DATE:
Beginning Saturday March 21 at 9am. Ending Sunday March 22 at 5pm. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure you have enough time to find us and settle in before we begin.
Saturday dinner is provided – a hearty vegetable stew cooked over the fire! Camping overnight with us is not required but is encouraged, as Saturday’s activities will go into the evening.
LOCATION:
Linne Doran, Wilderness Awareness School’s 60-acre campus, is located about fifteen minutes outside of Duvall in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. The physical address for Coho Ridge Parking Lot, our main parking area, is located at:
20121 320th Ave NE
Duvall, WA, 98019.
Once you get to the gravel road, you can follow these directions to that parking area. After parking, you will meet us at Cedar Lodge by way of the marked trails.
A NOTE FROM THE PROGRAM TEAM:
Thank you for registering for Wild Women’s Weekend! We are excited to meet you! This page contains information that you will need to prepare for this program. Please read it carefully.
If you have any questions regarding your registration, please contact Wilderness Awareness School at (425) 788-1301 or [email protected]; our office hours are 8:00am,-4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
If you have any questions about registration, refunds, or transfers, please visit our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
Sincerely,
Lydia Crook
Lead Instructor
Shivani Gogna
Program Manager
WHAT TO EXPECT:
We will spend most of the weekend outside regardless of the weather. Please bring all the food and gear you need to be out the entire day. Be prepared to dress in layers so that you can adjust easily (see attached gear list) and wear clothes you can get dirty.
This class will cover several different core practices of deep nature connection and nature skills. Some of our most skilled and experienced female instructors will be sharing their wisdom and passion with you. This is a safe space for participants to learn these fun and important skills.
We strive to balance theory with hands-on practice in a safe learning environment. We ask you to turn off your electronic devices in class and to only access it for essential needs.
FACILITIES:
Our Linne Doran campus includes Cedar Lodge, our indoor classroom and meeting space, as well as several outdoor classrooms. There are porta-potties, bathrooms, and potable water on the property. Linne Doran has limited cell reception and no internet access.
We invite and encourage you to camp on our property on Saturday evening. Accommodations are rustic: there are simple campsites, potable water, and firewood provided. Please see the packing list below.
If you would like more modern accommodations, there are some Airbnb/VRBO type accommodations nearby, as well as a Tolt McDonald Park (20 minutes away) for large RV set-ups. We do not have space for RV’s or for campers that are larger than a standard pickup truck.
FOOD:
Food is not provided for this course besides on Saturday evening, when we will be cooking a hearty vegetable stew over the fire together. You can also bring additional items to roast over the fire Saturday evening.
Otherwise, please bring enough food for yourself for each day. We will not have any way for you to refrigerate or heat your food, so please plan accordingly. If you choose to camp at Linne Doran overnight, you may cook meals on the property. Please bring your own stove and cooking vessels, as well as a cooler if needed.
WHAT TO PACK:
Please bring the following items. This list is designed with your comfort and safety in mind and takes into account the variable weather possibilities during winter in Western Washington.
- 1 Liter of Water and enough food for the weekend (be. Optional: food to roast over the fire on Saturday night.
- Knife – sharp, full-tang fixed blade (about 4″) with a protective sheath. We suggest the Mora Companion, commonly sold at Ragweed Forge and Amazon. Please be aware that we no longer sell knives.
- Notebook and pen/pencil
- Your own mug for tea/coffee
- Daypack (to carry lunch, water, notebook, and extra layers)
- Please feel free to bring a blanket or a Crazy Creek style chair to increase your comfort during sessions when we are sitting together. Otherwise, wooden benches and stumps will be provided.
- Clothing that is appropriate for the weather and can get dirty. The key to being prepared is having multiple layers that you can add/remove during the day. Depending on the time of year, this could include:
- Synthetic long underwear top and bottom (not cotton)
- Wool or fleece pants (not cotton)
- Wool or fleece jacket (not cotton)
- Rain jacket, rain pants, and rain hat
- Wool socks
- Warm hat
- Gloves
- Appropriate footwear (closed-toe preferred)
Camping gear
- Cooler
- Tent with rain fly and ground tarp
- Sleeping bag and pad (with temperature rating appropriate for season)
- Toiletries and personal medication
- Flashlight
- Food
- Camp stove