Special Events
Women's Vision Fast, June 2-7
The Women's Vision Fast is a weeklong ceremony centered around a two-day wilderness solo and fast for women. Led by Michelle Apland, trained vision fast guide, this is an opportunity for women to create ceremony to mark change in their lives and to invite in the wisdom and clarity to support growth. Fasting, each woman will go alone into nature in order to hear the clarity that lies within and to listen to the wisdom of the wild.
A small group of women will enter into this ceremony together, preparing their minds and hearts, participating in the wilderness solo, and returning to share stories and claim meaning from their experiences.
The week runs from Sunday, June 2, at 5 pm to Friday, June 7, at 3 pm. Before the week begins, you will be asked to write a letter of intent for your fast and to participate in a conference call. Upon arrival, preparation involves journalling, reflection, site preparation, and group sharing.
The solo and fast lasts for two nights and two days. Women will carry water and minimal gear. The return focuses on rest, personal reflection, group sharing, and looking ahead to living your vision.
Tuition: Sliding scale: $500-$700
For more information, call 518-794-6687, ext. 1, or e-mail info@flyingdeernaturecenter.org.
Flying Deer Day and Silent Auction Finale, June 15, 11 am to 5 pm at the Abode Mountain Camp
Flying Deer Day is an all-day event of family fun including races, egg toss, Flying Deer games, nature walks, potluck, cash BBQ, Funky Samba Jam, and more. This will also be the last day to bid on Silent Auction items. Entry is a potluck dish for the picnic table plus $5 per/person or $25 per/family.
Buy tickets to Flying Deer Day.
Browse our Silent Auction, which opens online June 3 -- we're adding new items every day!
Donate an item to help support this annual fundraiser -- all money raised goes toward our sliding-scale and scholarship programs.
Flying Deer Tracking Club for ages 18+
Flying Deer's monthly Wildlife Tracking Club is a great opportunity for adults to further their nature education and knowledge of the local wildlife, and to spend time in the fields and forest. Whether you're approaching the art of tracking for the first time, or have been tracking for years, the Tracking Club offers something for you.
Learn to
- Identify animals by their tracks
- Recognize scat and other animal signs
- Recognize animal gaits and patterns
- Uncover mysteries!
The Tracking Club meets on one Saturday each month from 9 am-noon. We will be visiting locations throughout the area.
E-mall Josh or call 518-781-0069 to register. Suggested donation of $10 - $20 will go towards future tracking activities, but pay only what you are able.
Fostering respect
for the earth,
for each other, and
for ourselves!
5 Abode Road, New Lebanon, NY 12125