Weekend Workshop For Aspiring Wild Women
Ever wonder why people sometimes act like its a “big deal” when a female wields a tool, like say.. an axe? Current cultural trends often steer young women away from the chance to get familiar with the tools that shaped our past. Restriction from a chance to use a sharp tool, simply ‘because it is dangerous’ is not a valid point at Turtle Island. We feel that true safety comes with the confidence and familiarity with a tool rather than ignorance of its proper use and care. Therefore, we will be hosting the first in a series of weekend workshops to help women folk of all ages and backgrounds get familiar with and experience the “woodsy-way.”
Come on out to the farm away from digital technologies, and cell phones and beeping alarms. Come to the outdoors and place your hands on tools that women were originally masters of... the hearth and home. Sharpen your knife, build a grand fire, explore the herbs and plants, sing while your hands remember the work of women. Our experienced women-folk will show you the way. From the seasoned grandmother, to the daughter addicted to her cell phone… all are welcome! This event will be the first in a series of empowering females with the skills, knowledge, and experience of working outdoors, with your hands in harmony and skill. More info to come... and if it goes as well as we hope... maybe we'll someday move all the way up to proper womanly chainsaw use and beyond! Hope to see you all here!
Details:
Date/Time: 10am Saturday March 28 - 4pm Sunday March 29, 2020
Available Spaces: limited to 12 adults (no unchaperoned minors)
Cost: $375 online, $360 by postal mail (hot meals & overnight rustic lodging included)
Cancellations: non-refundable deposit (1/2 of total) is retained for all cancellations
Road Conditions: 1.5 miles off-road gravel - watch the video (link is external)
Location: 8 miles east of Boone, NC - Base camp at Turtle Island Preserve is just 2 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway - Bamboo Gap Exit
How To Register:
Option 1: Pay $375 online w/ credit card using the 'Buy Now' button below - and email these forms to: mail@turtleislandpreserve.com
Option 2: Pay $360 w/ check or money order by Postal Mail - print and enclose these forms to:
Turtle Island Preserve
Attn. Woods-Woman 101 Weekend
2683 Little Laurel Road
Other Workshop Opportunities At Turtle Island Preserve
Blacksmithing Workshop ~ Building Skills Workshop ~ Fire By Friction Class ~ Forestry School With Eustace ~ Hide Tanning Workshop ~ Knife Making Weekend ~ Knife Sheath Workshop ~ Spoon Carving Workshop ~ Woods Woman 101 Weekend
Attention All Camp Visitors - Please Note:
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, There Is No Liability For An Injury To Or Death Of A Participant In An Agritourism Activity Conducted At This Agritourism Location If Such Injury Or Death Results From The Inherent Risks Of The Agritourism Activity. Inherent Risks Of Agritourism Activities Include, Among Others, Risks Of Injury Inherent To Land, Equipment, And Animals, As Well As The Potential For You To Act In A Negligent Manner That May Contribute To Your Injury Or Death. You Are Assuming The Risk Of Participating In This Agritourism Activity.
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, A Farm Animal Activity Sponsor Or Farm Animal Professional Is Not Liable For An Injury To Or The Death Of A Participant In Farm Animal Activities Resulting Exclusively From The Inherent Risks Of Farm Animal Activities. Chapter 99E Of The North Carolina General Statutes.