is a hike for singles.

Time: 11:00 AM (Be on time)
Distance: 4.8-mile loop, it will take about 1.45 hours, we will make a few stops.
Level: Easy/relaxed pace. Shaded unpaved path under the trees.
What to bring: Water.
Dogs are welcome! 🐶
RSVP for Hike HERE
\Event is weather dependent and could be rescheduled/cancelled\
When you sign up to this event you are agreeing to:
I release, indemnify, and hold harmless, Irena Polyakova, and all participants of the event, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any loss, injury, disability, I may suffer, to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Photos will be taken through out the event, if you don't want to be in them, notify the host ahead of time.

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