Learning Programs
schools and other learners
“And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”
— Khalil Gibran, The Prophet
Let's Make Medicine Together
June 10-12, 2022
- 8+ people
- herb walks
- plant identificaiton
- harvesting protocols
- hands-on medicine making
- experienced facilitator
Learn how to respectfully harvest, process, and make medicines with some common plants right outside our door.
Uncomfortable History Hike
Jun 25; Jul 9, 16; Aug 13, 20; Sep 1, 7, 8, 2022
- 8+ people
- lunch provided
- two knowledgeable guides
- Rocky Mountain history
- storytelling
- learning activity
Enjoy a gorgeous day hike while having well-known stories of the Rockies put into context, and their colonial history made visible.
Soap Making Workshop
August 13, 2022
- 8+ people
- interactive demonstrations
- essential oils
- high quality ingredients
- knowledgeable facilitator
This day-long workshop will provide detailed, hands-on instruction for making a batch of cold process soap.
Tea Making Workshop
August 14, 2022
- 8+ people
- herb walks
- harvesting protocols
- recipe handout
- different herbal tea blends
- knowledgeable facilitator
This day-long workshop will provide detailed, hands-on instruction for herb gathering and creating the perfect cup of tea.
Flint Knapping Workshop
Jun 18; Jul 26; Sep 10, 2022
- 8+ people
- safety tips
- percussion knapping
- pressure flaking
- obsidian provided
- knowledgeable facilitator
This day-long workshop will provide detailed, hands-on instruction in knapping techniques, and creating your own stone projectile points.
Finger Weaving Workshop
Jul 30; Aug 18; Sep 16, 17, 2022
- 8+ people
- interactive demonstrations
- diagonal & stipple patterns
- make your own bracelet or bookmark
- experienced facilitator
This half-day workshop will provide detailed, hands-on instruction in techniques that relate to basic finger weaving projects.
Ancestral Skills Week
August 14-21, 2022
- 12+ people
- experienced facilitators
- safety tips
- harvesting tips
- deepen connection to land
- boost confidence outdoors and in life
This week-long program will provide hands-on instruction in basic outdoor ancestral skills including knife/axe skills and fire by friction.
Art and the Land Week
May 29-June 5, 2022
- 10+ people
- interactive art demonstrations
- land-based activities
- create with social-ecological awareness
- experienced facilitators
In partnership with Studio Vazquez-Mackay, we will use art practice as a vehicle for deepening our understanding of the land and society.
Professional Care Training
September 17-23, 2022
- ancient Mayan healing for body, belly, womb & earth
- experienced facilitators
- abdomen/pelvis review
- hips/sacrum alignment
- supportive modalities
In partnership with the Arvigo Institute for Mayan abdominal therapy, this is Level 2 training for offering whole body treatments to clients.
Curriculum-Based Programs
spring and fall seasons
- experienced collaborator
- various learning modalities
- guest speakers
- fun for all age groups
- curiosity-led, creativity-driven & place-based
We offer a selection of curriculum-based programs for various grade levels that tie in to Science, Art, Math, English, and Social Studies.
Learning Program Rates
Single-Day Programs
June 10-12
June 18
June 19
June 25
May/June
Let’s Make Medicine Together
Flint Knapping Workshop
Finger Weaving Workshop
Uncomfortable History Hike
Curriculum-Based School Program
$350 + cabin/meals
$135 + cabin/meals
$55 + cabin/meals
$220 + cabin/meals
Custom – upon request
July 2, 9, 16
July 26
July 30
Uncomfortable History Hike
Flint Knapping Workshop
Finger Weaving Workshop
$220 + cabin/meals
$135 + cabin/meals
$55 + cabin/meals
August 13, 20
August 13
August 14
August 18
Uncomfortable History Hike
Soap Making Workshop
Tea Making Workshop
Finger Weaving Workshop
$220 + cabin/meals
$200 + cabin/meals
$200 + cabin/meals
$55 + cabin/meals
September 1, 7, 8
September 10
September 16, 17
September/October
Uncomfortable History Hike
Flint Knapping Workshop
Finger Weaving Workshop
Curriculum-Based School Program
$220 + cabin/meals
$135 + cabin/meals
$55 + cabin/meals
Custom – upon request
Winter
October 8 – April 30
Closed
Multi-Day Programs
May 29 – June 5
May/June
Art and the Land Week
Curriculum-Based School program
$542 + cabin/meals
Custom – upon request
August 14-21
Ancestral Skills Week
$665 + cabin/meals
September 17-23
September/October
Arvigo Professional Care Training
Curriculum-Based School Program
$2,415 + cabin/meals
Custom – upon request
Winter
October 8 – April 30
Closed
Special Deals
Mid-week programs
(Any Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday cabin)
15% OFF
Multi-day programs
(Any week-long program cabin and meals)
25% OFF
Terms & Conditions
Local taxes (13%) will be added to all the above rates. There is a two-night minimum stay, and cabins sleep a maximum of two adults and two children. During the summer season, delicious home-cooked meals are served daily by a resident chef in the main lodge. These will be added to the total reservation fee at checkout.
Deposits & Cancellations
A deposit equivalent to one night’s fee is required to confirm reservations. At least fourteen days’ notice is required to cancel reservations to be eligible for a refund. All cancellations are subject to a $35 administration fee. We can also offer a credit equivalent to the total deposit for a future booking.
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