summer in the greenwood!

River pirates, mermaids, green witches, borgs, tinkers, feral folk and trash trolls have travelled through the Greenwood forest this summer, as children have unleashed their wild spirits and remembered their place in the "family of things". They've been busy sneaking, crafting, carving, fencing, juggling, sculpting, listening to plants, shooting bows and arrows, singing, improv acting, balancing, splashing, learning, rafting, camouflaging, dreaming and exploring within the wild web of relationships. 

 

Reflecting back on all of the adventures and precious moments in this summers' camps, it's hard for me not to tear up. It has been truly incredible watching each child come alive, unfold their creative brilliance, and settle into the rhythms and ways of the forest. I give thanks for each moment when I saw a camper, staff or apprentice completely lose themselves in the absolute joy of being alive on this miraculous Earth. I also give thanks to all of the parents who have sent your remarkable children to journey with us in the forest. This has been a summer I will never forget. 

We are currently putting together photo storybooks documenting our camp adventures. Please email us at schoolofthegreenwood@gmail.com if you would like to order a copy! We ask for $15 to cover the cost of printing.

We have a couple of open spaces in our Wild Muse adult immersion! This year's Muse journey will be an exploration of the wilderness through handcraft ~ applying living earth skills such as archery, friction fire, primitive cooking and wild foods as we create intricate and useful crafts such as Celtic ghillie boots, drums, wood-fired clay oil lamps, wool hats and pouches and wooden camp chairs. We have an incredible group of men and women signed up and have space for one or two more! Please let us know if you are interested...it is going to be an awesome year!

 
learn more about WILD MUSE here!!

Thank you all for what you have shared to help us co-create this incredible dream and share it within our Athens community.

 

With love,

Delia Ann Turner

"Can we begin to imagine a truly ecologically sustainable world for our children's children? Or the telling details of a balanced and peace-seeking society?... If we can, we will gift to the next generation the two essential problem-solving tools needed to meet the environmental and social crises they face in the 21st century: vision and optimism."  ~ Afterculture Project

Check out the photos of our summer camps here!

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