CLASSES & EVENTS

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Winter Foraging- Tea Making Class

Learn how to make delicious teas with edible plants and take a tour of some of the best edible winter roots, greens, berries & more the Pacific Northwest has to offer. 

This class is a great introduction into the world of foraging and a fun way to explore the unique, edible plant flavors of winter. 

$100/person

Next Dates:

Saturday, December 6th, 10am- 12pm

Saturday, December 20th, 10am- 12pm

Saturday, January 3rd, 10am- 12pm

Saturday, January 17th, 10am- 12pm

Saturday, February 14th, 10am- 12pm

Saturday, February 28th, 10am- 12pm

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Winter Hiking Skills

This winter, you can become a safer, more competent hiker buy joining us for a fun winter skills class.

Wilderness skills are equal parts knowledge, creativity, logical thinking and deduction. It’s a different way of solving problems than most of us are used to, and it’s a lot easier and more intuitive than you are imagining.

Learn how to plan, prepare, and execute winter independent adventures in the Pacific Northwest, by learning tips & tricks that encourage you to think for yourself and make informed choices every step of the way. 

$150/person

Next Dates:

Saturday, December 6th, 12:30-3:30pm

Saturday, January 3rd, 1-4pm

Saturday, February 14th, 1-4pm

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Understanding Landscapes of the Pacific Northwest

Transform your time spent in the outdoors with a deeper understanding of the places you live & recreate in.

Go beyond basic foraging instruction and delve deeper into the world of plant awareness, by learning to read the secrets written into the landscape by the presence and absence of plants.

In this class, we explore the ecology of Pacific Northwest forests through experiential learning, observation & attunement. You’ll come away with a new perspective on the forces that shape the world around us and with ideas for ways to use these observations in your personal practice.

Classes like these are what makes Wild Solitude different from other programs.

$150/person

Next Dates:

Saturday, December 20th, 1-4pm

Saturday, January 17th, 1-4pm

Saturday, February 28th, 1-4pm

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Adventure Camp Weekend

Join the Wild Solitude crew this spring & fall in the magical landscape called The Criterion, where we will hike, camp, explore, and learn new wilderness skills together in a safe, supportive environment.

Expect off trail hiking, route-finding, map reading, charismatic megafauna, sweeping views, and fascinating landscapes as we traverse the sagebrush steppe together.

If you want to become a more independent outdoors person, this is your fast track to understanding essential hiking safety skills, learning to read stories written into the landscape & finding your connection with place.

2 Days, One Night near Maupin, Oregon

$600/person

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Seasonal Forest Foraging Class

A two-hour edible plant walk held at my personal favorite foraging spot in the Columbia Gorge.

Meet 25+ common edible plants and learn how to build your own holistic & sustainable foraging practice.

$100/person

Next dates:

Sunday, November 16th, 10AM- 12PM

Saturday, November 22nd, 10AM- 12PM

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Foraging Full Day Experience

Take a deep dive into foraging & plant awareness skills with a full day of plant ID, harvest, preparation, feast & stewardship in the Columbia River Gorge.

In this class you will learn how to:

– Identify and work with 25+ wild edible plants

– Avoid common pitfalls like poisonous lookalikes

– Expand your palate to include a wider range of flavors

– Understand seasonality and how to time your harvests

– Practical ways to build reciprocity & practice stewardship with the land

– Use your foraging practice to create community, connect with others & build a relationship with the more-than-human world.

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The Family Foraging Walk

A Walk and Talk Lessons on Edible Plants, Observing Forest Signs & Sensory Experiences.

In this class, we let children lead us through the forest, set the pace, and ask (most of) the questions. 

If you’ve ever hesitated to sign up for a hiking event because your kids might not be able to follow along with the group, this class is perfect for you.

Adult $75/Kids $25, 2 hours

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Planning, Preparation & Destination Research

The secret to success in any wilderness endeavor lies in the planning stage.

In this class, we teach you how to find new places to hike, camp and explore using digital resources, maps, books and more.

You’ll learn our best strategies for planning everything from road trips to a casual day hike, what to pack and how to develop your own packing strategy.

We’ll talk about reading maps, finding cool secret spots everywhere you go, and how to best utilize the wealth of public lands we have to enjoy here in the Pacific Northwest.

If you love our mini guides and trip planning services, this is the class that teaches you how to do it for yourself.

$150/person, 3 hours duration

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Risks, Resources & Problem Solving Skills

Popular Outdoors/Hiking culture does a terrible job of preparing people for the outdoors.

Rather than learning a bunch of headless “hard skills” you might only use in an emergency, I’m going to teach you a top-down, holistic approach to risk management, resource assessment and problem solving skills that will serve you in any type of wilderness adventure- from car camping and road trips to mountaineering and endurance sports.

$150/person, 3 hours duration

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Lost & Found Navigation Class

Our mega-popular navigation challenge class is back! Learn how to find your way in the forest, what to do in an emergency, and how to lost proof yourself so you never have to find your way through unfamiliar terrain without a plan!

In this class you will learn how to:

-Understand navigation systems & strategies and how to apply them

-Track your progress across various types of terrain

-What to do in emergency situations

-Resource management & risk assessment tools

$150/person

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Silent Night Walk

Learn to feel at ease in the forest at night with a silent walk at sunset.

Experience all your senses coming alive as the light fades from the sky. The forest is extra fragrant at dusk, birds will talk to us from the trees, and animals will be moving in the forest all around us. Sharing space with others without saying a word is a powerful layer to add to the experience.

Afterwards, we all share a cup of tea together and discuss our individual observations. This is a two hour walk done without lights, or voices, in near or complete darkness.

$100/person

Next Dates:

Saturday, November 22nd 4:30-6:30pm

Saturday, December 6th 4:30-6:30pm

Saturday, December 20th 4:30-6:30pm

Saturday, January 3rd 4:30-6:30pm

Saturday, January 17th 5-7pm

Saturday, February 14th 5:30-7:30pm

Saturday, February 28th 6-8pm

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The Intimacy With Place Series

If you know you are interested in our work but aren’t sure where to start, this event is the heart of it all.

Intimacy with Place is our cornerstone offering, designed to help you find a sense of familiarity and belonging in the outdoors, as well as creating a strong foundation for wilderness competency skills.

We will identify edible plants, use navigation techniques, identify animal signs and talk about the magic of solitude and repetition as a tool for self guided learning in the outdoors.

$150/person

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