Workshops
We offer opportunities for learning and personal growth, although no workshop is intended as psychotherapy. All workshops are free, unless otherwise specified. Because leaders carefully structure their five-day workshops, your registration implies your daily participation. Spaces are assigned by date of registration postmark. Workshops with low enrollment may be cancelled by May 15. Junior & Senior Highers are welcome to attend most workshops. Please enter workshop codes on the registration form.
Morning Workshops: 9:50-11:50
A-1 Awesome Choir
Pam Blevins-Hinkle
Participants will learn vocal technique and experience a variety of music-- as well as performing each morning at our
Morning Celebration. As all experienced campers know, the choir's performance is often magical and transforming, and the
workshop is a perennial favorite. Singers of all skill levels are welcome. Note that there will be rehearsals 8:15 a.m. Wed-Sat.
5-day. Limit: none.
A-2 Advanced Enneagram
Keith Kron
Know the basics of enneagram? Want to figure out how it might help you in your relationships, friendships, congregational
life or work? We will take a quick review and then look at how the enneagram can be a tool for greater understanding and
better relationships in work, parenting, relationships and friendships.
5-day. Limit: 20.
A-3 Contra Dancing
Jerry Hickman
Contra dance is fun & healthy exercise for mind & body. You will develop teamwork & community & gain dancing skills that
will allow you to join traditional dances at home. Styling, etiquette, & historical notes will be offered. All experience levels
welcome, with or without a partner. Comfortable shoes that don't stick to the floor are recommended.
5-day. Limit: none.
A-4 Outdor Adventures
Trout Lodge Staff
Choose from a variety of outdoor adventure activities that may include cave exploration, orienteering, a bike ride,
hiking and fishing. Participants will agree on the group activities upon arrival.
5-day. Limit: 20.
A-5 Papermaking
Johana & Will Van Dyke
Treewhispers is an installation of an international collaboration involving paper, art and stories relating to trees as
a symbol and resource. In conjunction with this project, we will make discs of paper and embellish them. These round
pieces of handmade paper will be bound together in the Treewhispers installation to contribute to the creation of large tree
assemblages-- and ultimately a forest. More information about Treewhispers here.
2-day: Wed, Fri. Limit: 15.
A-6 Scientists & Religion
Ron Knapp
It is scientists, and not theologians, that carry the most important message for religion in the 21st century. The workshop
will foster conversation that will review ideas of historical and contemporary scientists.
5-day. Limit: none.
A-7 Tarot for beginners
Kate Rodgers
This beginners class will introduce the basic concepts of Tarot. Most of the time will be spent reviewing the cards, their
basic meanings, discussion of underlying symbology, numerology and astrology. We will learn the difference between the major
and minor arcana and their significance. We will also learn basic layouts. If the class desires, we will invite campers to
come and have a reading on the last day. Bring your deck and we will get started!
5-day. Limit: 15.
A-8 Tai Chi
Byran Bartow and Others
Discover the spiritual depth of Tai Chi as practiced for health and meditation. This workshop builds on the previous
years (new attendees welcome). Along with some traditional exercises and Qigong, we will discover the patterns of
the first three circles of the Al Huang's Tai Chi form. We will explore the spirit and the form of Tai Chi with a playful
ease. Wear layered, comfortable clothing as well as shoes with non-textured soles.
5-day. Limit: 40.
A-9 Testimony as Spiritual Practice Workshop
David & Jennifer Owen-O'Quill
Join the ministry duo of David and Jennifer Owen-O'Quill as they share how the practice of testimony deepens your
spirituality and strengthens the commitment and hope you have for our Unitarian Universalist faith. Each session
builds practical skills using applications from the morning's worship theme.
5-day. Limit: 20.
A-10 Unit Origami
Young Kim
This geometric style of Japanese paper folding uses smaller folded paper "units" that are assembled into three-dimensional
polyhedral art forms. We will begin with the basics of folding, then create easy-toassemble shapes, ultimately creating larger
group projects. All will receive printed instructions, a polyhedron chart, and a list of resources. All skill levels are welcome.
3-day: Tue, Thur, Sat. Limit: 10.
Early Afternoon Workshops: 1:35-3:35
E-1 Biblical Literacy for UU's: The Letters of Paul
Jim Crocker-Lakness
Paul of Tarsus has been revered as the first Christian missionary, vilified for his attitude toward women, and credited with
inventing Christianity. Are these claims warranted? We will consider: who Paul was, what he really wrote, what his message
meant in the first century, the role of women in his ministry, and his intellectual contribution to UUism. I will argue that
Paul was the first Unitarian and the first Universalist in the Christian tradition and that modern UUism owes more to Paul
than to Jesus. Prepare by reading 1Th, Rom, 1Co, Gal, Phi, Col, & Phlm.
5-day. Limit: none.
E-2 Continuing Tarot
Bjorg Prodan
Come study the tarot on a deeper level and enhance your knowledge of this divination tool. This workshop assumes an
understanding of the tarot and seeks to explore relationships between the tarot and other belief systems. A large portion
of this course will focus on tarot card combinations and their use in readings.
5-day. Limit: none.
E-3 Early Jewish Mysticism
Loren Wells
In times of turmoil and upheaval, many communities seek answers through the exegesis of their religious or spiritual figures.
1000 years before Kabbalah arose as the predominate strain of Jewish mysticism, writers of the rabbinic era
posed deep and profound questions in the Talmud, a nearly 3,000-page work that forms the bulk of traditional Jewish
belief. Interspersed among rulings of law and life are beautiful aggadot, narratives about historical figures and places that
sometimes touch on the most complex and fascinating questions of life, death, and everything beyond. We will look at
some of these stories, opening the floor to discussion about their relevance both in the past and the present. Everyone is
encouraged to join, whatever your background may be, as nothing could breathe more life into this discussion than a room
full of Unitarians.
3-day: Tue, Wed, Thur. Limit: none.
E-4 Laws of Attraction
Jessi Fehrenbach
We will learn how to understand and utilize the basic energetic laws of the universe to enhance life experience and
deliberately attract greater abundance in love, prosperity, peace and success. We will learn several processes and exercises
proven to raise positive emotional vibrations and learn how to defeat doubts and trust our awareness of our innate
emotional guidance system.
5-day. Limit: none.
E-5 Solar Electric and Hot Water Panels
Gregory Redfeairn
We will discuss solar panels, energy audits, air sealing, and cost effective ways to reduce your electric and heating usage.
Our 1915 era house has a large solar electric system that I helped install and a large solar hot water system.
1-day: Fri. Limit: none.
E-6 Spirituality through Knitting
Nancy Weill
Come learn about knitting. All skill levels are welcome. A review of the basics will be included along with more complicated
stitches. We will work on a group charity project. Bring #8 knitting needles.
3-day: Tue, Thur, Sat. Limit: 20.
E-7 Yoga by George
George Smith
Yoga is a great means to relaxing our bodies and calming our minds. George Smith continues the tradition of
instructing campers in the healing and relaxing powers of yoga.
5-day. Limit: none.
Late Afternoon Workshops: 3:45-5:15
L-1 Beowulf as Poetry and Metaphor
Bernard Norcott-Mahany
The Old English epic, Beowulf, is an outstanding example of Anglo-Saxon poetry and also offers a compelling view of life
and our place in the world. Come explore this poem through telling and narration and discussion. The presenter has done
recitations of the poem to school and library audiences and has long experience with verse and epic. We will be using
Seamus Heaney's translation of the poem. Attendees are welcome to bring their own copies, but copies will be available for
use.
3-day: Tues, Thurs, Sat. Limit: 20.
L-2 Zen Introduction and Practice
Taiso Hannya & Byran Bartow
Curious about meditation and Zen? We will sit and chant, explore Dharma, and share the path for the week. No Zen or
other meditation practice is required, although experienced practitioners are welcome. Chairs and a limited number
of cushions and benches available. Bring your own zabuton, zafu, bench, or other sitting equipment if you have them.
5-day. Limit: 25.
L-3 Orienteering/Geocaching
Trout Lodge Staff
Learn orienteering and geocaching using just a compass or GPS unit. Each day, accomplish progressively challenging
courses in the beautiful wooded acres.
3-day: Tue, Thur, Sat. Limit: 20.
L-4 High Ropes Course
Trout Lodge Staff
Experience the Summit Course-- a two-level, 50-ft tall ropes course that offers multiple challenges in the treetops
using ropes, cables, pulleys, cargo nets, poles & zip lines.
1-day: Wed. Limit: 8. Fee: $15.
L-5 High Ropes Course
Trout Lodge Staff
1-day: Thur. Limit: 8. Fee: $15.
L-6 Valley Trail Ride
Trout Lodge Staff
This is a one-mile, 30-minute, horseback ride through the peaceful, hardwood forest and crossing the Fourche Renault
Creek. (Note: this activity is included in the Children's Program for children over age 7). Must be 7 years or up and 44" tall.
Children ages 7-9 must be accompanied by an adult. Weight limit of 250 lbs. No double riders.
1-day: Wed. Limit: 12. Fee: $10.
L-7 Valley Trail Ride
Trout Lodge Staff
1-day: Sat. Limit: 12. Fee: $10.
L-8 Mountain Trail Ride
Trout Lodge Staff
This is a two-mile, 50-minute, scenic horseback ride up the Grainger diggings and down past the Hawkins' Mines area
with fantastic views of the lake. Must be 10 years or older and 54" tall. Weight limit of 250 lbs. No double riders.
1-day: Tue. Limit: 7. Fee: $15
L-9 Mountain Trail Ride
Trout Lodge Staff
1-day: Fri. Limit: 7. Fee: $15