Workshop Details
The Sister Sciences Retreat: Ayurveda & Yoga on the Land
Location: Keewaydin Farms, 15270 Haucke Ln, Viola, WI 54664
Date: Saturday, August 28th
Time: 10 AM -6 PM
On-farm camping included
The Sister Sciences Retreat will be led by Amy Olson, lifestyle coach and graduate student at Maharishi International University, where she has studied Ayurveda Wellness and is currently seeking her MA in Consciousness & Human Potential. Amy will begin by giving participants an individual pulse assessment and covering some Ayurveda basics. Then we will set our intention and share an Ayurvedic lunch. During the meal, we will discuss and practice the art of “mindful eating”. After lunch, we’ll go on an interactive exploration of the land through the lens of the Sister Sciences, including a plant walk, co-led by herbalist and Reiki master, Julie Hanson, who will identify and discuss medicinal plants and their healing properties. Then, we’ll move through a gentle practice of asanas and breathwork to prepare for our meditation, which will be accompanied by sound healing singing bowls tuned to the chakras. After the close of the meditation, we will take a moment for reflective conversation. Finally we’ll gather around the fire to close with a collective Sankalp (intention) and herbal tea made from plants gathered on the land.
Email: driftlesscuriosity@gmail.com with any questions.
Cost $125 (camping included)
Please print and sign the waiver.
Stream Study & Fly Fishing Workshop
Location: Keewaydin Farms, 15270 Haucke Ln, Viola, WI 54664 and Camp Creek
Date: Saturday, July 17th
Time: 11 AM – 3:30 PM
Details:
In this workshop, we’ll hear from water research specialist Jessica Haucke about the health of our streams and rivers and the watersheds that surround them. She’ll explain how groundwater and surface water interact within a watershed and what makes a stream healthy. Participants will help to collect water resource data and learn what we can do to keep our watersheds healthy. We’ll gather down at Camp Creek to observe stream health and meet with Driftless angler, Peter Cozad for a fly fishing 101 lesson.
Note: If you would like to fish Camp Creek after the lesson, please visit the DNR website to purchase your fishing license and trout stamp. One day license is $8 for residents.
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/outreach/onedaylicense.html
Email driftlesscuriosity@gmail.com with any questions.
Limit 10. Cost $25
Please print and sign the waiver.
Food Preservation Workshop
Location: Keewaydin Farms, 15270 Haucke Ln, Viola, WI 54664
Date: Saturday, August 21st
Time: 11AM – 3PM
Details:
In this workshop, we’ll learn about a variety of ways to preserve the bounty of summer including canning, dehydrating, and freezing. We’ll tour the farm, harvest some produce to work with, and work through several kitchen demonstrations on preservation. Finally, participants will have an opportunity for hands on learning as we process our harvest for winter storage.
Email driftlesscuriosity@gmail.com with any questions.
Limit 10. Cost $25 (includes meal).