2012 Courses & Events
Earth Living Skills
This 7-day course offers participants a hands-on experience in wilderness living skills, primitive survival techniques, Traditional crafts and nature awareness.
some of the topics covered in the course:
traditional hide tanning, primitive trapping, foraging of wild edibles, natural cooking techniques, fashioning of stone knives, friction fire methods, hunting with primitive tools, and stalking exercises for hunting of small and large game, and more.
Dates: May 6-12, 2012
To learn more or to register, go to our Earth Living Skills page.
some of the topics covered in the course:
traditional hide tanning, primitive trapping, foraging of wild edibles, natural cooking techniques, fashioning of stone knives, friction fire methods, hunting with primitive tools, and stalking exercises for hunting of small and large game, and more.
Dates: May 6-12, 2012
To learn more or to register, go to our Earth Living Skills page.
Wild Walkabout: A Hunter-Gatherer's Journey
Join us on a wild adventure into the heart of the Utah wilderness, carrying little more than the clothes you wear.
Learn how to slow down into the heartbeat of the earth, to expand your awareness of the natural world and the gifts it has to offer, to reclaim your native ways of living with the land.
The focus of this course is to let go of some of the stereotypical survival teachings and establish a relationship with the earth through the skills of the Hunter-Gatherer. By treating the earth like our home, we can become more comfortable and let go of the conquering notions that the term “survival” sometimes has associated with it.
In the Hunter-Gatherer course, you will acquire the tools necessary for being comfortable walking the wilderness with minimal to no gear, while learning the ancient skills we all once had for living off the land. We will be foraging, trapping and hunting our food with the tools the land offers us, and expanding our awareness of the natural world as well as the Wild Within.
Dates: May 13-19, 2012
To find out more or to register, go to the Wild Walkabout page.
Learn how to slow down into the heartbeat of the earth, to expand your awareness of the natural world and the gifts it has to offer, to reclaim your native ways of living with the land.
The focus of this course is to let go of some of the stereotypical survival teachings and establish a relationship with the earth through the skills of the Hunter-Gatherer. By treating the earth like our home, we can become more comfortable and let go of the conquering notions that the term “survival” sometimes has associated with it.
In the Hunter-Gatherer course, you will acquire the tools necessary for being comfortable walking the wilderness with minimal to no gear, while learning the ancient skills we all once had for living off the land. We will be foraging, trapping and hunting our food with the tools the land offers us, and expanding our awareness of the natural world as well as the Wild Within.
Dates: May 13-19, 2012
To find out more or to register, go to the Wild Walkabout page.
Animal Processing Workshop
During this two-day workshop students will learn to slaughter, skin, butcher and cook a medium sized animal (sheep or goat) in a traditional way, using little more than one’s knife.
We will identify all the parts of the animal and learn how to process the muscles, sinew and tendons and organs as well as share some ways to cook the edible parts.
We will process the hide, sinew, bones and hooves to the point where they are ready to be turned into usable tools, clothing, musical instruments or adornments.
Students will have the opportunity to work on these projects including bone tools, sinew and intestine cordage, hoof rattles, hide glue and more. Examples of such items will be available.
Dates: April 21-22, 2012
To learn more or to register, click here.
We will identify all the parts of the animal and learn how to process the muscles, sinew and tendons and organs as well as share some ways to cook the edible parts.
We will process the hide, sinew, bones and hooves to the point where they are ready to be turned into usable tools, clothing, musical instruments or adornments.
Students will have the opportunity to work on these projects including bone tools, sinew and intestine cordage, hoof rattles, hide glue and more. Examples of such items will be available.
Dates: April 21-22, 2012
To learn more or to register, click here.
Medicinal Plants Workshop - Reconnecting with Plants as our Allies-in-Healing
Join us for an experiential workshop designed to introduce you to the world of plants and their medicine.
Constance will share the lore of the Wise Woman Tradition, focusing of a few plants that can be found in your garden, back yard and the nearby environment, and to cultivate a relationship with the plants in order to benefit from their healing properties.
Participants will learn ethical and proper plant harvesting techniques, prepare and go home with a healing salve as well as a medicinal tincture (alcohol-free) , using natural, organic materials such as apple-cider vinegar, olive oil and bees wax.
This workshop is designed to deepen your awareness and relationship to the world of plants and their healing properties.
Date: June 17, 2012
To learn more, click here.
Constance will share the lore of the Wise Woman Tradition, focusing of a few plants that can be found in your garden, back yard and the nearby environment, and to cultivate a relationship with the plants in order to benefit from their healing properties.
Participants will learn ethical and proper plant harvesting techniques, prepare and go home with a healing salve as well as a medicinal tincture (alcohol-free) , using natural, organic materials such as apple-cider vinegar, olive oil and bees wax.
This workshop is designed to deepen your awareness and relationship to the world of plants and their healing properties.
Date: June 17, 2012
To learn more, click here.
Hunter-Gatherer Walkabout
Join us on a journey into the heart of the Utah wilderness, carrying little more than the clothes you wear.
Learn how to slow down into the heartbeat of the earth, to expand your awareness of the natural world and the gifts it has to offer, to reclaim your native ways of living with the land.
The focus of this course is to let go of some of the stereotypical survival teachings and establish a relationship with the earth through the skills of the Hunter-Gatherer.
Dates: August 26 - September 5, 2012 (10 days)
To find out more or to register, go to the Wilderness Courses page.
Learn how to slow down into the heartbeat of the earth, to expand your awareness of the natural world and the gifts it has to offer, to reclaim your native ways of living with the land.
The focus of this course is to let go of some of the stereotypical survival teachings and establish a relationship with the earth through the skills of the Hunter-Gatherer.
Dates: August 26 - September 5, 2012 (10 days)
To find out more or to register, go to the Wilderness Courses page.
Primitive Pottery Workshop - Anasazi Black-On-White Pottery
The ancient Anasazi people were expert potters, creating pottery that was striking yet simple. They did not use potter's wheels or modern kilns, but only what was available in their surroundings. How did they make such elegant and practical pottery?
In this 3-day workshop, students will learn how to make their own clay pots and bowls in the traditional Anasazi style known as Anasazi Black on White. Using only tools and materials from the land, we will learn the various steps necessary to produce a primitive pot - from harvesting and processing the clay to the natural firing process.
Dates: August 17-19, 2012
To find out more or to register, go to the Primitive Pottery page.
In this 3-day workshop, students will learn how to make their own clay pots and bowls in the traditional Anasazi style known as Anasazi Black on White. Using only tools and materials from the land, we will learn the various steps necessary to produce a primitive pot - from harvesting and processing the clay to the natural firing process.
Dates: August 17-19, 2012
To find out more or to register, go to the Primitive Pottery page.
Permaculture Design Course
Join our hands-on Permaculture Design Course!
Our 14-day intensive Permaculture Design Certification
offers practical experience as well as theoretical knowledge
in natural farming, sustainable technologies, natural building and fostering a healthy community.
You will learn to design and apply natural principles to
create stable and resilient systems that provide food, water, shelter and energy needs while regenerating ecology, community and economy.
Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) is a world-wide recognized course, training you to become a competent Permaculture designer of sustainable living environments
& bountiful food systems.
Dates: September 16-29, 2012
To to find out more or to register, click here.
Our 14-day intensive Permaculture Design Certification
offers practical experience as well as theoretical knowledge
in natural farming, sustainable technologies, natural building and fostering a healthy community.
You will learn to design and apply natural principles to
create stable and resilient systems that provide food, water, shelter and energy needs while regenerating ecology, community and economy.
Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) is a world-wide recognized course, training you to become a competent Permaculture designer of sustainable living environments
& bountiful food systems.
Dates: September 16-29, 2012
To to find out more or to register, click here.
Sustainable Living Apprenticeship
Join us on for an entire season of learning hands-on sustainable living skills!
The Apprenticeship focuses on Wholistic Living Skills, from Natural Farming, Permaculture Design & Natural building to Personal Sustainability, Nature Awareness, Primitive Living skills and Wilderness Self-Reliance.
Participants live in a community, partake in the everyday farm life, and go through special training in the various aspects of Sustainable Living.
Dates: April 1 - September 30, 2012
To learn more or to apply, click here.
The Apprenticeship focuses on Wholistic Living Skills, from Natural Farming, Permaculture Design & Natural building to Personal Sustainability, Nature Awareness, Primitive Living skills and Wilderness Self-Reliance.
Participants live in a community, partake in the everyday farm life, and go through special training in the various aspects of Sustainable Living.
Dates: April 1 - September 30, 2012
To learn more or to apply, click here.
2011 Courses & Events:
Natural Farming Internship
Come spend time on our farm for a hands-on intensive learning journey of Sustainable living, Permaculture, natural farming and wilderness living skills!
Our Natural Farming Internship is a 2-month immersion program designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of sustainable farming, natural building, and wilderness survival skills.
Spring Session: April 16 – June 11, 2011 (8 weeks)
Summer Session: June 25 – August 20, 2011 (8 weeks)
Our Natural Farming Internship is a 2-month immersion program designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of sustainable farming, natural building, and wilderness survival skills.
Spring Session: April 16 – June 11, 2011 (8 weeks)
Summer Session: June 25 – August 20, 2011 (8 weeks)
Dream-Tracking
Come practice the basics of Dream-Tracking – how to remember dreams, how to create active relationships with the dream world, and how to carry their intelligence into your life.
Come share the natural storytelling of dreams with each other as a group, and help each other by listening for the dream’s message. Learn to “re-enter” the dream, and experience the wisdom each of our dreams can offer each person.
Watch how the dreams of a group can start to weave together into a larger story. Over this eight-week period, feel how dreams literally inform your life, moving you closer to the heart of things. Read More>
Come share the natural storytelling of dreams with each other as a group, and help each other by listening for the dream’s message. Learn to “re-enter” the dream, and experience the wisdom each of our dreams can offer each person.
Watch how the dreams of a group can start to weave together into a larger story. Over this eight-week period, feel how dreams literally inform your life, moving you closer to the heart of things. Read More>
Medicinal Herbs Workshop
Join us for an experiential workshop designed to introduce you to the world of plants and their medicine.
Constance will share the lore of the Wise Woman Tradition, focusing of a few plants that can be found in your garden, back yard and the nearby environment, and to cultivate a relationship with the plants in order to benefit from their healing properties.
Participants will learn ethical and proper plant harvesting techniques, prepare and go home with a healing salve as well as a medicinal tincture (alcohol-free) , using natural, organic materials such as apple-cider vinegar, olive oil and bees wax.
This workshop is designed to deepen your awareness and relationship to the world of plants and their healing properties.
Constance will share the lore of the Wise Woman Tradition, focusing of a few plants that can be found in your garden, back yard and the nearby environment, and to cultivate a relationship with the plants in order to benefit from their healing properties.
Participants will learn ethical and proper plant harvesting techniques, prepare and go home with a healing salve as well as a medicinal tincture (alcohol-free) , using natural, organic materials such as apple-cider vinegar, olive oil and bees wax.
This workshop is designed to deepen your awareness and relationship to the world of plants and their healing properties.
Animal Processing Workshop
During this one-day workshop students will learn to slaughter, butcher and cook a sheep in a traditional way, using little more than one’s knife.
We will identify all the parts of the animal and learn how to basically process the hide, bones, sinew and tendons, intestines, organs and muscles, and share some ways to cook the various parts. We will discuss various ways to use the animal parts (for tools, sheepskins, thread, glue, and more) and present some finished products.
To learn more, click here.
We will identify all the parts of the animal and learn how to basically process the hide, bones, sinew and tendons, intestines, organs and muscles, and share some ways to cook the various parts. We will discuss various ways to use the animal parts (for tools, sheepskins, thread, glue, and more) and present some finished products.
To learn more, click here.
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop
For millennia, people relied on rainwater harvesting to supply water for households, landscape, livestock, and agricultural uses.
Today, our planet's water shortage is a reality for people worldwide, but the solution is simpler that it seems: We simply have to collect, store, distribute, and reuse the rain that falls from the sky.
In this one-day workshop, author Nate Downey will discuss techniques that anyone can use to begin implementing rainwater harvesting designs today. Rainwater harvesting can be low tech, designed for everyone, everywhere, even for those with limited time and money. In addition to cisterns, gray water, and earthworks, the Nate will share important ways to help protect & rejuvenate our local watersheds.
To to find out more, click here.
Today, our planet's water shortage is a reality for people worldwide, but the solution is simpler that it seems: We simply have to collect, store, distribute, and reuse the rain that falls from the sky.
In this one-day workshop, author Nate Downey will discuss techniques that anyone can use to begin implementing rainwater harvesting designs today. Rainwater harvesting can be low tech, designed for everyone, everywhere, even for those with limited time and money. In addition to cisterns, gray water, and earthworks, the Nate will share important ways to help protect & rejuvenate our local watersheds.
To to find out more, click here.
Underworld Journey: An Advanced Vision Quest
We are proud to host this wonderful course, offered by Animas Valley Institute.
The Underworld Journey is designed for those courageous and vulnerable individuals whose previous experience in nature-based soul work compels them deeper into the mystery - even if the mystery journey risks shredding the fine robes of comfort, success and security. The Underworld Journey awaits those who already hear mystery whispering in their day and night dreams, in unusual occurrences and encounters, in water or wind, and whose profound longing is to sense and navigate life by these deep currents.
The Underworld Journey is not intended as healing, therapy or an improvement of the life we are already living, and neither is it designed for those who are simply exasperated, fed up, or who have "tried everything else."
Read more >
Course dates: October 2 - 15, 2011
The Underworld Journey is designed for those courageous and vulnerable individuals whose previous experience in nature-based soul work compels them deeper into the mystery - even if the mystery journey risks shredding the fine robes of comfort, success and security. The Underworld Journey awaits those who already hear mystery whispering in their day and night dreams, in unusual occurrences and encounters, in water or wind, and whose profound longing is to sense and navigate life by these deep currents.
The Underworld Journey is not intended as healing, therapy or an improvement of the life we are already living, and neither is it designed for those who are simply exasperated, fed up, or who have "tried everything else."
Read more >
Course dates: October 2 - 15, 2011
