Happy Spring Everyone!

We are so excited to have the 3rd annual Acorn Gathering to help strengthen our community and have fun learning. Our vision is to help local community grow a deeper connection to ancient and earth-based skills by holding space for local instructors to share their knowledge for the sustainability of present and future generations.

This is a 4 day family and kid friendly event sharing ancient primitive and earth-based skills to connect with community and keep the connection alive. The space will be opened and closed by a local native Chumash Elder, Tautaucho Muhuwawit.

We have a few special guests teaching that we would like to mention:

*Graham & Mike from Los Padres Outfitters sharing traditional horse and mule packing, riding, basic forging and horseshoe techniques. These are exceptional horse whisperers and are real Cowboys!

*Leida Tolentino will teach a traditional West African dance class late afternoon on Saturday. She was born and raised in the Cape Verde islands off the western coast of Africa!

*Art Ludwig, a local ecological water expert will facilitate the wildcrafting of good water for drinking and do a simple development of a spring.

*Jay Sliwa will share the ancient art of brain tanning. He is a master tanner living a simple life off the grid and closely connected to the land.

These are just a few of the amazing instructors coming to share their craft and skills at Acorn Gathering. We will also have:

Sacred Hunting
Bow making
Fish skin tanning
Flint knapping
Archery
Weaving
Natural Building with Cobb
Friction Fire Making & Cordage
Animal Processing
Herbalism
Tarahumara Tire Sandals
Native plant dyes
Tracking
Wooden Spoon Making
Nature sketching and Journaling
Cooking with Wild Foods
Kids Programs
& more!

We only have a few more spaces available and if you would like to come please register as soon as possible at www.acorngathering.com

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