Introduction to Nature Journaling
Saturday, May 2, 2020
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Optional weekend package available)
“Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe
that I do not want it. Now I understand
why the old poets of China went so far and high
into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.”
— Mary Oliver, Why I Wake Early
Enjoy a day away from technology, away from the busyness of the world and submerse yourself in nature. Nature Journaling can take any form you are most comfortable with – drawing, data collection, prose, poetry. Some even use it as a tool to chart the ways in which plants and animals respond to climate change. Whatever form your journal takes, the practice of keeping it will deepen your relationship with nature, and bring surprising new discoveries.
Oak Mountain Hideaway is pleased to offer you a unique getaway with an Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop presented by Pam Ruch, a horticulturist, freelance writer, and artist/nature journaler.
In past years Pam has raised vegetables for a farm-to-table restaurant, managed the test gardens for Organic Gardening magazine, and worked as the magazine’s research editor. Presently, she recently retired from the historic garden at Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton NJ, and works with the Nurture Nature Center in Easton, PA, organizing and presenting nature- and garden-related programs. In addition, she writes for online and print organizations, including the Home Garden Seed Association, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and The Easton Irregular. She speaks on various topics, including Good Garden Insects; Weeds: the Good, the Bad, and the Tasty; and Nature Journaling. She holds a BS in Horticulture from Temple University, and an MS in Environmental Science from Green Mountain College.
Class size is limited to 12 people (minimum of 5)
Cost of the class is $60/person
Workshop includes lunch
What to bring: writing/drawing implements, binoculars (optional), camera (optional), water bottle (optional). Wear sun protection (sunscreen, a hat). We will hold the class regardless of the weather, dress appropriately. In the spirit of the program, Saturday will be a technology-free day. We will try as much as possible not use our phones and only when necessary. We will have:
- a 9×12″ spiral-bound Field Sketch Book for each participant who wants one ($10 ea. or bring your own)
- some art supplies (pencils, pens, water color pencils)
- 10x insect magnifiers
- field guides
In addition to the workshop, we are offering a weekend package for those who would like to make it a retreat weekend for themselves or with friends. If interested, please contact ann@oakmountainhideaway.com or the number listed in the registration link below for details, prices, and booking. We have a cabin which sleeps 4 (2 per bed), rooms in the main house (sleeps up to 6, 2/bed), and there is also camping available. All accommodations are First-come-First-served. The full package includes:
Friday, May 1 – overnight accommodations plus a free presentation offered by Pam. We also have dark skies, if it’s clear, for star gazing or night sky photography as well as a fire pit for a campfire.
Saturday, May 2 – breakfast prior to the workshop – workshop, including lunch – dinner on your own.
Sunday, May 3 breakfast (optional for anyone wanting to stay two nights) checkout is 11:00 AM
REGISTRATION