Courses - Dryades - Spirits of the Woods Weekend

The Green School Dryades - Spirits of the Woods weekend is designed to allow a mother and child, or mother and a female friend quality time outdoors whilst, learning new skills and having an adventure together.

[Dryades are tree nymphs in Greek mythology... ... Normally considered to be very shy creatures, except around the goddess Artemis who was known to be a friend to most nymphs.] Read More on Wikipedia >>

We start by teaching you some of the fundamental skills that you need to have for the outdoors. We adopt a very much "hands-on" approach: where every student is encouraged to participate, but always with an underlying emphasis on doing things safely. This weekend is all about introducing you to spending time in the woods, becoming comfortable with nature and increasing your self-confidence and self reliance skills. Our instructors are on-hand at every step to guide, encourage and support you as you learn. Our emphasis is on having fun and enjoying yourself, so please don't come expecting a "boot camp" approach.

You will find that by the end of the weekend you will be a calmer, more relaxed, more centred person.

Some of the topics that we will cover will include:-

• Getting dressed for the occassion
• Getting to grips with being outdoors
• Simple methods of fire lighting
• Preparing tinder and laying your fire
• Simple cooking and fire management
• Bannock making
• Safe use of a cutting tools
• Shelter building - practical session as a group
• Setting up camp & managing yourself outdoors
• Water collection & methods of purification
• Tree & Plant ID walk
• Simple "bush" medicine
• Nature awareness & understanding tracks

Bookings from groups (up to 12 pairs in number) are welcome.

Please Note: Unless otherwise stated this course is entirely self catering, although we will provide all the tea, coffee, hot chocolate and bannock making ingredients! You will need food enough to last you for 2 full days (i.e. 2x 24 hours). If you are unsure please contact us.

Cost:

• £230 in total (for both mother & child or female guest)

A £50 deposit will secure a place on this course - please see our Terms & Conditions in the downloadable Booking Info. pack.

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