We believe that these mountains hold an abundance for all if we plan wisely and have a generous heart. Join us to celebrate our one year anniversary and an explore the theme of "plenty" through mini-workshops throughout the weekend. ***All sessions this weekend are free!
Session 1: Goods in the Woods. Experience the bounty our forests provide including and beyond timber.
Session 2: Green Comfort. Explore eco-friendly design and construction.
Session 3: A Big Table for a Small Planet. Discuss how reforming our food system can nourish the things we cherish.
Session 4: Creative Cafe. Share ideas about creative processes and how they can move us forward in a beautiful way.
Session 1: Goods in the Woods. Experience the bounty our forests provide including and beyond timber.
Session 2: Green Comfort. Explore eco-friendly design and construction.
Session 3: A Big Table for a Small Planet. Discuss how reforming our food system can nourish the things we cherish.
Session 4: Creative Cafe. Share ideas about creative processes and how they can move us forward in a beautiful way.
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Schedule: (subject to minor changes)
Friday, November 3 4-6pm Participants arrive, settle in, explore. 6pm Home-made Pizza dinner 7pm Movie Screening The Fierce Green Fire or Wild Food, I Think I Love You--attendee's choice. Saturday, November 4 7:30 Yoga with Marlyn 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Session 1: Goods in the Woods part a--indoors: Non-timber forest products for income and health with Christine LaPorte part b--outdoors: A walk in the fall woods--herbs, trees, animal habitats with Paul Strauss 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Session 2: Green Comfort part a--Hempcrete, timberframing, and other green building and design techniques. part b--Green Homes neighborhood tour, 2pm. (Provide or arrange your own transportation.) 4:30 Session 3: Big Table on a Small Planet Happy Hour drinks, apps., and conversations about food reform with Dawn Baldwin. 6:00 Farm to Table Dinner 7:00 "There's Plenty at the Table" Variety Show (Community event) 8:00 Live music and dance party. 9:00 Community Campfire and Jam. Sunday, November 5 8:00-9:00 Light breakfast 8:00 Yoga with Marlyn 9:00 Session 4: Creative Cafe--Conversations about the creative process, sharing inspiration, pieces and ideas. 10:00 Brunch 11:00 Guided Hike 1:30 Wrap-up, evaluations, goodbyes. Guests check-out by 5 pm or extend stay. |
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COSTS
All workshops are free this weekend. Lodging is $75 per room per night. Please call 304-653-2037 or email info.yewmountain@gmail.com to reserve a room.
Program Tuition: None
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch are $10 each. The Farm to Table Dinner on Saturday is $20. We accommodate special diets with notice. Please provide these details when you make your dinner reservation. Food is fresh, local, and organic when possible.
Materials Fee: There are no materials fees for the Living Well weekend.
Lodging: 2 nights 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:
All workshops are free this weekend. Lodging is $75 per room per night. Please call 304-653-2037 or email info.yewmountain@gmail.com to reserve a room.
Program Tuition: None
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch are $10 each. The Farm to Table Dinner on Saturday is $20. We accommodate special diets with notice. Please provide these details when you make your dinner reservation. Food is fresh, local, and organic when possible.
Materials Fee: There are no materials fees for the Living Well weekend.
Lodging: 2 nights 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!