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Finding a Sense of Place: Connecting Spiritually with Nature

Outdoor Skills & Travel

Jon Turk

The boat drifted lazily in the current, and Oleg, the native Siberian hunter said, "Jon, you failed on your spirit journey directly into the Other World. But you're a good traveler in this World. Travel into the Tundra and Kutcha the Raven God will speak to you."

We all find peace and solace by walking in the woods. In this workshop, students join author and explorer Jon Turk exploring how to expand their awareness and presence in the natural landscape. Participants will draw from the parallel wisdoms of Moolynaut the shaman and Oleg the hunter to develop take-home practices, applicable to 21st century culture, to strip away past and present, and find deep meditative presence in nature.

Buy Jon's books from the School Store:
The Raven's Gift
In the Wake of the Jomon

Dates

No classes currently scheduled

Course Details

Length in days:

1/2

Hours:

Nov 19: 1 pm - 5pm; Nov 20: 9 am - 1 pm

Tuition:

$40.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$40.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Levels:

Beginner to Advanced

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)