Schedule: (subject to minor changes)

Saturday, October 21
7:30-8:30 am breakfast 
9:00 Session 1:
  Part A: inside--local geology basics, hands-on
  Part B: outside--fossils and creek strata
12:30 Lunch
1:00  Session 2: Field trip to the Hillsboro quarry—fossils, etc.
5:00  Session 3: Happy Hour with Rock Bingo
6:00  Dinner—Stone Soup
7:00  Pocahontas Rocks!—photos and stories
8:00 Music by Jeanne Hoffman

Sunday, October 22
7:30 Yoga with Marlyn
8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Session 4: Leave YMC for Poor Farm Cave in Hillsboro
12:00 Lunch
1:00 wrap up, course evaluations, good-byes
1:30 End of facilitated program.
Guests check-out by 5 pm or extend stay.
COSTS
Reserve your spot for $50 at www.yewmountain.org/yew-shop or call 304-653-4079.  This deposit is refundable up to one week before course.  Full payment is due at time of arrival--cash or checks preferred.  We do not have online booking for rooms at this time.   For local residents: special rates and policies.  Limited scholarships are available: apply for scholarship
 
Program Tuition: 
Tuition costs are per person. Youth under 13 are free with paying adult. Babysitting may be available for an additional fee. 

Meals: Must be purchased with a program.  Includes 5 meals and snacks.  We can accommodate special diets. Please provide these details on web form when paying your deposit online.   Food is fresh, local, and organic when possible.
 
Materials Fee: There are no materials fees for Pocahontas Rocks.
 
Lodging:  Lodging must be purchased with a program. (Unless you are a local resident.) Send us a note at check out when you reserve your spot, call 304-653-4079, or email us to arrange lodging.  We cannot book lodging online at this time. 

GOOD THINGS TO BRING:
binoculars (we have some you can check-out,) insect repellent (we sell effective, locally made all-natural repellent,) sunscreen (we sell a locally made natural sunscreen too!), closed-toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, hat, jacket, a swimsuit (for our pond or river excursions), favorite field guides (we have some you can check-out,) journal.

GOOD THINGS TO KNOW:
  • AT&T cellular service works pretty well.  Others do not.
  • We have a land line you may us e:  304-653-4079. 
  • We have WIFI, but it is quite limited.  Enjoy unplugging, if you can.
  • The closest grocery stores are in Lewisburg (50 min.) or Marlinton (35 min.) 
  • We have limited refrigerator space if you would like to bring special food.  We ask that you don’t store food in your rooms.  We have storage bins for this purpose.
  • BYO-Adult beverages to enjoy responsibly if you are old enough. 
  • Our rooms and buildings are non-smoking and we use unscented, natural cleaning products.
  • To protect the ecology of our pond, we ask that swimmers use non-toxic natural sunscreen and/or bug repellant if they use any. 
  • We have one guest room where pets are allowed for an additional charge of $50. Pets must remain on a leash and are not allowed in common rooms (service animals excepted.)
  • All participants must sign a standard Waiver and Release form.
  • We are a small, community run non-profit and highly motivated to make this center the best resource it can be.  The YMC is a constant work in progress. We welcome your ideas and feedback. 
  • Your participation in our weekend programs supports local experiential education and stewardship.  Thank you!