Step outside and gather around the fire for a hands-on experience in open-fire cooking, led by an instructor who lives what she teaches. In this unique class, you’ll learn the real-world skills of cooking over an open flame—from building and managing your fire efficiently to preparing simple, nourishing meals using local, seasonal ingredients. Along the […]

The Wild Dyers Lab is a fun and experimental class for both beginners and experienced artists looking to explore the addictive craft of natural dyeing. Create a journal of experimental swatch samples, hand dye a pair of linen napkins and make a one of a kind bandana while gaining a wealth of information to continue […]

Learn the art of camera-less photography, and explore the poetic possibilities of nature-based image making.  In this hands-on workshop, participants will collect and prepare plant specimens, coat paper with light-sensitive chemistry, and harness the power of sunlight to produce stunning blue-toned prints. This meditative and experimental process invites a deeper connection with nature while offering […]

If you've ever found yourself with pockets full of leaves, pebbles, and twigs, this is the class for you. Transform these natural elements into wearable pieces of art with two different styles of metal jewelry-making. Join jewelry artist Dianne Zald at her home studio in Interlochen, Michigan as she leads the class through precious metal […]

In folklore and mythology, the crone is an old woman often depicted as ugly, or even sinister. These tales have long coopted the crone, taking her power and strength, leaving a wicked, old woman in her place. In this course, we challenge the historical marginalization of the mature woman, while actively honoring, validating and owning […]

REGISTER NOW Farm and market tours, private cooking lesson, and the art of gathering in a day. Some of our most magical memories are made around the dinner table. But what makes these experiences unforgettable? What are the ingredients—not just on the plate, but in the atmosphere—that invite people to linger, to open up, to […]

De-stress and fall into the soothing pattern of weaving, adding a better kind of tension into your life. Tension Tray (also called Catalan Tray) Weaving is an ancient type of basketry. Designed with aesthetics and utility in mind, and made of foraged materials, these trays exemplify the beauty and simplicity of the art of weaving. […]

Transform logs into spoons, aided by knives and hatchets, learning the true meaning of the mantra "form follows fibers." In this course, we will be practicing sloyd in an interspecies partnership with some of mother nature’s favorite children - trees! Sloyd? What the heck is that? In Scandinavia, the word “sloyd” (“slöjd” (Swedish)/ “sløjd” (Norwegian)) […]

Spend the day with a herd of French Alpine Dairy Goats. No, we're not kidding. To begin, we'll go out for a walk. As the goats browse the delicious leaves of trees and shrubs, you'll start to discern their unique personalities. You'll have ample time to stroll the grounds and get to know fellow participants, […]