Ages 16+
minors must be accompanied by an adult
Linne Doran: Duvall, WA
$295.00
9-5pm Both Days; No food provided
Oct 24th – 25th, 2026
“I originally signed up for the Women’s Wilderness Weekend for skill development and knowledge. I gained much more than that in the community development, embracing such different women with like-minded hearts and needs. Ultimately, a lot of healing took place for me at WAS, and I am forever grateful.“
– Kate Wilson
“Wonderful program with incredibly wise and humble teachers. The women leaders modeled healthy group settings and a true appreciation and connection with their topics.”
– Laura, Teacher and Parent
Join us for a women’s deep nature connection weekend!
We refer to “women” in as many ways as they want to define themselves. Individuals who identify as trans, gender-neutral, or non-binary are welcome to attend.
Learn some of the core routines of a nature connection practice. Share stories around a fire. Enjoy wandering the land, foraging plants, playing games, and deepening your awareness of the natural world – all in the company of incredible teachers and women with similar interests.
Wild Women’s Weekend is for experienced outdoorspeople and first-time woodswomen alike.
Wild Women’s Weekend has a Spring and a Fall session. Each session is different and they are designed to complement one another.
This hands-on weekend will cover a variety of topics and is informed by the seasons and the nature-based passions of the instructors teaching. Here are some topics likely covered:
- Connecting with wild plants while learning their uses as food or medicine
- Learning to safely use an axe, hatchet, and knife to make fires at home or in the woods
- Walking the land using our sensory-rich core routines of a nature connection practice
- Rediscovering your sense of play and laughter by moving your body in ways you haven’t since you were a kid!
- Connecting with other women around a fire through songs, stories, and reflections
Join like-minded women and our warm and inspiring teachers for this experiential and connective weekend. You’re welcome to camp with us on Saturday night if you choose!
Program Logistics
Class will take place at our school’s 60-acre property from 9am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday.The program will take place outdoors throughout the weekend; we’ll have rain shelters and warm fires, but please dress appropriately for being outside all day. Participants should be comfortable moving across uneven ground, or contact us to see if we can accommodate your needs. No food or accommodations will be provided.
Camping is available Saturday night on our campus. To register, select “Optional Camping” under the Additional Options section during the registration process. Camping is at your own risk and available only for Saturday. Potable water and restroom access are provided. More details will be provided in the Program Details upon registration.
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Meet Your Core Instructor:
Jeni Ronald
Jeni grew up on the lands of the Lakota peoples on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota. Jeni has always had a deep passion for animals and the natural world, and loved to photograph them. She is a self-taught photographer who picked up her dad’s DSLR camera at 13.
She studied Marine and Conservation Biology at Seattle University and had the opportunity to research Great White Sharks in South Africa and study biology in Greece. After earning her Bachelor’s degree, Jeni found herself at Wilderness Awareness School instructing campers about the natural world. This led her to The Immersion at WAS, where she discovered a loving community and opportunities to practice photography. She then completed the Adult Nature Instructor Training Program, helping adult students discover their passions while supporting the marketing department through videography and photography.
This work allows Jeni to blend her love of nature connection and photography through sharing stories of the school online and connecting with her students in the outdoors. Jeni is passionate about hide tanning, bone crafting, botany, singing, and sharing stories with others.