On Saturday February 28th, we’re trekking from the bougie bustle of SoHo in Manhattan to the craggy cliffs of Edgewater NJ where bald eagles reign over the skies.
Our adventure will be bookended by the cozy vibes of the Chai Spot tea lounge and the soothing baths of Sojo spa. On our way, we’ll pass through Manhattan’s financial district, ride the Path train under the Hudson River, then wind our way on foot through Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, West New York, and Cliffside Park.
Our final *hiking* stop will be the Edgewater ferry station around 5pm for anyone who wishes to return to Manhattan, at which point anyone remaining is welcome to walk with us over to Sojo spa where we’ll spend the rest of the evening capybara-style, soaking, socializing, and enjoying the twinkling of stars and city lights. As a heads up for would-be spa goers, admission is $130 and it’s advised to buy tickets ahead of time, as they do sell out, particularly on weekends.
About
If you haven't been to a Hygge event before, think of it as a casual gathering to make new friends, discuss fun projects you're eager to work on, dive into deep, thoughtful discussions, and meet people who can help make NYC feel like a smaller, closer-knit community. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, anyone you think would enjoy both meeting new people and coming across friendly and familiar faces.
"Hyggehiking" is my own special blend of Hygge gathering — a conversational stroll through the green spaces of our city.
Logistics
This is a 6+ hour hike spanning 10+ miles, and you are free to join us at any point in the day. All RSVP'd "yes" and "maybe" attendees will receive a link at 10am to my realtime location for the entire day, along with my phone number, so you can see exactly where we are on Google Maps and call me directly if you need help.
What to bring
- comfy walking shoes
- warms / windbreakers
- cash
- friends 🥰
Itinerary
Here's my Google Maps list of the places we'll pass by. We may not make it to every location on the list, but I encourage you to dig deeper into any of them whenever you please. All times are rough estimates.
- 10am-11am — The Chai Spot
- 11am-12pm — Thomas Paine Park, City Hall Park, 9/11 Memorial Reflecting Pools, Oculus World Trade Center
- 12pm-2pm — Marina Park, Newport Gazebo Park, Water's Soul, Oval Garden, Hoboken/NJ Transit Terminal, Pier A Park, Pier C Park, Sinatra Park
- 2pm-4pm — Elysian Park, Weehawken & Union City Reservoir Park, Gregory Park, Weehawken Dueling Grounds, Hamilton Park, The Old Glory Park, Donnelly Memorial Park, Auf der Heide Park, J. George Fredman Park, River View Park
- 4pm-5pm — James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park, Grand Cove Marina, Edgewater Ferry Landing
- 5pm-10pm — Sojo Spa Club
Here's a very rough depiction of our route!
Meet Your Host, Steve Dean
💁♂️Me
I'm a Philly-based community builder, dating industry consultant, relationship coach, entrepreneur, and diehard superconnector. Creating deep, authentic connections across communities is what I do. It’s what I live for. I host salons, dinners, meetups, webinars, and coworking sessions across multiple cities in order to bring people together from all over the world to share their stories and build new friendships, startups, and movements.
📱My Work
For over 14 years, I've been a consultant to the entire dating industry, helping founders build and launch new apps, and coaching individuals through the complex world of dating and relationships. You can hire me to consult, coach, speak, or lead a workshop anytime through my website, Dateworking.
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Hyggehiking Queens' Conifers
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10am-10pm
On Saturday January 31st 2026, we'll embark on a conifer tour of Queens, beginning in the old growth Forest Park, winding through Middle Village and Flushing Meadows, then culminating in Flushing with soup to warm our souls after a day outside in the January chill.
About
If you haven't been to a Hygge event before, think of it as a casual gathering to make new friends, discuss fun projects you're eager to work on, dive into deep, thoughtful discussions, and meet people who can help make NYC feel like a smaller, closer-knit community. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, anyone you think would enjoy both meeting new people and coming across friendly and familiar faces.
"Hyggehiking" is my own special blend of Hygge gathering — a conversational stroll through the green spaces of our city.
Logistics
This is a 12 hour hike spanning 10+ miles, and you are free to join us at any point in the day. All RSVP'd "yes" and "maybe" attendees will receive a link at 10am to my realtime location for the entire day, along with my phone number, so you can see exactly where we are on Google Maps and call me directly if you need help.
What to bring
- comfy walking shoes
- warms / windbreakers
- cash
- friends 🥰
Itinerary
Here's my Google Maps list of the places we'll pass by. We may not make it to every location on the list, but I encourage you to dig deeper into any of them whenever you please. All times are rough estimates.
- 10am-10:30am — Forest Cafe
- 10:30am-1pm — Forest Hills Gardens, Forest Park
- 1pm-3pm — Atlas Park, Juniper Valley Park, Elmhurst Park
- 3pm-6pm — Empanada Cafe, Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows
- 6pm-8pm — Queens Botanic Garden, Home Made Soup
- 8pm-10pm — The Food Hall
Here's a very rough depiction of our route!
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Hyggehiking Bayonne
Saturday, December 13, 2025
10am-10pm
On Saturday December 13th 2025, we'll explore the parks, coastlines, cafes, art galleries, and vistas of Bayonne New Jersey.
About
If you haven't been to a Hygge event before, think of it as a casual gathering to make new friends, discuss fun projects you're eager to work on, dive into deep, thoughtful discussions, and meet people who can help make NYC feel like a smaller, closer-knit community. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, anyone you think would enjoy both meeting new people and coming across friendly and familiar faces.
"Hyggehiking" is my own special blend of Hygge gathering — a conversational stroll through the green spaces of our city.
Logistics
This is a 12 hour hike spanning 10+ miles, and you are free to join us at any point in the day. All RSVP'd "yes" and "maybe" attendees will receive a link at 10am to my realtime location for the entire day, along with my phone number, so you can see exactly where we are on Google Maps and call me directly if you need help.
What to bring
- comfy walking shoes
- warms / windbreakers
- cash
- friends 🥰
Itinerary
Here's my Google Maps list of the places we'll pass by. We may not make it to every location on the list, but I encourage you to dig deeper into any of them whenever you please. All times are rough estimates.
- 10am-10:30am — Cafe Talya
- 10:30am-1pm — Richard A. Rutkowski Park, Bayonne Public Library, Julius Bakery, Stephen R. Gregg Park
- 1pm-3pm — Giovanni's Salumeria, Veterans Park, Hudson County Park, G. Thomas DiDomenico Park, Bayonne Bridge, Dennis P. Collins Park
- 3pm-5pm — Brady's Dock, Union Grounds Coffee House, Visionary Art Gallery, DOLLHAUS II, Fifth Street Waterfront, Sr. Miriam Theresa Park
- 5pm-7pm — Halecky-IMTT Park, Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
- 7pm-9pm — Lavaccino Cafe
- 9pm-10pm — mystery sparkle gathering
Here's a very rough depiction of our route!
