2023 Events and Workshops
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If you live near us, click here below to learn about discounts for local residents and see options for attending entire workshops or pieces of workshops. Please check this page regularly for new events.
February 4th (Sat): Winter Tree ID Walk, 2-4 p.m. Join us on an easy 1.5-hour hike to learn the techniques of identifying trees without their leaves. Hot beverages to follow. Please dress accordingly. February 11th (Sat): I Love Yew Valentine's Dinner, 5:30 - 8 p.m. South Korean Themed Dinner $40/plate Dine-In, or $30/plate Take-out. Lodging Specials start at $130 includes one-night stay with dinner for two; choose to eat in your room or dining room. February 18 & March 18: Maple Days, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Join us for an informative walk, savory & sweet treats, along with kids' educational activities. This event is offered in conjunction with the Pocahontas County Convention & Visitor's Bureau and the Mountain State Maple Days. Find more activities across the county here March 24th (Fri): Grafting Workshop, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Learn the technique of whip and tongue grafting. Take home 5 grafted semi-dwarf apple trees. Rootstock and a selection of heirloom variety scion wood will be provided or you can bring your own. Please register in advance, limited spaces available! April 21 (Fri) : Wild Edibles & Medicinals Walk, 5:30 - 7:00p - Join plant lover and herbalist Kayde fen Deardorff on a gentle walk to meet Spring edible and medicinal plant friends. We will talk about identification, edible/medicinal parts & properties, uses & recipes, ethical harvesting, and share stories. For more information on Kayde - wildoneherbs.com Dinner will follow (Burgers on the grill, vegetarian options, Potato Salad, Dessert, & Drinks). Please RSVP on the Yew Shop. April 22 (Sat): Wildflower Festival - See what's springing up in the forest and shop at our native plant sale. Take a guided wildflower walk, engage in arts activities for all ages, do the rugged Ramp 5K challenge, learn about forest farming, and enjoy ramp ramen. May 20th (Sat): WV Forest Farming Field Day This field day will address a variety of forest farming topics, including opportunities for generating agricultural income while conserving and rejuvenating forested land through the cultivation of medicinal herbs, mushrooms, and maple syrup. Tour the Yew Mountain Center’s forest farm and learn about mini-grants and technical assistance available to get you started or to expand a forest farm. All experience levels are welcome! Wild Wednesdays in June---every Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy a different adventure each week at the Yew Mountain Center. Learn outdoor skills, create art, study animals and plants, and play where the wild things are. Children under 5 should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children aged 10 and up are welcome to come as Wild Helpers. $5 suggested donation/child. Please bring a lunch & water bottle. We will provide light snacks. RSVP by Tuesday before event. Limited space available!! Participants will need to sign a waiver and release form. Comm-Yew-nity Fridays--- June 16 +30, July 14 + 28 Pick one or more activities: 1) 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. VOLUNTEER--lend a hand with some of our various projects--land/trail management, maintenance, etc. Free admission into that evening's event + free dinner 2) 6p.m. DINNER--don't want to cook on a Friday? Let the Yew staff feed you a nourishing meal. $16/plate; children 6-14 $8/plate; kids 5 and under eat for free 3) 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. HIKE/TRIVIA June 30 Trivia w/experienced M.C. July 14 Hike w/ Erica based on book "Gathering Moss" July 28 Trivia w/experienced M.C. Aug 25. Trivia w/experienced M.C. Campfire to follow dinner, BYO instruments July 15 (Sat): Forest Herbs Explore identification and plant uses with Paul Strauss of Equinox Botanicals. Practice ethical foraging, prepare and sample wild edibles. July 29 (Sat): Mushroom Foray Follow our expert mushroom hunters as they lead participants in a mushroom foray. Discover the beauty and diversity of fungi in the forest. Back at the lodge, sort and identify the bounty. Sample some sauteed safe species if you dare (and if you signed the waiver.) In the evening, enjoy a dinner where mushrooms are the star. August 13th : Dinner & concert by Old Born September 9-10: Droop Mountain Artist's Studio Tour Wander the backroads and discover artists at work. Go to www.facebook.com/droopartisans for more information. September 24 (Sun): Build a Bee BnB, 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. In this multi-disciplinary workshop, students will learn about the importance of inviting pollinators into their yards and gardens and how to create a welcoming and healthy environment for their sustainability. Students will build a pollinator home from natural materials, learn to identify regional pollinator species and their important food sources. Students will understand the mechanics of the pollination process and how it relates to the food we eat. Employing accurate regional science, the workshop encompasses multiple arts activities that draw on the visual arts, craft, movement and performance disciplines. Open to all ages! October 6-8th: Women's Retreat Schedule Here Unplug, reconnect and recharge in this restorative women's retreat. |
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Click here to apply for a scholarship for a weekend program.
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About Weekend Courses at the Yew
Weekend courses 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, music, and dancing. The courses wrap up on Sunday afternoon. See a typical schedule for a weekend.
All short courses 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 short courses 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.
Our Children Thrive Outside
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A founding principle of The Yew Mountain Center is a belief that children who spend quality time outside are healthier, learn better, and become better stewards of their natural world. We are dedicated to increasing outdoor education and recreation opportunities for local youth.
Though our children live in one of the most beautiful places in the planet, they don't always have the opportunity to learn, play, and create outdoors. We host free field trips for local school groups and create curriculum tied to our state standards. We partner with teachers to help students create art, study science and play with math on our wild, wonderful campus. Throughout the summer, Wild Wednesdays get kids playing together in our woods playground and exploring creeks, ponds, and the forest. Call 304-653-4017 or email info.yewmountain@gmail.com for more information about our children's programs. |
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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.
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