Bushcraft immersion is a unique experience of deep connection to the nature that surrounds us. Hand building our lives, whether it is shelters or to the mugs we drink from, is a highly rewarding experience that has no parallels. It is a journey of nature based experiences that cannot help but touch us. We are a part of nature and not separate from it.
The immersion covers a 10 week experience either in the spring or early fall. It covers a wide range of skills that are a foundation to living in the woods more sustainably or longer term.
How does it work
During the 10 week period you will be living in hand built shelters that you build and make adjustments for your comfort with sleeping bags and pads. Instruction will happen in the woods with a few trips being taken to other areas for ease and experiences.
The course is structured as a 5 days of instruction with 2 days of personal time to take care of your personal care needs: laundry, food prep etc
You can come and go as you please but encouraged to be limited to the weekends. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis are only to be consumed at your leisure time on the weekends. Mind and body altering substances are not a good mix with sharp tools and remote settings!!
Week 0-2
Survival topics are covered. Shelter, water, food
Introduction to living in the woods.
Familiarisation to tools and techniques
Essential Knots.
Cooking on fires and daily essentials. Establish a new routine and way of living
Traps and snares
Week 2-8
Crafting and deepening skills to create essential items. Pack baskets, knifes, bows, cordage, buckskin, coracle.
Learning plant and fungi identification and using the knowledge.
Finding an area that interests you to persue further
Week 8-10
A week of personal projects and investigation
planning and completing a 5 day Expedition/ exploration.
Graduation day
