Ways of the Wild

Sept 2025-May 2026

A 9 weekend immersive program

  • Are you seeking adventure and connection outside of the office and screen?

  • Would you like to rewild youself and develop a culture that supports that?

  • Do you wonder how to live off the land like our long ago ancestors did? 

  • Are you at home in the wild but wish to practice earth-based skills with others?


WHY JOIN?

If you answered yes to any of these questions join Ways of the Wild for a transformative 9-month journey that will deepen your connection to the natural world and unlock your true potential through immersive nature-based experiences. 

WHAT'S INVOLVED?

Ways of the wild is a 9-month program that meets one weekend a month for three days focused on cultivating a deeper connection to nature through immersive experiences that develop nature awareness, earth-based living skills, and practices for being in community. The journey will be a deep dive of tapping into our wild natures, full aliveness, and connection with each other.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

This program is for adults who want to deepen their connection to nature, community, and self; for those who are seeking transformation in their lives; or those who are feeling the call to be in the wild.

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?

Through the following rewilding and reskilling activities, we will expand our senses, awareness and connection to a whole new level:

* Developing competency in Firecraft (including friction fire)

* Foraging for Plant medicines & edibles

* Deciphering Bird language

* Shelter building for survival

* Delving into the art & science of Wildlife tracking

* Wildharvesting and wildcrafting with natural materials

* Learning the ancient art of Hide tanning

* Embodying Primal movement practices

* Engaging in Community building

* Culminating the journey with an 8 day Rite of Survival Trip

CAMPING WEEKENDS

This workshop takes place on a 120 acres private property on Anderson Lake, BC in the heart of very expansive wildlands. The program is camping based so you will have the opportunity to become competent and comfortable camping in the wild.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

9 immersive nature-based 3-day weekends, camping in a stunning wildland setting, mentorship by two experienced instructors, materials for special craft projects, and guidance through a Rite of Survival Trip

Ways Of The Wild 2022

WAYS OF THE WILD

SEPTEMBER 2025 - OCTOBER 2025




DETAILS

Dates: Sept 2025 - May 2026

Sept 11-14 (Firecraft)

Oct 2-5 (Shelter building)

Nov 6-9 (Animal processing)

Dec 4-7 (Primal Movement)

Jan 1-4 (Primitive Skills Project)

Feb 5-8 (Hide tanning)

Mar 12-15 (Primitive Skills Project)

April 9-12 (Bird language & Plant foraging)

May 3-10 (Rite of Survival Trip)

Where: Anderson Lake, BC

Tuition:
Early bird price$2995.00 (by Aug 10th)
Regular price $3395.00 (after Aug 10th)

*Non-refundable deposit of $500

Sign-up with a buddy and receive a 10% discount!

Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued 30 days prior to the start of the program.

Instructors: Kyle Koch & Fern Yip