2019 Event and Workshop Dates
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February 15 Valentine's Dance 7-9pm with DJ Francis Sharp, "Choose Your Own Theme" Dress up in a creative fashion, or show up as you are. It's your moves that count! But we will award the "best example of a theme" a one night's stay at the lodge. Donations accepted at the door. April 7 Beginning Knitting Class 1-3pm With Emily Sullivan. For new and returning knitters. April 12-14 Foundations of Iyengar Yoga with Edward Gardiner April 13 Wildflower Festival & Ramp 5K wildflower walks, music, art, and native plant activities. April 25-28 Art of Letting Go - Yoga Retreat with Kristina Sandi May 10-12 ForestCraft An introduction to traditional, native woodland skills for the whole family. May 17-19 Birdsong Weekend with Casey Rucker--Practice birding by ear and learn about the birds of WV. June 12 Wild Wednesday 1-4 p.m. A different adventure every week for all ages. Children under 5 should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please call or email to reserve your space as we will limit group size to ensure safety. $5 suggested donation. June 15 BioBlitz Join us for a day of fun! What's a BioBlitz? bioblitz [bahy-oh-blits] noun 1. an intense period of biological surveying by scientists, naturalists, and volunteers in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. 2. our kind of fun! June 19 Wild Wednesday 1-4 p.m. A different adventure every week for all ages. Children under 5 should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please call or email to reserve your space as we will limit group size to ensure safety. $5 suggested donation. June 21 The Travelin' Appalachians Revue is an arts collective based in Morgantown, WV organized by Howard Parsons & Bryan Richards June 22 Easy-Peasy Family Camp-Out Join us for a fun and easy overnight trip. Adults can choose to stay in a guest room while we camp out with the kids 5 and over by the pond. Adults welcome to camp too, of course! June 26 Wild Wednesday 1-4 p.m. A different adventure every week for all ages. Children under 5 should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please call or email to reserve your space as we will limit group size to ensure safety. $5 suggested donation. July 12-14 Forest Herbs--Participate in the Forest Farming project and learn about the botanical treasures of Appalachian hardwood forests. July 27 Mushroom Foray--Learn to identify mushrooms, prepare and eat the edible ones. Aug 8-11 Midsummer Strings--a small summer camp for growing musicians. String musicians of all age and genres play and learn together. Sept 20-22 Wild, Wonderful, Women in the Woods--Women's Retreat October 3 Drawing Nature with Sam Norris--Whether you want to record your observations of plants and wildlife, create illustrations for your writing, or just train your eye to see more, here’s your opportunity to learn the basics of drawing from nature. $10/person. 5:30-8:00 Homemade pizza and salad will be for sale. Call or email to register. www.yewmountain.org/contact Nov 2 Anniversary Party Year 3! Nov 8-10 Appalachian Broom Making with Brenda Harmon. Make 3-5 keepsake traditional Appalachian brooms. |
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About Weekend Courses at the Yew
Weekend programs allow individuals and families to build a mini-vacation into a busy schedule. Guests arrive on Friday afternoon or evening and are treated to dinner and a relaxing introduction to the weekend’s activities. Saturday nights feature a keynote presentation that is open to the public. These are festive occasions with a community dinner and live music. The courses wrap up on Sunday afternoon. See a typical schedule for a weekend.
All weekend programs feature a mix of lectures, active participation, and free time to rest and/or explore the area’s trails, ponds, waterfalls. Our class sizes are small enough that we can customize your experience and large enough that you will make new friends as you acquire knowledge and skill. We like to call it an edu-vacation!
We serve locally-sourced healthy meals with your special dietary needs in mind. All short courses are family friendly. Children can enjoy exploring and creating with our staff and/or with you depending on age, ability levels and the programs offered. We will work with you to create a schedule that is fun and educational for everyone in your family. You are invited to extend your stay before or after the program to further explore and relax in the cozy lodge and welcoming wilderness. Stay in our lodge or choose a campsite on the property
All weekend programs feature a mix of lectures, active participation, and free time to rest and/or explore the area’s trails, ponds, waterfalls. Our class sizes are small enough that we can customize your experience and large enough that you will make new friends as you acquire knowledge and skill. We like to call it an edu-vacation!
We serve locally-sourced healthy meals with your special dietary needs in mind. All short courses are family friendly. Children can enjoy exploring and creating with our staff and/or with you depending on age, ability levels and the programs offered. We will work with you to create a schedule that is fun and educational for everyone in your family. You are invited to extend your stay before or after the program to further explore and relax in the cozy lodge and welcoming wilderness. Stay in our lodge or choose a campsite on the property
To satisfy insurance requirements, we ask that our participants sign a waiver similar to the one below for our events and programs. Some programs may have specific waivers.
